Shea Booster – Why Me?
In this retiring address, 2018-19 National FFA Western Region Vice President Shea Booster discusses how we need to strive to be great leaders by not claiming to be “victims” in various situations.
Ridge Hughbanks – Let’s Get to Work
In this retiring address, 2018-19 National FFA Central Region Vice President Ridge Hughbanks shares how hard work and resiliency are key components to being a great leader and caring for yourself.
Luke O’Leary – The Characters We Play
We go through life hiding behind a mask suitable for whatever situation we are currently a part of, hoping to be accepted. In this retiring address, 2018-19 National FFA President Luke O’Leary shares how it is important to allow others to see us for who we truly are.
Jordan Stowe – The Small Moments
In this retiring address, 2018-19 National FFA Southern Region Vice President Jordan Stowe discusses how we need to remember and respect the small moments that happen every day because that is where we can learn, be present and find where we are.
Adrian Schunk – Make it Meaningful
In this retiring address, 2018-19 National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Adrian Schunk discusses the importance of making moments in life meaningful because that is the time in which we can really give something meaningful to others.
Piper Merritt – Learning
Many believe that learning stops once you graduate from your last step in the world of academia, whether that is a high school diploma or a doctorate. However, to truly succeed, we must strive to be lifelong learners. In this retiring address, 2017-18 National FFA Central Region Vice President Piper Merritt discusses the importance of becoming a forever learner.
Gracie Furnish – Valuable
From the day we are born, there is a value and purpose for our life. It is important to remember everyone is different and brings different skills, talents and knowledge to the table. Everyone is valuable in their own unique way. In this retiring address, 2017-18 National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Gracie Furnish discusses how valuable each person is and why we need to see ourselves as valuable too.
Ian Bennett – Keep Climbing and Aiming High
Success boils down to two important components, persistence and focus. In this retiring address, 2017-18 National FFA Southern Region Vice President Ian Bennett discusses how we encounter challenges on our path to success and how we need to be persistent and focused throughout these many challenges to achieve success.
Breanna Holbert – The Gap
A lesson plan to accompany the 2017-18 National FFA President Breanna Holbert's retiring address.
Keynote Speaker and Retiring Address activity
The following activity is designed to help guide students through keynote speeches and retiring addresses from National FFA Convention. Students will have the opportunity to think critically and apply messages conveyed through the presentations.
