2007 FFA WEEK - FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 2
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School's FFA chapter is celebrating FFA Week February 26 through March 1, 2007.
Blue Jackets, Gold Standards is the theme this year, and it embodies all the best about FFA members, from the most recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue corduroy jacket, to the best ideals and traditions of national life, gold standards.
"The focus of FFA Week is to tell America about the great opportunities available for all youth," said Dr. Larry Case, national FFA advisor. "From its beginnings in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is committed to developing character and leadership skills and preparing members for a lifetime of civic leadership and career success," he said.
"FFA members are the leaders of tomorrow," said Beau Williamson, national FFA president and leader of the six member national officer team. "They are well mannered, perceptive and willing to help others through community service. They are successoriented students who are driven to achieve their goals. Just as the blue jacket is a true icon of FFA, the members set the gold standards for young leaders throughout the nation."
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one of every five Americans is employed in the critical food, fiber and natural resources industries of agriculture. Former FFA members and agriculture students are engaged in these essential careers.
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 495,046 student members - all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture - as part of 7,242 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
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