Saltillo FFA Makes
Fine Showing at State Convention

by: Bobby McDonald

Saltillo FFA members attending the State FFA Convention in Lubbock included bottom row: Trey Thompson,
Jessica Sparks, and Daniel White; second row: Jocsan Gamez and Billy Sinclair; and back row: Stephanie
Methe and Jeff Chandler.

Seven active members of the Saltillo FFA Chapter were in Lubbock last week to attend the 77th Annual Texas FFA Convention. The group included: Trey Thompson, Jessica Sparks, Daniel White, Jocsan Gamez, Billy Sinclair, Stephanie Methe, and Jeff Chandler.

Besides attending a series of business meetings, the group from Saltillo FFA toured a variety of West Texas Agri-Businesses, including a manufacturer of cotton gins, a feedlot, and other High Plains establishments.

Two members of the chapter, Daniel White and Trey Thompson, were awarded their Lone Star Farmer Degrees in Lubbock. This is the highest award that the state association can infer upon a member, and these two individuals had operated a supervised farming program, developed leadership skills, and completed the required record keeping to attain the degree.

Daniel White, left, and Trey Thompson, right, both of the Saltillo FFA, received their Lone Star Farmer Degrees at the recent Texas FFA Convention in Lubbock, Texas.

The Saltillo FFA group was accompanied to Lubbock by Vocational Agriculture Teacher, Mike Teague, who serves as chapter advisor.