Kaplan’s Roberts elected LA FCCLA State President

As students return from the Louisiana Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2023 State Leadership Conference, one Vermilion Parish student is coming back to Kaplan High School with a new role to fill for the next year. John Roberts, son of Johnny and Kathy Roberts, was elected to serve as the Louisiana Association of FCCLA State President.
To become a state officer, Roberts underwent an extensive process that included an interview with the nominating committee, a networking session with voting delegates, and a public speech for the state delegation. When questioned as to what motivated him to run for office, Roberts states, “At my very first FCCLA meeting, I saw several state officers in their official red blazers giving speeches and interacting with FCCLA members from around the state. I aspired to be in that position and I set a goal to one day be on the State Executive Council. I am truly honored to serve Louisiana FCCLA in this capacity!”
“To see one of my students answer the call of leadership is humbling and very exciting. I look forward to the leadership that John will bring not only to our FCCLA chapter at Kaplan, but throughout the State of Louisiana” says Katelyn Bares, Kaplan High School FCCLA Chapter Adviser.
Roberts will attend the 2023 National Leadership Conference this summer in Denver, Colorado to represent the Louisiana Association. Throughout the next year, Roberts, along with the other State Executive Council members, will plan and execute the two state events including the Fall Leadership Rally and the 2024 State Leadership Conference. Additionally, Roberts will travel across the state and meet with other FCCLA chapters to promote the organization along with Family and Consumer Sciences and Career and Technical Education. When asked about goals for his term, Roberts stated, “As the newly elected President, my main focus is increasing awareness of our organization in schools and in the community. I would like to increase the number of affiliated chapters and members throughout the state. I want to assist in developing partnerships with other organizations, companies, nonprofits, and corporations that can directly benefit from the knowledgeable and skilled students that FCCLA produces.”
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national career and technical student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, career, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because it is the only national in-school organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.