
April 14, 2026
From Halifax County Comets FCCLA
With State Leadership Conference behind us, we’re already looking ahead to Nationals this summer in Washington, DC—and we couldn’t be more proud of our students! ❤️💙
This year, our students earned a combined $31,000 in scholarships—an incredible accomplishment that reflects their hard work, talent, and dedication.
🏆 Competition Results:
🥇 1st Place – Child Development & Parenting Level 2: Brianna Cawthon
🥇 1st Place – Nutrition & Culinary Arts Level 3: Aiden Diaz
🥈 2nd Place – Nutrition & Culinary Arts: Michael Sandhoff
🏅 4th Place – Focus on Children Level 2: Brianna Cawthon & Celeste Coleman
🥇 1st Place – Decorated Cakes Level 3: Trinity Smith
🥈 2nd Place – Culinary Exhibit Showcase Level 3: Jace East
🏅 4th Place – Culinary Exhibit Showcase Level 3: Kaylee Barksdale
🏅 4th Place – Chicken Fabrication Level 3: Aiden Diaz
🥈 2nd Place – Patisserie & Confectionery Level 3: Michael Sandhoff
🎉 A huge congratulations to our Knowledge Bowl Team for placing in the Top 40 in the Nation and qualifying for the National Competition:
Kaylee Barksdale, Aiden Diaz, Jace East, Michael Sandhoff, and Trinity Smith!
We are beyond proud of each and every one of you. Next stop: Nationals! 🇺🇸
With State Leadership Conference behind us, we’re already looking ahead to Nationals this summer in Washington, DC—and we couldn’t be more proud of our students! ❤️💙
This year, our students earned a combined $31,000 in scholarships—an incredible accomplishment that reflects their hard work, talent, and dedication.
🏆 Competition Results:
🥇 1st Place – Child Development & Parenting Level 2: Brianna Cawthon
🥇 1st Place – Nutrition & Culinary Arts Level 3: Aiden Diaz
🥈 2nd Place – Nutrition & Culinary Arts: Michael Sandhoff
🏅 4th Place – Focus on Children Level 2: Brianna Cawthon & Celeste Coleman
🥇 1st Place – Decorated Cakes Level 3: Trinity Smith
🥈 2nd Place – Culinary Exhibit Showcase Level 3: Jace East
🏅 4th Place – Culinary Exhibit Showcase Level 3: Kaylee Barksdale
🏅 4th Place – Chicken Fabrication Level 3: Aiden Diaz
🥈 2nd Place – Patisserie & Confectionery Level 3: Michael Sandhoff
🎉 A huge congratulations to our Knowledge Bowl Team for placing in the Top 40 in the Nation and qualifying for the National Competition:
Kaylee Barksdale, Aiden Diaz, Jace East, Michael Sandhoff, and Trinity Smith!
We are beyond proud of each and every one of you. Next stop: Nationals! 🇺🇸