Eight FFA members earn degrees
Eight IPHS FFA members received their Lone Star FFA Degree at the recent state convention in Lubbock, according to the group’s sponsor, Wendy Meadows.

The 2008 Texas FFA Convention was headquartered at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, and more than $2-million in scholarships were awarded. In addition, more than 1,302 members received the Lone Star FFA Degree, the highest degree of active membership bestowed by a state FFA association.

The Lone Star FFA Degree recognizes the member’s agricultural awareness, leadership, career development and active involvement in the FFA organization.

The eight IPHS FFA members receiving the esteemed degree included Landon Watts, Miranda Wachsmann, Lauren Petree, Clint Billingsley, Leslie Nash, Zach Davis, Corrie Catlin, and Casey Meadows.

Meadows was also named state finalist in the Star Lone Star Farmer in Production.
Iowa Park FFA members competing in the State FFA Rodeo finals were Catlin, Renee Buckley and Jessica Swinea.

The local chapter was also represented by members Braden Mahler and Molly Dutton, serving as voting delegates during the convention sessions.

Throughout the week, a total of 10,084 members and guests registered at the convention. The Texas FFA is one of the nation’s largest state FFA associations with a membership of more than 63,000 and approximately 990 FFA chapters.

FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical classroom knowledge to real world experiences through local, state and national competitions.

For more information about the Texas FFA Association, visit their website at www.texasffa.org.