Ada FFA report on convention in Indianapolis
By Kaylee Giddens
Ada FFA Reporter
MEDIA RELEASE__Eighteen Ada FFA Members traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo, October 29 through November 1. The Ada FFA Chapter stayed four days and three nights and had a packed schedule of exciting activities.
They toured RDM Shrimp Farm and learned all about how the owner built this business from the ground up. Shortly after that, they went to a performance put on by Ernest and Ella Langley.
On the second day, they went to the convention center and listened to Session One speaker, A'ric Jackson, who shared his empowerment and personal growth. After the speaker, they went to the expo to go shopping. Toured ET Sprayers, learned how they made the sprayers and showed students how they fix parts. Later, they ate dinner at Garage Food Haul and went to Buckeyebash right after.
Early morning wake up to attend Session 4 at the Lucas Oil Stadium and listened to Luke Jennings speak on being a light and shopped at the expo right after. They chilled at the hotel for a couple of hours to reset for the Pacers game and have their dinner there, too.
On Day 4, they watched the American degree ceremony. They watched Ada's former FFA President get his accomplishments and arrived in Ada shortly after. The members are all looking forward to going again next year.
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