Highest FFA Degree Obtained: American FFA Degree Your Ag Instructor(s) name(s) (Mr./Mrs. First and Last): Don Thorn Ten to fifteen different words that describe your ag teacher: One of the biggest mentors and influencers in my life and career. Your home chapter(s) name i.e. What is on the back of a freshman jacket where you went to school: McClave List three to five awards or accomplishments you achieved as an FFA member that you are most proud of: "National Silver Team- Parliamentary Procedure Team; National Silver Team- Ag Issues Team; National Gold Award, State Winner- Beef Production Placement Proficiency" Fondest Memory of being in FFA or a connection that you have to FFA if you were not a member: "Travel. No other organization afforded me the opportunity to travel across the country competing and advancing my leadership skills. With travel, came so much more: experiences, memories with some of my best friends, and connections from across the country." If your ag teacher were with you today, what would you want to tell them regarding the impact that FFA and your instructor had on your life? Thank you. I don't know that words are enough to express my gratitude for all the time you dedicated to me. Thank you for pushing me. Thank you for challenging me. Thank you for going over and beyond. Thank you for seeing my potential. Thank you for everything. What advice would you give FFA members today? Get involved. Get engaged. Participate in every event especially if it's out of your comfort zone. FFA exposes you to so much more than traditional agriculture and opened my eyes to all the opportunities available in agriculture.