Middle schools in Morgan are turning out Future Business Leaders of America
Mar 11, 2024 10:52AM ● By Verlene Johnson
Lexi Clark placed first at state.
Nearly 60 middle school students from Morgan competed against 20 other middle schools and junior high schools from across the state in the FBLA State Competition, Feb. 27.
Seventh and eighth graders from Morgan Middle School and Mountain Green Middle School traveled to Ogden to compete against students from seventh, eighth and ninth grade with students from both schools placing in the top five.
MMS FBLA, led by Krachel Fullmer, competed for the second year. Alexis Clark placed first in FBLA Mission and Pledge. Abigail Hatch and Berkley Peterson placed second in Multimedia and Website Development. Aveley London and Ailee Rose placed fourth in Annual Chapter Report. Maeli London placed fourth in Career Exploration. Jerrett Weeter placed fifth in Career Exploration and Kendal Williams and Devyn Young placed fifth in Exploring Business Issues.
“Lexi Clark practiced her presentation hundreds of times,” said Krachel. “I am so proud of all 26 students who stepped out of their comfort zone and did something brave.”
MGMS’s inaugural year, led by Dustin Fullmer, also found success taking first place in Largest Increase in Membership. Additionally, Milly Mikesell placed second in Leadership Objective Test. Reece Crowther, Brightyn DeBoer and Emily Ferrin placed fifth in Place Marketing Mix (Shark Tank). Melia Rollins, Greta Sill and Sophia Wimmer placed fifth in Critical Thinking. Aaralyn Auxier placed fifth in Planning an Effective Meeting. Melia Rollins, Greta Sill and Sophia Wimmer placed fifth in Place Critical Thinking and Aaralyn Auxier placed fifth in Planning an Effective Meeting.
“The 28 students represented MGMS with unparalleled dedication and demonstrated exceptional talent throughout the competition,” said Fullmer. “I had the chance to work with several of them as they prepared over the last couple of months and was blown away by their efforts.”
Fullmer said he was pleased with all the students who competed. “I am incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the unwavering support from the parents and educators. It is moments like these that remind us of the remarkable potential and promise of our students.” λ
