#FFAces16 Conference!

This past weekend was certainly not the first time that I went to the PA FFA Association's ACES Conference, but it was definitely different being on the other side. While I have experienced this conference as a student and also as a State Officer, it was my first time being a Chaperone/Advisor... how fun!

Well since pictures are worth a thousand words... here is the #FFAces16 Conference... ATHENS style!

 

Here are all 44 students from Athens! Mr. Steinfelt and I were very excited that so many students were interested in attending, and they all made us very proud! Way to go Athens FFA!

 

The students attended workshops on leadership and communication, etc. The students were excited to learn more and interact with the State Officers and other leaders. 

 

Students also had the chance to meet other students from ALL OVER PENNSYLVANIA! How neat right! Some of the perks of going to a State FFA Conference are meeting tons of new friends. 

Two of my fellow student teachers and I were able to help out in the evening after the dance with Courtesy Corps! We checked rooms to make sure that students were in the proper room and had their lights out at curfew etc. We definitely reminded a couple of rooms that lights out also meant quiet time!

 

Sunday morning we were all able to show off our new pink FFA shirts for the breakfast! We also did some community service by writing letters to THON, which is the world's largest student run philanthropy. Hosted by students at Penn State, we raise money to find a cure for childhood cancer and to support their families. It was great seeing all of the students working together for a bigger cause!

 

Then, sadly, like all good things, the #FFAces16 conference came to an end! It was time to load up and head North. We all had a great time, but I think were also ready to head home to rest up before the upcoming week!

 

It was incredibly rewarding to attend the #FFAces16 conference with Athens as a chaperone and student teacher. I was reminded again about how much agriculture education and the FFA has impacted my life. Watching the students meet new friends, dance the night away, and then work together to do community service activities made me extremely proud!

 

Thanks for reading! #FFAProud #StudentSuccess @PA_FFA #PSUAgEd16

 

Best

Sarabeth