On November 2nd, Kristen Hankins embarked on a rather interesting and memorable turn of events. She traveled with the Executive Director of FCCLA on a journey across a few states. It all started with her talk at UGA Family and Consumer Sciences (or FACS). She spoke about how FACS is useful for everyone, with skills and experiences to enrich everybody.

From November 8th to November 11th, Hankins was in Louisville, Kentucky. While there, she attended an FCCLA event and represented Georgia FCCLA as the Interim President. She also worked closely with the FCCLA National Executive Council.

She also met with Blake Fly, a keynote motivational speaker. Fly, a speaker that has had numerous TEDx Talks that can be found online, dedicates himself to improving student and campus culture by teaching students that they matter.

Also in Louisville, she toured the Louisville Slugger Museum, a museum dedicated to showing the history and heritage of the Louisville Sluggers company. The museum also houses a factory, which manufactures famous Louisville Slugger bats.

Hankins also toured the campus of the University of Louisville. A public school located in Louisville and founded in 1798, the University of Louisville is full of history.

She also attended the Kentucky Derby Museum, a museum dedicated to preserving the unique history of Thoroughbred horse racing.

A quirkier stop included a visitors’ center in Tennessee. While there, they met and visited with actress and singer-songwriter Dolly Parton.

In all, Hankins had a memorable experience. Experiences through clubs and activities like FCCLA will last her a lifetime.

Article By: THS Journalism Staff