About the Author: Samantha Aarup
My name is Samantha Aarup, and I hail from the AAEC-Estrella Mountain FFA Chapter in Arizona where I am currently serving as chapter president. I've been involved in FFA all four years of high school. One of my favorite opportunities FFA has given me is the ability to discover my passions and compete in CDE's and LDE's. Last year, I was able to attend national convention and place silver with our ag communications team and rank gold individually. I've also been on a state winning poultry evaluation and marketing plan team! For my SAE this year, I am currently writing and illustrating my own children's book with my show rooster, Tootsie Roo, as the main character! I am so excited to be serving as one of the 140 FFA in the USA Reporters this year!
These Arizona members participated in dress up days, a teacher appreciation breakfast, games and activities, and a chapter meeting.
AAEC-EM FFA attended a special event hosted by Microsoft during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo last October.
Arizona's AAEC-EM FFA Chapter inspires elementary students through lessons in agricultural literacy.
Through their auction, Gilbert FFA in Arizona helps 4-H and FFA livestock showmen find animals and gain leadership experiences.
The AAEC-EM FFA Chapter in Arizona planned and hosted its third annual barn dance, which included dancing, games and entertainment.
In Arizona, AAEC-Estrella Mountain FFA member Angelina Smith fosters kittens through the BARK organization for her SAE.
