92nd National FFA Convention and Expo

Perspective, Growth, Inspiration, and Friendship. These were the words used to describe the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo. On October 30th the Templeton FFA officer team (Dean Hill, Abbey Brady, Cody Kuster, Katy Simonin, Alic Aurignac, and Shane Brennan) and two senior members (Jessica Welcher and JoEllen Wall) left for Indianapolis. The National FFA Convention and Expo is a conference where young men and women from across the nation get the opportunity to improve their leadership skills and communicate with, "people from all over [the United States], and experience multiple dialects and cultures from different states'' said Shane, our chapter and sectional Sentinel. Attendees visited historical monuments and attractions, and listened to inspirational speakers and the retiring address of our National President Luke O’Leary. National Convention not only helped improve leadership, but also helped to inspire our officer team. Alic our chapter Reporter and sectional Vice President said, Luke O'Leary's retiring address, "spoke to me on a personal level", and ,"inspired me to be the same leader and friend both in and out of the [FFA] jacket". Our leaders came home with valuable skills and a new perspective on, "how big the FFA community is" remarked Katy Simonin ,our chapter and sectional Treasurer, and, "how the blue jacket represents family. You can walk up to a complete stranger and talk like you've known them for years" said Jessica, a senior FFA member. Lastly, our Templeton officer team and members were able to make unforgettable memories and an everlasting bond. Join us at the next National Convention and help "Turn Indi Blue"!