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Breaking New ground The FFA is building a new future as it moves into the next millennium. Proficiency awards and career development events have been updated to challenge members to find the best uses for new technology. The presence of the Internet is stronger than ever, thanks to the FFA homepage and the growing legions of Net surfers who link up to the opportu- nities in agriculture. FFA continues to strive to develop members with a diversity of character and experience, but who still embody the organizations guiding principles of "premier leadership, personal growth and career success." Whether examining potential careers, exchanging ideas with others from across the country, or paying close attention to the words of speakers, convention-goers were challenged to think about themselves, their peers and their FFA experiences in a whole new way. While continuing to grow and evolve on the inside, the FFAs outward appearance is also changing to reflect the needs of members in the years to come. The move from the organizations home in Alexandria, Va., to its new headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind., will be complete before the Municipal Auditorium opens its doors to FFA members next year one last time. The new center will serve as the foundation for FFAs march into coming years, and the membership has the task of constructing the route to prosperity. If the 70th National Convention is any indicator, the members of FFA are up to the challenge of building the future. K ' National FFA Officers spent a year in th meeting with members across the countr V4- spotlight mm.' s> * * Hillary Smith dashes to the stage to meet her fellow ojfieers and accept her role as FFAs leader for <strong>1997</strong>-98 after hearing her name called as new national president. FFA members possess many talents, not all of them agricultural. Performers in the talent revue captivated audiences with their diverse acts.
<strong>1997</strong>-98 National FFA Officer Team Hillary Smith President Perry, Ga. Age: 20 Chapter: Pern' FFA Chapter Enterprise: swine and fern production; placement in cotton production FFA State Office: Georgia Association Vice President FFA Awards: national prepared public speaking winner, national winning nursery/landscape CDE College/Major: University of Georgia, junior, agricultural economics Career Goal: agricultural sales or law Dana fisher Eastern Region Vice President Maurertown, Va. Age: 20 Chapter: Central FFA Chapter Enterprise: agribusiness, vegetable production, market steer production and forestry and wildlife management FFA State Office: Virginia Association Area Vice President FFA Awards: state agricultural sales CDE College/Major: Virginia Tech, sophomore, agricultural education Career Goal: agricultural education instructor Shannon Wilcox Secretary Kenton, Ohio Age: 20 Chapter: Upper Scioto Valley FFA Chapter Enterprise: diversified crop and beef production FFA State Office: Ohio Association Reporter FFA Awards: state extemporaneous public speaking, district oil crop production proficiency College/Major: The Ohio State University, junior, agricultural education Career Goal: agricultural education instructor Amber Miller Southern Region Vice President Louisxille, Ala. Age: 19 Chapter: Louisville High FFA Chapter Enterprise: swine production and agricultural construction FFA State Office: Alabama Association President FFA Awards: state winner in the prepared public speaking contest, various judging events College/Major: Auburn University, sophomore, agricultural education Career Goal: agricultural instructor, or agricultural public relations Mark Wilburn Central Region Vice President Laddonia, Mo. Age: 20 Chapter: Van-Far FFA Chapter Enterprise: beef and swine production FFA State Office: Missouri Association First Vice President FFA Awards: state FFA knowledge contest, area star farmer finalist College/Major: University of Missouri- Columbia, junior, agricultural economics Career Goal: marketing for an agribusiness firm Cody Nash Western Region Vice President Inez, Texas Age: 19 Chapter: Inez FFA Chapter Enterprise: diversified livestock enterprise FFA State Office: Texas Association First Vice President FFA Awards: horse evaluation team College/Major: Tarleton State University, freshman, agricultural sendees and development
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