Clovis High School’s chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) was recognized for its accomplishments at the New Mexico FCCLA State Conference held from March 29 to April 1 in Albuquerque, according to an April 7 announcement. The chapter earned the NMAA Chapter of the Year award and saw 19 students qualify for national competition.
The recognition highlights the ongoing efforts by Clovis High School students and advisors to develop skills such as budgeting, resume building, creativity, public speaking, teamwork, and mental health awareness through participation in workshops. Students also contributed to a statewide book drive by donating 876 books to Read to Me!, a nonprofit organization.
Two Clovis High School students completed their terms as state officers: Joaquin Sanchez served as President and Jose Llamas-Gallegos as First Vice President. Llamas-Gallegos was re-elected as State President for the next year while Isabel Sanchez was selected as First Vice President. “A’ric inspired students, emphasizing a message of not letting your past define your future,” said organizers about the keynote speaker.
In competitive STAR Events—where members are evaluated on leadership skills and career preparation—36 Clovis students competed at both state and national levels. The school received four bronze placements, twenty-two silver placements, thirteen gold placements, and nineteen qualifiers for nationals in Washington D.C., with medal designations based on event scores.
FCCLA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization focused on Family and Consumer Sciences education since its founding in 1945. It offers resources that help students address personal, work-related, and societal issues affecting families.
Clayton Municipal Schools engages students through track meets and extracurricular activities according to its official website. The district also promotes community involvement via planning meetings alongside extracurriculars according to its official website. Institutions such as Clayton Junior High support student development within the district according to its official website. Clayton Municipal Schools emphasizes high-quality education aimed at fostering student success according to its official website, serves primarily Clayton, New Mexico according to its official website, and collaborates with the New Mexico Public Education Department for incident reporting according to its official website.
