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Board approves Rain and Crowley High FFA trip to national convention in Indianapolis
Summary
Acadia Parish committee approved out-of-state travel for Rain High and Crowley High FFA chapters to attend the national FFA convention in Indianapolis in October 2024; multiple students described leadership and learning benefits before the motion passed by consent.
The personnel, insurance and curriculum committee approved an out-of-state travel request for Rain High and Crowley High FFA to attend the national FFA convention in Indianapolis in October 2024. The motion was moved and seconded, and the committee approved the request by voice vote.
Student representatives from Rain and Crowley High schools addressed the committee, citing leadership development, exposure to national agricultural practices, and networking as reasons to attend. Emily Bertrand (Rain High president) said the trip would build leadership skills; Hayden O'Rourke (vice president) said the trip would raise the profile of Acadia Parish at the national event. Other student speakers — Riley LeBlanc, Lily Richard, Luke Morrow, Bridal Lacombe, Tamara Welch, Elena Perrida, Sarah Rodriguez, and Eddie Rodriguez — gave brief remarks about learning opportunities and personal growth.
Committee members commended the students and sponsors. The committee asked for a report on the trip upon the students' return.
