FCCLA wins big at area competition on Feb. 17
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Apparel Design students in Laurie Ireland's class model the dresses they created for competition.
Photo by junior Ingrid Johnson |
 Each of the 21 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members who competed at Oakton Community College on Feb. 17 brought home a ribbon. Going up against chapters from high schools in Lake and Cook counties, such as Glenbard, Niles and Palatine, the group faired well in the categories of public speaking, preschool, apparel construction, interior design and culinary arts.
The group took eight first place ribbons, six second place ribbons, and four Most Outstanding honors, which is the highest award possible in a category.
FCCLA members began preparing for the competition 15 days prior to the event. They competed in sub-categories such as cookie decorating and salad preparation for culinary arts, lesson planning and story telling for preschool, and prom, semi-formal and two-piece designs for apparel construction.
FCCLA hopes to expand in its competitive areas next year and is looking forward to state in mid-April. |
