FBLA competes at state

Mount Pleasant High School's FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter had 54 students compete March 8-10 at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas. It was a very successful meet as a record 10 students qualified for Nationals this summer to be held in Baltimore, Maryland.

Students advancing to Nationals and their event include: 

Abby Mason first in Healthcare Administration
Matthew Armstrong first in Journalism 
Harper Davis third in Journalism
Joshua Menhennett fourth in Computer Applications
Sanum Shahid, Cessia Gonzalez and Jose Liera fourth in Banking and Financial Systems
Abigail Amerson, Payton Tyler and Zannah Hutchings fourth in Hospitality Management

Other students who were recognized at the conference included: Averie Ayers third in Business Etiquette --- a Texas only contest
Joshua Harris fifth in Agribusiness
Maritza Zambrano and Blanca Antolin fifth in Public Service Announcement
Eric Vasquez as Who's Who for MPHS

MPHS was also recognized as having the largest chapter in the area.

Also for the first time in school history, MPHS has a state officer in FBLA. Matthew Armstrong was elected Area VI Vice President and will represent East Texas at Nationals and throughout the next school year.

Congratulations MP FBLA!!!