Pride Essay

I am not one to be very prideful, I know the value of recognition and awards, but it does not

overfill me with confidence or boastfulness, instead I find pride in the personal

accomplishments, those small decisions that create the big picture. Being a part of the FFA

organization I now realize that ​that​ is what I am most proud of. When I decided to become a part

of this amazing organization it was the best choice I had ever made. Honestly, I do not even

remember how I was put into an ag class, whether I signed up or random selection, but

nonetheless it was the most amazing things that could have came across my life. FFA is an

acronym or Future Farmers of America, and when I first became involved I assumed what

everyone else who knew nothing of theorgaization did as well, that I had to be a farmer or that I

had goals to become one in order to be involved. Which is not true by the way, but because of

this closed mindset I did not become involved my freshman year and I regret that decision every

single day, because if I knew better I would be as involved as I could. My sophomore year I

became a little more involved, I even showed a pig that year, and it was kind of uncomfortable

for me but that was a good thing. Mr. Mua helped me out so much and he was there for anything

and everything I needed. I soon felt so comfortable and welcomed within the organization. I met

so many more people who showed as well and that was one of the best parts of it. Everyone in

FFA is just so amazing, the people really do live up to the organization's reputation and keep it

up. You are not just part of an organization, you are part of a family. I am proud to have made

my decisions to step out of my comfort zone and do something I had never done before, because

that decision shaped me to who I am today and shaped the rest of my highschool years. Because

of this decisions I now not only know so many more people in school, but others who are
members of the FFA nationwide, others who are FFA alumni, members of our community who

give back to us and who teach us to give back to others. FFA is not just about agriculture, not

just about showing animals, and not just about wearing the blue corduroy jacket; it is about

lifelong friendships, gaining valuable qualities those of which an FFA member should possess,

and knowing the joys and discomforts but getting through it all.