FHA-HERO Students Are Amazing!
Congratulations to the state finalists who will be competing in the 2010 National STAR Events (Students Taking Action for Recognition) in Chicago in June:
- Bonnie Casillas, Paramount High School, Chapter Service Project Manual
- Ann Godoy, Paramount High School, Chapter Service Project Manual
- Denise Torres, Job Interivew
- Jager Shook, Newbury Park High School, Culinary Arts
- Jordan Shou, Culinary Arts
- Jessica Wellman, Newbury Park High School, Culinary Art
Congratulations to the California Association FHA-HERO State Finalists who competed and placed in Fresno during the State Leadership Meeting:
Chapter Activities Manual
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Junior Division First Place Lompoc Valley Middle School |
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Senior Division Honorable Mention |
Chapter Exhibit:
Throughout the state, FHA-HERO chapters have developed unique projects. This event gives chapters the opportunity to receive publicity for their projects and motivate other chapters. The exhibit is judged on theme, graphic layout, information, originality, construction and quality.
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Junior Division First Place Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School |
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Senior Division First Place Paramount High School Honorable Mention |
Community Involvement:
Recognizes chapters that develop outstanding in-depth community projects based on the goals and purposes of the origination. Participants complete a final written report of the project and deliver an oral presentation. Judging is based on various aspects of the oral presentation and on the value of the project to the community.
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Senior Division First Place Las Plumas High
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Honorable Mention
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Energy and Resource Conservation:
Creates an awareness of the need for energy and resource conservation, teaches individuals how to conserve energy and other resources more efficiently, and gives students experience in developing effective presentation sills. Using visual aids, each team of two participants gives a six to eight minute presentation on an aspect relating to energy and resource conservation.
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Junior Division First Place Corey Mixon and
Jeremy Lawson, Kern Valley High |
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Senior Division First Place Nicole Jensen
and Stephany Rodas, John F Kennedy
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Nutrition Education:
Allows an increase in student knowledge of nutrition principles and gives experience in developing effective presentation skills. Teams prepare and present a six to eight minute presentation on a nutrition principle using originally developed visual aids or media materials. Such components as visuals, speech mechanics, and information accuracy are the basis for judging this event.
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Senior Division First Place Doris Chen and
Edwin Man, Mills High School
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Child Development:
Designed to give students the opportunity to develop and refine child development skills. Participants demonstrate their ability to select and present a song or story to a group of preschool children. Judging is based on the participant's use of visuals or props, the ability to stimulate the children's imagination, and the children's participation.
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Junior Division First Place Allison
Kamholz, Rancho Santa Margarita Honorable Mention
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Senior Division First Place Elizabeth
Lopez, John F Kennedy High School Honorable Mention
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Creed Recitation:
Designed to give students in sixth grade through ninth grade the opportunity to demonstrate skills in prepared speech and oral expression of personal beliefs. Winners are selected on the basis of voice, platform deportment, mechanics, appearance and grooming, and power of expression as they recite the FHA-HERO creed. After reciting the creed, participants are questioned by the judges for a period of two minutes.
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Junior Division First Place Irene Chen,
Ayala High School
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Job Application and Interview:
Participants develop abilities and techniques for completing job application forms and interviews. Each participant selects a job relating to Home Economics Careers and Technology and completes a mock interview, portfolio, application form and resume. The job must be within the participants' vocational objective and that he/she currently qualifies.
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Senior Division
Honorable Mention |
Prepared Speech:
Designed to develop leadership skills through public speaking activities and to stimulate interest in community leadership and citizenship. Participants prepare a six to eight minute speech on a specified topic and are judged on organization, accuracy, opening and closing, voice, platform deportment, basic mechanics, written outline, and effectiveness of speech.
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Senior Division First Place Shelbe Hunsaker,
Big Valley High School Honorable Mention
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Teaching Careers:
Designed to give students the opportunity to develop and refine selected skills for teaching in elementary or secondary classrooms. Participants demonstrate their abilities to present a lesson 6-12 minutes in length and suitable for one grade level between kindergarten and 12th grade. Visuals, audio-visuals and learning materials may be used in the presentation. A portfolio documenting the knowledge and skills needed to a career in this field and a typed lesson plan are required.
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Senior Division First Place Jennifer Herrara,
John F Kennedy High School
Honorable Mention
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Consumer Education:
Emphasizes the importance of making sound consumer decisions and being an informed consumer. Students develop critical thinking skills and effective presentation skills they prepare for and present an eight minute speech. Judging is based on the mechanics of the presentation and the accuracy and application of the information.
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Senior Division First Place Betty Gurrola, Edison
High School
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Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation:
Designed to give participants an opportunity to demonstrate competencies related to hospitality industry awareness and the ability to access and present information that will enable visitors to enjoy their stay at a specific tourist destination in California. Students design, develop and present a guide book that targets one specific tourist destination in California.
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Senior Division First Place Donald Le,
Woodland High School |
Salad Preparation:
Participants demonstrate the knowledge and skills developed in a Consumer and Family Studies Food and Nutrition Class to prepare a salad and salad dressing for home use within a fifteen minute advance preparation period and a twenty-minute performance period. Also required is a nutritional analysis per serving and a list of tools/equipment/supplies to be used during the performance portion of the event.
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Junior Division First Place Alysha Wallace,
Peterson High School Honorable Mention
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Senior Division First Place Juan Medina,
Katella High School Honorable Mention
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Menu Planning and Table Display:
Provides the opportunity to demonstrate skill in menu planning. Participants plan a lunch or dinner menu on a specified theme for two people and bring all materials for a creative table display. A nutritional analysis of the meal is included in the judging.
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Junior Division First Place Breanne Zebrowski,
Rancho Santa Margarita Honorable Mention
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Senior Division First Place Einette Arevalo,
Edison High School Honorable Mention
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Commercial Food Preparation:
Participants demonstrate competencies in preparing their specified food products for a commercial food service establishment. Within a 30-minute planning period and 90-minute preparation period, students demonstrate their knowledge and skills by using industrial food service procedures and tools, as well as work habits reflective of industry standards.
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Senior Division First Place Jager Shook,
Newbury Park High School Honorable Mention
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Culinary Arts:
Designed to give participants an opportunity to demonstrate their skill in presenting foods for a buffet table and for fine restaurant dining. Within a maximum period of 60 minutes, participants will exhibit culinary skills in the selection, workmanship and presentation of foods in one of a variety of categories including advanced presentation cakes and tortes, appetizers, art display, breads, decorated wedding cakes, and patisserie.
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A. Appetizers First Place Stefany
Fuentes, Mt. Diablo High School Honorable Mention
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B. Breads First Place Carmen Avalos,
Silverado High School
Honorable Mention
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C. Decorated Wedding Cakes First Place Madeline
Burwell, Menlo Atherton High School Honorable Mention
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D. Advanced Presentation Cakes - Senior Division First Place Julia
Roselin, Mt Diablo High School - Honorable Mention
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E. Advanced Presentation Tortes - Adult Division First Place Kristyna Ramos, Cordova High School |
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F. Patisserie First Place Maria Acevedo,
Katella High School
Honorable Mention
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G. Art Display First Place Virginia
Braham, San Juan High School, HERO Honorable Mention
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Best of Show
Virginia Braham, San Juan High School - HERO |
Apparel Construction
Enables participants to demonstrate construction techniques, effective management skills, and knowledge of the consumer aspects of clothing selection, design and care. Participants construct a sewing project from a specified pattern within a 90 minute tme period. Judges evaluate the project based on construction techniques, appearance of project and creativity.
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Junior Division First Place Jenna Johnson,
Cordova High School |
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Senior Division First Place Marisol Luna,
Edison High School Honorable Mention
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Fashion Design:
Allows participants to demonstrate the fashion design skills necessary to communicate an idea and describe a garment concept. Participants prepare three original fashion illustrations or sketches from a specified category to be contained in a collection or line of apparel suitable to the specialization and price range of a design house or apparel manufacturing firm. An oral presentation and questions from the judges also are part of the event.
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Senior Division First Place Tazme Moua,
Edison High School Honorary Mention
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Interior Design:
Allows participants to demonstrate skills and knowledge of interior design by presenting and discussing an original design for a specified project. The participant prepares a mat presentation including the floor plan, cost breakdown, and samples of all wall treatments, floor coverings, window treatment and fabrics.
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Junior Division First Place Jordyn Acosta, Kern Valley High School
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Senior Division First Place Chelsea
Cormack, Kern Valley High School
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