Five members of the McClain FFA conquered the number one fear in America recently when they competed in the sub district public speaking event held at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

Brooke Baldwin, Olivia Brewer and Kate Barrett did an outstanding job representing the chapter in the FFA Creed Contest. Baldwin will move on to the district contest next week.

Cade Sponcil participated in the beginning prepared speaking event and delivered a five-minute speech from memory and answered questions. He finished first place and will move on to the district contest.

Aly Murphy competed in the extemporaneous speaking event. She had to draw a topic then she was given 30 minutes to prepare a four- to six-minute speech. She finished first and will move on to the district contest next week.

Submitted by Abby Mustard, McClain FFA.

McClain FFA members Brooke Baldwin, Olivia Brewer, Kate Barrett, Cade Sponcil and Aly Murphy, in no particular order, recently in a public speaking contest at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

https://www.timesgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2022/02/web1_McClain-FFA-1.jpgMcClain FFA members Brooke Baldwin, Olivia Brewer, Kate Barrett, Cade Sponcil and Aly Murphy, in no particular order, recently in a public speaking contest at Lynchburg-Clay High School.