FFA members attend conference
Andrea Ferren, Leann Spinden, and Jessica Slater of Peabody-Burns High School were among students from across the nation who attended the June 15-20, 2004, Washington, D.C., Leadership Conference.
National Future Farmers of America coordinates six week-long camps for FFA students. The camps help chapter members improve their leadership skills and prepare for leadership roles in their chapters, communities, and future careers.
Students also increase their understanding of the nation's heritage with visits to Arlington National Cemetery, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt Memorials and other historic sights in Washington, D.C.
They also visit the offices of their local senators and congressmen.
"Tomorrow's leaders must develop skills in these areas to effectively compete," said Dr. Larry Case, National FFA advisor and coordinator, agricultural and rural education with the U.S. Department of Education.
"Every student leaves WLC with an advantage because it gives those young people cutting-edge leadership skills and valuable insight for productive citzenship."
