Ryan Smith

Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Business Administration in Accounting. He is currently a graduate student at the University of Wyoming and is working on a Master of Science degree in Accounting. In September 2009, Ryan will be returning to Northwest Arkansas for a position as an auditor with Ernst & Young, LLP. Ryan graduated from SSHS in 2004 and was an FBLA member his sophomore, junior, and senior years and was Co-President his senior year.

 

Casy Draper

Currently attending University of Arkansas with a major in Electric Engineering. Casy is by his words the "Lead Puppeteer" of the White Mouse Puppet Ministry and helped start the organization nearly six years ago. Casy graduated from Siloam Springs High School in 2005 and was a member of FBLA his senior year. Casy's future plans are to go where he feels he's called to.

 

Stephen Johnston

Currently attending John Brown University with a major in Ministry and a minor in Psychology. Stephen works part time at the Boys and Girls club in Northwest Arkansas and helps referee youth sports. Stephen graduated from Siloam Springs High School in 2006 and was a member of FBLA from 2004 to 2006. He placed fifth in the American Enteprise Event at the 2006 FBLA National Leadership Conference. His current plan is to graduate from John Brown University in 2010.

 

Kurtis Meythaler

Currently Kurtis is working at Idea Nuova, a vendor to Walmart that sells bedding, lighting, and small furniture pieces. Kurtis has completed all of his Northwest Arkansas Community College classes and is planning on completing the Retail Link Analysist course as well. After completing this course Kurtis will finish his B.S. in General Business from the University of Arkansas. Kurtis has joined an organization called Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) which helps to develop community projects. He graduated from Siloam Springs in 2006 and was a member of FBLA from 2003 through 2006.