JFK seniors describe FCCLA Capital Leadership trip and Hill Day
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Seniors from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School told the Woodbridge board about attending National FCCLA's Capital Leadership conference in Washington, D.C., where they participated in workshops and met New Jersey representatives to advocate for family and consumer sciences education.
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — Two seniors from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School told the Woodbridge Township Board of Education on Nov. 20 about attending the National FCCLA Capital Leadership conference in Washington, D.C., and taking part in Hill Day meetings with New Jersey lawmakers.
Liam Chang and Shree Patel, both seniors and members of JFK’s FCCLA chapter, described a four-day conference that included leadership workshops, networking events and a day spent meeting with legislators. "This capital leadership, 4 day long conference was an unforgettable experience," Chang said, and both students emphasized opportunities to practice advocacy and leadership skills.
The students said on Hill Day they met with two New Jersey representatives identified in the transcript as "Frank j Palone and Donald Norcross" and used the meetings to advocate for family and consumer sciences education and career-technical programs. The students and advisers also thanked school staff who supported the trip.
Why it matters: Student leadership trips give pupils experience in civic engagement and advocacy and were highlighted at the meeting as an example of student involvement in district programs.
What happens next: The students left flyers about upcoming FCCLA activities with board staff; no board action was tied to the presentation.