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Morgan's Favorites

This Colorado native enjoys snow skiing, and his friends say he’s unique because he lives in his own musical. More of Morgan’s favorites include:

Smell: Fresh rain

CDE: Parliamentary procedure

Vacation spot: Europe

Color: Kansas State purple

Hobby: Singing and playing piano

FFA Memory: National Chorus

Fruit: Banana

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More Feature Articles

January 2010
-Creature-Focused Careers
-Former Members Reflect: Dr. Dwight Armstrong
-Levy Randolph
-Safety on Speed Dial
-Preserving Their Culture
-Off and Away

November 2009
-Former Members Reflect: Emilie Bocker
-Turn That Down!
-Car Smarts
-So Much Cooler Online
-Laila Hajji
-The Water Way
-A Greater Cause

June 2009
-Stretch Your Summer Income
-Riley Branch
-Turn That Down
-Behind-The-Scenes Star

May 2009
-Welcoming Women
-Regina Holliday
-Job Interview Jitters
-So Much Cooler Online
-Questioning Your College Choices?

-A Can-Do Attitude
-Former Members Reflect: Michele Payn-Knoper

April 2009
-Hannah Crossen
-Cowboy Book With a Cause
-From FFA to 33Miles
-There’s Cash in Your Future
-I’m Angry…Now What?
-For the Love of Landscaping
-Perfect Balance
-Gardening For A Cause

February 2009
-Blue-Ribbon Banjo Player
-FFA as an Art Form
-Wild About Animals
-Nessie Early
-Be a PAL
-Full Throttle
-Living to Serve
-Special Invitation

January 2009
-All About National FFA Week
-Paul Moya
-Justin Floyd
-Partners for the Planet
-Finding Balance
-Swimming in Aquaculture
-Breaking Records
-Take It Slow

December 2008
-National FFA convention to rotate homes

November 2008
-Dr. Al Snyder
-Scholarship Secrets
-Gear Up for National FFA Week
-Kari Boettcher
-Resist Peer Pressure
-Good to the Last Crop
-All Creatures, Great and Small
-Sparking Interest

September 2008
-Agriculture Accuracy
-Crissa Fruechte
-Brady Revels
-Get Up!
-Proceed With Caution
-All in Good Taste
-Clutch Performance
-Step Right Up

July 2008
-Take It to a New Level
-Deep-Rooted Interest
-Take a Deep Breath
-Tyler Tenbarge
-Inspired by FFA
-On the Right Track

May 2008
-In the Vault
-Your Money: Keeping Records
-National Officer Q&A
-We’re All Unique
-Best in Show
-Grab Life by the Reins

March 2008
-Call to Order!
-Reality Check
-Turtle Power
-By the Numbers
-Dale Darling
-A Token of Appreciation
-National Officer Q&A

January 2008
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Paul McCutchan
-Building Bright Futures

November 2007
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Corey Flournoy
-Biofuels Mean Business
-Go, Team, Go
-A Tractor Tradition

October 2007
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Kristie VerMulm
-Give them an A+
-Cranberry Crazy
-Racing to Indy

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FFA Feature

National Officer Q&A

Morgan Parker, National FFA Central Region V.P.

May 2008

Hailing from Limon, Colo., Morgan Parker has had a very unique FFA experience. As a high school sophomore, he became a charter member of the Limon FFA Chapter. In his chapter’s inaugural year, he served as an officer and planned the annual banquet. And now, a few short years later, he’s your national central region vice president. 

Q: What was the most challenging part of starting a brand-new FFA chapter?

A: Explaining agricultural education and FFA to people who had never heard of it was difficult, especially when I didn’t know a whole lot myself! Working together with other students, community supporters and school administration made the chartering possible – we are so fortunate!

Q: Do you have any tips that could help any chapter increase membership – whether it’s a fairly new chapter or one that’s been around for many years?

A: Growing membership is about showing students that FFA is fun and valuable.  Whether it’s chapter trips, scholarships, career development events, career possibilities, or leadership and communication skills gained, FFA has something to offer everyone. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. Something new and exciting is always great!

Q: Why do you think the H.O. Sargent Award is such an important part of the FFA awards program?

A: The H.O. Sargent Award program recognizes that FFA members are unique and rewards those who create opportunities for all the members and promote diversity within their communities. Learning from and working with people who are different from us helps us all grow and strengthen our organization!

Q: What are some of your favorite summer activities?

A: Summer is meant for county fairs, lake trips, iced coffee, and hanging out with friends and family!

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