July 2016 Contact: Susan Densmore
For Immediate Release Phone: 802-770-1040
STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SKILLS IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
San Diego, CA – Avery Mullan of Proctor, VT, and Kira Simonds of Whiting, VT recently participated in STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) at Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) 2016 National Leadership Conference. They joined more than 8,500 nationwide members, advisers, alumni, and guests of FCCLA, gathered in San Diego, CA, July 3-7 for this 2016 National Leadership Conference. They were accompanied by their Stafford Technical Center FCCLA adviser, Susan Densmore and chaperone, Melissa Densmore.
Avery, who graduated from Proctor High School and is the daughter of Craig and Debbie Mullan and Kira, who will be a senior from Otter Valley Union High School and is the daughter of Mark and Tracy Simonds, received silver medals in Focus on Children. This is one of over 30 national STAR Events available to FCCLA students. Their medals were presented at a recognition session honoring participants at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina on Thursday, July 7. Approximately 4,500 students advanced from the local, regional, and state level of STAR Events to the national meeting.
Focus on Children is an individual or team event which recognizes participants who use Family and Consumer Sciences skills to plan and conduct a child development project that has a positive impact on children and the community. Avery and Kira planned and conducted Sunday afternoon activities for children in grades two through four at the Proctor Library in Proctor, VT.
The conference provided Stafford Technical Center FCCLA students opportunities come together for energizing learning while listening to inspiring speakers, expanding leadership skills, sharpening talents, and exploring career pathways. The theme of this year’s conference was “Empowered”, which inspired attendees to make the right choices and commit themselves to making a positive impact within their families, schools, FCCLA, and communities.
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 enrich student learning, improve self-esteem, and serve students with a range of ability levels, economic situations, and cultural influences.
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 5,400 chapters from 48 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 family. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in families, careers, and communities.
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