FFA Students Compete at National Level

Ten FFA students took to the road and made their way to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo at the end of October. Students began making their way through Pennsylvania, stopping to tour the Longwood Gardens and the New Holland Plant, a tractor manufacturing plant. They then witnessed a live auction at the New Holland Auction Barn. Traveling through West Virginia, they enjoyed a fun detour to Cabela’s. In Ohio, they visited the Ohio State University Vet College. Once in Indianapolis, students participated in the Expo, presentations, and workshops while in the Convention Center, community service throughout Indianapolis, and award ceremonies and keynote speakers in Lucas Oil Stadium when they weren’t competing. Seniors Megan Weisbrodt and Lily Darling went on stage to receive the Star Chapter Award. Tully was recognized as a two-star chapter this year.  Ashlynn Lucas-Santos competed in Spanish Creed Speaking, and while she didn’t move on from the first round of competition, the FFA advisors couldn’t be more proud of her dedication, not to mention she was one of the youngest participants at the National level. The Conduct of a Chapter Meeting team consisting of Mary Adams, Meadow Bassett, Hunter Bennett, Addison Brown, Reaghan Flanagan, Brier Huggins, and Jaxson Willis, also did well for such a young team and received a bronze ranking within the competition. In the very little spare time while at Nationals, the FFA students fit in an Indy scavenger hunt, the zoo, a rodeo, and a game night, along with some homework/study sessions. At the end of the convention, students got to see Tully alumni Ty Edinger and Katie Haier receive their American Degree - another proud FFA advisor moment. The FFA students are continually proving that they abide by the FFA motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. Way to go, Tully FFA!