2025 Session 5

This is Session 5 of the 2025 National FFA Convention & Expo. The session, chaired by Luke Jennings and Mary Schreiber with an elementary school nostalgia theme, opens with the National Anthem and officer ceremonies, then recognizes Proficiency Award and Agri-Science Fair finalists and winners, performances by the National FFA Chorus, the National FFA Officer Candidates, and the Premier Chapter Award for building communities (won by St. Amant FFA, Louisiana). Southern Region Vice President Jack Lingenfelter delivers his retiring address, What Do You Believe?, reflecting on identity, purpose, and love regardless of performance, followed by a mentor recognition segment and the announcement of Career and Leadership Development Event winners.