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Kellen Hollahan, Natalie Slinger, Zoe Nelson, Myles Timmerman, and Vincent Bray, members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Fulda High School, recently competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held in Orlando, FL from July 5-July 9, 2025. The conference welcomed thousands of students from across the nation for a week of competition, leadership development, and career exploration. This year’s National Conference theme challenged students to “Dare to Dream” with FCCLA.
The National Leadership Conference brought together thousands of student leaders from across the country to compete in Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events, attend leadership workshops, and network with other FCCLA members. Vincent Bray represented Minnesota in the Nutrition and Wellness event and earned both a Gold medal and a place in the Top 10 nationally of all presenters in his category and grade level. Natalie Slinger, Zoe Nelson, and Myles Timmerman represented Minnesota in the National Programs in Action event and earned Silver medals. Both groups did a great job. These students competed against hundreds of other competitors in each event.
In addition to competition, the students spent several days attending workshops and leadership talks, got to see the National Officer election process, networked with thousands of other students, made lifelong friends from around the state and country, got new ideas from award-winning projects from across America, and attended opening and closing general sessions with great speakers. There was also some time for fun, feeding alligators, visiting Cocoa Beach, and going to Universal Studios and the Aquatica Waterpark.
The National Leadership Conference provided our students with a dynamic experience that strengthened leadership skills, built career readiness, and encouraged meaningful connections with peers nationwide. Through competitive events, workshops, and networking opportunities, they gained valuable insight into future career paths and the power of youthled impact. The Fulda students look forward to applying these experiences to future leadership roles, continued involvement in FCCLA, and creating positive change in their school and community.
