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It's a Gold and Silver Sweep for FCCLA Students!

It was a gold-and-silver sweep for Selah’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students, who brought home top honors from the Region 7 STAR Events Competition earlier this week. Students from both Selah High School and Selah Middle School earned the highest awards at the event, securing their spots at the FCCLA State Conference in March.

STAR Events are competitive events for FCCLA members, providing students the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, career readiness, and community involvement skills through individual and team projects that address real-world issues. 

Selah’s Region 7 contingent included 22 members representing both Selah Middle School and Selah High School. 

Four students served as evaluators for the event:  Hadlee Bullfinch, Ava Fonfara, Elanor Matson and Sophia Tyrrell.

In total, Selah’s chapter had 18 competitors whose projects ranged from hosting events for younger students, educating peers on health and safety topics, designing and sewing garments, and planning service events that benefit the community.

Below are the results of Selah members who participated in Regional STAR Events and are advancing to State:

Selah High School

  • Maximus Eismann and Kainoah Hernandez, Gold — National Programs in Action Level 2
  • Olivia Eismann, Gold — Fashion Construction Level 2
  • Maury Falcon, Gold — Focus on Children Level 3
  • Genavieve Gamache, Gold — National Programs in Action Level 3
  • Miley Maybee and Clare Richards, Gold — Chapter Service Project Display Level 3
  • Chloe Myers, Gold — Repurpose and Redesign Level 3
  • Mya Nelson, Gold — Events Management Level 3
  • Leah Richards, Gold —Professional Presentation Level 2
  • Allyson Simmons, Silver — Fashion Construction Level 3
  • Sadie Smith, Gold — Chapter Service Project Portfolio Level 3

Selah Middle School

  • Natalie Brink, Gold — Food Innovations Level 1 
  • Melissa Falcon and Avrie Myers, Gold — Chapter in Review Portfolio Level 1
  • Zoe Fonfara, Gold — Focus on Children Level 1
  • Emmalin Gamache, Silver — Professional Presentation Level 1
  • Sarah Richards, Gold — Chapter in Review Display Level 1

Additionally, at the event, Selah students Maximus Eismann and Leah Richards announced their candidacies for State and National FCCLA leadership positions.

FCCLA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for middle and high school students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education, offering leadership development, real-world skills, and career exploration in areas like culinary arts, finance, and early childhood education, helping members prepare for college and careers. 

Selah’s FCCLA Chapter is advised by teachers, Shari Brink and Maggie Uceny.