Author Archives: Spencer Chase
Service Highlighted in Fourth General Session
The fourth general session of the 84th National FFA Convention, I Believe in Service, was highlighted by selfless acts and examples of exceptional service to others. Western Region Vice President Shannon Norris was the chair of the session kicked off … Continue reading
FFA Members Entertained by Country Stars
Thousands of FFA members attended a private concert on Thursday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium put on by country artists Steel Magnolia, Little Big Town, and Blake Shelton. At right is a picture of the crowd holding their cell phones … Continue reading
U.S. Army, FFA Celebrate Over 30 Years Working Together
For attendees of the Career Show, the U.S. Army booth is a popular attraction. Many can see the various activities to take part in and all the items being given away. What many FFA members don’t know is that the … Continue reading
Vernier Working with Agricultural Educators at Teacher World
Teacher World is a special part of the Career Fair dedicated to the outstanding agricultural education instructors. Many companies are there to showcase how their products can make agricultural education easier and more informative. Vernier is a software and technology … Continue reading
Past State FFA Officer Realizes Importance of Agricultural Education
One of the three pillars of the National FFA Organization is agricultural education, so a good relationship between National FFA and the National Association of Agricultural Educators would be essential. Liz Rabbe, a Sophomore Agricultural Education major at the University … Continue reading
Pfizer Representative Discusses Company, FFA Heritage
Over 1,300 booths make up the 2011 Career fair at the 84th National FFA Convention. Many of those booths are operated by companies that are proud partners of the National FFA Foundation, and Pfizer is no exception. I had the … Continue reading
National FFA Members Encouraged to “Do More!” in Second Session
The Second Session of the 84th National FFA Convention, I Believe in Action, was chaired by Eastern Region Vice President Tiffany Rodgers, who encouraged FFA members to look upon the members and chapters recognized in the session for inspiration to … Continue reading
Ridgemont FFA Wins Models of Innovation Award for Chapter Development
The Models of Innovation Awards were handed out at the Second General Session of the 84th National FFA Convention on Thursday, October 20th. The Ridgemont FFA Chapter of Ridgemont, Ohio won the Models of Innovation Award for Chapter Development for … Continue reading
Lemoore, California FFA Wins Models of Innovation Award for Student Development
The Models of Innovation Awards were handed out at the Second General Session of the 84th National FFA Convention on Thursday, October 20th. The Lemoore FFA Chapter of Lemoore, California was awrded the Models of Innovation Award for Student Development … Continue reading
South Dakota State University Junior Discusses Collegiate Showcases at National FFA Convention
Part of the over 1,300 booths at the 84th National FFA Convention consists of booths for different colleges throughout the country. I had the chance to talk with Jacob Englin, a Junior Agricultural Education major from South Dakota State University, … Continue reading