East Forest FCCLA Earns Numerous Awards at State Competition, Qualifies Students for National Competition

MARIENVILLE, Pa. – The East Forest Junior/Senior High FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) earned a number of awards at the state competition held recently at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.

The chapter was recognized for its work in the community and the school with the following awards: The Chapter Caring Award, the Silver Outstanding Chapter Award, and the participation award in FCCLA National Program – Community Service.

East Forest Star Event participants earned the following: Chapter Service Portfolio Level 3 – Silver Medal and National Team honors – Olivia Thompson and Kendra Carroll;  National Programs in Action Level 2 – Gold Medal and National Team honors- Jonah Glass, Lauren Geraci, and Nick Geraci; National Programs in Action Level 1 – Gold Medal and National Team honors – Jacob Glass and Vera Heferle; Chapter Service Portfolio Level 1- Gold Medal and National Team honors- Alexandra Carroll and Hailee Oliver.

All of these students, grades seven through 12 qualified to represent Pennsylvania on the national team which will compete in Denver in July.