Feature Story /// Russellville HS FFA


More Than a Jacket Russellville FFA Sets New Standard in Leadership and Community Impact Story By: Abbie Kemna Photography by Jenna Holterman, Abby Schnieders, and Front Row Film


   FFA is more than just a club or activity—it is leadership, personal devel- opment, and hands-on experience in agriculture. The impact of this organization is evident in the lives of its members, their contributions  FFA, originally known as Future Farmers of America, has evolved into a premier program dedicated to fostering leadership and career success within the agricultural industry. For students like Tanner Trin-  and Ellysa Schweer (Secretary), FFA has been instrumental in shaping their skills and future aspirations. Strobel credits FFA with teaching   cial planning. Similarly, Trinklein emphasizes how FFA has helped him develop leadership skills and expand his network, with the opportu- nity to meet fellow FFA members from across the country. Schweer highlights the Washington Leadership Conference as a pivotal experi- ence that deepened her understanding of leading others and personal  receive through our time in the blue jacket,” Ellysa says. The members of Russellville FFA have achieved remarkable suc- cess, earning an impressive number of accolades that showcase their dedication. Strobel has served in multiple leadership roles within the chapter and excelled in livestock judging competitions.


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   recognized for his excellence in leadership, public speaking, and   the chapter as a two-year secretary and one-year parliamentarian.





  This year, the Class of 2025 will make history with 10 recipients—the 


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