Author Archives: Tom Brand

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011/National FFA Organization) – At age 4, Ryan W. Best idolized Chuck Norris in his role as a Texas Ranger on the TV series “Walker: Texas Rangers.” Dressed in jeans, boots and a cowboy hat with … Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011/National FFA Organization) – At age 5, Jason Troendle’s father gave him his first fishing pole and the two set out for a day on the banks. He concentrated on his three-foot-long Snoopy fishing pole with … Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011/National FFA Organization) – Alicia Hodnik knows that it takes a mere instant to make a lasting impression. When recently touring the U.S. Naval Academy, she became enthralled at the chance to experience the history and … Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011/National FFA Organization) – Seth Pratt discovered his love of FFA when he attended the annual national FFA convention as a freshman in high school. Since, he’s been involved in member drives and competitions. He has … Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011/National FFA Organization) – When Kenneth D. Quick Jr. was in junior high, there was no FFA chapter at his school. In ninth grade, he helped one of his teachers start one. “I had no idea … Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011/National FFA Organization) – Cain Thurmond achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He earned numerous academic and leadership awards in high school and college. He’s served summer missions to Peru. And now, he’s a National FFA … Continue reading →

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