Eighteen Triton FCCLA members competed at the MN State FCCLA conference in downtown Minneapolis March 26-28th. Nearly 500 students, from 39 different schools across the state, participated in 47 STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) The theme of the conference was “soar to success” and Triton students did just that!! They made history for Triton schools with Fifteen students advancing with EIGHT national trips. Three of those events took home 1st in state.
Several individuals were also recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the year including a select few students who were nominated by their advisers for the Ultimate Leadership Award. Triton members recognized were Skyler Wrolstad New Member award, Katherine Ross Spark award, and Kalena Dudley Ultimate Leadership Award. Triton Advisor Luann McMahan was also awarded with the MN advisor New on the Horizon award.
Speakers and workshops focused on empowering members with a particular emphasis on overcoming adversity. Throughout the conference, planners, advisers and participants kept FCCLA’s Mission front of mind. The Mission of FCCLA is 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 preparation.
For more information on your local FCCLA Chapter, Contact Luann McMahan
Triton National Advancers :
1st place advancers:
Teach and Train Level 3 - Kalena Dudley
Chapter Service Portfolio Level 1 - Chace Landsteiner, Aden Ronken, Daniel Villegas ( not pictured)
Promote and Publicize FCCLA - Diego Ibarra-Castillo, Lily Maldonado, Litany Peterson
2nd place advancers:
Chapter Service Portfolio Level 1 - Cinthia Felix, Ruby Kellogg, Brooklyn Mechtel
Chapter Service Portfolio Level 3 - Jessica Willette
Focus on Children Level 3 - - Katherine Ross ( not pictured)
Other advancers :
Sustainability Challenge Level 2 - Skyler Wrolstad
Chapter in Review Portfolio - Ava Cummings, Elizabeth Hukee ( not pictured), Katherine Ross (not pictured)
Also competing at state:
Entrepreneurship Level 3 -- Yenlik Tulessova
Professional Presentation: Hector Ibarra, Carter Krahn
MN only skill event - Ruby Kellogg
Special Recognition:
The Ultimate Leadership Award - Kalena Dudley
Spark member Award - Katherine Ross
New Member award - Skyler Wrolstad
MN New on the Horizon advisor award - Luann McMahan