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Where Are They Now: Zella Hekkert

Here’s a look at 2023 graduate Zella Hekkert’s life after high school.
Chase Paine, Staff Writer
February 25, 2026

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Working on a garment, senior Valentina Escobar adds ribbon trim to a train of a jacket. The project was meant for the Formula 1 fashion competition. “What I really love about FCCLA is the fact that I get to work within my program area, which is fashion,” Escobar said. “Fashion is my passion and it’s genuinely something I want to do after high school, so FCCLA has allowed me to develop my technical skills and become more creative.”
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