FCCLA competitors traveled to Galveston last week to participate in their regional conference. Teams spent the time before competition rehearsing their speeches in the hotel and practicing during walks on the beach. Some members even quizzed each other on sample contest questions while waiting for their orders at IHOP.
“Galveston was fun and I loved walking around the beach and sharing new ideas about our project with my teammates,” sophomore Camdyn Evans said. “My friends and I would ask each other questions that we would think the judges would ask us to be extra prepared.”
Ten out of eleven teams finished in first or second place, earning the opportunity to advance to the state conference competition at the Dallas Anatole. Students are working on memorizing and perfecting their presentations, aiming for recognition at the state and national levels while also striving to create a lasting impact in their community through their chapter services.
“I loved competing in Galveston and being able to spread awareness for our project about food dangers,” junior Alexa Sanchez said. “I am looking forward to going to state and sharing our project and hopefully placing in the top 3 to have a chance to present our project on a national level.”
Sophomore Yurit Espino was elected as a Texas FCCLA state officer. She participated in numerous meetings and workshops with students from across the region who were vying for the position. After countless hours spent perfecting her speeches and studying the necessary material, Yurit achieved the position she had been aspiring for.
“It was like a fever dream, unexpected,” Espino said. “I cannot wait for the opportunities that come with it.”
Junior Miriam Flores worked alone on a portfolio about personal finance. She put considerable effort into her project and received assistance from banker Renee Johnson to enhance its quality.
“I felt confident since this was my third year and knew what to expect thanks to Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Harter. I am so excited for stat; I think it’s the most fun,” Flores said. “I am a little nervous, but I know I’m going to do great since I have the best advisors out there who prepare all of us so well.”
Chelsea Nelson and Amanda Harter, both FCCLA advisors, said they are thankful and proud of the students who traveled with them. They are excited about the upcoming competition in Dallas and hope that every team performs just as well there. They continue to assist students in developing innovative ideas to make their projects more eye-catching and help cultivate these ideas to perfection.
“We are thrilled that Yurit has obtained a state officer position, as well as all of the students who also competed,” Harter said. “I am incredibly proud of everyone’s hard work on their projects.”
