Students from Lockwood High School attended the 2024 Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, March 17-19, 2024, at Margaritaville Lake Resort and Conference Center in Osage Beach. Almost 1,600 delegates from across the state represented more than 8,600 members of Missouri FCCLA. The following Lockwood FCCLA members attended the conference Faith Obert, Angelea Brewer, Audrey Sangster, Kenna Holman, Kallie Griffin, and Savannah Houtby.
The conference centered on the student-developed theme “Missouri FCCLA: Out of this World” representing how Missouri FCCLA members are launching their leadership to new levels. The conference kicked off with the Opening General Session on Sunday evening where the 2023-2024 Missouri FCCLA State Executive Council presided. The keynote speaker was Dr. Laymon Hicks.
On Monday, almost 800 students participated in more than 30 competitive STAR Events – Students Taking Action with Recognition. Audrey Sangster, Kenna Holman, and Kallie Griffin competed in Focus on the Children with their project “The Kindness Recipe” and received silver and fifth in their category. Faith Obert competed in Public Policy Advocate with her project “The Peaceful Atom” and received bronze.
Students could also attend workshops on leadership development, community service, career preparation, and healthy living. Exhibits from Missouri colleges, universities, and vendors were also present at the conference. Student voting delegates elected the 2024-2025 Missouri FCCLA State Executive Council and raised money for our state outreach project benefitting LOVEtheLOU.
FCCLA is unique among student organizations because projects and events--such as the State Leadership Conference--are planned and run by its student members. This prime focus of Missouri FCCLA, youth-centered leadership, helps members develop those "skills for life"—planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the workplace and the home.
