Georgia CTI Joins FCCLA for Fall Rally at the Georgia National Fairgrounds
October 8, 2025- The 2025 FCCLA/CTI Fall Rally, held October 8 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds, celebrated Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) and brought together students from Georgia’s Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) for a day of learning, leadership, and inspiration.
The morning began with an energizing rally led by FCCLA officers, encouraging students to embrace teamwork and enthusiasm for the year ahead. Georgia CTI State Secretary Hannah Boatwright of Wayne County High School proudly led the arena in the Pledge of Allegiance, setting the tone for a day of unity and collaboration.
Students then explored competitive event displays showcasing work from FFA, HOSA, FCCLA, Georgia CTI, and other CTSOs. Georgia CTI students proudly competed in pin, banner, and t-shirt design challenges (winners announced below).
In the afternoon, ten Georgia CTI students took the stage for the Speech Competition, sharing personal reflections on how CTI helps them “Challenge the Impossible”—this year’s statewide theme. One student, Amireanna Carter, from Global Impact Academy, shared, “CTI taught me that I don’t have to be perfect to make a difference—I just have to be brave enough to try. It taught me how to challenge the impossible, not just in school, but in life. In doing so, I found strength, confidence, and a community that believes in me.”
Georgia CTI thanks the teachers, volunteers, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers who ensured students could safely attend and participate. We also extend our gratitude to the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia CTSO for their continued support in helping students grow into confident leaders ready to achieve their dreams.
2025/26 Competition Winners:
1st Place: Delanyni Gilham
2nd Place: Emma Adams
3rd Place: Tulia Brown
Honorable Mention: Jawhon Moye
1st Place: Dru Wills
2nd Place: Zae’lyn Fields
3rd Place: Amireanna Carter
Honorable Mention: Gabriel Daniels
1st Place: Jawhon Moye
2nd Place: Shanterria Hudson
3rd Place: John David Griffin
Honorable Mention: Daoud Kambou
1st place: Candis Epps
2nd Place: Tamia Mitchell
3rd Place: Kavarie Reliford
Honorable Mention: Amireanna Carter
Superior Chapter: Global Impact Academy, earning a plaque and $500.
Reserve Superior Chapter: Tift County High, earning a plaque and $250.
For further information, please contact:
Mary Davis Donahue
Georgia CTI Executive Director
(P) 678.617.0439 | (F) 706.314.9624
3 Central Plaza, #245, Rome, GA 30161
About Georgia CTI
Our Mission: To provide meaningful transition activities through leadership and employability experiences for students with disabilities in grades 9-12 identified through career, technical, and agricultural education courses in order to increase postsecondary outcomes.