OB HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WINS TOP PLACE

Students from Old Bridge won top prizes at the 2023 National Leadership Conference of Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest Career and Technical Student Organization focused solely on business. The event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 27 to 30, attracted more than 13,000 middle school and high school students and educators from across the country. More than 8,700 High School members from nearly 1,600 high schools and more than 850 Middle School members from more than 250 middle schools competed for cash prizes in more than 100 competitive events over four days. Students also engaged in learning workshops, met with representatives from more than 60 colleges, universities, and employers, and heard from Jordan Davis, an educational speaker and FBLA alumnus, during the opening ceremony. This year, Old Bridge High School was represented by two of our outstanding members in Atlanta, Georgia.

Anika Dugal, Old Bridge High School Chapter Incoming President 20232024 who is also the New Jersey State Vice President of Community Service 2023-2024, placed 1st in the country for the Computer Problem Solving Event. This is the first time a New Jersey student has won this highest accolade.

Tamara Kasikovic, former Old Bridge High School Chapter President for 20222023 as well as former New Jersey State President 2022-2023, won the prestigious Who’s Who Award. This award honors exemplary FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, state, and national levels.

“Our student members did an exceptional job in wowing the judges with their keen understanding of areas as diverse as accounting, cyber security, and health care administration,” FBLA President & CEO Alexander T. Graham said. “They headed home with a renewed sense of accomplishment, a robust network of peers from across the country, and connections to colleges and employers as they explore future career opportunities.”