STUDENTS PRAISE FFA
my life positively. And I’m only a freshman. Not including the fun events they host, they have also taught me skills that have helped with different and various affairs. The majority of these things involve my grandpa and his farm, but some of the things have helped with things like making prop weapons for Halloween costumes and even building makeshift forts for my little brother. Considering the things with my grandpa, he owns a farm in Oklahoma and is often in need of help. Using the information ag has taught me, I’ve been able to help him make pig pens, lay down barbed wire and rivet metal. These things have allowed me to get very close to my grandpa who I now consider a good friend. Considering other uses if you don’t have farm work are easy. Using the wood cutting skills ag has taught me, I was able to modify a broken electric guitar I’d bought into a rustic looking prop axe. Things such as listed above are just a few reasons why I love ag.
Thank you for your time, Lucus Carreira.
Tyler Cope
My name is Tyler Cope. I have been in FFA for four years now. I am currently the junior advisor for my chapter. FFA has impacted my life in so many ways. I had my first ag class in my ninth grade school year. We have been on many fun trips locally and in different parts of the country. We have been to the state fair, state convention, national convention, judging competitions, workshops, as well as many other activities.
When I first joined FFA I had no idea that it would change my life in such a huge way. I was a very shy girl my freshman year. Mr. Mason encouraged me to join one of the public speaking teams. I thought he was crazy, but I joined anyway. What was the worst that could happen? Well I ended up loving every minute of it. I started with the creed competition, then went on to competing in the Extemporaneous Speaking competition. This year just so happens to be my first year to go on to district in April. If I had never joined my first ag class I wouldn’t have found the thing that made my high school experience stand out in my life.
Danielle Dishaw
Hello my name is Danielle Dishaw, I am the Pea Ridge FFA Chapter’s treasurer. I started FFA in the ninth grade and been treasurer for my 10th and 11th years. I’m hoping I can be treasurer for one more year for my 12th grade year.
My favorite trip we had was the one when we went to Indianapolis, Ind., for the FFA National Convention. A lot of stuff happened from an embarrassing video of me (that’s going to be played at banquet ) from meeting new people and even when we tried to find me a cowboy at the rodeo. Even the other trip like the AR/OK state fair, we got to even judge livestock and by the time the judging was over we were set loss on the for hang out with friends to meeting new people from other FFA . Then there was the trip we went on the summer of 2016, we went to Camp Couchdale; the whole time we were there it rained almost every day of State Convention. But we all had fun and a lot of good memories of our trips and even the very weird moments. Being in FFA has changed my life it helped me get out my shell a little. I can talk in front of big crowds, before when I had to talk in front of people, I clammed up, frozen in front of every one. I don’t do that any more. My people skills got better and everything . I’m happy I joined FFA .
Rylie Hickman
My name is Rylie Hickman and I have been in the Pea Ridge FFA Chapter for four years. Ever since I was a little girl, I always knew I had a great love for agriculture and life sciences. Deciding to take my very first AG class my freshman year was the best decision I ever made! Through the FFA, I learned so much about leadership, agriculture and personally developed my career interests for the future. As an active Pea Ridge FFA member and officer the last four years, I have discovered my passion in agriculture. As my senior year comes to an end, I have decided to continue my path in agriculture by majoring in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Without the FFA, I wouldn’t be the person and leader I am today. I am so thankful to have been taught by Mr. Perry Mason as he is one of the best agricultural educators there is! FFA and Mr. Mason have completely transformed my high school experience. When the day comes for me to graduate and give my retiring FFA address, I will look back on all the fun memories I enjoyed so much through the FFA. I want to thank the Pea Ridge FFA for giving me the best high school experience possible.
Makenna Higgins
Hello, my name is Makenna Higgins, I was born and raised in Pea Ridge, Ark., where I attend high school as a junior. I plan on pursuing my dream of becoming a veterinary technician by attending college in 2018 and graduating with a bachelor’s degree. To help me prepare, I made the choice to be involved in FFA as well as animal science 1 and 2. I am new to FFA this year and I absolutely love it, I know I made the right decision by joining such a great team of America’s future leaders!
Some of my experiences include observing a castration of pigs, learning how to correctly judge bovine, swine and ovine, and helping out each other as a team. From my experiences I have learned how to be involved, be successful and how to grow as a person. Being a member hasn’t only helped me with in-school activities but it has also strengthened my abilities for outside of school. I currently work at Oak View Animal Clinic as a kennel assistant, spending various hours caring for every client’s pet’s needs and being involved in FFA has showed me how to be courageous and a successful leader.