The Winston FFA Chapter had the honor of hosting the National FFA President Taylor McNeel of Vilonia, Ark., on Sept. 1 and 2 as a part of the annual National FFA Officer visit in Northwest Missouri. McNeel was elected to the 2015-16 National FFA Officer team at the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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On Thursday WHS FFA Members and their families enjoyed food and fellowship at the yearly Back-to-School BBQ. On Friday, the Winston FFA hosted the Jamesport FFA Chapter in Redbird Gymnasium for an assembly led by Miss McNeel. From games to reflections and challenges to her keynote speech, FFA members and Winston seventh and eighth graders practiced the value of living to serve.
“I recently read Bob Goff’s Love Does and learned about living palms up,” Miss McNeel said. “Palms up means taking what is provided and passing it along to others. I look forward to living my year palms up, ready for what comes my way, and being there for the members ready to help out.”
Today, McNeel is an agricultural business major with a minor in Spanish at Southern Arkansas University. After her year in office, she plans to study abroad to continue her Spanish studies and aim for a career in lobbying for agriculture trade associations or working on policy for elected officials.
“I am excited this year to learn about the different types of agriculture across the country,” Miss McNeel said. “This year will provide an opportunity to talk with FFA members, consumers, and the public about FFA, agriculture education, and agriculture.”