The 2009 Hawaii State CTSO Conference was held on March 11-13 at the Sharaton Waikiki.  The theme for this year was Kia Kaha, hawaiian for "Forever Strong."  In attendance from Pearl City Public and Human Service Division were Michelle Brown, Chris Carson, Rebecca Perrin, and Shayla Wakumoto.  We would also like to recognize the Pearl City High School Culinary Division which performed very well in Knife Skills and Culinary Competitions.

The conference really opened our eyes to the world of FCCLA and what it is truely about. We are pleased to say that the educational and fun CTSO conference hit right on the mark for what it was intended to do.

CTSO Conference 2009

CTSO

If you would like to view some pictures from the 2009 CTSO conference please click on the picture below.

Awards

Below we would like to recognize our award winners from Public and Human Services.

Applied Technology

Michelle Brown, Chris Carson, and Rebecca Perrin competed as a group in the Senior Division for Applied Technology.  They stunned the judges with their presentation on Online Predators and the dangers that can lurk on any website.  Brown, Carson, and Perrin won gold for their presentation in points scoring.

Career Investigation

Shayla Wakumoto competed in the Senior division for Career Investigation.  She researched Speach Pathologist and gave a demonstration of American Sign Language.  Her presentation showed vigor as to why this career would suit her as well as a first-hand experience in the area.  She won a silver medal in points scoring.