State Competition Results - FCCLA & SkillsUSA

EHOVE students who are involved in the student organizations of SkillsUSA and FCCLA recently came back from competition with several awards. 

Culinary Arts student Hannah Rumbutis (Perkins HS) competed in the Garde Manger category.  Hannah came in 2nd place for SkillsUSA, receiving a medal, and placed 3rd for FCCLA, winning a $1,000 Johnson & Wales scholarship. 

Early Childhood Education students Ashly Dickman (Margaretta HS), Ashley Kromer (Perkins HS) and Morgan Krebs (Huron HS) came in first in the Early Childhood Team Category.  Each team member won a $6000 scholarship from Sullivan University.  The team also came in 2nd place in the Language and Literacy Category.  Morgan Krebs won an additional $4,000 for 2nd place in the Language & Literacy category. 

Early Childhood Education student Olivia Troxel (Norwalk HS) competed in the Concept Curriculum Category.  Olivia put together a zoo theme, which is a thematic unit where eight activities are based on the early learning content standards:  Math, Social Studies, Language and Science.  She won 3rd place and received a $2,000 scholarship.

So, what was it like to compete?  “Fun and something different,” said Kromer. 

“An honor to compete.  It shows me where I compare to others, and how well you can compete under pressure,” said Krebs.  Both students agree that the scholarships they won will look good on their college applications. 

SkillsUSA is an association of trades and industry students. SkillsUSA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities. 

FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America) is an association of Family and Consumer Science students.  FCCLA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities, and includes the Culinary and Early Childhood Education programs. 

Click here for the complete list of SkillsUSA top finishers.

PHOTO:  (L-R)  Ashley Kromer, Morgan Krebs, Ashly Dickmen, Olivia Troxel, Hannah Rumbutis