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Students started out the morning by listening to an inspiring speech
by former Olympia FFA Member and State FFA Vice President, Molly
Schempp, who encouraged each member to be the best they can be, work
towards achieving their goals, and to take advantage of the many
opportunities that FFA provides.
After breaking into groups, students played three
games led by the 4-H camp director and employees, who taught
participants about the importance of having good communication and
problem solving skills in the workplace as well as meeting new
people in order to diversify their agricultural knowledge. After
activities, students were able to explore different agricultural
careers, and network their own names to the local agriculture
representatives. Students cycled through table stations and heard
information about each agricultural career opportunity. Students
even had the option to drive a Case IH tractor or combine.
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After a delicious catered lunch, students listened to
another keynote speaker who advised students to be careful about
what they are posting or saying on social media, and to make good
choices and take hold of opportunities that will help them in the
future.
Olympia FFA
Members Easton Nowaskie, Logan Demling and Austin Bottles work on
their escape box game.
Students ended the day with agricultural trivia and escape box
games.
Trinity Weeks reflected on the trip saying, “my favorite part was
being able to test drive a large tractor. It was a new and exciting
experience for me.”
Kaitlynn Whitecotton said, “I enjoyed meeting other FFA members from
the other schools that I wouldn’t normally get to meet. The lunch
was also really great!”
[Bryce A. Hoffman
Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor
Olympia High School] |
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