Several Willow FCCLA students participated in a competitive event called Students Taking Action with Recognition, or STAR events.  All the individual teams created a community service project, created it, and presented it to judges with a speech and a visual presentation.

Several teams received a GOLD medal in Thayer in the Region 9 competition in January and competed at the state level in March.

“I am so proud of the accomplishments of this group! Through the efforts of these kids, many lives have been impacted because of what they did in their projects. Willow Springs High School is fortunate to have such great students representing them,” replied FCCLA instructor Wytney Steelman.

The teams finished at state with the following:

Cole Johnson, Stephanie Williams, Taylor James- raised over $700 for Bears for a Better Christmas, received a Silver Medal at State

Netyanya Thomas, Rhea Wheat, Ravin Taylor- helped Club Interact with Arrive Alive and Traffic Safety, received a Bronze Medal at State

Tamara Cauldwell, Ashli Riden, Allison Chaney-taught composting in an age appropriate way to third graders, received a Silver Medal at state and won Top in the State of Missouri, Junior Category!!!!

Jane Sherbo and Ciara Sisco, planned and hosted a 7th and 8th grade dance to promote character education and raised $300 for the local FCCLA chapter, received a Silver medal at state

Kyle Wake and Allisha Shanks, planned healthy meals for a diabetic family using only products grown in Missouri, received a Bronze medal at state.

Ciara Sisco and Jane Sherbo