East Central FCCLA Bring Gold, Silver Medals Home from National Conference

It was a successful trip to Denver for this bunch.

1st row: Madi Newkirk, Abby Cross, Natalie Kirchgassner, Jocelyn Inderhees, Alexandra Seubert, Maleighna Mondal, Alyssa Riehle, and Audrey Buesing. 2nd Row: Chloe Offenbacker, Emma Barkley, Addy McAdams, Kayla Craig, Layla Craig, Haylee Frazier, Madison Barkley, Lilly Green, Madison Goodwin, Leah Fox. Back Row: Alaina Waggoner, Emily Mitts, Savannah Campbell, Caitlin Reniff, Kristopher Grimm, Owen Mersmann, Hannah Laymon, Kate Dudley, and Grace Amburgey. Photo provided.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – East Central FCCLA performed well at the National FCCLA Conference in Denver, Colorado earlier this month.

The group returned home with seven gold medals and nine silver medals.

East Central’s National FCCLA Conference Results

(Name(s), STAR Event, Medal)

  • Layla & Kayla Craig, Chapter Service Display Level 2, Gold
  • Lilly Green, Chapter Service Display Level 3, Silver
  • Savannah Campbell, Chapter Service Portfolio Level 2, Silver
  • Maleighna Mondal, Event Management Level 3, Silver
  • Abigail Cross, Fashion Construction Level 2, Silver
  • Alyssa Riehle, Focus on Children Level 2, Silver
  • Madison Goodwin, Focus on Children Level 2, Gold
  • Chloe Offenbacker, Emily Mitts, Alaina Wagonner, National Programs in Action Level 2, Gold (Top 10 in their Event)
  • Alexandra Seubert, Job Interview Level 3, Silver
  • Grace Amburgey, Professional Presentation Level 3, Silver
  • Madison Newkirk, Sports Nutrition Level 3, Gold
  • Hannah Laymon, Sustainability Challenge Level 3, Silver
  • Audrey Buesing, Teach & Train Level 3, Gold
  • Haylee Frazier, Kris Grimm, Emma Barkley, Madison Barkley, Kate Dudley, FCCLA Knowledge Bowl, 5th out of 40 teams
  • Addison McAdams, Caitlin Reniff, Focus on Children Level 1, Gold
  • Leah Fox, Natalie Kirchgassner, National Programs in Action Level 1, Gold
  • Owen Mersmann, Promote & Publicize Level 1, Silver (Top 10 in their Event)

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system.

Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues.

Through participation in Competitive Events, becoming involved in community service opportunities, student leadership, and attending leadership conferences, members develop real world skills, explore Career Pathways, and become college- and career-ready.

Learn more about East Central FCCLA at https://www.facebook.com/EastCentralHighSchoolFCCLA.

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