NHS at FFA National Convention

The Norfolk FFA traveled to the 91st annual National FFA Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from Oct 24-27. Norfolk sent 20 FFA members, 3 alumni members and Mr. Anderson to be a part of the 69,944 attendees. The National FFA Convention & Expo is one of the largest student conventions in the world with a mission to develop, educate and inspire. Here are the highlights:

  • Gage Otte & Alec Johnson
    • Gold merit
    • 5th Place overall Power & Structural AgriScience Experiment
    • These two almost won a National Event
  • Hailey Walmsley
    • Earned her American FFA Degree
    • Hailey graduated in 2016 and is currently at the University of Nebraska majoring in Agriculture Education
  • Norfolk FFA Chapter
    • Earned a two out of three stars in National Chapter Award Competition
    • Norfolk hasn't been able to get to the three-star level the last three years but will strive for it this year
  • All that attended
    • Heard Keynote speeches by President Donald Trump In person
    • Kyle Scheele Inspirational Speaker
    • Judson Laipply the Evolution of Dance guy
    • Attended a Garth Brooks concert
    • Conquered a College Expo and Career Fair
    • Colleges represented ranged from Cornell University to Alaska Fairbanks
    • Toured Ice Cream Factory 
    • Saw the process and learned about careers in the food industry 
    • Volunteered at Gleaners Food Bank
    • Students eyes were opened to the need to help others
    • Students were flexible, extremely respectful, and represented Norfolk Public Schools in a professional and positive manner