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Northwestern FFA had two students take the lead to deliver a speech and recite the FFA Creed.

Speaking in front of people is one of the most nerve-wracking things anyone could do. McClain FFA members traveled to Hillsboro to compete in the district publi

Speaking in front of people is one of the most nerve racking thing anyone could do. The McClain FFA Chapter had three of its members make it to the distric

The East Clinton FFA Chapter held its annual Thanksgiving Degree Banquet Nov. 22. It’s a tradition where the chapter sums up all events between the T

By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter  Although speaking in front of a crowd may seem daunting, FFA members competing in the Public Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) find it energizing and exciting. Students practice and prepare speeches to share in front of a panel of judges and the top 20 students in each category compete at the state level.  The Ohio FFA Association selects winners in four categories: Creed Speaking, Beginning Prepared Speaking, Advanced Prepared Speaking, and Extem...

Versailles FFA district public speaking contest results Provided photo VERSAILLES — On Wednesday, Feb. 10, Versailles FFA had four members who participated in the District 5 FFA Public Speaking contest. The contest was held via Zoom and Versailles was the host of the competition. Sophomore Zoe Billenstein participated in the Beginning Prepared division where she presented a prepared speech from memory five to seven minutes in length and answered questions about it, and Zoe placed third overa...