80th Kansas FFA Convention

Is there any place more beautiful than Manhattan, Kansas? Maybe there is. But for me, this place has a very special place in my heart. Not only is it the home of Kansas State University of which I am a student, (Insert Commercial Here: for more information visit www.ag.k-state.edu) :)...but, Manhattan also happens to be the home of the 80th Kansas FFA Convention! It was a true privilege to join Becky, the National FFA Secretary, in her home state for the convention.

The week was filled with great activities, but most of all I enjoyed the time I got to spend hanging out with members. Whether it was in McCain Auditorium, the Student Union, The Alumni Center, or even the time I got to spend at my favorite coffee shop, Radina's, I loved it!

I had a great time with some students during workshops!

All excited about what's going on!!

Math...yuck!

Nice shades, dude!

I also had the privilege to spend some time on the main stage speaking. My good friend Aaron was the official photographer of the convention and took some pretty funny pictures of what was going on with my expressions. I've decided that I am officially a good ball. Check them out...

Yep, its true. I am a goofball! Feel free to laugh at me.

The last day we had a big celebration at the end and the newly retired state officers took a cool pictures with all the tabs they had collected for the Ronald McDonald house. Their state wide community service project is called: "Tons of Tabs!" They filled up this whole pickup truck! Can you believe that?


Oh, and not to mention the Toyota Tundra...yep, that belongs to the Kansas FFA Foundation thanks to the incredible support of Toyota! Thank you Toyota for everything you do for us!!!

Until Next Time,

Morgan C. Parker <><