Highest FFA Degree Obtained: State FFA Degree Your Ag Instructor(s) name(s) (Mr./Mrs. First and Last): "Glen Sowder, John Cronkite" Ten to fifteen different words that describe your ag teacher: "Engaging, supportive, gently demanding, organized, thorough, friendly" Your home chapter(s) name i.e. What is on the back of a freshman jacket where you went to school: Julesburg List three to five awards or accomplishments you achieved as an FFA member that you are most proud of: "Elected State Secretary - 1964-65, achieving State Farmer, livestock judging at National Western" Fondest Memory of being in FFA or a connection that you have to FFA if you were not a member: "Serving as Chair of state champion parlipro team. Getting to know my fellow state officers and the professionals who ran the state organization- especially Dr. Linson." 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? "Learning parliamentary procedure and gaining experience in public speaking served me very well as my career progressed. Working in shop during high school fostered an interest in woodworking and provided skills useful for home ownership. Livestock judging help develop critical thinking skills and giving oral reasons honed one's ability to ""think on your feet!""" What advice would you give FFA members today? "Ultimately, I did not pursue a career in agriculture but the foundational skills learned during my FFA years were useful in so many ways. I suggest you dive in and participate in every area you have available - do things that make you uncomfortable. You'll be happy you took the plunge later in life!"