Clara Wicolf, Iola FFA chapter was announced as the winner of the Kansas FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) during the fourth session of of the 87th Kansas FFA Convention on the Kansas State University campus Thursday, May 28.

Members must submit a manuscript and bibliography, present a 6- to 8-minute speech and answer questions about their selected speech topic in this CDE contest. Wicolf’s speech was titled, “Three Wishes to End World Hunger.”

By winning at the state level, Wicolf is eligible to compete in the national Prepared Public Speaking CDE at the National FFA Convention in fall 2015.

Other finalists include: Danielle Comstock, Fredonia FFA, placing second; Bailey Corwine, West Franklin FFA, placing third; and Elizabeth Meyer, Marion FFA, placing fourth.

The event is sponsored by the Kansas Corn Commission.

Photos are available upon request.

The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of 8,850 agricultural education students in 176 chapters in every corner of Kansas. It is part of the National FFA Organization, a national youth organization of 610,240 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 7,665 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.