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May 1, 2021 405-743-5498

Chandler FFA Member Wins State FFA Extemporaneous Speech Contest

STILLWATER, Okla. — Jared Stone of the Chandler FFA Chapter won first place in the extemporaneous division of the state FFA speech contest during the 2021 Oklahoma FFA Int4erscholastics at Oklahoma State University on April 24.

The extemporaneous division allows FFA members to give a four- to six-minute speech on a designated agricultural topic. Once the contestants select their topic, they have 30 minutes to prepare their speeches. They are then judged on speech content, presentation and ability to answer questions.

Preston Pratt of the Silo FFA Chapter, Nate Ezell of the Jenks FFA Chapter, Turner Longacre of the Bristow FFA Chapter and Blake Henrichs of the Okarche FFA Chapter placed second through fifth, respectively.

The extemporaneous division is sponsored by Dr. Scott Stewart, Doug and Kathy Harryman, the Carl Laubach family, Rhett Laubach- and Vivayic. Steve and Merrie Lynn Vaughan will provide a cash award to the winner for expenses related to participation in the national contest. American Farmers & Ranchers will provide a $1,000 state winner scholarship.

The OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture hosts the State FFA Interscholastics each April. Trophies and medals are sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma.

FFA is an integral part of the Agricultural Education division in the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. With more than 25,000 members and 365 chapters, the Oklahoma FFA Association is the fifth-largest state FFA association. 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. To learn more about the Oklahoma FFA, visit .

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