HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston High School was well-represented at the recent 2025 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Orlando, with 10 students represented.
The HHS students joined over 10,000 other students, educators and guests from across the nation for the July 5-9 conference, that included workshops, networking opportunities, and the Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events.
The leadership, project management, and career preparation skills of the Hermiston FCCLA students stood out during the STAR events and were the culmination of months of preparation, teamwork, and dedication, according to the Hermiston School District.
Hermiston FCCLA students recognized at the National Leadership Conference
Gold Medal
Flor Silva Chavez, Job Interview
Silver Medal
Robert Bartman and Rosa Pinedo-Rodriguez, Event Management
Jeannine Heredia, Paula Godoy and Luis Silva Salas, Entrepreneurship
Maggie Zepeda, Teaching Strategies
Kyla Pack and Mercedes Eames, Career Investigation
Italy Daltoso, Teach or Train
Taylor Blackburn, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Bronze Medal
Isay Osorio Estrada, Teach or Train
