FCCLA members shine at state conference

4/19/04

Kacie Boguskie was elected State FCCLA President at

state convention at Opryland Hotel, April 6-8. Kacie had

to pass a written test about the organization, give an

oral presentation and answer a situation question

before 1000 members before being elected. She

competeted against 8 other members from across the

state to win the presidency. Kacie has been active at

Rossview, participating in District Leadership Meeting,

National Cluster Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, STAR

events competition, and local projects such as the

elderly, safe house, St. Jude's Children's Hospital,

Salvation Army, and others. Kacie duties will include

planning and participation in Tennessee State Fair,

district leadership meeting, cluster, and state meeting

for next year. She will be an ambassador for our state

and local organization, supporting many national

programs representing FCCLA.

Kati Ferst achieved the highest honor (3 STARS) and

first place in Chapter Showcase Manual competition at

both district competition in February, and again during

state convention at Opryland Hotel , April 6-8. Kati 's

event is a compilation of a strong local chapter's

activities during the school year.. Kati will now compete

at National convention in Chicago this summer..

Kati was Vice President of the Rossview FCCLA last

year, and President this past year. She has

represented the chapter by attending district, state, and

national meetings, as well as projects in her local

chapter .