Granger FCCLA

04/14/2026

Granger FCCLA represented with excellence at the Texas FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas!

We are incredibly proud to announce our newly elected State Officers:

✨ Gabriela Garcia, State Vice President of Correspondence
Gabriela will lead communication efforts for Texas FCCLA, promoting member engagement, and overseeing FCSA testing.

✨ Connor Vanek, State Vice President of Programs
Connor will oversee the development and implementation of state scripts, slides, stage decor, sessions and more

As part of his role, Connor will also serve on the Texas FCCLA Board of Directors, where both he and Mrs. Dismukes will contribute to shaping the future of FCCLA at the state level.

Our chapter also had an outstanding showing beyond officer elections:

Our Food Innovations team showcased creativity and teamwork in their event and several members participated in impactful leadership workshops, gaining valuable skills to bring back to our chapter and community.

Granger FCCLA continues to build leaders, strengthen families, and prepare students for real-world success!

02/13/2026

🌹 National FCCLA Week | Friday: FCCLA Spirit Day🌹

We’re wrapping up the week with LOTS of FCCLA spirit! 🔥

Today we’re highlighting our amazing Granger FCCLA Booster Club President, Camryn Campbell, and her daughters, Rayna and Randi, who are absolutely dripped out in their custom FCCLA gear! 👏

They truely are representing FCCLA pride in style! Their support, dedication, and enthusiasm mean so much to our chapter. Our Booster Club families help make opportunities possible for our members every single day.

Thank you for showing your FCCLA spirit loud and proud! ❤️

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02/13/2026

🎓 National FCCLA Week | Thursday: Alumni Day

Today we proudly celebrate some of the incredible alumni who helped build the legacy of Granger FCCLA! ❤️

Our chapter is stronger because of those who came before us, leaders who continue to make an impact in their careers and communities every single day. The following is just a short few:

🌟 Angela Dismukes – Now serving as our Granger FCCLA Chapter Advisor (Hutto HS FCCLA Alum)
🌟 Mariana Sustaita – Granger ISD Nutrition Director
🌟 Jolene Volek – Granger ISD Director of District Operations
🌟 Lisa Vanek – 1st Grade Teacher at Granger ISD
🌟 Stephen Brosch – Granger ISD Superintendent
🌟 Shurron Miller – 2nd Grade Teacher at Granger ISD
🌟 Hunter Prinz – Student at Stanford University
🌟 Michael Thornton – Construction Manager
🌟 William Wolf – Banking Risk Officer
🌟 Jessica Wolf – Intermodal Shipper Experienced Manager

Our alumni have also led at the highest levels of FCCLA:
🏆 Hunter Prinz - 2021–2022 National President, 2-time State Officer, 1-time Region Officer
🏆 Michael Thorton - 2-time State Officer, 1-time Region Officer
🏆William Wolf - 2-time State Officers (1-time National Officer Candidate) , 1-time Region Officer
🏆 Jessica Wolf - 1-time Region Officer

And this is just a glimpse of the many alumni members and officers who have worn the red jacket and gone on to do incredible things.

Once FCCLA, always FCCLA! ❤️ Your leadership lives on in our chapter every day.

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02/12/2026

🍎 National FCCLA Week | Wednesday: FCS Educator Day 🍎

Today we proudly celebrate our incredible advisor, Angela Dismukes, whose leadership and dedication continue to shape the future of Granger FCCLA! ❤️

Mrs. Dismukes has served as an FCCLA Chapter Advisor for nine years, beginning her journey at Jarrell High School where she led 16 teams to the National Leadership Conference in just five years. She later advised in Taylor for two years before bringing her passion and expertise to Granger in the summer of 2024.

In her time at Granger, she has already guided two teams to Nationals, earning 8th and 12th place finishes, an incredible accomplishment! She also currently mentors one State Officer and one Region Officer, both of whom will serve as State Officers in the upcoming year.

Her commitment to Family & Consumer Sciences education goes far beyond competition; she builds leaders, mentors with heart, and inspires excellence every single day.

Thank you, Mrs. Dismukes, for empowering students to lead and serve. We are grateful for you today and every day! 💐

02/11/2026

💜 National FCCLA Week | Tuesday Theme: Service 🌹

Service is at the heart of everything we do and Granger FCCLA has been busy all year giving back to our school and community! ❤️

From spreading holiday joy through our Purple Santa Program, to bringing Christmas spirit to our town with City Gazebo decorating, to supporting families through the State Fair of Texas Canned Food Drive, our members have shown up with compassion, dedication, and purpose. Add in countless hours of community volunteering, and it’s clear: service isn’t just an activity it’s part of our mission.

We are proud to serve, proud to lead, and proud to make a difference 💪✨

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02/10/2026

✨ Member Monday Spotlight | National FCCLA Week🌹

Today we’re shining the spotlight on two incredible FCCLA leaders who are making waves at every level Connor Vanek and Gabriela Garcia.

⚖️ Connor Vanek
Connor currently serves as the 2025–2026 Texas FCCLA State Parliamentarian and is a 2026–2027 State Officer Candidate. At the chapter level, he leads as Chapter President, setting the standard for leadership and service. Connor also had the honor of serving on the National Officer Candidate Nominating Committee, playing a key role in shaping the future leadership of FCCLA nationwide. His dedication, professionalism, and passion for FCCLA truly embody what all members strive to be.

❤️ Gabriela Garcia
Gaby serves as the 2025–2026 Region V Vice President of Programs and is also a 2026–2027 State Officer Candidate. As Chapter Vice President, she leads with heart, creativity, and purpose, helping plan meaningful programs that impact members and the community. Gaby’s commitment to empowering others and strengthening FCCLA shines through in everything she does.

💫 These two leaders represent what FCCLA is all about: service, growth, and leadership at every level. We’re so proud to celebrate Connor and Gaby during National FCCLA Week!

02/01/2026

Granger FCCLA members traveled to Corpus Christi this weekend to attend the FCCLA Region V Leadership Conference, where students demonstrated leadership, competed in events, and connected with FCCLA members from across the region.

Connor Vanek and Gabriela Garcia played key leadership roles in the success of the conference. They also ran for office and were elected as State officer candidates.

Jesus Viveros and Yered Cabrera competed in Food Innovations and placed 5th to advance to state. Jack Darley competed in Job Interview, Sadvita Acharya and Hope Alvarez competed in Chapter Service Project, Joshua Garcia and Jonathan Darley competed in Spotlight on Projects.

Several students also participated in Family and Consumer Science Assessments:

Maika Irisawa - Child Development, Silver Medal
Evelyn Wright - Etiquette, Silver Medal
Marisa Garcia - Step One, Bronze Medal
Hope Alvarez - Interior Design

The conference provides valuable experiences in leadership development, personal growth, and community service, strengthening students’ confidence and commitment to service leadership.

01/29/2026

Here we go! The 2026 Texas FCCLA Region V Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas. From January 29-31 members will serve, lead, and compete in various functions throughout the conference. We look forward to seeing the hard work of our members pay off at the end of this week!

12/22/2025

A MAJOR THANK YOU to the Community Bible Church of Weir for generously donating over 30 families worth of gifts to the 2025 Purple Santa Program! The members of Granger FCCLA and the students of Granger ISD would like to show just a small part of our appreciation by presenting ypu with this thank you poster. Your kindness and support mean the world to us and to the families these gifts go to, sometimes reaching even farther than words can. From seeing the emotions on families faces firsthand we are certain that this program truly impact families in an incredible way. Thank you to everyone once again at the CBCW and Merry Christmas to you all!

12/20/2025

💜 Purple Santa 2025 🎅

Granger FCCLA had the privilege of running another very successful year of Purple Santa. This year we were blessed with many generous donations, especially from the Community Bible Church of Weir who generously donated gifts for over 30 families, and Vintage Arts who generously allowed us to use their business to wrap, store, and deliver gifts from. With their help, and those of many others, we were able to provide gifts for over 40 families this year! Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this year possible! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎁☃️

12/17/2025