SAN DIEGO, CA (MPG) – The California Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in San Diego from June 29 to July 3.

Members from Cordova High School, Emma Campos (Class of 2022) and Jazmine Savorn (C/O 23), along with their teacher/advisor, Grace Stockert, attended. 

The organization provides students with leadership opportunities to showcase skills learned in Family and Consumer Science (FCS) courses through Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) events, where they can earn scholarships and recognition. 

Campos placed seventh nationally in “Baking and Pastry” and earned silver based on the event's rubric. After qualifying to compete nationally in her event after placing first at the California FCCLA State Conference, she spent months leading up to state and national conferences practicing the various recipes, refining her skills and attempting multiple test runs following the event set-up and guidelines. She earned certification as a pastry cook at the National Leadership Conference through the American Culinary Federation. Emma plans to attend American River College in the fall to begin her general education studies with the intent to transfer to a university after two years. She will continue exploring her passion for baking and pastries and continuing her involvement as a California FCCLA Alumni & Associates member. 

Savorn placed first nationally in “Sports Nutrition,” earning a $1,000 scholarship to The Culinary School of Fort Worth and a Full Tuition scholarship valued at $50,000 to attend Sullivan University. However, Jazmine also represents California FCCLA solely in the STAR events as the only California member to place nationally at the 2022 conference.

She qualified to compete nationally by competing at the regional level to be eligible for state and placing first at the state conference in April. Their win at the state level earned them a combined total of a $100 cash prize sponsored by Dr. Lloyd McCabe, a $4,000 scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America and a $20,000 scholarship to Sullivan University. Jazmine plans to complete her IB degree this school year to graduate in 2023 while balancing her busy schedule of dual enrollment, working and being active in clubs and extracurriculars such as FCCLA. 

FCCLA is a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) focused and closely aligned with the FCS education curriculum. The California Association is found at https://www.ca-fccla.org/ to find more information about other opportunities for students from grades 6-12 who have been through FCS education.