New FBLA chapter organized; students nominated for JNYLC

A new chapter of Future Business Leaders of America has been formed at Washington-Wilkes Middle School with 27 seventh and eighth graders as members. The club is under the guidance of Lise Kalla, business and information technology teacher. FBLA is the largest and oldest business organization in the world, with Georgia holding the title of largest state chapter. While more than 90 percent of public high schools in Georgia have an active FBLA chapter, middle school-level membership is the newest and fastest growing segment of this organization. The FBLA chapter at W-WCHS helped launch the new group and sponsored fivememberships. Members of the club will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities on the local, state, and national level. Some of these activities include job shadow programs, community service, and American enterprise projects. For Valentine's Day, students assembled candy bags to give to W-WMS teachers and staff. Members participated in the college fair at W-WCHS last week.

On Thursday, March 6, the Washington-Wilkes Middle School baseball team played Putnam County in Eatonton in the first region game of the season. The Tigers were victorious with a score of 9-0. The Tigers will take on Putnam County this Tuesday, March 11, at the Tiger Stadium.

Ten W-WMS students were nominated to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference by Mrs. Geneva Glaze. The nominees are Grace Ann Branch, Kelsey Brooke, Rebecca Davis, Justin Denard,, Brandon Freeman, Rosemary Morris, Tenise Starks, Tiare Tatum, Emily Treadwell, Gold Walton and Kohen Wolfe. During this summer conference in Washington, D.C., students will participate in activities that will develop their leadership skills. Congratulations and good luck to these students!

Congratulations are also in order for Joshua McLeroy who placed first in the 4-H Target Sports at DPA. W-WMS 4-H'ers also participated in the 4-H dairy show season. These participants were Lauren Chafin,Marisa Sifre, and Marlyse Sifre. The team was led Frank and Carol Jackson.

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