Waldron FBLA and Business

04/10/2026

FBLA State 2026 ✅

We are beyond proud of our Waldron High School FBLA members for qualifying for and competing at the state level! Their hard work, dedication, and professionalism truly represented our school and community with excellence. ✨

Shoutout to Senior Kaylee Ammons for her outstanding performance in Impromptu Speaking! 👏🏻🗣️
Kaylee advanced through two preliminary rounds and made it to the finals round, where she earned 3rd place in the State!

Kaylee’s top-notch performance has qualified her to compete at the national level this June in San Antonio, Texas where she will compete with the best of the best!

Wish Kaylee the best of luck as she continues to make WHS proud on the national stage! 🧡🖤

02/04/2026

The 2026 District I Spring Leadership Conference was hosted today in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, at the ACHE Research Institute Health and Wellness Center. Thirty-six members competed in various events, including objective tests, presentations, and role-playing exercises. Thirty-five members attended today's conference, and twenty-two members qualified for FBLA State in April, where they will travel to Little Rock to compete. The Alzheimer’s Association presented to District I members about their cause, as well as fundraising opportunities and suggestions.

The Results of the Competitive Events and State Qualifiers are as follows:

Abigail McKinzie - Business Law - 1st
Kazyah Kinney- Journalism - 2nd
Erica Brothers - Retail Management - 2nd
Shann Montgomery - Intro to Information Technology - 2nd
Kira Salmon - Human Resource Management - 2nd
Kaylee Ammons - Impromptu Speaking - 2nd
Christopher Canada, Justi Hunsucker, Pete Williams - Event Planning - 3rd
Joseph Rhoades - Agribusiness - 3rd
Layklnn Falconer - Computer Problem Solving - 3rd
Kyleigh Ashford - Intro to Marketing Concepts - 4th
Gavin Johnson, Adrian Mederos, Donovan Sandoval - Sports & Entertainment Management - 4th
Miranda Yarbrough - Intro to Public Speaking - 4th
Nailea Brumer, Sean Hancox, Abby Lance - Sales Presentation - 4th
Braxton Turner - Intro to Business Communications - 5th
Markus Smith - Advertising - 5th
Cannon Holt - Economics - 6th
Cheyanne Fain - Cybersecurity - 6th

Congratulations, WHS FBLA! We are so proud of your accomplishments. Good luck at State!

01/26/2026

Congratulations to FBLA members Kaylee Ammons and Layklnn Falconer on their BETA accomplishments!

01/26/2026

The District I Spring Leadership Conference in Ft Smith scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th has been rescheduled to February 4th. Hope you all are safe, warm and enjoying your time off! We look forward to seeing all of you back to school re-energized and ready to do work!

11/19/2025

Freshman member over here doing big things. Congratulations on your accomplishment, Miranda! We are proud of you!

10/09/2025

The WHS FBLA Chapter attended the District I 2025 Fall Leadership Conference at the Greenwood Performing Arts Center.
The forty-three students who attended today aim to make an impact and a difference in the lives of others and in the community. The club donated $100 to the FBLA Foundation to help fund programs, scholarships, and events. It is because of the support of our school, families, and community that we can do so. For this, we are grateful.
District I Officers were announced to the members and attendance was reported through local chapter presidents in The Parade of Presidents. Mrs. Waddle brought greetings from the Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education as a Business Division Vice-President alongside District I Coordinator and ABEA Representative, Randa Mickle.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Tyler Tarver, a math teacher turned YouTube sensation, administrator turned motivational speaker, kept the audience engaged with his quick wit and energetic presence. He shared wisdom, advice, and tips for success in leadership and future employment.
WHS freshman, Miranda Yarbrough, and Junior, Layklnn Falconer, participated in the annual Battle of the Chapters, an FBLA trivia game. JC Westside High School placed first while Paris placed second.
The Chapter Officer installation brought the meeting to a close. The installation is a significant event marking the official induction of new officers and recognizing their new roles and responsibilities within the chapter.

The WHS 2025 FBLA Officer Team:
President - Kevin Valezquez
Vice President - Pete Williams
Secretary - Christopher Canada
Treasurer - Markus Smith
Reporter - Kazyah Kinney
Reporter - Lyla Waddle
Parliamentarian - Daniel Roberts

09/26/2025

09/12/2025

Check these out! New trucker caps for the WHS Band Loading Crew! Designed by Small Business Operations student, Joseph Rhoades, and made in the Business Department! Watch for the Big Bad Band from Bulldog Land tonight on BulldogsTV! Go Dogs! 🥁🎺

09/06/2025

Two of our Small Business Operations students, Braxton Bartlett and Sean Hancox, put their creativity and business skills to work by designing the official t-shirt for this year’s Friday Night Lights Mini Cheer Camp! 🧡🖤

Their design not only shows school spirit but also highlights how students can create with the customer in mind—a key part of running a successful business.

Small Business Operations class fosters creativity, innovation, and a customer-first mindset, giving students hands-on opportunities to apply what they learn in real-world projects.

👏 A big congratulations to these talented students for bringing spirit and design together!

08/22/2025

We had close to 50 membership registrations today! Our numbers continue to increase every year! We look forward to a year packed with competitive events, personal and professional growth, networking and making memories!

07/03/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Blake Bingham! 🎉🙌🏼

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Blake for placing 9th in the nation at the 2025 FBLA National Leadership Conference! 🇺🇸✨

As a graduated senior, this was Blake’s final competition as a high school student and he went out on a high note! His intelligence, dedication, and drive to succeed have left a lasting impression on our members. He has been instrumental in shaping and nurturing the growth of our chapter. We can’t wait to see all that he accomplishes in the future as a member of FBLA Collegiate!🌟

Blake, your future is bright, and WHS FBLA will always be cheering you on. 🧡🖤💙💛

07/01/2025

Help us wish Ethan and Blake good luck as they compete at the National Leadership Conference! Ethan in Computer Problem-Solving and Blake in Networking Infrastructures.