Fourteen members of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter attended the State FFA Leadership Camp from June 12 – 16, 2017.
The camp sponsored by the Missouri FFA Association was held at Camp Rising Sun located within the Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The Institute provided leadership training for over 1200 high school students who are members of FFA across Missouri. The high school students are trained by State FFA officers as well as a Leadership Director who is a past State FFA Officer. Students learn how to overcome obstacles and develop their communication and personal skills.
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter results are as follows: State FFA Leadership Medal recipients Rebecca Allred, Caitlyn Cothern, Cameron Dudley, Kennedie Kieffer, Montana Plattner, McKayla Shady, Malloree Summers, Gabrielle Tiblow, Caroline Warren, Madelyn Wilford, Cole Wolf; Chillicothe FFA placed 1st in the FFA Rituals contest; Creed Speaking 1st place Caroline Warren, 3rd place Montana Plattner; Impromptu Speaking 2nd place Montana Plattner; FFA Knowledge 1st place (tie) Montana Plattner; All Around Camper Cole Wolf.
The National FFA Organization makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Nationally there are over 500,000 FFA members. Missouri ranks 4th in the nation with over 25,000 FFA members.
