The YE Flyers

Topeka West High School student Huyen Nguyen explains her business plan, Coffee Luv, to a panel of business executives. Nguyen took third place in the competition and $1,000 at Youth Entrepreneurs' Final Flyers in Wichita on Thursday.

Sixteen students from Greater Kansas City, Topeka, Southwest Kansas, and Greater Wichita competed. Prior to the Finals, students crafted their written business plans, and presented and competed at the classroom and regional levels. Regional winners received up to $1,000 that can be used for higher education or business capital.

1st: Mariah Hall, Down the Hall Productions, Andover Central High School 2nd: Brandon Denoncourt, Just 4 Kicks, Augusta High School3rd: Huyen Nguyen, Coffee Luv, Topeka West High School

Zac Angelton, Campus High School Carlos Cubas, Van Horn High School Erica Kan, Campus High School Desires Ortiz, Garden City High School Arianny Pujols, Van Horn High School Maria Sifuentes, Wichita North High School Vanessa Ramirez, Van Horn High School Tea Schmitt, Winfield High School Reagan Swank, Garden City High School Anny Vo, Wichita North High School David Walker, Topeka High School Collin Willis, Wichita North High School

Ryan Baty of THE mattress HUB; Tien Huynh of Huynh Investments; Martha Piland of MB Piland Advertising & Marketing; and Matt Michaelis of Emprise Bank serve as business plan judges at the Youth Entrepreneur Final Flyers in Wichita on Thursday.

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About The Flyers When Motivated students are given opportunity and direction, they soar. They become flyers - pilots of their own destiny. Through curriculum, scholarships, grants and competitions, YE helps its students fly.