Members of Attala County Future Farmers of America members participated in the 92nd Mississippi FFA State Convention June 3 – 5.
Over 600 FFA members and guests convened at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg for several days of workshops, sponsor acknowledgements, college recruiting, and state officer elections.
Attala County FFA was represented by members from all three local high schools and even the newly charted Ethel Junior FFA Chapter.
Jonathan Talley, Devid Lambert, and Baylee Self attend EHS. Luis Rodreguez and Jaliya Henry attend KHS. David Haron attends MHS. Members from the junior chapter at EHS, included Sarah Cessna, Brystal Allison, and River Hutchinson.
Attala FFA was recognized twice at this year’s function.The chapter’s Student Adviser Luis Rogrgrez received 2nd place at the state level in the Spanish Creed Speaking Contest. In addition to that, President of the Ethel Junior FFA Chapter, Ava Smith, received 3rd place at the state level for Junior Creed Speaking.
As they complete this school year, Attala FFA would like to thank all of their school administrators, local businesses, and parents for their support.
Thanks to Principal Newman who allowed for the chartering of Ethel’s junior chapter. Thanks again to B-MO, Breezynews, and Kosciusko Tractor Supply for helping to raise funds to make the convention trip possible.
Finally, thanks again to the local community who believe that these bright young people are the future of Agriculture.
