Wheeler receives gold medal in Nashville

Wheeler, who is the grandson of James and JoDean Wheeler, received a Gold medal in Focus On Children, one of 31 national STAR Events available to FCCLA students. His medal was presented at a recognition session honoring all participants at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Thousands of members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the nation attended this meeting. Approximately 3,600 students advanced from the local, regional, and state level of STAR Events to the national meeting. 

FCCLA’s STAR Events are based on the belief that every student is a winner. Competition, evaluation, and recognition all stress cooperation as the basis of success. Both youth and adults work together to manage the events and serve as evaluators of the participants. 

Chahayla Barton, a junior at Willapa Valley, represented WA-FCCLA as the 2013-2014 Director of Recognition. Barton attended several sessions of Leadership Academy with other state officers in addition to the other activities at Nashville.

Throughout the year, FCCLA members tackle issues such as teen violence prevention, traffic safety, family issues, career exploration, and much more. FCCLA programs and competitions enrich student learning, improve self-esteem, and serve students with a range of ability levels, economic situations, and cultural influences.