Mission, Texas- The Veterans Memorial FFA Chapter recently returned home from the 87th Annual Texas State FFA Convention with several honors.
Rene Olivarez placed second in the Texas FFA extemporaneous speaking contest. He advanced through one of 57 district competitions in the state and finished as an Area X winner as well.
Speaking participants select from one of three topics drawn randomly and have 30 minutes to research the agricultural topic and prepare a four to six minute speech. The speech is presented before a panel of judges and is followed by a five-minute question and answer period designed to test the student’s knowledge of the subject matter.
Four Veterans Memorial FFA Chapter students were also awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree; which is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA. They were: Christina Reyna, Samantha Diaz, Zenaida Alaniz, David Bazan Jr.
The Lone Star Degree recognizes FFA members who have received the Chapter Degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintained a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, demonstrated their leadership skills and have shown a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above.
Pictured are the Veterans Memorial FFA Chapter delegates who attended the state convention (left to right): Samantha Diaz, Jorge Salinas Jr., Isabella Farias, Miranda Farias, Rene Olivarez, Christina Reyna, David Bazan Jr., Klarissa Farias, Zenaida Alaniz, Marco Diaz.
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