Aldine High Students Advance to FCCLA State Competition

Four students from Aldine High School will compete at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America state conference.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:49pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeating grid of fashion design tools like a sewing machine, fashion mannequin, and sketchpad, conceptually representing the creativity and technical skills of Aldine High's fashion design students.Aldine High's fashion design students showcase their creativity and technical skills at the prestigious FCCLA state competition, continuing the school's tradition of career-focused excellence.Aldine Today

Four students from Aldine High School in Texas have advanced to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference. Senior Andrea Larrea earned second place in the Promote and Publicize category, while Valeria Muñoz-Alvarenga, Karla Vergara-Juárez, and Juana Flores-Riveras earned fourth place in the Chapter Service Project Display competition. The students have shown consistent excellence in the FCCLA program, which focuses on career preparation and workforce readiness through Family and Consumer Sciences education.

Why it matters

FCCLA is the nation's leading organization for students pursuing careers in fields like Education, Hospitality, Arts, Finance, Human Services and Public Service. The Aldine High School students' success in the FCCLA competition reflects the strength of the school's fashion design program and its ability to build leadership, responsibility and organizational skills in students.

The details

Senior Andrea Larrea earned second place in the Promote and Publicize category, an event that challenges students to develop a campaign to raise awareness about FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences programs. Larrea has developed a passion for advocating for these courses and plans to continue her education in Texas after graduation. Valeria Muñoz-Alvarenga, Karla Vergara-Juárez, and Juana Flores-Riveras all earned fourth place in the Chapter Service Project Display competition. The trio has shown consistent excellence, marking their third consecutive year competing.

  • The FCCLA State Leadership Conference will take place in Dallas from April 9-10, 2026.
  • The awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Andrea Larrea

A senior at Aldine High School who earned second place in the Promote and Publicize category of the FCCLA competition. This is her third year in FCCLA and second appearance at the state level.

Valeria Muñoz-Alvarenga

An Aldine High School student who earned fourth place in the Chapter Service Project Display competition. This is her third consecutive year competing in FCCLA.

Karla Vergara-Juárez

An Aldine High School student who earned fourth place in the Chapter Service Project Display competition. This is her third consecutive year competing in FCCLA.

Juana Flores-Riveras

An Aldine High School student who earned fourth place in the Chapter Service Project Display competition. This is her second time competing at the state level in FCCLA.

La Keesha Craig

The FCCLA adviser and fashion design instructor at Aldine High School.

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What they’re saying

“Second place feels amazing and very rewarding. Compared to my previous competitions, I feel like I've made a lot of progress. My teacher believed in me, and so did my classmates. Their support really helped me get through the nerves. I'm extremely proud of myself—from placing 5th in my sophomore year, not placing at all in my junior year, to finishing second in my last year. I'm forever grateful.”

— Andrea Larrea, Senior

“This program has taught me the importance of helping the community, which makes me want to continue doing projects like this after high school. It has also helped me improve my communication skills, which I will need in the future to network. Speaking in front of peers and judges has helped me imagine being in a classroom and teaching something new.”

— Valeria Muñoz-Alvarenga, Aldine High School Student

“I'm truly impressed by their dedication to our FCCLA chapter and the effort they put into balancing school, part-time jobs, and other organizations. Watching them take initiative and develop confidence is inspiring. Their success reflects the strength of our fashion design program, especially in building leadership, responsibility, and strong organizational skills.”

— La Keesha Craig, FCCLA Adviser and Fashion Design Instructor

What’s next

The FCCLA State Leadership Conference will take place in Dallas from April 9-10, 2026, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The takeaway

The success of the Aldine High School students in the FCCLA competition demonstrates the strength of the school's fashion design program and its ability to prepare students for careers in a variety of fields through hands-on learning and leadership development.