The Melissa High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter proudly celebrates 11 students who have qualified for the FCCLA State Conference following their incredible performances at the FCCLA Regional Conference on Feb. 6-8, 2025, in Waco. Students in FCCLA are tasked with completing projects and taking FCCLA Assessments to test their unique skills.
FCCLA Students Qualified for State:
Fashion Construction
Mahima Vaghani
Fashion Design
Kinsley Essary
Michelle Grant
Public Policy Advocate (Team)
Jenna Gonzales & Rachel Lewis
Hikmah Abdul-Hammed & Fitz Browne
Professional Presentation
Jack Duong
Mariah Judkins
Serving up Success
Kassandra Mojica
Cupcake Challenge
Lea Sabo
The MHS FCCLA chapter had two students placed first in their unique projects. Lea Sabo competed in the Cupcake Challenge with her family’s cherished carrot cake recipe. Her cupcakes were adorned with a beautifully delicate floral design, showcasing her incredible creativity and skill. Competing against 37 other competitors, Lea proudly earned 1st place.
Another student, Mahima Vaghani, dedicated over three months of meticulous effort to create a stunning corset-style wedding dress for the Fashion Construction category. With the top 4 designs separated by just half a point, Mahima’s hard work shined through as she secured 1st place at regionals, setting a high standard for our growing Fashion Design program.
In addition to the students advancing to State, the MHS FCCLA Chapter had seven students earn medals for the exceptional work in various events in the Family and Consumer Science Assessment (FCSA):
FCSA Event Medalists:
Sophia Martinez - Fashion Design (Gold)
Mariah Judkins - Creed, Mission and Purpose (Gold)
Steven Rodriguez - Interior Design (Gold)
Sarah DeHoog - Fashion Design (Silver)
Michelle Grant - Fashion Design (Bronze)
Finley Haslam - Fashion Design (Bronze)
Kinsley Essary - Fashion Design (Bronze)
Lia Quevedo - Childhood Development (Bronze)
FCCLA is a premier student organization that promotes leadership, career readiness, and community service through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Members compete at regional, state, and national levels in areas such as culinary arts, fashion design, public speaking, and community service, gaining invaluable real-world experience and teamwork skills.
The FCCLA State Conference will be held April 11-13, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX.
A special thank you to FCCLA Sponsor’s Amy Klein, Shanna Hobbs, Annika Harmsen, and Catherine Harris for their dedication to helping these students succeed, alongside Career and Technical Education Coordinator Hallie Venner.
Congratulations to the FCCLA team for their remarkable achievement!