05/04/2026
So proud to highlight one of our amazing leaders 💙💛 Meet your 2025–2026 Baraboo FFA Vice President!
“Hello!! My name is Leyla Turner and I am currently the 2025-2026 Baraboo FFA Vice President.
I have been involved in FFA since my freshman year. Ever since my brother joined FFA, I was dragged into events and got more involved in 8th grade. During my sophomore year, I was asked to apply to become an officer for 2024-2025. I agreed and ran as the sentinel, which I served my junior year. With this opportunity, more doors have opened for me. I went to National Convention, State Convention and many events. I saw more growth within myself during my junior year and wanted to keep growing, that’s why I ran for Vice President this year!
My number one FFA memory is meeting new people and everyone I work with. The officer team this year has grown and we’ve gotten more comfortable with each other. We are making great memories together. I’m so thankful for my team this year, especially since it is my senior year.
Throughout my years serving as an officer, I worked on my beef production SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience). My experience started when I was a little girl. I grew up on my family farm, which once was dairy but was switched into beef production since it was easier on my grandpa and family. My main goal on the farm is making sure the calves are taken care of. This includes feeding milk, changing bedding, feeding grain, and making sure they are healthy and safe. I used to be more involved but with my personal life, it’s been hard to get over there.
My life after graduation is to go to college and get my associates degree in criminal justice and law. When I grow older and if that’s the field I go into, I want to become a Criminal Psychologist. I’ve always had a strong passion for learning and pursuing psychology. I want to be able to help and understand people.
Some advice I would give underclassmen is don’t let people change who you want to be. A lot of people change just to fit in or be viewed a certain way. Just be yourself and don’t care what others think.”
