Forest Area Students sweep honors, awards at FCCLA convention

West Forest FCCLA members are seen during the FCCLA State Leadership Convention last week. Pictured are: back row, from left, Izzy Wagner, Kale Morrison, Esther Forker, Bobby Payne, Alanah Wagner, Ethan Beach; front row, from left, Natalie Wagner, Kiarra Wagner, Alison McLaughlin and Macalie Hoffmann.

East Forest FCCLA members are seen during the FCCLA State Leadership Convention last week. In the front row, from left, Alexandrea Carroll, Abagail Potter, Hailee Oliver, Addyson Neill, Jonah Glass, Maya Shionis, Grace Cornman; back row, from left, Mathew Wonderling, Logan Stevenson, Garret Swineford, Vera Heferle, Nick Geraci and Jacob Glass.

Students from the Forest Area School District earned widespread recognition at the FCCLA State Leadership Convention, bringing home numerous gold and silver medals, leadership roles, and national competition invitations. West Forest students secured state officer positions and national-level recognition, while East Forest received multiple chapter awards, including a Gold Outstanding Chapter honor. Both chapters credited their success to strong community support, with additional honors given to advisors and supporters for their dedication.

 

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