More than 7,500 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the country gathered in Atlanta for the 2018 National Leadership Conference from June 28-July 2, 2018. The meeting provided Manatee County members with the opportunity to attend leadership and program training, hear national speakers, meet the National Executive Council, explore colleges and careers, and be Inspired with FCCLA. Advisors: Jill Bergeron from Braden River Middle, Elaine Bowling from Lakewood Ranch High and Farrol Thomas from Manatee High School were in attendance with their students. Ten students from Braden River Middle, 14 from Lakewood Ranch High and two from Manatee High School were among the members who took part in STAR Event competitions at the conference.
FCCLA’s STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. Youth and adults work together to manage the events and serve as evaluators of the participants. Throughout the year, FCCLA members tackle issues such as teen violence prevention, traffic safety, family issues, career exploration and much more. FCCLA programs and competitions support students’ development of knowledge and skills by enhancing the classroom experience and career pathway initiatives, while participating in work-based learning and developing college and career-ready skills.
FCCLA offers over 30 STAR Events. These events, which include Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship and Sports Nutrition, among others, represent college and career readiness skills taught in Family and Consumer Sciences classrooms. Members compete at the District, State and National level. This year, there were more than 4,200 STAR Event participants who competed in Atlanta.
Manatee County Results
Braden River Middle School:
Gold medal: Elayna Andrews and Taylore Keesler for the event, Interpersonal Communications
Gold medal: Sheri Benson and Mallory Tyler for the event, Chapter in Review Portfolio
Gold medal: LibbyAnn Ling and Devin Vancil for the event, Advocacy
Gold medal: Lily Vazquez for the event, Career Investigation
Bronze medal: Mason Kaufman and Josh Schwab for the event, Illustrated Talk
Bronze medal: Alexandria Williams for the event, Chapter Service Project Portfolio
Lakewood Ranch High School:
Gold Medal: Ella DeRosa and Samantha DeRosa for the event, Food Innovations
Gold Medal: Kelly Kisida and Audrey Mahoney for the event, Chapter Service Project Portfolio
Silver Medal: Ta’nya Bell, Gyvalia Henry and Arianna Kelly for the event, Chapter in Review Display
Silver Medal: Morgan Kirchman for the event, Leadership
Silver Medal: Giana Dreger and Cori Lunsford for the event, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Bronze Medal: Christopher Holmes for the event Job Interview
Manatee High School:
Gold Medal: Caroline Chasteen and Noah Quillan for the event, Food Innovations
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Thank you to Jill Bergeron, Teacher & FCCLA Advisor at Braden River Middle School for submitting this article.
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About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has more than 160,000 members and more than 5,300 chapters from 49 state associations, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members, and it’s the only career and technical in-school student organization with a central focus on careers that support families. Participation in national FCCLA programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.
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