In April, Students traveled to the Sweetest Place on Earth (Hershey) to compete in their Business related event. Top 3 from Regional Leadership Conference moved on to compete with different people throughout the State of Pennsylvania. Bellefonte had 12 members in attendance and 2 advisors. 

• Morgan Besecker; Carley Clarkson; Jacob Corman- 1st Place in Banking and Financial Systems

• Annie Cernuska- 1st place in Business Communications

• Grace Novitsky; Katelyn Packer- 1st place in Graphic Design

• Amelia Harrington- 1st place in Impromptu Speaking

• Ryan Lombardo- 1st place in Introduction to Business Procedures

• Mitchel Fenush- 1st place in Public Policy and Advocacy

• Alyssa Hopkins- 1st place in Visual Design

• Isabelle Baer- 2nd place in Impromptu Speaking

• Ashleigh Aukerman- 2nd place in Job Interview

• Christian Larson; Keira Whitman- 2nd place in Broadcast Journalism

• Kaven Smith-Kirk- 2nd place in Introduction to Business Communication

• Paige Tomco- 2nd place in Introduction to Business Concepts

• Triston Heeman; Tyler Lehman-2nd place in Sales Presentation

• Emma Proctor; Ella Smith- 2nd place in Social Media Strategies

In late October, Region 14 Secretary Amelia Harrington, Ashlyn Harrington, Grace Novitsky, Morgan Besecker, Jeffrey Barnyak, Brady Wynkoop, Jacob Corman, Triston Heeman, Tyler Lehman, and advisor Ms. Leitzell attended the State Leadership Workshop to participate in various workshops and teambuilding activities. 

In April, the students that qualified in the Regional Leadership Conference in January competed at the State Leadership Conference. Some students traveled to Hershey to compete in the 3-day long event, whereas others took an objective test at Bellefonte. The following students placed at the State Leadership Conference:

• Grace Novitsky - PA FBLA Policies and Procedures - 2nd Place

• Davis Corman - Who's Who in FBLA/William Seldon Scholarship - 4th Place

• Noah Aberegg - Microeconomics - 5th Place

• Grace Novitsky - FBLA Creed/ Pledge/ Code of Ethics/ Mission - 5th Place

• Davis Corman - Current Events - 5th Place

• Kate Rarrick and Davis Corman - Data Analysis - 5th Place

• Bellefonte Chapter Total Fundraising - 6th Place

• Bellefonte Chapter Fundraising per Capita - 6th Place

• Grady Garrison, Jacob Corman, Grace Novitsky, and Morgan Besecker - Parliamentary Procedure - 8th Place

In January, FBLA students traveled to Mount Union, where they competed in live, business-related events. Other students traveled to find out their results from taking objective tests at Bellefonte. As well, Bellefonte FBLA member, Amelia Harrington, was elected to the position of Region 14 Secretary! There, the following students made it to States:

• Logan Williams - Agribusiness - 1st Place

• Cameron Garcia - Cyber Security - 1st Place

• Brendon Bradley and Brayden Kuhlman - Introduction to Social Media Strategy - 1st Place

• Cody Merrill - Networking Infrastructures - 1st Place

• AnaLise Uhring - Advertising - 2nd Place

• Alex Ebeling - Computer Problem Solving - 2nd Place

• Olivia Aberegg and Liberty Fike - Broadcast Journalism - 2nd Place

• Ryleigh Berzonsky - Networking Infrastructures - 2nd Place

• Alyssa Beers - Organizational Leadership - 2nd Place

• Alyssa Hopkins - UX Design - 2nd Place

• Madison Melius and Ruby Bjalme - Sales Presentation - 2nd Place

• Maura Sharer - Introduction to Financial Math - 3rd Place

• Dominic Capperella - Journalism - 3rd Place

• Natalie Mattern - Supply Chain Management - 3rd Place

• Christian Larson and Keira Whitman - Broadcast Journalism - 3rd Place

• Ashlyn Harrington - Graphic Design - 3rd Place

• Amelia Harrington - Introduction to Public Speaking - 3rd Place

• Avah Colm - Organizational Leadership - 4th Place

• Jackson James - Business Communications - 4th Place

In December during the Holiday Season, many members of Bellefonte FBLA visited Marion Walker Elementary School to help at the annual Holiday Store. There, the elementary schoolers can shop for cheaper items for their family members for the holiday season. FBLA students assisted the elementary schoolers in shopping and picking out items, as well as wrapping their gifts for them!

In late October, State First Vice President, Davis Corman, Amelia and Ashlyn Harrington, and advisor Ms. Leitzell attended Kalahari Resorts for the annual State Leadership Workshop. They participated in team-building activities, various workshops, and networking opportunities!