By: Paulding FFA Reporter, Caydence Rue
On October 25-29, thousands of FFA chapters from across the nation including 12 Paulding FFA members, traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 95th Annual National FFA Convention.
The members had a busy schedule full of educational and leadership experiences that allowed them to learn more about agriculture and FFA.
On October 25th, members departed Paulding HS and went to top golf where they had such a great time bonding with each other and showing off their golf skills.
On October 26th, the chapter did a tour of the Indianapolis 500 track. They were able to see the brick road as well as the Indy 500 museum during their tour and learn about the history of the racing industry. Then they attended the opening session of the FFA convention where Tamika Catchings was the keynote speaker. She delivered a very inspirational speech about her life challenges and how she was able to overcome those challenges and inspire others. Later that evening the chapter attended a concert where Lauren Alaina and Jimmy Allen performed. The rest of the week the FFA Chapter had time to go to the convention center for the expo and FFA mall to talk to various colleges and agricultural companies.
On Thursday, they went to the 2nd general session (3 Star Chapter). During Session 2 the Paulding FFA was recognized as a 3-Star National Chapter, a huge accomplishment for our chapter, this is the 2nd year the chapter has been Nationally recognized. On Friday, the chapter also got to go to the Indianapolis Zoo for an awesome visit. Then later that evening members attended the World’s Toughest Rodeo finals and enjoyed the wonderful show.
On the last day of the National Convention, the members and advisors attended the American Degree ceremony, where they watched 4 Paulding FFA members receive their American FFA Degrees. Members were Kyle Harris, Colton Howell, Nolan Johanns, and Sydney Reineck that received the highest degree possible in FFA. The Paulding FFA Chapter is very proud of these four members and their accomplishments. The Paulding FFA members would like to say a special thanks to the Paulding FFA Alumni for their support to the Paulding FFA Chapter and its members.
