When school starts next fall, senior Tanley Andersen will take over a role as newly elected District 4 Vice President of Colorado State Future Business Leaders of America. Tanley, who has served her local chapter as an officer as well, is the daughter of Brandon and Julie Thayer, Haxtun.

The process of applying for a State FBLA office is broken into three phases, Tanley said, including an application, a test and the selection committee process. To apply, Tanley submitted a resume, headshot, letters of recommendation, school transcripts and a professionally written article relating to FB...