Last week I had the pleasure as an FFA Advisor to take four students to the 84th Louisiana State FFA Convention held in Alexandria.
State convention is always a great time to catch up with other ag teachers, inspire students and celebrate success as students compete in contests throughout the week.
This year was my 7th convention, I have attended 3 as a student and the last 4 as an Advisor for Church Point FFA.
This years them was GROW and I believe our students did just that!
This year we took four students who are just beginning their journey through agriculture education and the FFA. They have been involved in various aspects of the organization including public speaking, landscape and horitculture judging and forestry judging.
Throughout the four days of convention the students sat in on business sessions where they heard keynote speaker Mark Black, who at 23 was told he had a limited time to live. He survived the miraculous heart and double lung transplant he recieved and went on to run in 4 marathons since. Here are some bits and pieces from his speech that inspired the students.
Yes, as a runner I think I was more enthralled than the kids!
The students were also able to participate in sessions that introduced them to the way that parliamentary procedure is used to run a business meeting or session.
Another highlight was electing state officers to represent them for the 2013-2014 year! And though they themselves did not compete in contests they were able to see their peers earn awards for public speaking, marketing and various other contests as well as recieve State FFA Degrees.
During down time we took the kids bowling and played lazer tag (not the best idea when wearing boots!)
Overall it is one of the highlight events that FFA as to offer! As the week progressed I really saw our students GROW and realize their potential within such an amazing program.
I can't wait to see what they will accomplish in years to come.
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