FFA'ers garner recognition

The Lampasas FFA delegation shows off part of its Leadership and Career Development winnings at the conclusion of the 2007-08 San Saba District FFA Awards Banquet held at the Mills County Civic Center at Goldthwaite. Delegates include, from left, Sara Jackson, Dalton Summers, James Lansford, Jeyde Kelly, Kirby Kennedy, Ty Beasley, Kelsi Ray, Jordan Cantrell, Shelby Faught, Shannon Lucas and Reese Vann. FFA'ers garner recognition

Lampasas FFA members recently participated in the San Saba District FFA Awards Banquet, officer elections and speaking events held in Goldthwaite.

Sara Jackson was elected District FFA president for 2008-09.

Kelsi Ray was elected San Saba District area officer candidate for 2008-09 and will run for Area FFA president on May 12-13 at the Area 7 FFA Convention at Texas State University at San Marcos.

Jeyde Kelly placed second and qualified for the area speaking event at TSU in soil and water conservation public speaking.

Kirby Kennedy was first in junior prepared public speaking. She qualified for the area contest at San Marcos.

Sara Jackson

Reese Vann took third in senior prepared public speaking.

Seventeen members and guests attended the event at the Mills County Convention Center.

Outgoing 2007-08 San Saba District FFA president and newly elected 2008-09 Area 7 FFA offficer Kelsi Ray, left, hands the gavel over to newly elected 2008-09 District FFA president Sara Jackson as part of the closing ceremonies. FFA members Jeyde Kelly and James Lansford enjoy the fajita meal that was part of the FFA ceremony. Jeyde Kelly advanved to the Area speaking event set at Texas State University. Shannon Lucas placed first in District horse judging.