Mena Middle School FCCLA competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, July 5-9. This year’s state trading pin was designed by MMS FCCLA member Eliza Aleshire.
National Top 10 STAR Event qualifiers were Eliza Aleshire, Prachi Desai, Averie Martin (Digital Stories for Change), Easton Johnson (Sustainability Challenge), Annlyn Hughes & Lexie Thomas (Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation).
In Skills and Demonstration Events, Francesca Vacca placed 1st in Level 1, Impromptu Speaking.
Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that financially supported these students in order to make this trip possible. Without community support this opportunity would not be possible.
Thank you to Union Bank and Polk County Farm Bureau for your generosity in sponsoring our ground transportation for the week of FCCLA Nationals!
A huge thank you to the chaperones that volunteered their time and talents to make this trip successful for these students! Shannon Aleshire, Shane Frost, Andrea Hughes & Charmaine Martin.