Nineteen Sleepy Eye Public FFA Members were selected to receive their very own FFA jackets from the Blue Jackets Bright Futures Program and the Sleepy Eye Ag Program Boosters. Pictured l to r, front row – Jace Schauman, Megan Sellner, Winsten Nienhaus, Isaac Lendt, Hannah Meyer. Middle row – Jezzel Del Toro, Gavin Fischer, Caleb Suess, Nathan Rathman, Sam Price, Daniel Armstrong. Back row – Jose Castorena, Chloe Howe, Noemi Rodriguez, Taylor Berkner, Izzy Kunkel. Not pictured: Landon Wendinger, Ellen Windschitl, Clark Lazatin.
Three St. Mary’s FFA members received jackets through the Blue Jackets Bright Futures Program this year. Pictured l to r – Sydney Zarn, Emma Fischer, Leah Kucera.
The Minnesota FFA Foundation is pleased to announce the presentation of the official FFA jacket to members of the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter. 16 members have been selected to receive their own jacket through the Foundation and another 6 members were chosen to receive a jacket from the Sleepy Eye Ag Program Boosters.
As Minnesota FFA welcomes thousands of young people into membership, the Minnesota FFA Foundation has announced the recipients of the Blue Jacket Bright Futures program. The program provides sponsored FFA jackets to Minnesota youth who are starting their FFA career. This is the nineth year the Minnesota FFA Foundation has offered the program. “The Blue Jackets Bright Future program is a valuable program providing students with an FFA jacket to support their FFA involvement. A personalized FFA jacket provides recipients with a sense of pride while giving them ownership of their FFA experiences, said Lavyne Rada, Minnesota FFA Association Leadership Development Coordinator. “FFA plays an important role in developing agricultural and leadership skills in students while preparing them for their future careers.”
“The jacket is a symbol of tradition and pride for those who have worn the official FFA jacket. Many past members have sponsored jackets, but it’s not uncommon for individuals and companies to sponsor jackets because they appreciate what the organization does to develop young leaders,” says Val Aarsvold, Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director.
The Minnesota FFA Foundation wishes to thank the sponsors of the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program this year. The sponsors of this program are what make it possible for our FFA students to have a successful experience with FFA! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of a student.
The Minnesota FFA Foundation partners with individuals and businesses to provide resources that promote and enhance premier leadership, personal growth and career success for Minnesota youth in Agricultural Education.