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Butler County High FCCLA Attended National Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA

The Butler County High FCCLA joined more than 8,500 FCCLA student leaders, members, and advisers at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 3rd-7th to participate in the annual FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC).

The conference provided BCHS students opportunities to 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.

 "Our National Leadership Conference was a great success this year, with a record-setting attendance of over 8,500 members, advisers, partners and guests. During the past week we've watched thousands of students come together and realize their full potential through competition, career training, and workshops. The relationships developed and training experienced during this conference have empowered students to go into their schools and communities and make a difference, bringing with them the values and passions FCCLA brings to our members," said Sandy Spavone, executive director of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Several students from BCHS participated in one of 30 Family and Consumer Sciences related competitive events offered at NLC. These events support foundational, leadership, and workplace skills in areas such as advocacy, culinary arts, and entrepreneurship.  Those competing were:


    Evan Johnson, Focus on Children, Silver Medal


    Bailey Stinson, Illustrated Talk, Silver Medal


    Dana Newland, Delaney Embry, Hannah West, Makenlei Skaggs, Reece Robbins and Brooklynn Henderson, Parliamentary Procedure, Silver Medal

BCHS also had one member who was recognized for earning the Power of One, Mikayla Iler.

Lauren Tyree represented Kentucky as the State Vice President of Parliamentary Law and had numerous responsibilities at the NLC including voting delegate.
The students and advisors also had the opportunity to tour the San Diego Zoo, see the July 4th fireworks on the bay and visit the USS Midway.

The BCHS FCCLA would like to thank all of the incredible sponsors including the Butler Board of Education for their support in making it possible to represent Butler County at this leadership meeting and competition.

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.

For more information on FCCLA, please contact Kimberlea Embry or Ruthie Minton at BCHS.

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