Fashion Design Students Advance to FCCLA Nationals

Fashion design students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy placed in the top five at the FCCLA State 2025 Fashion Design Competition, recently held in Dallas. Of the 11 students who competed, seven placed in the Top 5 in three competition categories. Five of the seven students placed in the top two in their categories, qualifying them to advance to the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, this July.

This marks the second consecutive year Rockwall ISD will send at least five students to compete at the national level, a testament to the district’s growing excellence in fashion education.

Under the guidance of their dedicated coach and mentor Mrs. Renee’ Aube’, the team competed in categories including Fashion Design and Fashion Construction, with standout performances among more than 25 contestants per category across five Texas regions.

“These students are by far the most talented group of fashion designers in the history of our FCCLA chapter,” said Aube’. “They work year-round—weekends and holidays included—living by our motto: ‘Whatever it takes.’”

FCCLA National Qualifiers:

• Maggie W., Junior, Rockwall-Heath High School – 1st Place, Fashion Design, Level 3 (First-time national qualifier)
• Sophia B., Sophomore, Rockwall High School – 2nd Place, Fashion Construction, Level 2 (Returning national qualifier; 2nd place nationally in 2024)
• Kenedy C., Freshman, Rockwall High School – 1st Place, Fashion Design, Level 2
• Ruby G., Sophomore, Rockwall High School – 2nd Place, Fashion Design, Level 2 (Returning national qualifier)
• Raleigh M., Sophomore, Rockwall High School – 3rd Place, Fashion Design, Level 2 (Returning national qualifier; 1st place nationally in 2024)
• Abby S., Sophomore, Rockwall High School – 3rd Place, Fashion Construction, Level 2

Additional standout students include Lindsey Schwan (4th place), Tyler Conklin (6th place), Kyla Flies (8th place), and Glory Shumake (Top 20).

Rockwall ISD continues to foster a culture of creativity, discipline, and excellence in its Career and Technical Education programs. The community looks forward to cheering on these young designers as they represent Texas at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference this summer.