Bearkats Attend the
Texas FFA Convention
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| SHSU student Amber Key (right) shares information with
prospective students at the State FFA Convention. Amber transferred
to Sam Houston State from Kilgore College and is majoring
in Agricultural Education. |
Amidst the sea of blue and gold at the 75th Texas FFA Convention,
spots of Bearkat Orange could be found. The annual convention,
held this year in Houston, July 8-11, represents the largest
gathering of agriculturally inclined young adults in the state,
and it offers SHSU an excellent opportunity to promote its
academic programs to the future leaders.
Through a promotional booth and interaction with SHSU Student
Ambassadors, FFA members can get a glimpse of what SHSU has
to offer them. The state convention serves as one of the department’s
largest recruiting venues with a pool of over 6,000 prospective
students.
In addition to promotional activities, many behind-the-scenes
tasks at the convention are carried out through Bearkat assistance.
Organizational tasks for the convention and assistance with
state-level leadership development events represent just a
few of the responsibilities Sam Houston students perform. Dr.
Doug Ullrich and Dr. Dwayne Pavelock, SHSU Ag Ed professors,
led the contingent of SHSU 53 students who attended and assisted
with the convention.
In addition to contributing to the success of the convention
and recruitment for SHSU, students gained valuable experience
related to their chosen profession. Countless networking opportunities
are an additional perk to those in attendance.
The Texas FFA and SHSU have a historical relationship. Sam
Houston State University was one of the first colleges to offer
career and leadership development events for FFA members throughout
the region and state. The Department and Collegiate FFA Chapter
will host the State FFA Leadership Development Events in December,
an activity we have undertaken since its inception in 1939.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo provides financial support
for that event.
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