Key Club Brings Home Accolades From Leadership Conference

Key Club members go to the District Leadership Conference (DLC) to learn more, be recognized through many awards, and have fun along the way

Loukya Vaka, Reporter | March 19, 2024

Ella Quinney

The group of Key Club sponsors, officers, and members together after the final General Session of the DLC conference in Springfield, Mo.

With each any every project, Liberty’s Key Club chapter continues to solve a very special mystery: how to be kind and better our homes, schools, and communities. Together, the members of the club work to provide service and change the lives of many, from now to the years to come as well.

This video was made for this year’s District Leadership Conference (DLC) promotional video competition, one of the many events that happen during the conference made for Key Club chapters and members from many different locations of the MO-ARK district. DLC is the annual conference that Key Club chapters all over participate in, and where many Key Club members can educate themselves on a variety of topics and compete in different competitions, while having a fun time together. This event took place from Thurs. March 14 to Sat. March 16 in Springfield, Mo.

For sophomore Ella Quinney, this was her very first DLC trip. Quinney was recently elected to be the club editor for the 2024-25 school year and the trip.

“It was a great learning experience and a lot of fun. My favorite moment was getting to know all of the officers that I’ll be working with next year,” Quinney said.

Key Club took home a plethora of awards from this year’s conference:

1st Place Oratory Competition won by Lorelei Wise (10)
2nd Place Oratory Competition won by Lydia Hamby (12)
2nd Place Talent Show Competition won by Lorelei Wise (10) and Loukya Vaka (10)
3rd Place Digital Poster Competition won by Ella Quinney (10)
2nd Place Traditional Scrapbook Competition won by the chapter
1st Place Single Service Silver Tier Competition won by the chapter

In addition to the awards, three LHS Key Club members got elected to District Office. Junior Russell Haynes was elected as the Lieutenant Governor of District 4, junior Pranad Balla was elected as the District Secretary, and junior Aarush Survi was selected as the governor of the MO-ARK district for the 2024-25 school year.

From memories to accolades, DLC this year was certainly a special trip for the people who attended.

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About the Contributors

Loukya Vaka, Reporter

Loukya Vaka is a sophomore who has been a part of journalism for two years now, and this is her first year in magazine. She has written multiple articles, and she has also produced several podcasts in the past year. Loukya enjoys listening to music, playing the piano or flute, taking pictures, reading books, and spending time with her friends and family. In her spare time, you can find Loukya reading a good book while listening to music or playing an instrument. Loukya is also the secretary of Key Club and HOSA this year. In the future, Loukya plans on pursuing a career in the medical field.

Anumitha Vaka, Editor-in-Chief of Clubs

Anumitha Vaka is the first publications editor-in-chief of clubs, and is currently a senior. Anumitha is also in her second year at SCC working towards an associate of arts: arts and sciences degree. Anumitha is in her third year of publications, and is currently a part of magazine being previously a part of online news and journalism having worked on many videos and stories in the past. Anumitha is also a member of Key Club cabinet, HOSA, and NHS. In her free time Anumitha loves to read, write, and watch tv. After high school, Anumitha hopes to go to a university for pre-med.

Ella Quinney, Reporter

Ella Quinney is a sophomore, and this is her second year in the journalism program as well as her first year in magazine. Quinney’s written several stories, done a podcast, and filmed a few videos. She enjoys baking, reading, writing, doodling, and spending time with friends and family. Quinney is also a member of Key club. Quinney is uncertain of what she wants to do after high school.

Lydia Hamby, Reporter

Lydia Hamby is a senior in highschool. She is returning to publications after last being in the program sophomore year. Hamby is an associate in The CAPS Creative Media strand, interning with Jeanie Smith where she will be able to enhance her photography, videography and even writing skills. In her free time can be found producing digital art and watching Gilmore Girls. Hamby is an active member of Key Club where she also holds the position of editor.

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