Wilkes County FFA members and their advisers who attended the 80th Annual Georgia FFA State Convention were (front row, l-r) Sheena Kopecky, Taylor Echols, and Elizabeth Kitchens; (back) Nathan Heaton, Gabe Strother, Greg Callaway, Ethan Armour, Trent Martin, and Tony White. Seven Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School FFA members attended the 80th annual Georgia FFA State Convention April 23- 26 at the Macon Centreplex. There were 2,752 statewide FFA members in attendance.

The theme for this year's convention was "Blue Jackets, Bright Futures."

Wilkes County FFA members attending were Sheena Kopecky, Taylor Echols, Gabe Strother, Greg Callaway, Ethan Armour, Trent Martin, and Elizabeth Kitchens. Advisers Nathan Heaton and Tony White accompanied the group.

Ethan Armour, a graduating senior, received his state FFA Degree at the Fifth General Session held Saturday. He was awarded his state pin and certificate.This is the highest degree given by the state at the state level. Patrick Grady, a wellknown motivational speaker, was the keynote speaker for this session. Denise Armour also attended this session.

Ethan Armour received his state FFA Degree at the State FFA Convention. Trent Martin and Elizabeth Kitchens were the voting delegates during the business session and for the 2008-2009 state officerteam.

Another highlight of this trip included touring the Andersonville Prisoner of War Museum.