FFA Proceedings 2002
FFA Proceedings 2002
FFA Proceedings 2002
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One Mission: Student Success<br />
2<br />
Roller coasters, music, food and friends awaited members who took advantage of the <strong>FFA</strong> at Six Flags event.<br />
The national officers opened the <strong>FFA</strong> at 50 “A Golden Past. A Brighter Future.”<br />
time capsule during Reflections.<br />
cers, encouraged members to set a standard<br />
of excellence. The opening of the time<br />
capsule, which had been locked since the<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> at 50 celebration, revealed historical<br />
artifacts from each state and gave members<br />
a glimpse of <strong>FFA</strong> history. The excitement<br />
heightened with a surprise appearance by<br />
legendary sports figure Muhammad Ali. “It<br />
was so exciting – I got goose bumps,” said<br />
Jenny Stegemoller, a Danville, Ind., <strong>FFA</strong><br />
member.<br />
The national officers urged members to<br />
take on service as a key principle in their<br />
lives. The many <strong>FFA</strong> members that participated<br />
in the PALS (Partners in Active<br />
Learning Support) conference during convention<br />
did just that. Pairing up with nearly<br />
400 elementary students for a day of fun<br />
and learning, <strong>FFA</strong> members shared their<br />
knowledge of the agricultural industry with<br />
the kids. Eight-six <strong>FFA</strong> members serving as<br />
PHOTO BY WALES HUNTER
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