Category Archives: 2011 Convention
FFA Comes Marching In…
Every year before the first session of the FFA Convention begins, FFA members attend a grand march. For people who have seen it before, it’s considered a fun way to kick-off convention. This year has been rainy at convention, so … Continue reading
Rubbing Elbows with Roever
Dave Roever, keynote speaker at the 1st general session of the 84th National FFA Convention, took the time to discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from his projects with the United States military to the experiences with the National … Continue reading
Monsanto is Challenging FFA Members and Promoting Small Communities
One of the last booths I visited in the career show Wednesday was Monsanto. Like other booths, Monsanto was handing out fun items like magnets and DeKalb-wear hats. But the thing that caught my attention most was the long, walk-through … Continue reading
FFA Members Explore the “Collegiate Game of Life”
In the Collegiate Connection area of the FFA Career Show, FFA members can play the game of life. The game board is set on the floor and life tiles are collegiate life tiles similar to the picture above. Jasper Fitzgerald, … Continue reading
Dave Roever Shares His Story with FFA Members
Dave Roever grew up in a loving, committed family in South Texas. The last thing on his mind was going to war. At the height of the Vietnam War, he received his draft notice. Having no desire to serve in … Continue reading
National FFA Chorus
The National FFA Chorus performs “Born in the Boondocks.” http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Chorus_BornInTheBoondocks.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Advisor’s Challenge
National FFA Advisor Steve Brown spoke to convention attendees, issuing a challenge to them for convention, and the rest of their lives. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/AdvisorsChallenge.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
President’s Welcome
Riley Pagett, National FFA President, welcomes members and guests to this year’s convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/PresidentWelcome.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Grand Entry
Members of the National FFA Band come in from across the nation to entertain members and guests at convention each year. Take a listen as the band makes their Grand Entry to this year’s convention….. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Band_GrandEntry.mp3Podcast: Play in new window … Continue reading
Our National Anthem
Listen in as members of the National FFA Chorus performs the National Anthem….. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/NationalAnthem.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download