FFA reports from Indy trip

FFA reports from Indy trip
The Housatonic FFA members in Indianapolis last month: Rear, from left: Advisor David Moran, Haley Swaller, Brandt Bosio, Rachel Ryan, Spencer Markow, Catlin Sorrell, Anne Moran, Alumni Representative Jenn Duncan. Front row, from left: Calli Bosio, Taylor Christen, Advisor Danielle Melino, Johanna Cuccia, Mackenzie Casey, Alyssa Tatro, Myranda Cables Photo submitted

FALLS VILLAGE — October is normally a season of spooks and scares but not for Housatonic Valley FFA members. From Oct. 25-29, 13 FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the 95th annual National FFA Convention.

Calli Bosio, Mackenzie Casey, Rachel Ryan, and Catlin Sorrell competed in the National Agricultural Communications competition and placed bronze as a team. Bosio placed as a gold individual, Ryan silver, and Casey and Sorrell bronze.

Myranda Cables, Mackenzie Corkins, and Taylor Christen attended as the 2020 CT Dairy Evaluation team. Spencer Markow, Anne Moran, Brandt Bosio, Alyssa Tatro, and Haley Swaller were sponsored by their chapter and the Brian Parker scholarship to attend as well.

During the week there were leadership workshops, a career expo with hundreds of colleges and agriculture companies, sessions led by the National FFA Officer team, keynote speakers, and countless opportunities to meet and learn from the 65,000 FFA members in attendance.

All members volunteered a day at Gleaners Food Bank where they sorted and packaged thousands of items to be donated in the city.

The week wasn’t all business: there was also a concert and a rodeo to end the week

Graduates Ryan Duncan and Madison Simonds received the prestigious American FFA Degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization. This degree shows a member’s dedication to their chapter and state FFA association, demonstrates the effort members apply to their SAE project, community service, and outstanding leadership ability..

The travelers came back inspired and ready to bring their new knowledge back to their home chapter.

 

Mackenzie Casey is the Housatonic FFA Reporter.

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