FCCLA students compete at state

Perryton High School’s chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended their state competition April 7- 9 in Dallas.

There were 3,500 competitors from across the state representing 400 FCCLA chapters.

Perryton’s FCCLA chapter earned the Gold Star Chapter award for their project work for the year.

Natalie Castaneda was awarded a total of $20,000 in FCCLA scholarships from Regional FCCLA Scholarships, HEB, and C.J. Davidson.

Sofia Flores earned fifth place in the state for her Sustainability Challenge project about upcycling and fast fashion.

PHS’s Family and Consumer Sciences Assessments (FCSA) competitors won nine gold medals and one silver medal.

Ximena Mendoza, Evelyn Camacho, Karime Sigala, and Jasmin Gallardo competed in etiquette and earned gold medals. Katie Montes competed in Step One and earned a gold medal.

Isabella Hansen, Natalie Castaneda, and Evelyn Camacho competed in “Creed, Mission, Purpose” and earned gold medals. Chloe Tanner competed in etiquette and earned a silver medal.

Natalie Castaneda, Chloe Tanner, Jasmin Gallardo, and Karime Sigala were recognized as being Power of One completers.

Jasmin Gallardo and Karime Sigala received honorable mention in the Spotlight on Projects - Career Connection event over their work with the mini career fairs hosted at the high school this year.

Adilene Feregrino and Alejandra Rodarte Leyva received honorable mention for their Focus on Children project where they hosted events for the kids at Ranger Roundup Learning Center.

Valeria Mendoza and Marisol Llamas received honorable mention for their chapter service project portfolio over the chapter’s work with Jireh.