11/19/2025
On Monday, 11 of our members showcased their skills at the District Leadership Development Events (LDEs) in Wallace. Here’s a brief description about their contests and their ribbon placings:
▫️Employment Skills – Hope
In this contest, students prepare resumes and cover letters and participate in a mock interview to demonstrate workplace readiness. Hope submitted her resume and cover letter ahead of time and successfully completed her mock interview, earning a red ribbon.
▫️Ag Demonstration – Kaisley & Audrabell
The Ag Demo team contest challenges students to teach a practical agricultural skill. Kaisley and Audrabell demonstrated the proper way to vaccinate a calf, explaining each step clearly and safely. They earned a red ribbon.
▫️Junior Public Speaking – Cian
Students in this contest research and deliver a speech on a topic related to agriculture. Cian spoke about the use of technology in farming, earning a red ribbon for his speech.
▫️Extemporaneous Speaking – Hayden
In this timed speech contest, students draw a topic and have a short preparation time before presenting. Hayden spoke on the topic of technology in farming, showcasing quick thinking and knowledge in a challenging format. He earned a red ribbon.
▫️Natural Resources – Oakes & Cody
This contest focuses on issues related to the environment and natural resources. Oakes spoke on water usage and conservation, earning a red ribbon, while Cody discussed wildlife preservation and received a blue ribbon.
▫️Creed Speaking – Kassidy
In Creed Speaking, students recite the FFA Creed from memory, demonstrating public speaking skills and understanding of FFA values. Kassidy advanced to finals and placed 6th overall, earning a purple ribbon.
▫️Agricultural Literacy – Colin & Pandora
This contest requires students to write and deliver a speech on an agricultural topic. Colin spoke about how his family feeds more than just themselves, earning a blue ribbon, while Pandora discussed the impact of tariffs on agriculture, earning a red ribbon.
▫️Discovery Speaking – Kendall
Discovery Speaking focuses on students’ ability to research, write, and present a speech on a modern agricultural topic. Kendall spoke about the use of GPS and drones in farming, earning a red ribbon.
We are incredibly proud of your members for their hard work and stepping out of their comfort zone!
