“How did you become the top student leader on a campus of over 38,000 students?” “How did you get to manage a budget of over $10 million?”
These are only two of the many questions youth audiences ask of Dr. Hicks. And his answer, to all of them, is straight-forward and true – it wasn’t easy! In this jam-packed workshop, Dr. Hicks enthusiastically clears the path of principles that led him to the road, on the road, and over the road to his leadership success. The candid and hard-learned leadership and life lessons he has encountered over the years have served him well and he shows students how these principles can do the same for them through educational content and enriching activities.
David is the only 5-language-speaking-motivational-comedian on the planet! David empathizes with diverse students who face challenges because he was once considered an “at-risk student” himself before defying the odds and graduating with a bachelor’s degree and then earning... Read More →
17 of your State Officer Candidates do their on-stage presentations! They will present their 60-second on-stage prompt and answer a situational question!
Wednesday April 23, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT Grandballroom
Dr. Hicks will lead us through the most powerful life principles we need to pursue our dreams and goals. And more – to achieve greatness! Dr. Hicks shares his own unique story – no holds barred – connects with us and shows us how his epiphanies can positively spin our world around and change our lives forever.
David is the only 5-language-speaking-motivational-comedian on the planet! David empathizes with diverse students who face challenges because he was once considered an “at-risk student” himself before defying the odds and graduating with a bachelor’s degree and then earning... Read More →
Wednesday April 23, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT Grandballroom
Who is being recognized, and where do I sit? Click Here for the Seating Chart! Who? -Region Presidents -Membership Award Winners -Scholarship Donation Recognition -National Program Recognition -PO1 -Honor Roll -State Degrees -SOC -Say Yes to FCS Recognition
Thursday April 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT Grandballroom
At this year's FCCLA State Leadership Conference, we propose a hands-on, engaging workshop where attendees can learn how to host an exciting "Chemistry of Baking Cookies" lab for elementary school students. This workshop introduces the scientific principles behind baking and encourages students to explore chemistry in a fun and interactive way. More than anything it gets these young students excited about FCCLA and FCS classes. The lab focuses on the five core ingredients in baking cookies: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and the SECRET INGREDIENT (AIR). Attendees will gain insights into the role of each ingredient, highlighting how they contribute to the structure, texture, and taste of the cookies. We will then dive deeper into the chemistry of baking by exploring two key chemical reactions that happen during the baking process: caramelization and the Maillard reaction. Participants will receive a guide on how to set up a similar lab at their own school, with tips on organizing the event, managing the materials, and engaging students with simple scientific explanations. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to bring this fun and educational chemistry lab to their own FCCLA chapter. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to inspire students about science, engage them in hands-on learning, and spark their curiosity about FCCLA and the Culinary Career Pathway.
Chemo Comfort: How Student Leaders are Changing Lives for Cancer Patients! The school year had barely begun when students at Warren East High School received heartbreaking news: Mrs. Brown, their 35-year-old art teacher, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having seen loved ones battle cancer, these students knew the road ahead wouldn’t be easy. But in conversations with Mrs. Brown, three teens discovered a challenge they’d never considered—finding port-accessible clothing for chemotherapy. Instead of standing by, they took action.
ChemoComfort: How Student Leaders are Changing Lives for Cancer Patients!The school year had barely begun when students at Warren East High School received heartbreaking news: Mrs. Brown, their 35-year-old art teacher, was diagnosed with breast cancer.Having seen loved ones battle... Read More →
James Renton is a soon-to-be graduate of Northern Kentucky University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education in May 2025. This summer, James will begin their career as a music educator at Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky.A 2020 graduate of duPont... Read More →
Thursday April 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT Wilson
Have you checked out the new FCCLA national outreach program with Explore Act Tell (E.A.T.)? Let McCracken County FCCLA officers guide you through a project to fight food insecurity in your communities. This hands-on session will give you everything you need to give back to your community as well as special surprises to take home.
Have you ever thought about what yarn is made of? Before yarn comes fiber, and there are a whole lot of different ways to use it! Come learn how wool travels from field to felt in this fun class, where we will learn the beginner basics of needle felting and nontraditional career paths you can pursue in the fiber industry. Relax, repeat, create. You may just find your favorite new hobby!
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT YARN IS MADE OF? BEFORE YARN COMES FIBER, AND THERE ARE A WHOLE LOT OF DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE IT! COME LEARN HOW WOOL TRAVELS FROM FIELD TO FELT IN THIS FUN CLASS, WHERE WE WILL LEARN THE BEGINNER BASICS OF NEEDLE FELTING AND NONTRADITIONAL CAREER PATHS... Read More →
Rae of Sunshine Foundation (KY), Inc., is a non-profit foundation [501(c) (3)]. The curly sunshine is a reminder of Taylor Rae, but our hope is that, this sunshine will be a reminder that each of us can be a “rae” of sunshine in a world that is afraid to talk about mental health... Read More →
Thursday April 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT Morrow
Hosted by WKU Pre-Service Teachers Get ready to design and strut your own Derby Day look made entirely out of newspaper! Bring your best creativity, bold style, and flair for fashion as you create a one-of-a-kind outfit fit for the races. The runway is calling—will your look win the rose?
Join us for Ideas for organizing a SMILE Club in your FCCLA chapter to promote acts of kindness and positivity in your school and community! We will focus on the benefits of implementing Code Red Cards into your schools to establish a universal safety plan for suicide prevention. Members will be given the opportunity to network and make stress relief items!
At this year's FCCLA State Leadership Conference, we propose a hands-on, engaging workshop where attendees can learn how to host an exciting "Chemistry of Baking Cookies" lab for elementary school students. This workshop introduces the scientific principles behind baking and encourages students to explore chemistry in a fun and interactive way. More than anything it gets these young students excited about FCCLA and FCS classes. The lab focuses on the five core ingredients in baking cookies: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and the SECRET INGREDIENT (AIR). Attendees will gain insights into the role of each ingredient, highlighting how they contribute to the structure, texture, and taste of the cookies. We will then dive deeper into the chemistry of baking by exploring two key chemical reactions that happen during the baking process: caramelization and the Maillard reaction. Participants will receive a guide on how to set up a similar lab at their own school, with tips on organizing the event, managing the materials, and engaging students with simple scientific explanations. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to bring this fun and educational chemistry lab to their own FCCLA chapter. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to inspire students about science, engage them in hands-on learning, and spark their curiosity about FCCLA and the Culinary Career Pathway.
ChemoComfort: How Student Leaders are Changing Lives for Cancer Patients!The school year had barely begun when students at Warren East High School received heartbreaking news: Mrs. Brown, their 35-year-old art teacher, was diagnosed with breast cancer.Having seen loved ones battle... Read More →
James Renton is a soon-to-be graduate of Northern Kentucky University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education in May 2025. This summer, James will begin their career as a music educator at Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky.A 2020 graduate of duPont... Read More →
Thursday April 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT Wilson
Have you checked out the new FCCLA national outreach program with Explore Act Tell (E.A.T.)? Let McCracken County FCCLA officers guide you through a project to fight food insecurity in your communities. This hands-on session will give you everything you need to give back to your community as well as special surprises to take home.
Have you ever thought about what yarn is made of? Before yarn comes fiber, and there are a whole lot of different ways to use it! Come learn how wool travels from field to felt in this fun class, where we will learn the beginner basics of needle felting and nontraditional career paths you can pursue in the fiber industry. Relax, repeat, create. You may just find your favorite new hobby!
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT YARN IS MADE OF? BEFORE YARN COMES FIBER, AND THERE ARE A WHOLE LOT OF DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE IT! COME LEARN HOW WOOL TRAVELS FROM FIELD TO FELT IN THIS FUN CLASS, WHERE WE WILL LEARN THE BEGINNER BASICS OF NEEDLE FELTING AND NONTRADITIONAL CAREER PATHS... Read More →
Rae of Sunshine Foundation (KY), Inc., is a non-profit foundation [501(c) (3)]. The curly sunshine is a reminder of Taylor Rae, but our hope is that, this sunshine will be a reminder that each of us can be a “rae” of sunshine in a world that is afraid to talk about mental health... Read More →
Thursday April 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT Morrow
Hosted by WKU Pre-Service Teachers Get ready to design and strut your own Derby Day look made entirely out of newspaper! Bring your best creativity, bold style, and flair for fashion as you create a one-of-a-kind outfit fit for the races. The runway is calling—will your look win the rose?
Join us for Ideas for organizing a SMILE Club in your FCCLA chapter to promote acts of kindness and positivity in your school and community! We will focus on the benefits of implementing Code Red Cards into your schools to establish a universal safety plan for suicide prevention. Members will be given the opportunity to network and make stress relief items!
If you indicated that you had a food allergy, you will have an orange card in your registration packet. Please bring that with you to the banquet and give to your server.
Thursday April 24, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT Grandballroom
