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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FHA-HERO COMPETITIVE RECOGNITION EVENTS

The 2008 CRE first, second and third place winners are pictured below as follows:

1st place center, 2nd place left, 3rd place right.

The Chapter Activities Manual Event is designed to encourage development of local chapter activities and to provide a learning experience for students.  The outstanding manual selected each year is a photographic chapter history that exemplifies the enthusiasm necessary to keep chapters active and to involve as many members in activities as possible.

2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division
Ruth O Harris Middle School - 1st Place


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Westmoor High School - 1st Place

Golden West High School - 2nd Place

Kern Valley High School - 3rd Place

 

Honorable Mention

Fresno High School

San Juan High School HERO

Pitman High School

Las Plumas High School

Lompoc High School

Big Valley High School

Bret Harte High School

Cordova High School

Paramount High School

Mills High School

Eisenhower High School

Morro Bay High School

Los Molinos High School

Linden High School

Apple Valley High School

Silverado High School

 

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

 


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Big Valley High School - First Place

Las Plumas High School - Second Place

Paramount High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Oroville High School

Lompoc High School

Pitman High School

Kern Valley High School

John F Kennedy High School

Silverado High School


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Alvarado Intermediate School - First Place

Lompoc Valley Middle School - Second Place

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Hoover Middle School - First Place


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Cesar E Chavez High School - First Place

Kern Valley High School - 2nd Place

Chino High School - 3rd Place

 

Honorable Mention

Eisenhower High School

Ayala High School

Paramount High School

 

Applied Technology:

Designed to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply skills in the creative use of technology.  Teams develop and present a ten to twelve minute presentation showing evidence of problem solving, critical thinking and integration of applied math or science skills in a Home Economics Careers and Technology Consumer and Family Studies content area or Home Economics Related Occupations career pathway.  A written overview of the project and a portfolio to support the oral presentation is required.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Chino High School - First Place

Rowland High School - Second Place

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Ayala High School - First Place

John F Kennedy High School - Second Place

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Ruth O Harris Middle School - First Place

Rowland High School - Second Place


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Golden West High School - First Place

Mills High School - Second Place

California High School - Third Place

 

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.

 

2008 CRE Event Winner

Junior Division

Rowland High School - First Place

Alvarado High School

 

2008 CRE Event Winner

Senior Division

Pitman High School - First Place

Eisenhower High School - Second Place

Sanger High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Fountain Valley High School

Oroville High School

Los Molinos High School

California High School

Lompoc High School

Big Valley high School

Silverado High School

Los Plumas High School

Mt Diablo High School

Rowland High School

Bell Gardens High School

Liberty High School

Silverado High School

 

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 mnutes.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Los Molinos High School - First Place

Fresno High School - Second Place

Redwood High School - Third Place

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Rowland High School - First Place

Rowland High School - Second Place

Rowland High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Alvarado High School


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Rowland High School - First Place

Oroville High School - Second Place

Ayala High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Mt Diablo High School

Eisenhower High School

Big Valley High School

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Rowland High School - First Place

Ruth O Harris Middle School - Second Place


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Folsom High School - First Place

Ayala High School - Second Place

Edison High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Kern Valley High School

Sanger High School

Mt Diablo High School

Linden High School

Los Molinos High School

Pitman High School

Ayala High School

Apple Valley High School

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.

2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Apple Valley High School - First Place

John F Kennedy High School - Second Place

Morro Bay High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Lompoc High School

Silverado High School

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Ruth O Harris Middle School - First Place


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Edison High School - First Place

Golden West High School - Second Place

Pitman - High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

John F Kennedy High School - First Place

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

California High School - First Place

Mt. Diablo High School- Second Place

Mt. Diablo High School - Third Place

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Las Plumas High School - First Place

San Juan High School  - Second Place

Mills High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Las Plumas High School

Rowland High School

San Juan High School

Linden high School


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Silverado High School - First Place

Eisenhower High School - Second Place

Eisenhower High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Pitman High School

Delano High School

Pitman High School

Cordova High School

Golden Valley High School

San Juan High School

Calexico High School

Newbury Park High School

Bret Harte High School

Bell Gardens High School

Rowland High School

Chino High School

Cordova High School

San Juan High School

Big Valley High School

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Edison High School - First Place

Rowland High School - Second Place

Alvarado High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Ruth O Harris Middle School

Chino High School

Cesar E Chavez High School

Alvarado High School

Folsom High School

Mills High School

Bellflower High School


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Edison High School - First Place

Westmoor High School - Second Place

La Puente Valley ROP - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

San Juan High School

Folsom High School

Fountain Valley High School

Ayala High School

Lompoc High School

Livermore High School

Redwood High School

Pitman High School

Deer Valley High School

Oroville High School

California High School

Bret Harte High School

Sanger High School

Mt Diablo High School

Alhambra High School

Silverado High School

Linden High School

Yreka High School

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Mt Diablo High School - First Place

Mt. Diablo High School - Second Place

Chino High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Oroville High School

Newbury Park High School

La Puente Valley ROP

Las Plumas High School

San Juan High School

Buhach Colony High School

Sultana High School

Patriot High School

Mt Whitney High School

San Juan High School

Cesar E Chavez High School

Deer Valley High School

Calexico High School

Mt Whitney High School

Sierra High School

Liberty High School

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
A. Appetizers

California High School - First Place

Bell Gardens High School - Second Place

Bell Gardens High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Pacifica High School

Oroville High School

San Juan High School

Mt. Diablo High School

Patriot High School

Westmoor High School

Mt. Whitney High School

 

2008 CRE Event Winner
B. Breads

Pacifica High School - First Place

Chino High School - Second Place

California High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Mt Diablo High School

San Juan High

Pacifica High School

Cordova High School


2008 CRE Event Winner
C. Decorated Wedding Cakes

San Juan High School - First Place

San Juan High School - Second Place

Bell Gardens High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Bell Gardens

Mt Diablo High School

San Juan High School

Pacifica High School

Golden Valley High School

Pacifica High School

Golden Valley High School

 

2008 CRE Event Winner
D. Advanced Presentation Cakes and Tortes

Pacifica High School - First Place

Mt Diablo High School - Second Place

Banning High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Mt Diablo High School

Cordova High School

San Juan High School

Rancho Bernardo High School

John F Kennedy High School

Chino High School


2008 CRE Event Winner
E. Patisserie

Wilcox High School - First Place

San Juan High School - Second Place

Mt Diablo High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Pacifica High School

San Juan High School

California High School

Mt Diablo High School

Beaumont High School

Cordova High School


2008 CRE Event Winner
F. Art Display

San Juan High School - First Place

San Juan High School - Second Place

Mt Diablo High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Cordova High School

Deer Valley High School

Mt Diablo High School


2008 CRE Event Winner
F. Arts Display

Adult Division

San Juan High School - HERO - First Place


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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Alvarado High School - First Place

Cesar E Chavez High School - Second Place


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Ayala High School- First Place

Edison High School - Second Place

Las Plumas High School - Third Place

 

Honorable Mention

Edison High School

West High School

Locke High School

Lompoc High School

Las Plumas High School

Ayala High School

Cordova High School

Silverado High School

Golden Valley High School

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Senior Division

Fountain Valley High School - First Place

Livermore High School - Second Place

Westmoor High School - Third Place

 

Honorary Mention

Edison High School

Rancho Bernardo High School

Moor Bay High School

Linden High School

Las Plumas High School

Ayala High School

Fountain Valley High School

Westmoor High School

Rowland High School

West High School

Oroville High School

Golden Valley High School\

Oroville High School

Kern Valley High School

 

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.


2008 CRE Event Winner
Junior Division

Rowland High School - First Place

Kern Valley High School - Second Place

Kern Valley High School - Third Place


2008 CRE Event Winner

Senior Division

Rowland High School - First Place

Ayala High School - Second Place

Ayala High School - Third Place




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