FARMINGTON — Darby Sabin is not your average soon to be junior in high school.

This year she held the title of vice president for the Future Business Leaders of America State Chapter as well as Historian for the local FBLA chapter; but those weren’t the only roles she played. Class president, aspiring musician, animal advocate, globe trotter, dancer…Sabin has more irons in the fire than most community members- high school student or not.

Her favorite part of it all? “Listening to my classmates’ ideas. I love helping make those ideas come to life.”

Sabin helped create and implement a number of fundraisers this year, as well as numerous community service projects.

“FBLA is really about learning how to work with others for others,” she stated. “We do things like collect winter coats for kids, put together holiday food baskets, make cards for veterans… this year we even went to the elementary schools and gave presentations on how to have a safe Halloween.”

Next year Sabin plans on running for student council as well as president of her class.

“I decided to reel back a bit. I want to have more time for some fun things, like helping out at the animal shelter.”

Sabin is a natural born leader, confident and calm, playing an integral part in her community. Even her idea of fun revolves around helping out in one way or another.

“My mom lives in Hawaii and works for a conservation organization. I’m hoping to volunteer with her this summer when I go to visit.”

As for Sabin’s future plans? “I have no idea what I want to do yet. I think being in FBLA will help me no matter what though, even if I make my own music album.”

Before parting Sabin made sure to add an idea for how the community can be involved. A high school talent show will be happening on June 3rd that the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

In addition, FBLA is looking for businesses to be involved with their Clean Up fundraiser which happens every spring and fall. Students from the class of 2017 will be offering a business clean up service, mainly focused on landscaping or trash pickup.

Any money that the business pays the students will go directly to the class of ’17 funds. For more information call Mt. Blue High School and ask for Cal Dorman or Michael Reid.