The local Adair County Future Business Leaders of America high school and middle school organizations were recognized this week at City Hall.
The high school received the largest local chapter membership and largest membership increase.
1st place regional winners.
1. Broadcast Journalism Team: Brayton Coomer, Jayden Miller, Aidan Smith.
2. Ian Makranszky: Introduction to Financial Math.
3. Briley Breeding: Introduction to Marketing Concepts.
4. Kolt King: Public Speaking.
5. Website Design Team: Edward Isaacs, Tyler Murphy, Braxton Tucker.
2nd place regional winners.
1. Blaire Feese: Business Ethics.
2. Briley Wall: Business Ethics.
3. Bristol Wall: Business Ethics.
4. Skyler Huff: Introduction to Business Concepts.
5. Brayden Bennett: UX Design.
3rd place regional winners.
1. J.T. Loy: Advertising.
2. Russell Lassiter: Computer Problem Solving.
3. Andrew Zinati: Personal Finance.
4. Kylieanne Akin: Social Media Strategies.
5. Lilly Myers: Social Media Strategies.
6. Natalie Bardin: Future Business Leader.
4th place regional winners.
1. Kennedy Ray: Eugene Smith Scholarship.
2. Kaydence Karnes: Client Service.
3. Amelia Bloodworth: Insurance and Risk Management.
4. Seth Murphy: Job interview.
5th place regional winners.
1. Chluey Acanto: Bulletin Board.
2. Bulletin Board: Shayla Coffman, Seth Murphy, Kennedy Ray.
3. Virginia Willis: Accounting.
4. Bryce Russell: Financial Math.
5. Jerrod Phelps: Intro. To Business.
6. Daria Cheng: Intro. To Business.
7. Nathan Ballou: Securities And Investments.
Abigail Kemp was named 2025-2026 Regional President.
The Middle School’s club is brand new.
They received the following awards.
1st place state winners (qualifying for national competition in Anaheim, California).
a. Cyndi Case-public speaking.
b. Eli Iqbal, Nash Collins, Bowen Furkin-Website design.
c. Mia Stephens, Ava Harrison, Konner Houchens, Anne-Riley Corbin, Raelee Turner-Bulletin board.
d. Lea Young, Olivia Jenkins, Delcie Burton, Jordan Davis, Ava Loy-Name tag.
2nd place state winners (qualifying for nationals).
a. Emily Burkhardt, Milly Thompson, Harper Martin-Community service.
3rd place state winners. (winner and national qualifier).
a. Colton Grant-Exploring leadership.
4th place state winner and national qualifier.
a. George Willis-Financial literacy.
5th place state winners.
a. Hayes Burton, Bodie Lewis, Gregson Wells-Mix marketing challenge.
b. Cole Stockton-Business etiquette.
Julie Partin Burton was named Kentucky’s Outstanding Middle School Advisor of the Year.
“We would like to congratulate the Future Business Leaders Of America organizations at the middle school and at the high school,” said Mayor Pamela Hoots.
(Tiffany Collins – City of Columbia)