Club Spotlight: FFA

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Photo by Alyssa Jingling

Senior Taylor Nelson and sophomore Caleb Corbell brush up on their leadership skills by studying parliamentary procedure for their Senior Chapter Conducting team

Alyssa Jingling, Rumbler Staffer

SPONSORS: Shelly Salazar and Shannon Houy

UPCOMING EVENTS: Centex District LDE Contest, Nov. 11

WHAT IS FFA? FFA is the National FFA organization. In FFA, students can learn about different aspects of agriculture to help prepare them for many careers by teaching about plants, animals, various other sciences and leadership.

WHAT IS AN LDE? LDE stands for Leadership Development Event. Students are able to practice leadership skills like public speaking, teamwork and problem solving. Some teams and events are FFA Broadcasting, Creed Speaking, Job Interview and Public Relations.

WHY IS FFA IMPORTANT?

“It helps [the students] with future experiences in agriculture, leadership and career development.” –Zochi Royston, 11

YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN FFA WHEN…

“You wake up at 3:45 a.m. or earlier for a show or contest and it doesn’t even phase you.” –Meagan Hammond, 11