Nancy Medel, is a senior at Newell-Fonda High School and the daughter of Eva Corona and Jorge Medel of Newell. She is president of the Newell-Fonda FFA?Chapter.

1.) Why FFA?:

I am involved in FFA because I love nature and animals, but also because without agriculture, no one would be alive.

2.) FFA project:

For my project, I have done a vegetable garden. I enjoy gardening because it is a good way to be able to provide for your family and back in the day, that was the only way people would attain food.

3.) I’ve learned:

I have learned through FFA that I do have the ability to get up in front of a crowd and give a speech and also that every FFA member can become your friend.

4.) Career path:

I would like to go into criminology after high school and believe it or not, FFA has helped. I have greatly improved my leadership skills and am not afraid to talk in front of people. I am able to voice my opinion, which is needed in my career field.

5.) College plans:

I do not know what college I would like to attend yet. I have looked around but I still haven’t found the right one that offers the best criminology courses.

6.) FFA acvtivities:

I attended National Convention in 2011 and State Convention in 2012 and 2013; I actually advanced to State this year in Public Speaking. I have competed in Creed Speaking, the Chapter test, the Greenhand test, and Public Speaking as well.

I help every year with the Buena Vista Ag Citing Days and Farm Safety Days, Veteran’s Day Assembly, FFA Week, and Fall Fundraiser.