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PAGE 2 Georgia News FALL 2017 Installation from page 1 member lit a candle and recited one of the Marietta High School FCCLA Offi cer eight FCCLA Purposes. The fi rst candle By Anne Carroll was illuminated by President, Brittney On Tuesday, Octo- Hanson. The candles following were lit ber 17th, Marietta High Highlights by Ashten McDaniel, 1st Vice President: School FCCLA celebrated Nicole Vlastic, Secretary; Cheyenne Ky- the induction of new offi - tle, Treasurer; Kelcee Hardigree, Vice cers at the annual CTSO President of Public Relations/Histori- Banquet. The evening an; Ashleigh Howard, Vice President began with a delicious of Membership; Julianna Nichols, Vice lasagna dinner catered by President of Community Service; Jaiden the MHS Culinary depart- Parsons, Vice President of Competitive ment. The meal was fol- Events, and Anabelle Chapman, Chair- lowed by keynote speaker, person for STAR Events. As the ceremo- Leadership and Relation- ny came to a close, the offi cers then re- ship Coach, Kim Hardy, ceived pins designed for their offi cer role. addressing members of all six Marietta High School Perry Career FCCLA CTSOs on the topic of how to prepare yourself Dedan McFadden Countywide Installation for the competition of Marietta High School offi cers and members in attendance at the President Georgia FCCLA today’s job market with annual CTSO Banquet. As the Georgia FCCLA State President, Ceremony strong interviewing skills. MHS CTAE Director, Dr. Tim Brown then inducted the new it is my duty to ensure that the members by Sheniya Johnson offi cers from the various CTSOs. This annual event is conducted by FCCLA in partner- of Georgia FCCLA are granted every op- Perry Career FCCLA hosted the County- ship with FBLA and is completely lead by the student offi cers. portunity to prosper and develop skills that wide Installation Ceremony at Forest Park will help them become leaders in their fam- High School with our special guest speak ilies, careers, and communities. Dr. Morcease Beasley, Superintendent of My role as President, on the State Exec- Clayton County Schools. The ceremony utive Council, means that I am tasked with spotlighted the 9 CTSOs in the state and developing an agenda and presiding over had special guests from the Georgia State each SEC meeting. By doing this, each Offi cers from TSA to assist with the cer- meeting will run smoothly and effi ciently. emony. Babb Middle School’s Orchestra My most important function during played beautiful selections and the Forest meetings is to allow for open conversation Park AFJROTC presented the colors. on the State Executive council and make sure that all ideas are properly taken into account. As President, it is my duty to es- tablish a close relationship with each mem- ber of the State Executive Council and un- derstand the role they play on our team. Babb and Perry FCCLA with our special guest and Principal Ross These relationships build strong bonds between each council member, as we work throughout the year. Each position has a unique attribute that it brings to the table and, as President, I am proud that I can be there to assist any offi cer at any time.

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GA State Offi cers Offi cer Highlights First Vice President coming events that are happening in Geor- Avery Hurst gia or what’s happening at National level As a First Vice-President I am constant- that your school might be interested in. ly asked one question: “Who is the sec- I am also in charge of getting your ond?” I then explain that there is only one schools articles and putting some of them vice-president and that the “fi rst” is only in our amazing newspaper, Georgia News. there because all of the other position have FCCLA is an amazing organization that “vice-president” in there too. teaches you leadership skills that you will For example, the offi cial title of the offi - need in the future and teaches you general cer of programs is “Vice-President of Na- skills for life. tional Programs”, and so the fi rst is there I am so glad to your State Vice President to express that it is the true vice-president of Public Relations this year. FCCLA has State Historian position. Then I am hit with another ques- truly changed my life for the good and I Kristen Hankins tion: “So, what do you do?” hope it does for you too! members and chapter advisers docu- When people think of a vice-president Vice President of Public Hello, I’m so excited to represent menting and preparing their pages my they typically assume they don’t do much, Relations Emily Emmons Georgia and Region One as this job cannot be done. which is not true at all! As vice-president I As Vice President of Public Relations year’s Historian on the FCCLA State Other than FCCLA, I participate kind of like to think of myself as the ‘mom’ for Georgia Family, Career, Community Executive Council. in activities with my church group of the group. I keep track of how the other Leaders of America, my job is to promote My goal for the year is to doc- and I do various activities with my offi cers are doing, get us all up and where and publicize Georgia FCCLA. ument the year’s state and national community theatre. From acting in we need to be, and make sure we are all I do this by updating you all on our so- meetings, events, and chapter pages. the production, makeup, costuming, to cial media accounts, whether it be able up- My job depends on you! Without the directing, I do it all. See Offi cer Highlights, Page 3 FALL 2017 Georgia News PAGE 3 duty is to accurately record the minutes or Offi cer Highlights from page 2 I am the Region 4 Offi cer for Georgia leader and you have what it takes to repre- noting the details of each meeting. FCCLA. My responsibility is to be a link member ready. I also assist in helping the sent not only your chapter, or your whole At the end of the year after recording our between the chapters and the State Offi - president, Dedan McFadden, in any way entire region but you also represent FC- wild, wild year in FCCLA I’ve also got- cer team. If someone has a question about possible. This includes things like taking CLA. Therefore, you must be mindful of ten the chance to actively help plan state what is going on I know the answer. State notes, making to-do lists, and helping en- the image you portray. conference, attend conferences, plan work- Offi cers and Region Offi cers have meet- sure that everyone’s voices are heard in Lastly, as Region Offi cer, you need to shops and visit multiple chapters, things ings about the logistics for our conferences our meetings while not going overboard. provide guidance for others, be enthusias- which I truly love doing. Nevertheless, this every other month, that means we know a Being a compassionate person is defi - tic and inspire someone. Because what you role involves a great balancing act which majority of what is going to happen at up- nitely benefi cial if you’re a vice-president. do for your year in offi ce can leave an im- each great team or even a circus needs. coming events and if we don’t then we will It allows you to take everyone else into print on others to strive to be like you in a fi gure it out for you. consideration and create an action plan ca- From Serving our Commu- Red Coat. With any questions about FCCLA please tered to the other offi cers around you, not nities to Serving our World! do not hesitate to contact me at gafcclare- just for yourself. [email protected]. A vice-president includes more than meets the eye, but it a position I feel like I was truly meant to be in and wouldn’t change it for the world.

Region 7 Offi cer for Georgia FCCLA Vice-President of Community Service Subhadra Dhakal Sumitra Dhakal Hello everyone, I am Subhadra Dhakal “We are the Family Career and Com- Region 5 Offi cer for Georgia FCCLA Kristina Jones from Tucker High School, your Region 7 munity Leaders of America”. Along with Becoming a part of the State Executive Offi cer. This year, Chapters of Region 7 has serving our family and exploring prospec- Council has been one of the most exciting had a great beginning and I hope it contin- Vice President of Programs: tive careers we proudly serve our commu- parts of my high school career as I got to ues throughout the year. Mia Hallyburton nity, whether that is local, national or inter- branch out and meet so many new people. Region 7 has also done very well in the As the VP of Programs, for the Georgia national. As a region offi cer, I have several duties competitive events; in the middle school Association of Family, Career, and Com- Community Service is a big part of my such as being in charge of chapter spot- category of the Knowledge bowl, Mossy munity Leaders of America, my job is to life and the life of all of my family mem- lights, making chapter visits within my Creek Middle school from region 7 won promote member and chapter participation bers. We came to the United States as ref- region, and attending special conferences second place, while Thompson Middle in our eight national programs. I am able to ugees and we were served, in our initial to learn more information that I can bring school from the same region took home do this through workshops at conferences, years, by volunteers who came to help back to Georgia, and share it with you the fi rst place. Pelham High School started and speaking about the national programs. and support us from the goodness of their guys! the year with FCCLA Rocks while Rutland These programs are an critical part of heart. As the Region 5 Offi cer, I represent the High School did Rush Week. student growth and development within It was those volunteers who planted the smallest region of Georgia, with only 6 Members in this region have been work- our organization. The national programs love for community serve in my heart and counties in my area. Henry, Butts, Lamar, ing very hard and the results of that are allow members learn about family, career, mind. It is my greatest honor and privilege DeKalb, Monroe, and Rockdale, you’re all clearly evident. health, traffi c, fi nancial, community, vio- to serve as the state’s Vice President of mine! I have loved being a region offi cer lence, and Community Service and inspire member so far, as I have met incredible people, personal issues. FCCLA is truly able to to lead as servants to those that are less went outside my comfort zone, and learned have it all because of our national pro- privileged than yourself. To help members more about FCCLA, in the state of Georgia grams. serve the bigger world and the bigger need. and around the rest of the United States. I I encourage all members and chapters to Lead2feed is a program that makes it so can’t wait to continuing serving you as the participate in one of the eight national pro- easy to reach out and achieves our goal:“ Region 5 Offi cer on the 2017-2018 State grams and submit it to National FCCLA to To encourage individual and group in- Executive Council! get recognition for your hard work. volvement in helping achieve global coop- eration and harmony.” I want to encourage all members, 6th graders, 8th graders, or 12th graders, to make use of all the oppor- tunities that surrounds them and use those resources to make the world a better place and help others. Region 9 Offi cer for Georgia FCCLA Sincerely, Bhumi Patel Sumitra Dhakal I am Bhumi R. Patel, currently an FC- Georgia Association of Family Career and CLA Region 9 Offi cer. This position comes Community Leaders of America with various and challenging responsibili- Vice-President of Community Service ties, as you lead part of Georgia. I tend to visit schools to teach them about leading their chapter and enjoy the Region 6 Offi cer for Georgia FCCLA fact of meeting new people. Each meeting Secretary Treasurer GeVanni Willoughby I attend, is always interesting and is never Shelby Strickland boring because something is always hap- The state executive council might not I’m GeVanni Willoughby, Your Region pening. be a circus but any role on the council in- 6 Offi cer from Newton College & Career From this position, I also gain tons of ex- volves juggling various duties. My role as Academy. perience of leading a group of people and the State Secretary extends into a variety As Region Offi cer my duties are to turn public speaking. of areas such as working on a team that is in the fi fth of the month reports, inform all Also, not only do I continue to inspire planning events throughout the year from FCCLA members about FCCLA through other people, I also learn more about my- State leadership conference to s’more chapter visits, keep a binder with all im- self and improve my leadership skills as I events like Fall Leadership conference. portant FCCLA information, I must check Write, record, noted – all things to de- my email daily, and keep track of all meet- scribe a day on the job. As we come to- Region 4 Offi cer for Georgia FCCLA ings and functions I attended. gether as a team and plan these events my April Moore Being Region offi cer means you are a PAGE 4 Georgia News FALL 2017 Why did you Join FCCLA? Locust Grove Middle School FCCLA, (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) is a nonprofi t national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences educa- tion in public and private school By Marlaina Miller through grade 12. Eagles Landing Middle Everyone is part of a family, School FCCLA and FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Or- ganization with the family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a dif- Locust Grove Middle School FCCLA baked and sold pink cupcakes to ference in their families, careers, raise money for Relay for Life. and communities by addressing important personal, work, and so- threw in a game of kickball for that had pink icing. We earned I joined FCCLA in my eighth-grade year and I am currently fi nding cietal issues. some fun activities. The purpose $100 to donate to Relay for Life! the experience to be a journey. I discovered an interest in FCCLA In FCCLA we do many fun ac- of these games is to learn how to There are so many great and fun after one of my friends, a current member who holds an offi ce, had tivities. Last Tuesday we played communicate with one another, things to do in FCCLA, so please informed me of her many travels and fun that she experienced joining games from our basic training getting to know one another, and don’t hesitate to come join FC- the leadership experience. My interest was immediately peeked and that we did at the Georgia Fall playing nice. CLA today! it also stood with the factor that I wanted to fi nd something to do after Leadership Conference. We even We baked strawberry cupcakes school instead of being a couch potato and dropping cupcake wrap- pers in the trash. I now hold an offi ce in FCCLA as the Vice President of Public Re- Be the Change: Mossy Creek Middle lations; I just completed my fi rst PSA and this gave me a feeling of accomplishment. FCCLA teams up with the Abba House Overall, I am fi nding FCCLA a pleasure. I’ve had the opportunity By Carly Moore to attend the Fall Rally in Perry, Georgia where I thoroughly enjoyed Being new to Warner Robins and beginning my second the Motivational Speaker Eddie Slowikowski who told us to discover year at Mossy Creek Middle School, I was still learning our purpose, ignite our passion, do the work, and become the best my way around town and getting to know new people version of YOU. I came away with a renewed purpose and a new in the community. A friend of friend invited me to a Bi- found passion, to work to be the best Me! ble study, and there is where I learned about the Abba I continue to look forward to grow and work in FCCLA and its House. I just so happened to attend the Bible study on many other activities and adventures and I am happy to learn and a night the Abba House ladies were visiting. They told serve as an offi cer. their stories and their stories broke my heart but inspired me at the same time. For those of you who are read- ing and do not know about the Abba House and what Perry Middle at they do, Abba House is a safe place for women battling addiction to recover and fi nd God’s love, forgiveness, and healing. During their 15 month residential recovery the Sunbelt Expo at the Abba House, the women are required to work in By AlIsha Hall the Abba House thrift store, located in downtown Perry. Perry Middle FCCLA visits the Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie. FCCLA The thrift store generates income for the ladies at Abba members observed farm to fork operations along with Perry Middle House. In addition to generating income, the thrift store FFA members. allows the women to take on various leadership roles in the store that provide them with real world work experi- ence and develop skills necessary for the workforce. VP of Community Service, Tristin helps load the The next day at our FCCLA offi cer meeting, I told items to be donated to 3rd world countries my students the stories the Abba House ladies told at Bible study, and asked them if they were interested in The sorting room at getting involved in volunteering at the thrift store. Be- the thrift store. No task cause the store receives numerous donations every day is to big for our VP of and the items pile up at a fast rate, the work that needs Community Service, to be done can be very overwhelming for the ladies. Tristin! The students were eager to help and we contacted the manager of the thrift store to see what days we could come volunteer. On Saturday, October 21st, two FCCLA members and I went to the thrift store to volunteer. We helped sort through the donations into piles of items that Perry Middle School visits the Sunbelt Expo were in good condition to be sold and a pile that could be donated to 3rd world countries. We were in shock at the amount of clothes that were donated, and it was overwhelming. But instead of being intimidated by the amount of work, my VP of Community Service, said, “Ms. Moore, if we bring all of our offi cers I bet we could You never know what fi nish this in one day.” This is what FCCLA is all about. you’ll fi nd when sort- Her statement brought a smile to my face because in- ing through donations! Farm to Fork gardens at the stead of being overwhelmed and dreading the amount Sunbelt Expo of work, she was encourage and inspired because she knows that with the help of her fellow FCCLA offi cers believe in this worthy cause and the mission and members, no task is impossible. that no one is too far gone to recover. I am ex- This was the fi rst of many trips we will be making cited to see our chapter get involved with this to the Abba House Thrift Store. We plan on continuing cause and become better leaders in their fami- to encourage our FCCLA members to get involved by lies and communities through this experience. making announcements in the morning, posting fl yers, For more information on the Abba House and and posting to our social media to show the other mem- ways to get involved, visit bers the FUN they can have while helping others. We Abbahouse.com FALL 2017 Georgia News PAGE 5 Northside Middle FCCLA Memorial Blankets Makers Dancing with My FCCLA Crew The camp tries to accommodate Northside Middle School FC- by Ahmad Hicks and reach all the families that are CLA chapter has been busy mak- More than anything in life I love music and I love to dance . I have currently in need of the services ing a difference in central Geor- been Dj Ing for about 5 years. My genre of music range from jazz, r&b provided by the camp. gia. The chapter service project to hip hop. I am 13 years old and the resident DJ at my school, One of Northside Middle School FC- this year is to partner with The my duties as the president is coming up with activities for our chap- CLA chapter made 50 gender Children’s Hospital, Navicent ter meeting. Right up my ally. I enlisted all members to learn several Health locat- dances. It was epic . Now before every meeting we do a dance. ed in Macon, Georgia. Every year The Chil- dren’s Hospi- tal, Navicent Health spon- 50 donated Memorial Blankets sors and im- pocket. Every member learned plements Bo’s many life skills during this proj- Jammin with my FCCLA crew Camp. The ect. Delivery of the blankets took Tilt and Glide camp is free for all attend- ees and fo- cuses on grief counseling. Northside Middle School FCCLA delivers Memorial It is located at Blankets to the Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health the Hephzibah Macon, GA Children’s Home located at 6601 specifi c Memorial Blankets. Each Zebulon Road Macon, Georgia. blanket was double sided and in- We love rock and roll Let’s grove tonight The founders of the camp rec- cluded a memorial heart pocket. Memorial Blanket with heart poem ognized a great need for the en- The heart pocket contained a me- and pocket Career Night on the tire family after losing a child. morial poem and a place for the place on 9-18-17. Bo’s Camp There was not only a need for the family to add a photo of their lost took place this year on 9-22-17 parents, but also for the siblings family member. through 9-24-17. Hill: Be Inspired left behind. There were similar Northside Middle School FC- Even though the members of Catie Hester camps available in central Geor- CLA members set a budget for our chapter did not have direct On Thursday, October 19, 2017 In addition to the representation gia, but not one to serve the entire the memorial blanket supplies. contact with these 50 families the Collins Hill High School Ca- from career fi elds, the depart- family. Bo’s Camp wants to help They completed a fundraiser to that suffered the greatest lost, reer and Technical Education de- ment’s six CTSOs hosted tables, survivors deal with their incredi- raise money required to purchase we feel we made a difference. partment, and the related career too, in order to highlight the con- bly painful grief journey. all of the supplies needed for the We hope that the memorial blan- and technical student organiza- nection between CTSO involve- Northside Middle School FC- construction of the memorial ket will become a treasured item tions (CTSOs), hosted the 10th ment and career choice. CLA chapter contacted The Chil- blankets. Members shopped for and bring just a moment of peace annual career exploration event. At the FCCLA table, students dren’s Hospital, Navicent Health the fabric. They learned to cut out to the families. Northside Mid- This year’s theme, “Building learned about how STAR event and offered to make each family a blanket pattern. They learned to dle School FCCLA continues to Bridges: Between You and Your opportunities, such as Entrepre- a gender specifi c Memorial Blan- sew by hand and to sew by sew- search for other ways to make a Career” was chosen to show- neurship, Hospitality, Tourism & ket. The camp never knows how ing machine. Two members wrote difference in our community. case the importance of preparing Recreation and Sports Nutrition, many participants they will have the inspiration heart-felt poem now for potential future employ- related to featured careers. until the week before the camp. that was added inside the heart Respectfully submitted, ment. Approximately 750 (of the In addition, offi cers and stu- Makayla Floyd school’s 3000) students gathered dent members lauded the benefi ts What have we learned from FCCLA? to explore and get a fi rsthand available to potential members, by Hope Thammavongsa a fi rm handshake and make eye look at available career options. including earning a graduation We learned about FCCLA in the contact with the people that you There were 51 businesses/em- cord, fi eld trip opportunities, Food, Nutrition, and Wellness or meet. Another leadership skill ployers/organizations, ranging community service initiatives and Early Childhood Education Class we attained is to not be afraid of from emergency management to personal growth and leadership that Peachtree Ridge High School public speaking because in any funeral science, represented. development. FCCLA members has to offer. Through fundrais- career, there will probably be a Some of the organizations and also helped to serve the meal ers like chocolate and bed sheet time where you must present your businesses that participated in- during the advisory council meet- sales, we learned to manage mon- work. It’s also fun to connect with cluded Georgia Power, The Eat- ing preceding the event. All in all, ey and promote, truthfully, about people who are members of the ing Disorders Information Net- it was a successful night on “The the products in which we are giv- FCCLA community, whether it be work, Children’s Healthcare of Hill.” We hope those in atten- en. It was a great opportunity for at PRHS or at conferences. Every- Atlanta, CNN and Brand Bank. dance left inspired! us to teach our younger siblings one gets to make new friends and the importance of a salesperson. expand their social skills by get- By attending the Fall Leader- ting out of their comfort zone and Students engage in ship Conference in Covington, being adventurous. We all have conversation about we also learned that having good enjoyed FCCLA because we can career options in the communication skills means you take the skills from high school fi eld of technology should introduce yourself with into our adulthood. Coffee High School Inspired to Be Leaders as specifi c community ser- By Addie Gilliard vice. In the activity pictured, Inspired to be FCCLA offi cers had to work together Leaders to create a device and then On July 10, 2017, Coffee draw a picture working to- High had an offi cer training. gether using duct tape and Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Rob- pen. It was a very interesting erson led the meeting and activity. Pictured are Addie then turned over to President Gilliard, Morgan Troupe, Addie Gilliard. Icebreaker Andrew Steptoe, Lindsey and Teamwork games were Morris, Hannah Hall, Alyssa played. Offi cers began plan- Sinclair, and Lindsey Perkins. ning the program of work for Some offi cers had previous the year and discussing state Life or Death?! Could be a factor Our CTAE clubs work together commitments and came in and national projects as well depending on your career choice for a great cause later during the training. Spotlight on FCCLA PAGE 6 Georgia News FALL 2017 Coffee High School Inspired to Be Leaders By Addie Gilliard FCCLA Inspires ME!! Inspired to be FCCLA Leaders activity pictured, offi cers had to By Shanderica Carr On July 10, 2017, Coffee High work together to create a device The FCCLA Creed defi nes FCCLA but it also had an offi cer training. Mrs. and then draw a picture working teaches us what we need to do to be leaders. It tells Roberts and Mrs. Roberson led together using duct tape and pen. what we as leaders of America do in FCCLA and it the meeting and then turned over It was a very interesting activi- goes on to say what we would do and who we will to President Addie Gilliard. Ice- ty. Pictured are Addie Gilliard, become as leaders of America. breaker and Teamwork games Morgan Troupe, Andrew Steptoe, After reading, reciting and learning the FCCLA were played. Offi cers began Lindsey Morris, Hannah Hall, creed, I discovered that FCCLA really means a lot to planning the program of work for Alyssa Sinclair, and Lindsey Per- me. FCCLA has inspired me in many aspects of life. the year and discussing state and kins. Some offi cers had previous To have family as its central focus could not have national projects as well as spe- commitments and came in later inspired me anymore. It teaches me that family is cifi c community service. In the during the training. very important. This is something that many people of America are giving up on. I have gained a better relationship with my family through FCCLA. FC- CLA inspires me by how much faith and confi dence it gives to students. It tells students that they are leaders now and will continue to be leaders in the future. FCCLA specif- ically states to us that we are leaders of our family fi rst then we go to become leaders of our career and later we come back to our community to lead. So another way FCCLA inspires me is by how this one club can help raise a family of leaders for those lead- ers to go on to peruse their careers and still be able to lead their community. Many FCCLA members and leaders do not return Shanderica Carr Seminole County High School to their community because they have to but because of the tracks they left behind. Archer High School Teamwork Duct tape Pen Activity By Emily Emmons Madison County High FCCLA On October 25th Archer High School FCCLA hosted its fi rst Col- Madison County High FCCLA Holds STOP the Violence Training lege and Career Fair. Students from the Family and Consumer Sci- ence classes were required to come and write a refl ection about the Lynn Booth during the meeting. fair. Other Archer students were invited to come to the fair during For the September meeting of The discussions raised aware- their advisement class. Students talked to several colleges and the Madison County High FCCLA, ness of violence within MCHS. heard of the opportunities they offered. offi cers planned and held STOP The meeting concluded with ad- The University of Georgia Department of Food Science and Fami- the Violence training activities. viser, Lynn Booth, summarizing ly and Consumer Sciences were represented along with Athens Tech Members discussed their defi - the activities of the day and chal- and Clayton State. Interesting careers were represented too. A wound nition of violence and created a lenging members to take what care nurse, engineer, community safety personnel,accountant, exter- group defi nition. Members were they learned into the school and minator ,real estate, and the national guard were very popular with also grouped together and asked community. the students. to discuss and rate different vi- Students were given information on how to dress for interviews olent acts from least violent to and how to tie a tie. They also received information on resume writ- most violent. ing. Over 600 students came through the event and everyone is look- Finally, members were put into ing forward to next year’s fair. Many teachers felt it was a good a simulation where they were balance of college and career. treated fairly and unfairly based on a card they were holding. MCHS FCCLA hoped to raise Madison County High FCCLA awareness of types of actions that members working together to can be considered violence but defi ne violence are often overlooked. Offi cers Madison County High FCCLA mem- were most excited by the discus- bers working cooperatively to rate vio- sions that were held by members lent actions from least to most violent Gainsville High School The Rock Has a Birthday Party By Molly McLeod marks. “the rock”. Previously students camp out On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Fifty years ago, stu- next to the rock the week leading up to a our monthly chapter meeting dents and local Gaines- varsity football game for protection from our and gloves and picked up all the ville residents started rivals. Most ele- concluded with cleaning up one This was a great experience trashed from the street and park- of our high school’s iconic land- painting what we call mentary school- in learning how we can ing lot, passed the rock, to the ers look at this take part in our community. forest. The following Sunday the granite rock about Thank you so much for your birthday party was a great way Visit us a quarter of a mile time. - Molly McLeod for our community to come to- from the high gether again. school, in hopes that one day they can paint at something on it too. The rock has been a major part of our community that brings the city together. So, www. when we found out that the rock was having its 50th birthday party we went to go check gafccla. it out. Sadly, we found coke bottles, ripped napkins, and a lot more trash laying around the rock. com We could not let our community come to- Our chapter members cleaning up around the gether to see all this trash around our beloved The Rock painted up rock the week before the party landmark. So, we grabbed some trash bags before the party FALL 2017 Georgia News PAGE 7 Teen Driving Awareness Program Comes to Ola High School By Melissa Mivos road, as well as educating so many of them Approximately 3,000 teenage drivers about the dangers is of outmost importance die in car crashes each year in the United to me.” She also stated, “There are more States. In 2015 there were 180 fatalities distractions now with cell phone usage for those under the age of 21 in the state of then there have ever been, from mapping to Georgia. An emailed announcement to the music, everything is on our phones.” Ms. faculty of Ola High School hit inboxes on Bryan closed with, “I am also exceptionally Tuesday, August 29th, “I am pleased to an- excited about this initiative and about this nounce that through the work of Sue Bryan national program as it is one of the best I’ve and Melissa Mrvos, Ola High School has ever seen.” been selected to partner with Texas A & M In speaking with Ms. Mrvos she remind- University to raise awareness with our stu- ed us of the incidents that have happened dents to the dangers associated with driv- with our own Ola High students as well as ing,” stated Mr. Shedd. “Our work begins accidents from surrounding schools that with asking students to take a confi dential have impacted our students. “When I think 5 to 10-minute survey during 4th period.” of the unfortunate deaths that our students He also thanked everyone for their help. and their families have endured, I cannot Teens in the Driver’s Seat (TDS) was think of a better program for FCCLA to be started in 2002 and is the fi rst peer-to-peer involved in. When I listen to students talk FCCLA gang is here to help. The team assembled for “Teens in the Driver’s program for teens that focuses on traffi c about their driving habits in general con- Seat Program”. FCCLA students helping with Teens in the Driver Seat safety and the major risks for the adoles- versation and then to back up those fi ndings cent age group. The program is sponsored and out of school, along with cash prizes, teenage safety changes. with real world data right here in our own by Texas A & M Transportation Institute driving experiences and teen to parent ini- Ola’s FCCLA and Teens in the Driver parking lot it scares me a lot. Knowing that and is available in California, Georgia, tiatives. Seat representatives will be participating may be somehow we can change the mind- Nebraska, and Texas. Over 1,200 schools The survey the students were asked to in the National Night Out program that set of those behind the wheel, this program throughout those states have implemented take at www.t-driver.com/survey consists happens at the Target Center on Jones- is well worth our time and energy and I am the program and Ola High will be doing of many questions dealing with driving re- boro Road on October 26th, 2017 between extremely proud for our FCCLA club to be so this year. Due to overwhelming results, sponsibility, distracted driving, and teens in 5:30-8:30pm. This program is sponsored chosen as the leader in this fi ght.” TDS has won many awards and has been the driver’s seat. Once the survey results by local law enforcement and includes live Look for posters and marketing materials recognized as a national best –practice are processed, Texas A & M will give Ola’s music, food, drinks, trunk or treating and throughout the school as well as more or- model. FCCLA Club the green light. FCCLA stu- fun children’s activities. Ola’s Teens in the ganized events sponsored by FCCLA and FCCLA will be the club sponsor for dents also counted vehicles this past week Driver Seat will spreading awareness and Teens in the Driver’s Seat. the program along with local State Farm whose passengers were not wearing seat excitement about improved driving safety FCCLA Club grows to outstanding mem- agents and Henry County fi rst responders. belts, or driving too fast while entering the habits which could save a life. bership numbers. A portion of the club The program calls for a team of twelve Ola High parking lot in the morning, or Ms. Bryan stated, “This is a passionate gathered to support the Teens in Driver’s representatives to form the “Teens Togeth- may have had too many passengers in the subject for me as I teach Driver’s Education Seat initiative on the day their marketing er” team. Our high school students will car. Out of 100 cars, 44 alone showed non- for 1st Stop Driving in McDonough. The materials arrived. bring awareness to the Ola community seat belt usage. Those type of results will Joshua’s Law portion of my class places Club sponsors show their support for the along with the Henry County community be recorded and sent in to the Transporta- much emphasis on safety hazards and risks driving awareness program. Ms. Bryan and as a whole. The program consists of var- tion Institute in hopes that the post survey that teen drivers unfortunately take every Ms. Mrvos have begun sponsorship plans ious activities, contests and events both in results will show greater awareness and day. Having my own teen drivers on the and activities. Twiggs County High FCCLA Fall Rally Cinema Drive and FCCLA Southeast High School: Building Leadership by TaQuila Thomas Kendarius Allen ,Zakoree Watkins, Brian- byJuliana Nunez FCCLA-(TITDS) Teens In The Driver’s na Bonner, Victoria Morse, Carnesia Veal Our FCCLA chapter at Southeast Whit- Seat and Ephraim Wilmore, They meet twice a fi eld High school has been involved in many This year, FCCLA, the premier chapter month, usually on Thursdays, after school. things since the beginning of the school year. representing Family and Consumer Sci- Teens in the Driver Seat (TITDS) re- Our four member team recently won fi rst ences, has joined with (TITDS) Teens in ceives points towards prizes and grants. place in the knowledge bowl at the Georgia the Driver Seat, a peer-to-peer safety pro- We are especially proud that, we have been National Fair in Perry, Georgia, which was gram to help stop the #1 killer of teenagers awarded numerous commendations. The a tremendous accomplishment. Many of the in America. Both organizations are advised screening will take place on Friday, Sep- activities that we’ve been involved with since by Ms. Tequila Thomas. About 3000 teens tember 22, 2017, at 9 am, at TCMHS. the beginning of the school year include a per year are killed in traffi c crashes in the FCCLA and TITDS educate the students cell phone drive for individuals at our lo- United States. (This is equivalent to load- etc about the top 5 crash factors: driving cal women’s crisis center, a collection drive ing 2 school buses with Twiggs County at night/fatigue, speeding/racing, distrac- for hurricane victims, decorated a car for a Middle High Students students and crash- tions, not wearing seatbelts and alcohol/ Truck-or-Treat at a local elementary school, ing it every week for an entire year!) Our drugs coming soon). Stay on the lookout volunteered at a local school’s fall festival, goal is to end this epidemic by saving lives for more activities, with FCCLA rallies, and we are currently doing a food drive to through awareness education. Purple Awareness, holidays, prom, and help provide needy SHS families with meals The members of the club are ages 13- graduation coming up. We are trying to during the Thanksgiving break. We are con- 19. They include the following affi liat- establish Twiggs Middle High Schools as tinuing to help our school and community in ed FCCLA students at TCMHS: Alex- premier in their commitment to protecting order to make a difference. As we do this, we is Haddaway, Alaysia Gilmore-Pauldo, teenage lives. are learning leadership skills, building strong relationships with others, and improving Aylah Birks, Zarek Burney, Erika Durham, Thank you, Tequila Thomas the skills that we need for our future careers. Clarkston High School chapter of FCCLA at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia The Clarkston High School chapter of began on Tuesday, October 10 with Homa- place in the Culi- FCCLA recently participated in a motiva- di Meriweather competing in the Annual nary Knowledge tional rally held on Wednesday, October Chili Cook-Off. The next day, students at- Bowl, and Rath 11 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in tended the 2017 FCCLA Fall Leadership Kon won 1st place Perry, Georgia. Over 3,700 students and Rally in Reaves Arena. The motivational in the Culinary advisers from schools across Georgia par- rally was followed by Abdul Heidar tak- Competition. We ticipated in the leadership rally session and ing 1st place in the Peanut Recipe Contest are extremely proud competed in events. sponsored by Georgia Peanut Commission, of all of our mem- Abdul 1st Place winner The Georgia National Fair competitions Josiane, Jack, James and Jasmine won 3rd bers who competed. Clarkston High School students enjoyimg in the Peanut Recipe the Fall Rally PAGE 8 Georgia News FALL 2017 Oconee County High School FCCLA Fall Rally! Perry High FCCLA Wins Big at the Fall Rally By: Meryl Jones Students from Oconee County High School attended the FCCLA by Perry High FCCLA tention. Bowl team to include Junior Kyli Fall Rally at Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter on October Perry High brought home sev- In the Chili cook-off sopho- Smith, Sophomore Abigail Wig- 11, 2017. Students had the opportunity to listen to Eddie Slowikowski, eral ribbons and awards to include more, Kelli Potter took the fi rst gins, Sophomore Jaylah Jones a motivational speaker, and to ride some crazy rides. a fi rst place win in the Brochure place ribbon. Kelli created her and Freshman Damon Negron FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of competition. The brochure was own Chicken Chili recipe in hopes took 3rd place. Advisors and America, is an organization that aims to help kids with “family bonds, created by Perry High FCCLA of wowing the judges taste buds. chapter members were thrilled careers, and participation in the community.” chapter president Grace Peavy. This was her fi rst ever cooking with this excellent representation According to freshman and FCCLA member Sadie Campbell, “[The The brochure was created with competition and she is fi red up to of their chapter and hometown purpose] is to come together as one big club and to hear a motivational the male audience in mind which compete again. at the Georgia National Fair and speaker.” is always an important part of Finally the Family and Con- FCCLA Fall Rally. Freshman Isabel Saunders, who attended the event, recalled that her membership recruitment and re- sumer Sciences Knowledge most memorable experience from the event was, “The traumatic expe- Madison County High rience I had riding a ride that went around and around and turned you FCCLA Attends upside down.” Fall Rally Freshman at OCHS Kaitlyn Jackson states that her best memory of the fair was, “The food was the best part. I got a funnel cake and it was amazing.”

Grace Peavy 1st Place Brochure Kelli Potter 1st Place in the High Male Audience School Chili Cook-Off

After FCCLA Fall Rally

FBHS attends Fall Leadership Conference Josh Sexton placed 3rd for the by Vickie Rundbaken Tipton received senior chili cook-off Flowery Branch the Statesman By Lynn Booth High School had 15 Award. Mrs. Madison County High FCCLA chapter members Vickie Rund- attended Fall Leadership Rally attend the 2017 Fall baken, their ad- on October 11, 2017. The chap- Leadership Confer- viser said, “This ter traveled with the Madison ence in Covington, experience is County Middle School FCCLA Georgia on October great for so and brought a total number of 27 17 and 18. Ken- many students. students to the meeting. nedy Jenkins and They all come Kyli Smith, Abigail Wiggins, Jaylah Jones and Damon Negron 3rd Place Aislin Vetrano received 1st place back after only two days together in the Family Consumer Science Knowledge Bowl in the Membership Recruitment and they feel like part of a family Display competition. Also, Skylar now.” Our First Leadership Conference Experience by Eliud Guzman | Historian of FCCLA members of LCCA, FCCLA at Lanier College Ca- conference will be even bigger Roundup Tanya Herrera (President), Sin- reer Academy (LCCA) and better! In one activity, members joined dy Vazquez (Secretary), Kenzie In one activity, members joined hands in a circle with a majestic Walker (Vice President of Com- After two eventful days, the hands in a circle with a majestic hula hoop. Their ultimate mission munity Service) attended their Zharia Ware, culinary arts com- conference came to an end. The hula hoop. Their ultimate mission was to hold the hula hoop with fi rst Leadership Conference. Not petitor, with judges. conference informed chapter was to hold the hula hoop with their index fi ngers, and slowly set only was this their fi rst time, but President Brittney Hanson par- members the message of lead- their index fi ngers, and slowly set it down. LCCA’s fi rst time attending! ticipated in the Chapter Parade ership and teamwork. Not only it down. Group tasks/activities like the Conference displaying the banner created did the conference unify chapter Group tasks/activities like the hula hoop operation, were made The 2017 FCCLA Fall Leadership by other offi cers of the chapter. members, but it allowed them to hula hoop operation, were made for chapter members to under- Conference was held in Coving- MCHS FCCLA had several com- interact and meet a variety of the for chapter members to under- stand the importance of teamwork ton, GA October 12 and 13. Chap- petitors at the fair. FCCLA community in Georgia. stand the importance of teamwork including leadership. ters across Georgia united togeth- Zharia Ware competed in Members had a blast at the con- including leadership. Aside from the jollifi cation, chap- er to participate as a team. the culinary arts competition. ference, and we hope that the next Aside from the jollifi cation, chap- ter members explored the educa- Experience Cheyenne Kytle participated in conference will be even bigger ter members explored the educa- tion workshops. Workshops such Throughout the two days spent the Peanut Recipe Contest and and better! tion workshops. Workshops such as sex traffi cking, teen driving at the conference, our chapter earned 2nd place in the senior After two eventful days, the as sex traffi cking, teen driving and scholarships were held. members participated in a variety category. conference came to an end. The and scholarships were held. These workshops informed chap- of basic training. Chapter mem- Josh Sexton participated in the conference informed chapter These workshops informed ter members the general informa- bers prepared themselves for a Chili Cook-off and earned 3rd members the message of lead- chapter members the general in- tion of each subject. As well how hustle of entertainment ahead of place in the high school event. ership and teamwork. Not only formation of each subject. As well they could help solve or fi x prob- them! Finally, MCHS FCCLA had its did the conference unify chapter how they could help solve or fi x lems, within sex traffi cking and A part of their mini hustle, ac- fi rst Knowledge Bowl team in 7 members, but it allowed them to problems, within sex traffi cking teen driving. Members were also tivities such as outdoor fun, swim- years. The team of Julianna Nich- interact and meet a variety of the and teen driving. Members were informed on the opportunities and ming, and educational workshops ols, Faith Lewis, Kaylie Gold- FCCLA community in Georgia. also informed on the opportuni- advantages of scholarships. were held. During the outdoor man, and Jaiden Parson brought Members had a blast at the con- ties and advantages of scholar- Roundup fun, chapter members gathered home 4th place in the Culinary ference, and we hope that the next ships. On Tuesday October 12, 2017 and interacted with one another. Knowledge Bowl event.