Montgomery County Public Schools is “thrilled to announce the achievements” of Blacksburg Middle School students at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Conference.
The students, from the BMS FBLA chapter, made it to the finals, securing spots among the top twelve participants in their respective events.
The FBLA National Championships are highly competitive, bringing together state winners from across the United States. Each event featured approximately 50 teams, with some events including two to three students per team, all vying for the coveted top 10 places.
BMS distinguished itself by having all seven of its finalists finish in the top 10. Notably, four students from two BMS teams achieved the ultimate honor of being ranked number one in the nation in their events.
“This remarkable feat underscores the exceptional caliber of our students and their commitment to excellence,” MCPS announced.
National champions and top performers include:
National First Place Winner – Team of One: Ahmet Dogan – Exploring Business Issues
National First Place Winners – Team of Three: Grace Li, Sadie Zhang, and Sophie Zhang – Multimedia and Website Design
Sixth Place Winner – Team of One: Xixi Liu – Community Service Presentation
Eighth Place Winners – Team of Two: Samuel Shin and Dennis Zhao – Video Game Design
“I’m incredibly proud of these students and their achievements,” BMS FBLA Co-Advisor Lorraine Hedgepeth said. “These students worked so hard and it’s great to see them be rewarded on the national stage.”
This year’s competition was held in Orlando, Florida featuring four days of conferences and competition.
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