What is FCCLA?
FCCLA is one of the largest career and technical student organizations in the U.S. Established in 1945, it encourages personal growth, leadership development, preparation for the future, and family and community involvement.
Mission Statement
To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career and technical preparation.
Wamego High FCCLA 2011-2012 Officers
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Nicloe Lacey |
| Vice President |
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Tanner Boggs |
| Secretary |
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Shannon Sweet |
| Treasurer |
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Rebecca Biswell |
| Advisor |
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Mrs. Tammy Biswell |
ClubMeeting Dates:
August 29th
September 15th
October 11th
November 14th
December 13th
January 18th
February 1th
March 12th
April 9th
May 19th
District and State FCCLA Events:
August 5th District Summer Conference-Manhattan Zoo
November 2nd Fall Leadership Conference-Rock Creek
February 8th District STAR Events-Wabaunsee
February 15th District Elections –Blue Valley
March 6th Culinary Arts Competitions-Campus High School Haysville
State Leadership Conference and STAR Events: April 1-3rd Wichita Marriot and Century II
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Current News:
The Wamego High School chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in District Star events on Feb 2nd . The following students accomplished the following rank in their category.
Shannon Sweet, Occupational Early Childhood Education, Bronze, State Qualifier
Nicole Lacey, Senior Job Interview, Bronze
Nick Webb, Senior Food Innovations, Silver, State Qualifier
Ashley Maike, Occupational, Job Interview, Bronze State Qualifier
Ashley Maike and Shannon Sweet-National STAR Event Qualifiers
The Wamego High School chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the 2011 FCCLA State Leadership Showcase in Wichita, April 3rd -5th. The conference offered members the opportunity to gain recognition, become inspired by motivational speakers, participate in work shop track sessions and network with other members across the state.
Chapter members participated in competitive STAR events at the conference (Students Taking Action with Recognition). Members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in projects, leadership skills and career preparation. The following members received the recognition in their events:
· Nick Webb, Senior Food Innovations, Silver
· Shannon Sweet, Occupational Early Childhood Education, 1st Gold, National Qualifier
· Ashley Maike, Occupational Job Interview, Gold National Qualifier
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| Shannon Sweet assist preschooler at Little Raiders make a Dr. Seuss hat for Read Across America. |
Nicole Lacey uses her knowledge and skill from Early Childhood classes in her employment at a day care. |
Nick Webb creates a Stromboli recipe for the FCCLA food innovations competition. |
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| Cup Cake Queen, Olivia Divish displays a decorated cake special ordered. |
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FCCLA Leadership Exploration at the Zoo
Members of the Wamego High School FCCLA Chapter attended the Summer Leadership Training Conference held on Friday, August 5th at the Manhattan Zoo. At the conference members participated in rotational workshops learning about the importance of leadership in FCCLA and the responsibilities an officer holds in the FCCLA student organization. Attendees also enjoyed guest leadership speakers from the Manhattan community in addition to the zoo ambassador team. Members enjoyed a working lunch in there chapters to plan for the upcoming year. The day’s events closed with a leadership scavenger hunt through the zoo reflecting the information members had learned about throughout the day.
Wamego High School’s FCCLA Chapter
Experiences Leadership through Music
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapters from District D attended Fall Leadership at Rock Creek High School on November 2, 2011.
While at the conference, Wamego High School FCCLA members learned about the importance of FCCLA in their schools and communities, as well as leadership skills and development, and what FCCLA offers for every individual. The stage, being “Exploring Leadership” themed, was decorated with items you would find in the safari!
Wamego High attended with 30 members, and 1 guest chaperoned by their advisor, Tammy Biswell. At the conference, Wamego High School chapter was awarded with the Active Chapter award for their participation in district and state activities. At this year’s conference the chapter served morning refreshments to the participants and assisted with directing attendees to the workshops.
Sheltered Reality was the main speaker of the conference this year. The group uses music to motivate and encourage the audience to make positive decisions for themselves and the world they live in. They played the drums to many well known songs, while the audience was allowed to dance and sing along. The Wamego High School FCCLA chapter participated with Shelter Reality, by dancing in the stands and being the most energetic group there. Chapter member, Luke Hannon was invited drum with Shelter Reality while they were performed one of their songs.
FCCLA members also had the opportunity to hear from Martha Hagedorn-Krass, CEO/Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas. Each chapter presented items or monetary funds to Ms. Hagedorn-Krass for the Topeka facility. The Wamego chapter provided the organization with a check of one hundred dollars along with food pantry items. Breakout workshops were also attended by the members presented by Jordan Deters (FCCLA State Officer), Peer Education- STOP (Students Taking on Prevention) the violence, and Remy Martin (Japanese Exchange).
Ever since the establishment of FCCLA in 1945, personal growth, leadership development, and community involvement have been a few of its focal points. Members of one of the largest Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) can experience politics, public speaking, culinary arts, community service, and early childcare development through their schools chapter located in the Family and Consumer Science Department at Wamego High.
