Four Meridian Students Attend
National Leadership Conference in Anaheim
The FBLA National Leadership Conference was held in Anaheim, California, from June 27 to July 3. FBLA celebrated their 75th anniversary with the theme of "Legacy of Leadership."
Our week was filled with many fun-filled events, including competitive events, state delegation meetings, inspiring workshops, high-energy general sessions and many of the tourist attractions that Anaheim has to offer. The Nebraska delegates spend their first afternoon at the sandy beach after arriving in Anaheim in the morning. Upon returning from the beach, a Nebraska delegation meeting was held. The second day of the trip took our group to the Knots Berry Farm for some amusement rides. The evening was spent at the Majestic Times for a dinner meal while watching a jousting match. An enjoyable meal was held with the use of no utensils when eating. The third day of the trip was spent at Disneyland. The next day with the opening general session which showed over 12,000 members, guests, and advisers at the conference. Other events for the rest of the trip included attending Anaheim Angels ballgame, eating at the cheesecake factory, and going to Huntington Beach.
Halle Pribyl competed in the Intro to Business Communication event and Erin Johnson, Breanna Miller, and Hailey Schafer competed in the Business Financial Plan event. Neither one made the finals. Others making the trip with the girls were Adviser Kathy Soukup, Ashli Soukup, John Alfs, and Regan Alfs.
Whether we were on the move or enjoying the perfect Californian weather and sun, the week made an impact that will most definitely impact all of our lives. We were proud to represent Nebraska FBLA and most importantly Meridian in this prestigious competition.
