Mamaroneck High Schools’ (MHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) were named Chapter of the Year at the State Leadership Conference—the highest recognition possible! A total of 70 MHS students, representing all four grade levels, attended the conference and did an outstanding job representing the school.

“This is an incredible achievement that reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students throughout the year,” said Maria Siciliano, FBLA Advisor and District 3S Board of Trustees member.

Eighteen students have qualified to compete at the National Leadership Conference this summer in San Antonio, Texas. Zoe Zaumeyer and Arden Demasi were elected to the State Leadership Team, serving as Vice President and Treasurer, respectively.

Newly elected State Vice President Zoe Zaumeyer said FBLA has had a profound effect on her confidence and communication skills, from interviewing and public speaking to reaching out professionally for advice and information. “Being able to communicate my own opinions and ideas in a professional way is a skill I will take with me through life,” she said.

Those skills were put to the test at the conference, where Zoe delivered a campaign speech to her entire district. “Although I was nervous, I was able to use my confidence and ability to communicate to introduce myself as a candidate,” she said. “It was a moment that brought everything FBLA has taught me together.”

Newly elected State Treasurer Arden Demasi called the conference “an incredible experience,” saying she saw firsthand the dedication and passion of members across the state. “It truly showed me how impactful FBLA is as an organization,” she added.

In her new role, Arden plans to focus on increasing statewide fundraising opportunities through new partnerships and hopes to introduce financial literacy initiatives such as Zoom workshops on budgeting, saving, and money management. “I want to help members gain real-world financial skills,” she said.

The awards ceremony was a highlight of the conference for Arden, and seeing MHS take Chapter of the Year made it all the more meaningful. She encouraged MHS students to get involved, saying, “FBLA offers so many opportunities, whether it’s developing leadership skills, competing in events, or exploring career interests. There is truly something for everyone, and it helps prepare students for future success.”

FBLA Competition Results

Business Ethics – 4th Place

Soukeyna Toukara, Andie Millman, Maddie Cashman

Community Service Project – 4th Place

Maya Schein, Lyla Hazan

Data Science & AI – 1st Place

Adam Herzberg

Economics – 4th Place

Tristan Boyd

Entrepreneurship – 1st Place

Garrett Clarke, Mikey Lelli, John Olsen

Event Planning – 3rd Place

Siena Best, Maya Schein, Lillie Felder

Insurance & Risk Management – 4th Place

Ivar Toftgaard

Introduction to Emerging Business Issues – 2nd Place

Anabelle Groban, Eve Brennan

Introduction to FBLA – 2nd Place

Charlie Zmuda

Introduction to Marketing Concepts – 5th Place

Becker Lazar

Introduction to Information Technology – 4th Place

Claire Rosenthal

Introduction to Supply Chain – 3rd Place

Peri Froehlich

Introduction to Retail & Merchandising – 5th Place

Maggie O’Connell

Introduction to Social Media Strategy – 2nd Place

Charlie Carrillo, Zoey Zaumeyer

Journalism

3rd Place – Spencer Baron

2nd Place – Henry Goldman

Local Chapter Annual Business Report – 1st Place

Charlie Carrillo, Zoey Zaumeyer

Parliamentary Procedure (Individual) – 3rd Place

Spencer Baron

Parliamentary Procedure (Team) – 5th Place

Spencer Baron, Caleb Feldman, Matthew Hammarley, Matthew Roger, Desmond Winner

Public Administration & Management – 1st Place

Ivar Toftgaard

Real Estate – 1st Place

Garrett Clarke

Retail Management – 1st Place

Sophie Ingram

Sales Presentation – 5th Place

Lyla Hazan, Adem Huseyinov, Cecilia Levine

Securities & Investments – 1st Place

Dylan Schiron

Supply Chain Management – 1st Place

Peri Froehlich, Becker Lazar

Visual Design – 1st Place

Olivia Gourevitch, Cavan Karczewski, Olivia Otto