Elgin High School’s FBLA Chapter is back.

Back in the winners circle.

Back in a way that has restored a tradition dating back to President Bill Clinton’s second term in office.

Elgin won the Class 2A division at the recent state FBLA Skills Conference in Portland, adding to an already noteworthy legacy. Elgin had claimed 13 straight Oregon 2A titles before finishing second to Union High School in 2009.

This year the tables were reversed with Union taking second to Elgin.

Regaining the state crown was an exciting experience for the members of the EHS chapter.

“It is rewarding to think all that work paid off in a great way,’’ said Beija Robbins, vice president of the Elgin FBLA chapter. “It is great to represent our city and our school in this way.’’

By again placing in the top two Elgin extended a streak dating back to 1987. EHS has now placed in the top at state 23 straight years, all under the director of adviser Peggy Anthony, a high school business teacher.

Chanetele Malone, president of the EHS FBLA chapter, credits

Anthony’s guidance with playing an enormous role in the program’s success.

“She is always there to help us. She energizes our members,’’ Malone said.

Malone is one of 35 students in the EHS chapter, a remarkable total considering that the high school has just 140 students. Anthony said students are drawn to FBLA because it gives them a “real life’’ opportunity to get involved in the community and the business world.

“It is more fun for students than normal curriculum,’’ Anthony said.

Elgin’s FBLA legacy also likely plays a role in drawing students.

“It is a tradition, one they are proud to be a part of,’’ Anthony said.