Lexi McGuire and Anabelle Etterling represented Russell Middle School and Barrow County very well at the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference. The conference took place July 3-7 in San Diego, California. Both students earned their spot to compete in National STAR Events at the conference by placing first or second at State STAR Events back in March. Lexi is bringing home a gold medal from the national competition in Teach and Train, and Anabelle is bringing home a silver medal from nationals in Career Investigation. These two students fully exemplify the theme of the week, which was being "empowered" to take the next step in our leadership journeys. Both girls had a great week exploring San Diego, competing in STAR Events, and networking with other FCCLA members from all over the country.

Photo left to right: Anabelle Etterling, Ms. Samantha Morris (FCCLA advisor and RMS teacher), Lexi McGuire