Nassau County students win at Future Business Leaders of America District IV competition

Submitted by Brent Lemond

Adult Ed. Dropout Prevention / Career Ed

February 4, 2021

During the FBLA District Rally, Isa Kallstrand, Sara Kate Shearer and a visiting middle school FBLA member, Brady Steffen do a team building exercise together.

This year’s FBLA district competition was unlike any prior with students having to make their presentations virtually.  Despite the changes, several Nassau County students won their respective events and qualified to participate in the state competition in March.

Bridget Peeples prepares for her virtual presentation in Introduction to Public Speaking at the District meet at Fernandina Beach High School. She ended up placing first.

FBLA District 4 consists of Baker, Duval, and Nassau Counties, and Nassau County is proud to once again have produced the most district champions.  Together, 50 Nassau students combined to take 29 individual and 11 team events.

Hilliard Middle/Senior High School’s took home the most trophies with 22 students combining to win 16 individual events and 3 team events.  Hilliard’s Katie Lewis (Word Processing) and Yulee’s Robert Cooke (Computer Game and Simulation Programming) each earned 90% or higher of the total possible points in their respective competitions.

Angela Aarons (FBMS), Jennie Jenkins (FBHS), Paul Mizenko (HMSHS), Brian Simmons (NTCC – Multiple Schools), and Faith Sims (WNHS) serve as chapter advisors.

A full list of Nassau County’s first-place winners are contained in the table below:

Dillion Wagner stands in front of the Pirate mascot after winning first place in Impromptu Speaking at the virtual District Competition.