Marvin Ridge FBLA Students Earn Highest Honors at the FBLA National Leadership Conference
Students from Marvin Ridge High School won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). The event, held in Orlando, Florida, from June 24 to July 2, attracted more than 18,000 middle school, high school, and college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The NLC provides education, competition, and networking opportunities centered on business.
Marvin Ridge High School students at the FBLA National Leadership Conference
Students also had the opportunity to engage in over 200 learning workshops and meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, and employers.
Additionally, Middle School and High School members heard from Shawn D. Nelson, the Founder & CEO of Lovesac, who shared advice from his experience as an entrepreneur. Gorick Ng, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and career adviser at Harvard University, offered tips to Collegiate members about how to start their careers successfully.
Marvin Ridge High School brought 86 competitors to this year’s National Leadership Conference, where their preparation and dedication paid off greatly. 25 students distinguished themselves as National Finalists. These accomplishments show the outstanding efforts and commitment of Marvin Ridge High School’s students and their dedication to the club.
Finalist Event Place
| Kashvi Kupireddy | Future Business Educator | National Champion |
| Aditya Sadula | Corporate Social Responsibility | National Champion |
| Arvin Deshmukh and Robert Fan | Entrepreneurship | Second Place |
| Annushka Mehta and Nayna Punuru | Social Media Strategies | Third Place |
| Faatima Khan and Sofia Joseph | Business Plan | Third Place |
| Leon Baiye | Computer Game and Simulation | Fifth Place |
| Shrutika Kampati and Jasmitha Nakka | Business Plan | Seventh Place |
| Navya Goswami and Aliya Ling | Sports and Entertainment Management | Seventh Place |
| Alicia Fang and Heming Liu | Visual Design | Eighth Place |
| Mason Csantaveri and Jackson Willis | International Business | Ninth Place |
| Pranav Nekkalapudi | Coding and Programming | Ninth Place |
| Keerthan Kesineni, Ishaan Rao, and Aman Thaker | Digital Video Production | National Finalists |
| Saideepya Vandukuri | Future Business Educator | National Finalists |
| Rayna Busam, Ankitha Rednam, and Aishani Walia | Public Service Announcement | National Finalists |
National Finalists after the Closing Ceremony
Chapter Adviser Troy Burns expressed his support for the students who competed at the National Conference. He also showed gratitude for their collective effort and character, which has transformed the chapter into a close-knit community. “One of my favorite parts of trips like these is not just working to develop your skills, but also getting to know you as people,” he remarked. Ultimately, Marvin Ridge High School takes immense pride in all our competitors who represented MRHS in a very positive and professional manner.
Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with more than 200,000 middle school, high school, and college members worldwide. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. The association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. For more information, visit fbla.org.