INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The 97th National Convention and Expo was held from October 23 through October 26 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Over 70,000 FFA members and supporters attended this event making it the world’s largest youth event. Highlights of the National FFA Convention included Versailles FFA was announced as a 3-Star National FFA Chapter and 5 past graduates received their American FFA Degree. 3 Star is the highest ranking that a chapter can earn at the National FFA level.
On Saturday, Oct 26 at the National FFA Convention, 5 members of the Versailles FFA received their American FFA Degree. They included Hayley Smith, Laura Wuebker, Reagan Winner, Luke Winner, and Noah Shimp. This is the highest degree that the National FFA bestows upon its members. Less than 1 % of 1 million FFA members receive this highest degree.
While at the National FFA Convention besides attending the National FFA Convention sessions, members enjoyed tours at Matthew’s Feed & Grain, Abbott’s Candy Factory and Lincoln Tech. They also enjoyed Willies & Red, The Journey, Sauces on the Side, Bubba’s, Buckeye Bash at Kelsay Farms in Indiana, Cinch Rodeo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and a concert of Megan Moroney and Jake Smith at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A special thank you to the members and parents who attended the convention. They included Colin Batten, Maggie McGlinch, Jeremiah Wagner, Allee Grimme, Haley Mescher, Ava May, Karlie Litten, Andrew Lyons, Dale Petitjean, Josh Henry, Caden Adkins, Lucy Schmitmeyer, Lucus Timmerman, Jake Bergman, Drew Gisendorff, Gabe McGlinch, Paige Gehret, Rhyland Broerman, Greta Broering, Jayna Luthman, Madylin Wagner, and Nathan Timmerman.