MANHATTAN — Midwest Ford Dealers awarded five scholarships to FFA members who will be attending the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) this summer in Washington, D.C. FFA members were recognized for scholarship awards at the 90th Kansas FFA State Convention, May 30–June 1, 2018, on the Kansas State University campus.

At WLC, FFA members will be challenged to take their leadership skills to the next level by
learning to know their purpose, value people, take action and serve others. Located in our nation’s capital, the conference is a five-day event that trains FFA members to make a positive impact in their school, local community, state and country.

This year’s recipients are: Emilee Sweet, Clay Center; Lane Fischer, Ellis; Maggie Billman and Bronte Waisner, Labette County; and Emily Glenn, Scott City.

The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of 9,579 agricultural education students in 198 chapters in every corner of Kansas. It is part of the National FFA Organization, a national youth organization of 653,359 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 8,568 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our 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. Visit www.ksffa.org for more information.