AECT students attended the National FFA Convention Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The FFA Alumni and Supporters club attended National FFA Convention, along with students in the AECT department completing internships and recruiting for the University of Arkansas.

     Will Clark, an AEED graduate student, worked as a part of the backstage and arena crew. Clark said he began the week by setting up the seating, stage props, and crew and national officer locker rooms. During convention sessions, Clark’s role was to move the lectern on and off stage, manage props, and ensure members were prepped to go on stage and that all seating cards were collected for the announcer to read from.

      “I applied many skills learned from the AECT department at National Convention such as time management, organization, and delegation,” Clark said. “Further, leadership was required when creating the absolute best student experiences all the way in the crowd and during many students' time backstage.”

      Kelby Biswell, an undergraduate agricultural communications student, attended National FFA Convention with the FFA Alumni and Supporters. Biswell said the group volunteered at the National Floriculture FFA CDE and the Dale Bumpers College booth.

      “I had previously competed in the National Floriculture FFA CDE, so I was familiar with and was excited about the contest! This was my fourth year at National FFA Convention, so I possessed skills to navigate the convention,” Biswell said.

      Kenley Bramall, a senior in the AECT department who also serves as the Bumpers College Lead Ambassador, attended National FFA Convention. Bramall recruited FFA members on a national level to attend Bumpers College and the AECT Department.

      “My public speaking skills allowed me to effectively execute college recruitment at national level,” Bramall said.