By: Dominic Newcomb
Ella Rolfingsmeyer and Raylen Harris placed first in the Visual Design competition at the
Illinois State Leadership Conference on March 28 and 29 in Springfield, Ill.
Both Carlyle High School seniors placed first at the Southwestern Area FBLA conference
and earned enough points to advance to the next level with their Visual Design presentation that
showcased their design skills.
As first place winners, they received a medal, plaque, and a ticket to the FBLA National
Leadership Conference, which will be held from June 29 to July 2 in Anaheim, Calif.
This is the second time the seniors have presented at FBLA Nationals. Last summer, they
traveled to Orlando to compete.
Five other students attended the state conference and placed in the top ten.
Kailee Gregg, Abi Brandol, and Aleah Murden placed fifth in Introduction to Business
Presentation. In this event, ninth and tenth grade students deliver a business presentation using a
software program as an aid.
Rachel McDuffey placed ninth in Introduction to Information Technology. During this
event, ninth and tenth grade students take an objective test, which allows them to demonstrate
knowledge around introductory competencies in information technology.
Jacie Persing placed tenth in Public Service Announcement. This event allows students to
create a 30-second video message for the public that raises awareness on a specific issue.