Miami County FFA Chapters Compete in Public Speaking Career Development Event
The first-ever Miami County FFA Public Speaking Career Development Event was held Tuesday, February 10, hosted by the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua. Miami County FFA Chapters include Covington, Miami East-MVCTC, Milton Union-MVCTC, Newton, and Upper Valley Career Center.
FFA members competing in the FFA Creed Speaking Contest memorized and recited the FFA Creed and answered questions on their interpretation of the FFA Creed. This contest is open to first year freshman members only. Placing first was Abby Hissong from Milton Union-MVCTC. Second was Emily Thimmes from Miami East-MVCTC. Also competing were Jessica Leffew from Milton Union-MVCTC and Bryan Miller from Covington.
Competitors in the Advanced FFA Creed Speaking Contest recited the FFA Creed and answered questions. This contest is open to all first year members of the FFA who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors. First place went to Windsor Rapp from Newton. Second place went to Jacy Stewart from Newton.
In the Advanced Prepared Speaking Contest members research and write a prepared speech on a current agriculture topic. They present the 6 to 8 minute speech and answer questions. Placing first was Jese Shell from Covington.
All first and second place speakers advance to the District 5 FFA Public Speaking Career Development Event at Fort Recovery High School later in February. Congratulations.
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