Gallatin FFA member attends public speaking academy at CMSU

Alisa Wilson of the Gallatin FFA participated in the Missouri FFA Public Speaking Academy, sponsored by Toyota, held June 13-15, on the campus of Central Missouri State University. Alisa received a certificate of achievement. Her FFA advisor is Dennis Croy. Pictured, left to right, front row are State FFA 1st Vice President Wesley Davis, State FFA Secretary Rachel Bartholomew, State FFA President Jeromie Allen, and State Vice President from Area 8, Amanda Parrack; back row, Alisa Wilson and Ms. Kathy Steece, Toyota District Manager. The academy was designed to help FFA members increase their confidence, develop organizational skills, use language effectively, analyze audiences and to improve speaking skills by judging themselves honestly and critically – while keeping a positive attitude. Each student presented his or her speech at the conclusion of the academy. [Submitted Photo]