Students from Irmo High School attended the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Spring Leadership Conference in Charleston March 18 – 20. While at the conference, students engaged in leadership development sessions, strengthened valuable soft skills, and competed in multiple STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Event categories.
Beyond competition, the Irmo FCCLA chapter made an impact through community service. The chapter was recognized as the top donor for the United Way Snack Pack Program, contributing more than 400 items to support families in need across the state. Students also participated in assembling backpacks during the opening session as part of the statewide Backpack Buddies initiative. Each bag included a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack item, helping provide essential resources to families. The chapter earned prizes including passes to Adrenaline Monkey and Top Golf for their donations.
Irmo students delivered outstanding performances in their STAR Events, earning top honors:
• Gold Medal: Gabrielle Harris, Asiyah Carter, and MaKenzie Harris – Chapter in Review Portfolio (Group Project)
• Gold Medal: Serafina Koroma – Teach & Train
• Bronze Medal: KemetYah Clay, Taylor Dickson, and Justice Washington – Promote & Publicize
• Bronze Medal: Azaria Jeffery and Robert Lawrence – Professional Presentation
In addition to competing, Robert Lawrence successfully completed his officer campaign and was selected to serve on the South Carolina FCCLA State Officer Team for the 2026–2027 school year as the Vice President of Competitive Events.
The chapter also recognized Dawt Tling for her outstanding leadership and service during her 2025–2026 term as a member of the state FCCLA officer team.
Returning national competitor Asiyah Carter shared her excitement about working with a new team this year while still earning gold. Serving as team captain, she demonstrated strong leadership and commitment throughout the competition.
“This year has been extremely challenging due to personal challenges in my family and it was very rewarding to see my students excel at the FCCLA conference,” FCCLA Advisor Tari Watson said. “These are some of the most meaningful student awards during my time at Irmo High School. I hope to keep up the good work in the future.”
