My fondest memory stems from our
experience at every SOLC and COLC
dance we attended. At every dance, Andrew
and I were able to implement our own version
of the Cha Cha Slide. Although not widely
known before, many members will remember
our shimmy slide and clap. Keep it up California
FFA dancers!
We took a trip to the northern part
of California to spend time with my
family and I decided to give my teammates the
experience of jumping off a cliff into a river.
Everyone had jumped off except Conner who
was having a tough time. After he cried for his
life for about ten minutes and refused to jump
off, we forced him to so that each of us had the
same experience. When he fi nally jumped, he
let out a scream louder than ever before; even
louder than when Sam sees spiders.
One of my favorite memories of this
year was a chapter visit that Lauren
and I had with the Orland FFA Chapter. On this
visit we had a blast going mudding/off-roading
with the chapter offi cer team. After a few hours
of that we headed back to an offi cer’s house for
a huge home cooked meal. After our meal we
started a bonfi re and brought out some guitars,
great sing-along songs and our dance moves.
This visit made me feel as if I was home again.
Ripping two pairs of slacks in the
middle of an MFE from celebrating.
Thank you California FFA for giving me
an extended family to enjoy this year
and opening your homes to us as we traveled
around the state. I have cherished each dance,
laugh and conversation we had with each of
you on our journey. I’ll never forget the impact
you all have made on my life. Thank you for
an amazing year and making each moment a
dream come true.
One of my fondest memories from this
year was during the Superior Region
COLC. We all got to sleep in cabins, go
hiking, slide down a huge water slide, and
even had a blast dancing underneath the stars
to some good ol’ country music. Everyone had
a wonderful time learning about leadership and
doing some team building, but alongside that
we all had fun, smiled and at the end of the day
and got to enjoy each other’s friendship.
I would have to say the funniest
moment in our year was traveling
in the van at 1 a.m. on our way back from
NLCSO in Utah. We were with Mr. Mayfi eld
talking about our theme skit for the year. Then
out of nowhere someone brought up the idea
of “plumber cracks for rent the Bro’s.”. We all
immediately busted up laughing then began to
cry because it was so funny.
The gratitude and appreciation I
have for every educator and member,
goes far beyond any words. I am truly grateful
to have spent a year of my life traveling
California, creating memories, building
friendships, and being a part of the FFA family.
It has been incredible seeing members’ success
and triumphs, and I can’t wait to see what other
accomplishments will come in the future. The
members and educators have made this year
something I’ll always cherish. Thank you for
giving me the experience of a lifetime and a
year that I’ll never forget. I will always be proud
to be from the California FFA family. •
I’m so very thankful for the opportunity
to serve this year. I’m going to miss
every moment. I am grateful for all the memories
made with everyone and I can’t thank each of
you enough for
making this year
so
special.
To
...my teammates
everyone
in
the
have been my
California
FFA,
closest friends...
thank you for giving
they have made
me a fami ly. My
this year so
teammates
have
memorable...
been my closest
friends and I want
to thank each of them as well as they have
made this year so memorable, I love you guys!
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