{"id":343883,"date":"2026-07-17T21:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T21:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/343883\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T21:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T21:08:13","slug":"orange-technical-college-students-win-national-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/343883\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Technical College students win national awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Nine students from Orange Technical College\u2019s South Campus<\/a> earned national recognition at the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

The conference was held July 5-11 and brought together students from across the country for leadership development, networking and competitive events focused on career and community skills. <\/p>\n

Students earned the following honors:<\/p>\n

Julio Arenas: Gold medal, Career Investigation \u2014 Level 4 Camren Fells: National winner, GW Teaching Challenge; gold medal, Teaching Techniques Gabriela Morga: Gold medal, Career Investigation \u2014 Level 3 Camila Burgos and Vickayla Mullin: Silver medals, Interpersonal Communication Lizamanda Frances: Silver medal, Job Interview Anaeli Silva and Laniyah Wooten: Silver medals, Food Innovations Jeffry Betances: National competitor, Culinary Knife Skills Demonstration <\/p>\n

FCCLA adviser Zulma Cintron said the students\u2019 accomplishments reflected their preparation, perseverance and commitment. <\/p>\n

FCCLA, or Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is a national career and technical student organization focused on leadership, career preparation and community involvement. <\/p>\n

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