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ties." He spontaneously offered five sug-
gestions for our readers to help be pre-
pared:
1. Be in the right frame of mind. Don't
dwell on your handicaps or lack of ability
like in speaking or running. Forget "1
can't."
2. Avoid negatives.
3. Stay physically and mentally sharp.
Don't let yourself get lazy.
4. Develop a religious background.
5. Concentrate on doing for others -
not for yourself.
FFA is a perfect teaching area for these
traits. FFA "helps its members grow be-
cause it offers leadership, patriotism and a
chance to achieve," he said.
There is another tie to the FFA past in
the Congressman's office. During his term
in the Texas Senate, the Congressman
needed to expand his staff after appointment
to the agriculture committee.
He was reflecting on "Who would know
something about all aspects of Texas
agriculture?" Right away the idea struck
him, "my ag teacher, Guy Finstead."
So that is the case still today. Advisor
Finstead was featured in photos in our
first article. Today he is a legislative aide.
The two taught ag together for the few
Two Texas FFA officers visited with the Congressman in July. He loves visiting
with FFA members and speaking at FFA events.
years Sarpalius was on staff at Boy's
Ranch. Mr. Finstead was instrumental in
developing the ag department at the Ranch
into a complete unit which provides beef,
pork, milk and fresh vegetables to feed
the children and staff.
Congressman Sarpalius" final piece of
advise to current FFA'ers is to take advantage
of every FFA opportunity "So you
won't look back and say, 'Oh, I wish!'"
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