Students from Western Wayne High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter competed at the Region 22 Leadership Conference, held at The University of Scranton, earning numerous top finishes and qualifying several students for the FBLA State Leadership Conference.
Western Wayne students competed in both objective testing events, which require mastery of business concepts through rigorous, timed exams, and performance events, where students demonstrate leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through presentations, interviews, and case-based scenarios before panels of judges. These competitions reflect a high level of academic rigor and require extensive preparation, professionalism, and commitment beyond the classroom.
Student Leadership Highlight
In addition to competitive success, Madelyn McClure was elected and officially installed as Region 22 FBLA President for the 2026–2027 school year. Madelyn previously served as Region 22 Secretary, where she helped organize meetings, support regional officers, and lead conference programming throughout the year. Her election reflects her strong leadership skills, dedication to service, and commitment to advancing FBLA opportunities for students across the region.
The Western Wayne FBLA chapter is advised by Christine McClure, with additional leadership support from Tim McClure and Megan Rush. Participation in the Region 22 Leadership Conference highlights the rigor of the FBLA program and the dedication of students who commit to extensive preparation, leadership development, and professional growth. Western Wayne FBLA congratulates all competitors and looks forward to representing the district at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this coming April. Members Phoebe Schmitt and Audrey Agnello will compete in their state-only presentation the week of January 12.
Regional Placements and State Qualifiers
(Students advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference are noted as State Qualifier)
Accounting
• Shin Cheon Moon – 6th Place (State Qualifier)
• Benjamin McCleland – 10th Place
• Nicholas Fisichella – 11th Place
Advertising
• Madison Kizer – 4th Place (State Qualifier)
• Donovan Gregorski – 12th Place
Agribusiness
• Grady Farley – 5th Place (State Qualifier)
Banking & Financial Systems
• Paul Borowski, Robert Carrelle, Aiden Matthews – 4th Place (State Qualifier, Team)
Business Communication
• Paityn Duprey – 5th Place (State Qualifier)
• Bryn Vinton – 6th Place (State Qualifier)
• Alicia Wertman – 10th Place
Business Ethics
• Maggie Kotchessa, Khloe Mistishin, Grace Moser – 1st Place (State Qualifier, Team)
Business Law
• Charlianne Hachikian – 5th Place (State Qualifier)
Computer Applications (School-Site Event)
• Madelyn Vinton – 1st Place (State Qualifier)
• Raeleigh Kromko – 2nd Place (State Qualifier)
Economics
• Antonio Fisichella – 7th Place
• Judah Strocchia – 9th Place
Financial Planning
• Francis Pane & Norman Phillips – 4th Place
Future Business Educator
• Madison Forgione – 2nd Place (State Qualifier)
Healthcare Administration
• Roxanne Dugan – 3rd Place (State Qualifier)
• Raegan Fox – 7th Place
• Abigail Bell – 9th Place
Hospitality & Event Management
• Madison Trapanese – 7th Place
Human Resource Management
• Eli Bilski – 6th Place (State Qualifier)
Impromptu Speaking
• Christopher Pane – 4th Place
• Nathaniel Amberg – 6th Place
Introduction to Business Presentation
• Emily Borowski & Olivia McGlone – 6th Place
• McKinnley Churmblo & Kylie Morcom – 8th Place
Introduction to Business Procedures
• Myles Lee – 4th Place (State Qualifier)
• William Theobald – 8th Place
• Carmine Leggio – 9th Place
Introduction to FBLA
• Kaelyn Chearney – 2nd Place (State Qualifier)
• Kaitlyn Kloss – 6th Place (State Qualifier)
• Kamila Rivera – 14th Place
Introduction to Information Technology
• Kyle Matthews – 4th Place (State Qualifier)
Introduction to Marketing Concepts
• Meghan Rath – 8th Place
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
• Julia Burry – 2nd Place (State Qualifier)
• Avery Vinton – 3rd Place (State Qualifier)
• Kelsey Lokuta – 4th Place (State Qualifier)
Introduction to Social Media Strategy
• Ella Kieva & Raelyn Simpson – 6th Place
• Olivia Black & Grace Owens – 7th Place
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
• Lillian Gilchrist – 3rd Place (State Qualifier)
Job Interview
• Annie Williams – 3rd Place (State Qualifier)
Journalism
• Makenzie Chearney – 4th Place (State Qualifier)
Marketing
• Cole Combs, Ciarra Kidder, Braden Laity – 4th Place (State Qualifier, Team)
Networking Infrastructures
• Graysen Valinski – 4th Place (State Qualifier)
Organizational Leadership
• Madelyn McClure – 2nd Place (State Qualifier)
Personal Finance
• Evan Korea – 7th Place
Real Estate
• Justin Jimenez – 4th Place (State Qualifier)
Sales Presentation
• Clare Coccodrilli & Avery Ullner – 6th Place
Sports & Entertainment Management
• Mia Arcadipane & Jake Brown – 11th Place
• Hannah DeStefano, Ava Karabuber, Vincent Baldini – 13th Place
• Remmy Fedoryk, Troy Gregorski, Charles Vinton – 15th Place
The district congratulates these students on all of their accomplishments and wishes them well in their future work with FBLA.
Picture One: Western Wayne junior Madelyn McClure, Region 22 FBLA President for the 2026–2027 school year.
Picture Two: Western Wayne FBLA Region 22 Leadership Conference student participants.
