Seven Southern Regional students were recognized for their projects at the annual FCCLA State Leadership Conference, held virtually this year.

Gianna DeBruyn, FCCLA state vice president of leadership development, earned a first place gold medal in Hospitality and Tourism, Level 2, with a business plan for a kayaking tour business in the LBI region. Rebecca Go took third place gold in Food Fascination, Level 3, with a look at the science of pickling.