On Thursday of last week, the Chattooga Board of Education recognized a Chattooga student who took home a gold medal from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America National Leadership Conference that was held last month in Denver, Colorado.

Launa Shaw competed in the National Programs in Action STAR Event and placed in the top-ten nationally in recognition of her outstanding performance.

Shaw said, “I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend the National Leadership Conference this year.  It was an amazing time.  I enjoyed competing in National Programs in Action and learned so much that I can apply to my own life and the local FCCLA chapter at Chattooga High School”.