Niles West students competed in a leadership competition held by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) on February 21 in Palatine. Students participated in national STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events and proficiency events, showcasing their skills in fashion, early childhood education, and culinary arts.

Students received recognition in multiple event categories:

• Fashion 
  • Most Outstanding Gold Medalists:
    • Ross Martchev – Tailored/Lined Garments (Perfect Score: 100)
    • Maddy Jacobson & Fiona Rae – Fashion Apparel Display Team
    • Wanda Sanchez – Professional Career Image
  • Gold Medalists:
    • Michelle Martcheva & Helen Lieu – Semi-Formal/Formalwear
    • Mahoor Zeehan & Madeleine Zegledi – Casual Wear
  • Silver Medalists:
    • Adian Jeske – Casual Wear
    • Maddie DiBella – Semi-Formal/Formalwear
    • Moses Odeke & Erblin Sejdiu – Fashion Apparel Display
    • Toni Genobaten & Maryna Shamoon – Fashion Apparel Display
    • Dylan Foster – Professional Career Image

• Early Childhood
  • Mallory Hunt – Most Outstanding Gold Medal in Personal Child Care Provider
  • Megan Burke – Gold Medal in Preschool Lesson Plan
  • Faith Rivera – Gold Medal in Children’s Literature
  • Vanessa Boyle Munoz & Sumeja Dzananovic – Silver Medal in Children’s Literature
     
• Culinary 
  • Salad Production:
    • Ryane Lamasan – Gold Medal
    • Sebastian Rosioru – Silver Medal
  • STAR Culinary Arts Competition (Feb. 27, College of DuPage):
    • Laira Biewer – Bronze Medal
    • Lydie Boussoukou, Zoe Chuipek, & Jonathan Guan – Silver Medal
    • Giovanni Galanto – Gold Medal
    • Qualified for STAR State Competition (March 28, College of DuPage): Giovanni Galanto, Jonathan Guan, Lydie Boussoukou, and Zoe Chuipek

Congratulations to all our students for their hard work and achievements!