Lakewood Ranch students honored at state convention

Maya Gilkison- Mustangs Ahead

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competed this month in different Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) events at the State Leadership Conference.

FCCLA is a national career and technical student organization for young men and women in family consumer sciences education.

STAR events are competitive events where members compete in different family consumer science categories by showcasing their projects, leadership, and career preparation.

All teams from LRHS placed and won medals with all but two teams qualifying for nationals. Students must place first or second in their event to qualify for nationals, which will be held in Orland, Florida this year.

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Junior Madison Goodwin was elected as the president of the State Student Council of the FCCLA and was sworn in at this conference and will be running for a position on the National Student Council for next year.

Sophomore Kayla Goodwin was also sworn in as the Region Four State Vice President of Community Service for the State Student Council.

• Natalee Wren – Gold (Focus on Children)
• Morgan Cunningham - Silver and qualified for Nationals (Chapter in Review Portfolio)
• Cade Perrine and Parker Wilson – Silver (Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation)
• Owen Lippincott, Ike Lippincott and Joseph Barr- Gold and qualified for Nationals (Promote and Publicize FCCLA)
• Maya Gilkison, Maya Kopija and Riley Rueping- Gold and qualified for Nationals (Interpersonal Communications)
• Kayla Goodwin and Sienna Peddie- Gold and qualified for Nationals (Repurpose & Redesign)
• Melissa Vendramini and Julia Vendramini- Gold and qualified for Nationals (Public Policy Advocate)