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Butler Students Advance to Compete in National FBLA Conference

Butler students attended the 74th Annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference
(Left to right) Accounting Department Chair and FBLA Advisor Janice Akao with students Matt Shults, Thara Lee Kenmarla Casimir, Lideah Moreland, Leiloni Langinlur, Economics Department Chair Dr. Noreen Templin and Marketing Lead Instructor Jared McGinley (Courtesy photo).
Published: Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Four students place in statewide competition, head to nationals

On February 22, Butler Community College students attended the 74th Annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas.  

Competing against four-year and two-year colleges in various business-related events, four Butler students placed in their categories and qualified to compete at the National Collegiate FBLA conference in Dallas, TX, over the summer. 

“Our incredible students competed with dedication and professionalism, and I am beyond proud that they have qualified to compete in Dallas,” said Butler Accounting Professor and FBLA Advisor Janice Akao. “This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and passion for business and leadership.” 

 

Below is the list of students who qualified for nationals and their finishes, listed by hometowns: 

 

AUGUSTA, KS 

Lideah Moreland – 3rd in Public Speaking 

 

ESKRIDGE, KS 

Matt Shults – 1st in Emerging Business Issues / 2nd in Impromptu Speaking / 2nd in Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition 

 

HAITI  

Thara Lee Kenmarla Casimir – 1st in Finance Case Competition / 3rd in Emerging Business Issues   

 

WICHITA, KS 

Leiloni Langinlur – 1st in Business Ethics / 3rd in Foundations of Accounting / 3rd in Foundations of Finance