The Chadron High Future Business Leaders of America attended the annual State Leadership Conference in Kearney, NE on April 16-18, 2026. To start the conference, students were motivated as they listened to the keynote speaker, Timmy the Dreamer and attended a variety of workshops. But most importantly, Chadron students competed amongst all class levels in many different business competitions. This conference was attended by over 2,300 students and advisors this year. Chadron FBLA traveled with 11 members to the state competition this year, several bringing home honors.
Award Winners
Career Portfolio Jaelyn Brown 3rd Place out of 32 students (National Qualifier)
Intro to Marketing Concepts Matthew Sorenson - 4th Place out of 229 students (National Qualifier) |
Agribusiness Jason Hy - Honorable Mention Top 4% out of 224 Students
Job Interview Jaelyn Brown - Honorable Mention Top 4% out of 204 Students
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Intro to Business Concepts Matthew Sorenson - 6th Place | Sweepstakes Award Entire Chapter Award |
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Nebraska FBLA Advisor of the Year Renae Noble |
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From Left to Right: Dakota Hutchings, Wesley Margetts, Jaelyn Brown, Graycen O’Donnell, Sadie Chesley, Sam Kahl, Tye Plooster, Matthew Sorenson, Braylon Branson, Jason Hy, and Dallas Hutchings.
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