So, my hopes of posting stuff during state convention didn't happen! Sorry goes out to those of you that were really looking forward to updates. Here's a run down of what happened:
Wednesday, April 9, 4 students loaded up in the school suburban to head down early for state convention. 2 students were working the registration desk for courtesy corp and 2 students participated in the State Convention Choir. Nearly all the rest of the members loaded the school bus and left Henderson at 4:30. They checked into their hotel rooms, and then went out to eat at Valentino's (a chapter tradition).
Thursday, April 10, was a busy day for everyone. 3 students had to be checked in for courtesy corp by 7:15. 2 students were to be at a delegate breakfast at the same time. The rest of the students were either working courtesy corp that started at 8, or were to be in one of two sessions.
Addie Swartzendruber gave the creed and did an excellent job on her presentation (but I may be a bit biased)! We had students working courtesy corp or attending sessions the whole day. The welding contest kids went over to practice at the same time that the agriscience kids and meats team should have competed. Angelica Bassett received a white ribbon for her participation in the agriscience contest. Some students were able to partake in activities that were held at Pershing as well as over on East Campus. Later Thursday, Megan Boardman and Leah Friesen had interviews for their proficiency awards. And they happen to find some free time to meet up with the National President, Brian Walsh and do this to my room:
Leah and Megan ended up receiving 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in their proficiency area of specialty crops.
Also, Brandon Boardman stood on stage Thursday evening to receive the presentation check that he earned by creating the youtube video of what our chapter would do with $1,000.
On Friday, April 11, we had three students participate in the welding competition, while the rest went to sessions or worked courtesy corp. At noon, we were checked out of our hotel, and headed to hang out in the FFA tent on East Campus. The students did get a little ice cream and some down time before their evening session. They also were able to eat supper and catch a nap in the lawn chairs in Sears at the mall. Kristine Goertzen had the privilege of playing dinner music with the State Star Candidates, while the seniors were taken out to a meal at Cheddar's in honor of receiving their State Degree.
Rounding out the night of good food and fellowship, we got to see that Addie Swartzendruber received a bronze medal for her Creed Speaking competition.
Following a crazy busy week at convention, we had our annual FFA Banquet on Monday night! It was a great turn out, and a great way to send the seniors off, thank everyone for their support, recognize the achievements of the chapter, and elect new officers.
Our new officers are President, Parker Goertzen
Vice President of Student Affairs, Lydia Quiring
Vice President of Community Affairs, Paige Mestl
Secretary, Bailey Ulmer
Treasurer, Vanessa Hiebner
Reporter, Addie Swartzendruber
Sentinel, Cole Nickels
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