The CHIEF February 2018

everyone was able to get up and interact with one another and build new friendships with other FFA members from other chapters. During our Mental Growth session, we learned how to think creatively and critically, including “thinking outside of the box” and rationalizing it. When it came to our emotional growth session, we learned exactly what we thought of ourselves and also what others thought of us. It helped build our self esteem and encourage us to step out of the box. After that it came to the social session where members were encouraged to go and talk to someone that they didn’t know. Similarly to the emotional growth session, we were encouraged to step out of the box again. Lastly, our physical growth session talked about becoming active and not letting ourselves fall to the temptations of procrastination and laziness. With each session we learned just much good we can do not only in our chapters but nationwide.

FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The annual FFA 212 leadership conference was held in Shaumburg, IL, through Feb 2nd and 3rd. We had ten freshmen enter this conference and leave with new ambitions that we’re able to bring back to our Pontiac FFA chapter. Our 212 experience started with everyone who was attending being split up into two big groups. From there we were led through various sessions that had to do with each of us learning about personal growth. During each session, By Lu k e Mo r r i s s e t t e