CLOVIS, NM — Clovis Municipal Schools is celebrating the success of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from Yucca Middle School, W. D. Gattis Middle School, and Clovis High School following regional competitions held at Eastern New Mexico University on Feb. 10, 2026. Across all three campuses, 100 percent of participating students qualified for the FCCLA State Conference, scheduled March 29 through April 1, 2026, in Albuquerque.
Competitors participated in a variety of events, including culinary knife skills, repurpose and redesign, and other career-focused competitions. FCCLA Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) events require months of preparation. Students complete detailed research, develop finished products, and build comprehensive presentations, many exceeding 60 slides. These projects demonstrate technical skill, problem-solving, and perseverance.
The FCCLA Region II Conference at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales included 227 students competing in 35 categories across three competition levels.
Clovis High School was represented by 38 FCCLA members competing in 17 events. Freshmen and sophomores competed in Level 2, while juniors and seniors competed in Level 3.
State qualifiers from Clovis High School include:
Career Investigation
Level 2: Sahvanna Hill
Level 3: Mario Mejia
Chapter in Review Display
Level 3: Jose Llamas Gallegos, Annelise Watson
Chapter Service Project Display
Level 3: Jazmin Peralez
Creed Presentation
Level 2: Zhaniyah Holback
Level 2: Isabella Hooks
Level 2: Evelyn Redman
Culinary Knife Skills
Level 2: Mason Loucks
Level 2: Daelene Ferrer
Early Childhood Education
Level 2: Charlie Shelly
Entrepreneurship
Level 3: Karely Baeza, Sophie Roberts
Event Management
Level 2: Sheyann Walker, Jazelle Rocha
Focus on Children
Level 2: Jellenie Granillo, Alisson Lugo
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Level 3: Joaquin Sanchez, Isabel Sanchez
Interior Design
Level 2: Yejiin Cho, Natalie Mejia
Job Interview
Level 2: Olivia Forni
Nutrition and Wellness
Level 2: Danexy Gatica-Jijon
Pastry Arts
Level 3: Jefferson Santos
Professional Presentation
Level 2: Evalene Connally
Level 2: Shy’la Howard, Zhalline Meza
Sports Nutrition
Level 2: Natalia Munoz
Level 2: Aliyah Lopez, Serenity Rodriguez
Level 3: Khylie Borjas
Level 3: Jazleyn Quintana, AnJulie Villegas
Thematic Promotion – Digital
Level 3: Hailey Holmes, Jazleyn Quintana
Thematic Promotion – Traditional
Level 2: Sophia Bingnear, Gyzelle Cano
Level 2: Greg Castillejos-Pargas
Level 3: Karely Baeza, Sophie Roberts
Level 3: Emily Bjorklund, Luisana Loya-Avila
In addition, Joaquin Sanchez serves as president of New Mexico FCCLA, and Jose Llamas Gallegos serves as first vice president. Both assisted with awards distribution during the regional conference.
Clovis High School FCCLA advisers are Amy Garcia and Jessica Prieto. W.D. Gattis Middle School adviser is Heather Wiggins. Yucca Middle School adviser is Nicole Olson.
Clovis Municipal Schools congratulates all FCCLA competitors as they prepare to represent the district at the state conference.
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