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Newspaper Page TextFBLA When asked what it was like at nationals, Bennett said, “It was eye opening to see that many kids my age all in one city.” His project was an e-busi- ness website similar to an eBay or Craigslist site. The idea was “a virtual garage sale.” Bennett said there wasn’t much in the way of compe- tition at state with only four teams, but there was at na- tionals. And, though he felt his team’s project had the capa- bility to win, they didn’t make the final round. “There were so many people there from around the country and all around the world competing, like China, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.” Bennett explained that at any of the FBLA National competitions there will almost certainly be a southern state, referring to them as “power- house” states because of their history and strong presence; and, he says, they are difficult to beat. REBECCA HERREN/SEASIDE SIGNAL Seaside High School FBLA teacher and adviser Mike Ver- hulst with national attendee Derrick Bennett, a sophomore at the school. Approximately 12,000 FBLA students attended the national competition from June 26 to July 3. What his first year experi- ence taught Bennett was how to be a better leader, what he Verhulst added, “I always tell students that at nationals winning the final round is like winning the Super Bowl. If you can go and win the sec- ond day, that’s like the Super Bowl.” needs to work on as an indi- vidual to get there. He said he watched some of the oth- er teams and was impressed with how they were “on the mark” when answering ques- tions, they were peppy and at ease. He came back with a strong conviction, already has an idea for his project and is ready to compete. Finding the time will be more difficult for this three-sport athlete, but he feels confident that the two- term class/club combination will make it easier to prepare for competitions and to take advantage of the second term to focus on making his project the best it can be. When asked what his goal was for his second year in FBLA, Bennett grinned and said, “Win state and win na- tionals, naturally.” Bottom line, “students want to win nationals,” Ver- hulst said, and he is excited to help them achieve that goal. Good luck Seaside High School Athletes! go gulls Simple Elegance 503.436.1151 988 S. Hemlock Street Cannon Beach, OR 97110 www.newmansat988.com www.whitesheatingandsheetmetal.com Bob White • Scott White 2964 Highway 101N, Seaside 503-738-6361 - Builder #161035 Comfort Specialist % 10 OFF FOLLOWING ALL SHS FALL SPORTING EVENTS FREE WITH EVERY PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE PURCHASE Free Lifetime Tire & Mileage Care ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Ready to serve you at these locations: WARRENTON MCCALL’S TIRE 1167 SE Marlin Avenue 503-861-3252 k Good Luc ฀ SEASIDE 2155 S Roosevelt 503-738-9243 GULLS! Wear your Seagull Gear and MENTION THIS AD to receive the 10% OFF! Dine in only at Seaside and Gearhart locations Gluten Free Pizza Available Now hiring good people and good students, come join our team! SEASIDE FULTANOS GEARHART FULTANOS 215 BROADWAY 3518 HWY 101 NORTH 503-738-5612 503-738-5333 Seaside Signal/Cannon Beach Gazette • 11