06/19/2026
π Bok North FFA Takes on the 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo! π
What an incredible week celebrating leadership, achievement, and the future of agriculture!
π Monday kicked off with our officer team competing in the State Opening and Closing Ceremonies, while LaRae Lawson represented Bok North FFA in the State Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event.
π Tuesday was filled with leadership and personal development workshops, giving our members valuable skills to take back to our chapter. We then attended the opening session that officially kicked off the excitement of convention week!
π Wednesday brought plenty of reasons to celebrate! During Session 2, we proudly cheered on Mr. Hashi Anderson as he was recognized with the Outstanding Alumni Member Award. We also celebrated Bok North FFA earning the Premier Chapter Award and being recognized as one of Floridaβs Finest Chapters!
During Session 3, we listened to Area IV State Vice President Clayton Keene deliver his retiring address, βThe Keene Dream.β We are incredibly proud of Clayton and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
π Thursday continued the fun during Session 5, where members picked up some cow-print glasses thanks to the Florida Dairy Farmers Association and celebrated one of our chaperones as he walked across the stage to receive his American FFA Degree.
During Session 6, we celebrated alongside middle school members from across the state during the Middle School Parade of Champions. Congratulations to Landen Atkins, Kendell Farrar, Isabell McKeon, and Lane Walker for being recognized as State Champions in Ornamental Horticulture Demonstrations!
Before hitting the dance floor, our members joined the Lake Wales FFA chapters for dinner. A huge thank you to the Lake Wales FFA Alumni for supporting our students and bringing our chapters together. We wrapped up the evening with one of the BIGGEST dance parties of the year! πΊπ
π Fridayβs final session celebrated the accomplishments of the outgoing State Officer Team and welcomed the newly elected officers who will lead Florida FFA into the coming year.
The 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo was a tremendous success filled with leadership growth, new friendships, unforgettable memories, and recognition of an amazing year for Bok North FFA. We are proud of every member who represented our chapter with excellence and look forward to another outstanding year ahead!
Part 1 of photos!