Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) students recently participated in state competitions through HOSA-Future Health Professionals and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). HOSA and FCCLA are Career and Technical Student Organizations, which provide learners with educational opportunities beyond the classroom. State and national conferences help students build leadership skills, gain real-world career knowledge, and develop confidence through hands-on learning and competition.
Dental Students Qualify for International HOSA Conference
LCS dental careers students qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference. They placed second in the State Leadership Conference from March 20-22 in Roanoke. They will test their skills against top-performing HOSA members from across the globe from June 17-20 in Indianapolis, IN.
Congratulations to the following students:
- E. C. Glass High School students Debbie Anene and Jaidyn Boogades: 2nd place in Creative Problem-Solving
- Heritage High School student Alyssa Johnson: 2nd place in Job-Seeking Skills
Family and Consumer Sciences Students Place in State FCCLA Competition
E. C. Glass High School students placed at the FCCLA Virginia State Leadership and Recognition Conference from April 10-12 in Virginia Beach. One student, Jasmine Ford, qualified for the National Leadership Conference from July 6-10 in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Jasmine Ford: 1st place in Fashion Construction with a perfect score
- Eliza Rhodes: 2nd Place in Teaching Strategies
- Lila Porterfield and Jane Gowen: 3rd Place in Interior Design
- Tatum Gillette: Bronze in Baking & Pastries