NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION2001

Monday, Oct 22

We traveled with– Parkway FFA– Wayne Trace FFA– Paulding FFA

• We loaded the chartered bus 7:10 a.m.

Monday, Oct 22

Nick Missler

Kristen Miller

•Tim Weldy•Brandon Corn•Bryan Etzler

Monday, Oct 22 -- Tour

Logansport, IN

Process 1,800 hogs/shift

2 shifts/day

IBP Tour Continued

Mostly migrant workers

Approximately over 50% turnover a week.

Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN

Bagging of Soybean Seed

Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Cont.

Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Cont.

Warehouse of “Pro-Boxes” Storing 50 units in bulk in each box

Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Cont

National FFA Center Indianapolis, IN

Located on the NW corner of Indianapolis near Dow

National FFA Center - Cont.

National FFA Center - Cont.

National FFA Center - Cont.

Indy 500

Indy 500 -- Cont.

Finish Line

Bryan Etzler

Indy 500 -- Cont.

Front Stretch

Indy 500 -- Cont.

Indy 500 -- Cont.

Tim Weldy

End on Monday, Oct. 22

Stayed over night at Holiday Inn (Holidome) in Columbus, IN

Tuesday, Oct 23

Toyota Manufacturing- Georgetown, KY

Toyota Manufacturing- Cont.

Built in 1990

Toyota Manufacturing- Cont.

Camry

Sienna

Avalon

Kentucky Horse Park -- Lexington, KY

Kentucky Horse Park -- Cont.

Kentucky Horse Park -- Cont.

Kentucky Horse Park -- Cont.

Overnight in Lexington, KY

Stayed in Ramada Inn in Lexington, KY

Also went to a “Fun Center” that had a Putt Putt course, Go Carts, Batting Cage, and other activities.

Wednesday, Oct 24 -- Keeneland Race Track -- Lexington, KY

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

The winners in the “Winner’s Circle”

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Morning work-out in the rain prior to the race.

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Jonabell Farm -- Lexington, KY

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Last Triple Crown Winner

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Affrimed

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Standing in front of Affirmed’s Grave.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Stud stall in Breeding barn.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Louisville, KY -- Home of the National FFA Convention!!!!

National FFA Convention

National FFA Convention

•Reflections -- Opening Ceremonies of the National FFA Convention

•Dr. Wand -- Hypnotist

•Tornado Warning

Kentucky International Convention Center

National FFA Convention

•Jared had an Orientation Meeting downtown Louisville

•Returned to hotel in Shelbyville, KY -- Approximately 28 miles east of Louisville

Thursday, Oct. 25-- National FFA Convention

•First Session -- Dick Vitale•Louisville Slugger Tour•2nd Session•Career Show•Dinner at the Fifth Quarter•Jessica Andrews and /Montgomery Gentry Concert

National FFA Convention

Jared had his interview downtown at the convention center

National FFA Convention

Jared, along with the other 3 contestants, right after his interview

National FFA Convention

Jared and his mother at the recognition dinner.

National FFA Convention

Friday, Oct. 26

•4th Session -- Ann Venneman

•Career Show

•5th Session -- Katy Poth, Retiring Address

•6th Session -- Proficiency Awards

National FFA Convention

Jared and Mr. Campbell on stage awaiting results.

National FFA Convention

National FFA Convention

Immediately following the results.

Saturday, Oct. 27 -- National FFA Convention

Brad Barker receives his American FFA Degree.

National FFA Convention

Andy Kemler receives his American FFA Degree.

National FFA Convention

Brad Barker and Andy Kemler

National FFA Convention

National FFA Convention

Home we go!!!!