Two Montezuma FFA teams to participate at the 2023 national convention in Indianapolis, Ind.

​     The Montezuma FFA Conduct of Meetings team is competing this week at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. The team earned the right to attend nationals after bringing home a state championship honor and gold rating at the FFA State Leadership Conference in Ames in April. Pictured are, from left: Hannah Garland, Montezuma FFA Advisor; Lily Ferry, alternate; Krista Cheney, Claire Erselius, Luke Erselius, Peyton Tindle, Brady Boulton, Luke Brennan and Broox Stockman.

By J.O. Parker
 
      Two teams representing the Montezuma FFA Chapter are spending this week in Indianapolis, Ind. to participate in the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo, Nov. 1 – 4.
Montezuma is among more than 69,000 people will attend the annual National FFA Convention and Expo, including students, teachers, school administrators, for FFA members and guest from across the country. While there, they will take part in various competitions, activities and events throughout the week. 
            Montezuma has two teams at this year’s convention: Farm Business Management and Conduct of Meetings Team.
Both teams earned first place finishes at state competition in April and the right to advance to the national competition.
            The Farm Business Management team is comprised of Camryn Brennan, Cruz DeJong, Makenna Johannes and Madison Van Zee.
            The Conduct of Meetings team is Brady Boulton, Luke Brennan, Krista Cheney, Claire Erselius, Luke Erselilus, Broox Stockman and Peyton Tindle with alternate Lily Ferry.

      The Montezuma FFA Farm Business Management Team is competing this week at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. The team earned the right to attend nationals after bringing home a state championship honor and gold rating at the FFA State Leadership Conference in Ames in April. Pictured are, from left: Cruz DeJong, Alivia Cline, Madison Van Zee, Camryn Brennan and Makenna Johannes.