Members and advisers participate in FBLA State Leadership Conference

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From left, Chris Ross-Leffler, J’sai Leahy, Sadie Hutsell and Paxten Keeney attended the State Leadership Conference in April. Also qualifying for State from Licking were Keely Gorman, Noah Umfleet, and Emilie Williams.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed 5,400+ attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the State Leadership Conference April 12-14, 2026 to celebrate the 67th year as an organization.

Licking R-8 High School chapter participated in State Leadership Conference by participating in eight events. While no one made it to the stage this year, competitors gave a valiant effort. Attendees and participants at this year’s State Leadership Conference were Sadie Hutsell, Paxten Keeney, J’sai Leahy, and Chris Ross-Leffler. Additional State qualifiers not attending were Keely Gorman, Noah Umfleet, and Emilie Williams.

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