FFA Students Attend Excellence Conference

Four freshman in the Archbold FFA chapter attended the 2008 Made For Excellence Conference. From left: Aaron Wyse, Lucas Hesterman, Aaron Bernath, Travis Roehrig and Katie Miller, an AHS graduate serving as the 2007-2008 Ohio FFA District 1 president.- courtesy photo

Aaron Bernath, Lucas Hesterman, Travis Roehrig, and Aaron Wyse, of the Archbold FFA, participated in the Made For Excellence (MFE) Conference, Jan. 12-13 in Columbus.

MFE is the second component in the National FFA Leadership and Personal Growth Series. It is a two-day personal development conference designed primarily for high school freshman and sophomores.

After attending the conference, FFA members are able to identify their three pillars of excellence: talents, skills and will. Students complete a talent assessment, identify the skills needed and desired for success, and assess their personal interests.

Participants are provided with tools of motivation that are relevant to their everyday lives. Students discover the many careers available in agriculture and the many growth opportunities available within FFA.

At the close of the conference and beyond, participants make purposeful, meaningful choices that will lead them to excellence.