The Whippets from Southern Reynolds competed at the national LifeSmarts competition from April 24-27 in Miami Beach, Florida. The team placed 19th after four days of individual assessments, team activities and head-to-head competitions. The team represented Missouri well with their professional appearance, team work and determination to succeed. Several state coordinators commented on the professionalism of the Missouri team.
LifeSmarts Team Photo - Missouri
Photo submitted by K. Hampton
The three senior members of the team chose to go to the competition rather than join their classmates on a senior trip. When asked if they were glad they decided to go to LifeSmarts, they unanimously agreed that they were glad they chose the national finals. Family and consumer sciences teacher and FCCLA advisor Krista Hampton was the first coach to attend nationals with the new format of written individual assessments, team activities and head-to-head competitions. She indicated that she has a better understanding now of how the format works and looks forward to building a new team with the remaining team member who is finishing his junior year.
For more details about the event and pictures, visit the LifeSmart blog.
The 2011 LifeSmarts season begins August 1, 2010. For more information about LifeSmarts in Missouri, please visit the Missouri LifeSmarts website.
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