East Central HS Students Shine At FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Maria Deddens was named the 2021-2022 National FCCLA First Vice President.

Maria Deddens (left) and Lara Moster. Photo by East Central High School FCCLA.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – Two East Central High School students were among the standouts at the recent FCCLA National Leadership Conference. 

Maria Deddens was one of ten 2021-2022 National Executive Council Members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at the conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

In serving as a National Officer, youth leaders can further improve leadership skills, increase personal growth and awareness, meet new people, travel, serve as a spokesperson for FCCLA, and help FCCLA reach its goals.

Deddens will serve as the 2021-2022 National FCCLA First Vice President.

Lara Moster also had much to celebrate at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference. She earned the Pre-Pac Certification in Personal and Family Finance.

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