DISD shines in Ricebelt District Leadership

Dayton ISD FFA recently competed at the Ricebelt District Leadership competition. Leadership Development Events encourages FFA members to work on their public speaking abilities. These events aim to push members out of their comfort zones and promote soft skills needed in any working industry.

There are over 15 different LDE contests across the chapter, ranging from public relations to skill demonstration. On Nov. 7, FFA had teams compete in the Ricebelt District LDEs, which includes competition from high schools of all sizes from the surrounding area.

The top three teams in each category advance to the Area 9 contest on Nov. 17 in Onalaska. Dayton FFA is proud to send five teams to the Area LDE contest; Senior Skills Demonstration, Senior Chapter Conducting, Junior Chapter Conducting, Public Relations, and Ag Issues. DHS had several other teams score well and just barely missed out on advancement.

Ag teacher Hali Wagner stated, “We are very proud of our members who competed Tuesday and those who are continuing on into the “playoffs of FFA”. We will keep everyone apprised to the results of the upcoming competition.”