Poteet FFA’s Kennedy & Ortega receive Lonestar Degrees at State Convention



Karen Ortega receives her Lonestar Degree at the FFA State Convention in Fort Worth. COURTESY PHOTO

Karen Ortega receives her Lonestar Degree at the FFA State Convention in Fort Worth. COURTESY PHOTO

Fort Worth, Texas – Jayci Kennedy and Karen Ortega, of the Poteet FFA Chapter, was awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree in at the 90th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 9-13 in Fort Worth. The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA.

The Lone Star FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintained a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, demonstrated their leadership skills, and have shown a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above. Jayci and Karen were one of more than 2,400 FFA members to receive this esteemed degree.

The 90th annual Texas FFA Convention recorded approximately 12,000 members and guests. Members of the state’s largest agricultural youth leadership organization spent the week attending leadership workshops, participating in events and activities, being recognized for their achievements, and serving as the legislative body for the Texas FFA Association.

Jayci Kennedy receives her Lonestar Degree. COURTESY PHOTO

Jayci Kennedy receives her Lonestar Degree. COURTESY PHOTO

The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a membership of more than 123,000. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical classroom knowledge to real world experiences through local, state and national competitions. For more information about the Texas FFA, visit www.mytexasffa.org.

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