Stillman FBLA History

FBLA Induction Ceremony, Spring of 2016: The year it all began.

The idea of starting up a FBLA organization at Stillman Valley was brought forth by Cathie Murphy and Myla Williams. After much discussion, Myla talked to business students to find out who would be interested in starting up an FBLA organization. Meetings were held with a few students, then the club was formed in the Spring of 2016. The goal was to get the club moving forward so that when Fall of 2016 came, FBLA would be established at Stillman. With the cooperative input from Mr. Diehl, FBLA hand picked officers and began having FBLA meetings.

Cathie Murphy and Phil Diehl researched FBLA to find out how to start up a chapter and how to carry out membership and competitive events. Myla Williams took the reign as President of FBLA and was very active in creating and establishing activities as well as creating Stillman Valley FBLA T-shirts.

FBLA did not compete in the Spring semester of 2016.

Stillman FBLA Founding Officers

President: Myla Williams

Vice-President: Zeke Bussan

Secretary: Grace Tarara

Treasurer: Trevor Carlson

Parliamentarian: Sam Hintzsche

Reporter: Paige Lewellen/Chloe Overstreeet

Historian: Tristen Keegan

Web Master: Chad Brody/Misael Guerrero

Founding Advisers:

Cathie Murphy & Phil Diehl

2019-2020 School Year

Advisers: Ms. Cathie Murphy, Mr. Ryan Read, Mrs. Tammy Pierson, and Ms. Kristin Focosi

Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the following members: 1st row: Natalia Contizano, Martin Martinez-Vasquez, Logan Apsey (Vice President), Tyler Kubiszewski (Secretary), Richie Sutliff (Historian), Michael Cavenagh (President), Lilly Drake.

2nd row: Doga Ozkawa, Aidan Taylor, Jesus Arias. Other members not present: Amanda King, Maddie Straka, Genesis Myers and Kaitlyn Haymes.

2018-2019 School Year

FBLA Induction Ceremony, Fall 2018

Officers:

  • President: Misael Guerrero
  • Vice President: Nicole Bredeson
  • Secretary: Elizabeth Oltmanns
  • Treasurer: Kaitlyn Haymes
  • Reporter: open
  • Historian: Tyler Kubiszewski
  • Parliamentarian: open
  • Web Master: open
  • Advisers: Ryan Read, Tammy Pierson & Cathie Murphy

2018-2019 Induction Ceremony

Casey Madeen, Brook Bennett, Richie Sutliff, Misael Guerrero (President), Ethan Jacobson, Javier Alvarez, Nicole Bredeson (Vice President), Elizabeth Oltmanns (Secreatary), Tyler Kubiszweski (Reporter). Other members: Joscelyn Sweat, Victor Callejo, Logan Apsey, Michael Cavenagh.

Stillman Valley's Summer Leadership Camp: this was the first year of the camp, which was held at Tammy Pierson's home. The camp ran for three days, starting May 30, through June 1. In attendance: Misael Guerrero, Nicole Bredeson, Elizabeth Oltmanns, Tyler Kubiszewski, Lillian Drake and Ethan Jacobson.

National Leadership Conference in Chicago: this is the first year that Stillman attended the conference. In attendance: Javier Alvarez, Misael Guerrero, Nicole Bredeson, Richie Sutliff, Brook Bennett, Tyler Kubiszewski.

Northern Conference at Grayslake Central High School: 2nd year: in attendance: Misael Guerrero, Nicole Bredeson, Elizabeth Oltmanns, Tyler Kubiszewski, Richie Sutliff, Javier Alvarez, Ethan Jacobson, Casey Madeen, and Victor Silva. Competition results were as follows:

  • 1st Place Intro to Public Speaking: Richie Sutliff
  • 2nd Place WordProcessing: Casey Madeen
  • 4th Place Business Law: Elizabeth Oltmanns
  • 5th Place Computer Problem Solving: Misael Guerrero
  • 8th Place Intro to Public Speaking: Tyler Kubiszewski
  • Elizabeth Oltmanns finished in the top five for Battle of the Chapters

Illinois State Competition: 4th year at State: in attendance: Elizabeth Oltmanns, Tyler Kubiszewski, Richie Sutliff, Casey Madeen, Victor Silva, Logan Apsey, Nicole Bredeson and Mitch Guerrero. Competition results were as follows:

  • 5th Place: Intro to Public Speaking: Richie Sutliff
  • 7th Place: Computer Problem Solving: Misael Guerrero

Other members who competed: Casey Madeen, Nicole Bredeson, Victor Callejo and Tyler Kubiszewski.

2nd Place: March of Dimes

5th Place: Business Report Award

5th Place: American Enterprise Award

Recipient of the Non-Stop Member Award

BAA Awards:

  • Future: Elizabeth Oltmanns, Michael Cavenagh, Tyler Kubiszewski, Logan Apsey
  • Business: MIchael Cavenagh, Elizabeth Oltmanns
  • Leaders: Nicole Bredeson, Mitch Guerrero, Elizabeth Oltmanns
  • America: Elizabeth Oltmanns, Mitch Guerrero

Service Awards:

  • 200 Hours: Mitch Guerrero, Elizabeth Oltmanns
  • 50 Hours: Nicole Bredeson, Tyler Kubiszewski, Michael Cavenagh

Membership Madness: Nicole Bredeson, Elizabeth Oltmanns, and Mitch Guerrero

Membership Mania: Nicole Bredeson, Elizabeth Oltmanns and Mitch Guerrero

2017-2018 School Year

2017-2018 Induction Ceremony

First Row: Mrs. Tammy Pierson, Josiah Lester, Nicole Bredeson (Parliamentarian), Misael Guerrero (Web Master), Landon Henry, Nathaniel Jacobson (Historian), Grace Tarara, Chloe Overstreet (Reporter), Alayna Synder, Taylor Hernandez (President).

Second Row: James Kinzler, Mr. Ryan Read, Justin Simpson (Treasurer), Kayleigh Oleson (Secretary), Noah Coppernoll, Ms. Cathie Murphy.


State Conference 2017 - 2018

Members who attended the State Conference were: Justin Simpson, Elena Schamper, Annabell Martinez, Landon Henry, and Noah Coppernoll.

Noah Coppernoll completed in Intro to Public Speaking. Justin Simpson, Elena Schamper and Annabell Martinez competed in Broadcast Journalism.

FBLA Induction Ceremony, 2017-2018

Officers:

  • President: Taylor Hernandez
  • Vice President: open
  • Secretary: Kayleigh Oleson
  • Treasurer: Justin Simpson
  • Reporter: Chloe Overstreet
  • Historian: Nathaniel Jacobson
  • Parliamentarian: Nicole Bredeson
  • Web Master: Misael Guerrero
  • Advisers: Ryan Read, Tammy Pierson, Cathie Murphy

2017 - 2018 Northern Regional Conference

This was the first year that Stillman attended the Northern Regional Conference.

Taylor Hernandez competed in Impromptu Speaking and finished in 7th place.

Members who attended the event: Justin Simpson, Landon Henry, Nathaniel Jacobson, Noah Coppernoll, Annabell Martinez and Chloe Overstreet.

2016-2017 School Year

2016-2017 Fall Induction Ceremony

First Row: Peyton Fitchie, Jack Hensen, Tristan Keegan (Historian), Korin Knox , Katie Kocourek, Andrew Hart, Joey Parannale, Chloe Overstreet (Reporter), Taylor Hernandez (Parliamentarian) and Grace Hugdens (Vice President)

Second Row: Grace Tarara (Secretary), Dallas Reyes, Alexis Reisinger, Nathaniel Jacobson, Emily Moritz, Zeke Bussan.

Third Row: Chad Martin, Misael Guerrero (Web Master), Myla Williams (President), Javier Alvarez, Landon Henry and Justin Simpson.

Advisers: Cathie Murphy and Phil Diehl.


State Conference

Stillman Valley's first year attending the State Conference in Springfield, IL held at the Crown Plaza.

Members that attended the conference were: Zeke Bussan, Grace Tarara, Chloe Overstreet, Landon Henry, Javier Alvarez, Taylor Hernandez, Peyton Fitchie, Andrew Hart and Justin Simpson.

Grace Tarara competed in Impromptu Speaking..

Taylor Hernandez and Peyton Fitchie competed in the Introduction to Public Speaking event.

Front Row: Peyton Fitche, Taylor Hernandez, Grace Tarara, Chloe Overstreet

Second Row: Landon Henry, Andrew Hart, Justin Simpson, Zeke Bussan, Javier Alvarez