Fannin County Middle School FFA member Natalee Reeves recently
competed in the Area 1 FFA Creed Career Development Event. The event was held at
Sonoraville High School in Sonoraville, Georiga on January 28, 2020.

Natalee Reeves pictured on the left.

The FFA Creed Career Development Event allows students to develop
leadership skills by participating in public speaking activities and by stimulating interest
in leadership and citizenship. Participants must recite the FFA Creed from memory and
answer questions from the judges indicating familiarity with the subject and the ability to
think quickly. Participants are judged on voice, stage presence, power of expression,
general effect, and response to questions. This was Natalee’s first year as a 6th grader
competing at this event. There were 4 rooms that held creed speakers and the top two
from each room will move on to the sub finals. Natalee placed 4th in her room competing
against other 6-9 th grade students.

FFA is a national organization of over 600,000 members preparing for leadership
and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is an integral
part of the agricultural education program in public schools. The FFA mission is to
make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for

premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Reeves, a 6th grader, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joey Reeves of Blue
Ridge, Georgia. Cherie White is the Fannin County Middle School FFA advisor.