Phoebus High School students place at FCCLA state competition

Members of the Phoebus High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) team and Academy of Hospitality and Tourism competed in the Virginia State Leadership Conference and STAR events on April 14, 2023. Several students placed on the state level.

Syrus Wardrett, a sophomore, placed first in the Career Investigation category. He advances to the National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Denver, CO on July 2-6, 2023.

Giana Johnson and Jordyn Jacobs, both juniors, placed third in Event Management and were awarded a $3,000 scholarship to Sullivan University in Lexington, KY.

Brittany Berrian, Jakayla Curry, and Nevaeh Logan, seniors, placed fourth in Event Management.

Alyssa Bolt and Tayshaun Smith, juniors, received fourth place in Food Innovation.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the family and consumer science education curriculum and operates within the school system. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues. Through participation in competitive events, becoming involved in community service opportunities, student leadership, and attending leadership conferences, members develop real-world skills, explore career pathways, and become college-and career-ready.

Congratulations to all of the students and the best of luck to Syrus as he advances to the national competition.