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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Lincoln FCCLA seeing success in first years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A student organization at a Sioux Falls high school is seeing success in its first few years. Sophomore Emily Lowrey joined Lincoln's FCCLA chapter as a freshman after wanting to get involved in clubs at school. ICE officers make arrests in Madison 'At Lincoln, FCCLA is one of those only clubs that really focuses on the family aspect,' Lowrey said. Those five letters stand for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Advisor and family and consumer sciences teacher Kali Sloup started organizing the chapter during the 22-23 school year with about four students on board. Today, there are about 15. 'I think a lot of students are finding a place where they can belong. I have a lot of students who take my classes who may not necessarily be athletes, many not have something else they're involved in, but they find this as a way, 'Hey, I could do that,'' Sloup said. The Lincoln chapter is coming off of a successful run at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in April. The group was recognized for its membership growth and named a Silver Level Merit Chapter. 'That takes into consideration the number of things the organization could've been involved with throughout the school year. It recognizes the things our members have completed. It recognizes our students having held membership campaigns, having held regular meetings, having attended state-level events, all areas where they could've built their leadership skills,' Sloup said. Members of the chapter, including Lowrey, also received honors at the conference. The sophomore hopes to see this chapter grow even more in the future. 'We're just trying to make a really strong foundation,' Lowrey said. FCCLA started 80 years ago. It used to be known as Future Homemakers of America. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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Ashland High, Career Center student named Ashland Elks Teen of the Month for April
Keaton Murphy is Ashland Elks Teen of the Month for April. He is the son of Patrick and Elisabeth Murphy and is a senior at Ashland County West Holmes Career Center and Ashland High School. He is in the Early Childhood Education program. Murphy is a two-year member of the Ashland County Community Foundation Impact Youth Council, FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) and National Technical Honor Society. His honors include being a FCCLA state qualifier, Student of the Month and being named to the honor roll for each grading period. In his spare time, Murphy works at Miller's Hawkins Market and enjoys photography and participating in community service. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ashland Elks name April Teen of the Month Keaton Murphy
Yahoo
09-04-2025
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Crestline students shine with creative projects, heading to state competition
Thirteen students in Crestline High School's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization are gearing up for state competition in Columbus on April 24. The students qualified in all five events following regional competition in March where students earned gold, silver and bronze medals, according to an announcement. Sophomore Addy Giesige and Freshman Izzy Sefcek received gold medals for their Level 2 Interior Design project, which featured an Airbnb inspired by "The Lion King." Sophomores Bridget Belcik and Jaelyn Tesso earned silver medals for their Professional Presentation project on grief. They presented to elementary classes and the FCS Advisory Committee, sharing their insights on the topic. In another silver medal-winning project, sophomores Kylie Kelly, Jayden Lozier and Haylee Seymour aimed to make reading enjoyable for first graders. They collaborated with teacher Angie Mohn to engage students through reading activities, crafts and snacks, hoping to boost reading scores. Sophomores Alyssa Cottrell, Nevaeh Hill and Sia Tsappa received bronze medals for their National Programs in Action - Families First project. They organized crock pot cooking sessions for sixth graders and their parents, teaching the importance of family meals and cooking together. Eighth graders Calvin Iacobucci, Marcus Wilson and Bentley Woogerd also earned bronze medals for their distracted driving awareness project. They secured a $1,250 stipend and invited the Ohio Highway Patrol to present on the dangers of distracted driving, along with a coloring contest for elementary students. All projects will be refined before the state competition. The top two projects in each category will advance to the national competition in Orlando, FL, from July 5-10. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Crestline students advance to FCCLA State competition
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
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Rockcastle County students overcome odds to bring a crucial resource to the county
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Safe Haven Baby Boxes have been popping up all over Kentucky, and thanks to the determination of some Rockcastle County students, their community will soon have one too. Makyla Hester and Kierra Larkey are both members of the Rockcastle County High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA. They're both passionate about community, and their hard work has led to the county getting a Safe Haven Baby Box soon. 24-year-old dies in Tates Creek Road crash 'It really breaks my heart to see kids in need, let alone parents who can't give their kids what they need,' Hester said. 'It means everything. Honestly, it's just us being able to be the hands and feet of Jesus, honestly,' Larkey added. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are resources for parents to safely and anonymously give up their child if they don't have the resources to care for them safely. This resource is meant to give that child a chance at life that they may not have otherwise and ease the parent's minds that the child will be cared for. This is why former FCCLA president Makaela Abney wanted to bring one to her community. Now a graduate, Abney is watching the next generation take this on. 'I think it's great that something I started is something other students can learn from and gain more skills. I think that with FCCLA, we have family at our center, and the baby box is centered around helping families have resources that they need,' Abney said. It didn't come without challenges, like funding, inflation, and installment costs. Much like a rocket, this team never ran out of fuel, and this baby box will soon have a home at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. Tammy Camel is the FCCLA director, and Jana Bray is the community relations director at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. 'More than anything, I want them to recognize that they can make a difference. When they see problems or concerns in their state, in their community, or in their school, they have the power to make those changes,' Camel said. 'I think it's amazing that this was student-led. As a hospital and as a school system, we take on so many different things in the community and different projects. To be able to have students really drive the success of this and drive it to the finish line is something to be proud of and something really to say about our community and our students,' Bray added. While both Hester and Larkey have learned that they're capable of anything, they both said they've also learned the value of looking to their community for help, with donors pitching in to fully fund the process. Now, they await the day it's installed. Bill to curb cell phone use in Kentucky schools receives unanimous vote, moves on to Senate Ex-Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's killing may get evaluated for insanity defense Rockcastle County students overcome odds to bring a crucial resource to the county 'There are so many churches in Rockcastle County that gave money here and there. Even just a little bit of money was good, we're very honored to get the money,' Hester said. 'With Mrs. Camel and the community helping us, it means the world. We know we're not alone,' Larkey added. As of now, the plan is to have the baby box installed by the end of 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
