After advancing to the state level, a pair of Newport High School students are headed to a national career pathway and skills competition.
Junior Abbagail Rubright and sophomore Jasmine Thompson will compete in the Nationals of the Community Leaders of America. Also known as FCCLA, the Students Taking Action with Recognition competition will be held from June 29 to July 3 in Seattle.
Rubright is competing in “Job Interview Level 3” at nationals, while Thompson is competing in “Entrepreneurship Level 2.”
“Abbagail and Jasmine are first class,” Newport High School FCCLA Advisor Lesley Cooke-Duzan said in a press release. “Their work ethic and drive to be the best helps make FCCLA an amazing organization.”
Through participation in competitive events, FCCLA members acquire industry insights and employable skills. Members can select from over 50 competitive events that employ skills and knowledge learned through family and consumer sciences education.
“Abbagail is a confident leader with a contagious smile that strives to meet the high goals she sets for herself,” Cooke-Duzan said.
Rubright will serve next year as Newport High School FCCLA chapter president.
“Jasmine jumped in headfirst last year and was determined to be the best,” Cooke-Duzan said. “She is an amazing person and is super excited to go to her first national competition.”
Thompson will serve next year as the school’s FCCLA chapter’s first vice president.
“FCCLA has given our students the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life such as planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication,” Cooke-Duzan said.