Madison Reporter

Middleton High School students have achieved significant success at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference held in Anaheim, California. A total of 39 students from the school participated in the event, which took place from June 29 to July 2. The conference saw nearly 11,000 students from over 2,000 schools nationwide competing in more than 100 business-related events.

Bill Boehm, FBLA adviser at Middleton High School, expressed his satisfaction with the students' progress and dedication. "Watching students grow throughout the school year is incredibly rewarding," he said. "They dedicate themselves to studying, practicing their presentation skills and incorporating feedback from the regional and state competitions. The National Leadership Conference is a culmination of their hard work, and it’s thrilling to see them shine on a national stage."

The students received national recognition by securing championship positions in two categories: Digital Animation and Parliamentary Procedure. Additionally, they placed in the top ten for three other events: Sports and Entertainment Management, Insurance and Risk Management, and Introduction to Financial Math.

FBLA stands as the largest student business career organization globally. According to Boehm, “Career and technical student organizations like FBLA assist with our classroom instruction, offering hands-on opportunities to apply business concepts, develop leadership skills, and prepare for future careers.”

The following are some of the recognized students:

- National Champions in Digital Animation: Nithya Allu, Jennifer Dai, Fatima Zeeshan

- National Champions in Parliamentary Procedure: Vivian Feng, Kavin Jayakumar Kaliyappan, Saanvi Kondoju, Tanvi Kulkarni, Ishika Pulimamidi

- Fourth Place Winners in Sports and Entertainment Management: Amy Medsker, Sophia Pientka, Yasemin Rosas

- Sixth Place Winner in Insurance and Risk Management: Berrin Reiter

- Seventh Place Winner in Introduction to Financial Math: Elizabeth Wang

The achievements highlight both individual talent and collective effort under the guidance of advisers Bill Boehm and Brian Zimdars.