FFA Wins National Honor

by Reynard Eaglin, Jr.

The North Central Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter has been awarded a one star national chapter rating. Three members of chapter and two group advisors will travel to Kansas City in November to attend the 69th National FFA Convention. Both North Central FFA advisors, Mr. Hals Beard and Mr. Francis Richard, said that the honor the local chapter received is well deserved. Mr. Richard said, "This could be the first time in the parish an FFA chapter is recognized on national level." The FFA chapter was rated a gold chapter at the state level. Attending the convention will be Jason Hutchins, Garrett Schexnayder and Chad Baham.