FBLA competes in state conference

Maya Sampath, News and Features Writer

March 7, 2024

The Future Business Leaders of America chapter at WHHS traveled to Columbus, Ohio for the FBLA 2024 State Leadership Conference on Feb. 22-23.

Twenty-five students attended business-oriented workshops and competed in competitive events in topics ranging from sales presentation to graphic design. Fifteen students also qualified for the national conference.

FBLA Club President Kimaya Mundhe, ‘25, founded the WHHS chapter two years ago.

“I think FBLA appeals to so many people, even if you don’t know if business is something that you want to pursue,” Mundhe said. “It gives you a chance to explore careers in business through competitive events and networking at conferences.”

At the conference, Mundhe was elected state president after previously serving as state webmaster. Arshya Maricar, ‘26, was elected state treasurer as well.

“I’m so excited and honored to be elected state president and get to serve on the state level, which is really cool to do,” Mundhe said. “I was involved in a lot of the behind-the-scenes work of this conference.”

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Maya Sampath, News and Features Writer

In her second year as a Chatterbox staff member, Maya Sampath is thrilled to work as a News and Features Writer. She aspires to continue developing her writing and researching skills as well as interact with WHHS diverse student body. Sampath also plays for the girls’ soccer team, is co-president of Model United Nations, and is Vice President of the Class of 2025 Student Council. Sampath hopes to major in political science and possibly become a lawyer. In her free time, Sampath enjoys baking and listening to artists such as Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers.

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In her third year as a Chatterbox staff member, junior Marwa Khzir is excited to work as the Managing Editor of Online Content for the Chatterbox. Marwa Khzir hopes to improve her writing while also publishing as many articles as she can for the Chatterbox. Khzir's previous journalism experience includes News Writing 1, News Writing 2 and B/W Photography. Khzir is also involved in various extracurricular activities such as a Student Ambassador, a member of StuCO 2025, and the Fundraising Head for YPC (Youth Philanthropy Council). Khzir hopes to get into Law School and be a defense attorney in the future, helping wrongfully convicted prison members with getting freedom. Khzir enjoys playing soccer with her family and a favorite pastime for her is baking goods with her mom.