The Charger Online School Newspaper

CDHS FFA National Convention 2026

Article By: Kiptyn Ball and Nathan Casillas

Graphics By: Addilyn Boesch

Videos By: Dani Shelton

Edited By: Kaleo Toscanodulanto and Kolby Shannon

Published By: Harrison Ayers

At the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, thousands of students gather each year to celebrate leadership and agricultural education. The event features competitions, workshops, and national performances that showcase the talent and dedication of FFA members. This year, Chuckey‑Doak’s 2026–2027 FFA treasurer, Korbin Shirner, was honored as one of only two students selected statewide to participate in the National FFA Chorus, demonstrating his singing ability on a national stage.

The convention also serves as the setting for some of the most prestigious recognitions in the FFA organization. Among these honors is the American FFA Degree, the highest award an FFA member can earn. Former Black Knight Avery Armstrong received this distinction, marking a major milestone in his agricultural education journey. The award is reserved for students who show exceptional dedication and leadership through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

Earning the American FFA Degree requires years of commitment and documented success in FFA events. Recipients must hold a State FFA Degree, maintain multiple years of active membership, complete extensive SAE hours, demonstrate leadership growth, and meet academic standards. The National FFA Convention highlights these accomplishments, celebrating students like Korbin and Avery who represent the highest levels of achievement within the organization.

As the blue jackets return from Indianapolis, they carry with them new skills, friendships, and inspiration. The convention is more than an annual gathering; it is a start button for personal growth, career success, and lifelong leadership. For Tennessee students and chapters, the experience reinforces the strength of agricultural education and the promise of the next generation.

Vloggers: Kiptyn Ball and Nathan Casillas

Chuckey-Doak High School
365 Ripley Island Rd, Afton, TN
(423) 798-2636