1. NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION 2001

2. Monday, Oct 22 n We traveled with – Parkway FFA – Wayne Trace FFA – Paulding FFA We loaded the chartered bus 7:10 a.m.

3. Monday, Oct 22 Nick Missler Kristen Miller Tim Weldy Brandon Corn Bryan Etzler

4. Monday, Oct 22 -- Tour Logansport, IN Process 1,800 hogs/shift 2 shifts/day

5. IBP Tour Continued Mostly migrant workers Approximately over 50% turnover a week.

6. Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Bagging of Soybean Seed

7. Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Cont.

8. Warehouse of “Pro- Boxes” Storing 50 units in bulk in each box

9. Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Cont

10. National FFA Center Indianapolis, IN Located on the NW corner of Indianapolis near Dow

11. National FFA Center - Cont.

14. Indy 500

15. Indy 500 -- Cont. Finish Line Bryan Etzler

16. Indy 500 -- Cont. Front Stretch

17. Indy 500 -- Cont.

18. Tim Weldy

19. End on Monday, Oct. 22 Stayed over night at Holiday Inn (Holidome) in Columbus, IN

20. Tuesday, Oct 23

21. Toyota Manufacturing- Georgetown, KY

22. Toyota Manufacturing- Cont. Built in 1990

23. Toyota Manufacturing- Cont. Camry Sienna Avalon

24. Kentucky Horse Park -- Lexington, KY

25. Kentucky Horse Park -- Cont.

28. Overnight in Lexington, KY Stayed in Ramada Inn in Lexington, KY Also went to a “Fun Center” that had a Putt Putt course, Go Carts, Batting Cage, and other activities.

29. Wednesday, Oct 24 -- Keeneland Race Track -- Lexington, KY

30. Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

33. The winners in the “Winner’s Circle”

34. Keeneland Race Track -- Cont. Morning work-out in the rain prior to the race.

35. Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

38. Jonabell Farm -- Lexington, KY

39. Jonabell Farm -- Cont. Last Triple Crown Winner

40. Jonabell Farm -- Cont. Affrimed

41. Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

42. Standing in front of Affirmed’s Grave.

43. Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

46. Stud stall in Breeding barn.

47. Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

48. Louisville, KY -- Home of the National FFA Convention!!!!

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50. Reflections -- Opening Ceremonies of the National FFA Convention Dr. Wand -- Hypnotist Tornado Warning

51. Kentucky International Convention Center

52. National FFA Convention Jared had an Orientation Meeting downtown Louisville Returned to hotel in Shelbyville, KY - - Approximately 28 miles east of Louisville

53. Thursday, Oct. 25-- National FFA Convention First Session -- Dick Vitale Louisville Slugger Tour 2nd Session Career Show Dinner at the Fifth Quarter Jessica Andrews and /Montgomery Gentry Concert

54. National FFA Convention Jared had his interview downtown at the convention center

55. National FFA Convention Jared, along with the other 3 contestants, right after his interview

56. National FFA Convention Jared and his mother at the recognition dinner.

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58. Friday, Oct. 26 4th Session -- Ann Venneman Career Show 5th Session -- Katy Poth, Retiring Address 6th Session -- Proficiency Awards

59. National FFA Convention Jared and Mr. Campbell on stage awaiting results.

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61. Immediately following the results.

62. Saturday, Oct. 27 -- National FFA Convention Brad Barker receives his American FFA Degree.

63. National FFA Convention Andy Kemler receives his American FFA Degree.

64. National FFA Convention Brad Barker and Andy Kemler

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66. Home we go!!!!