Nevada FFA members in All-State FFA Choir

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri FFA Association has selected Erica Craig, Alexandra Gast, Patience Lockhart, and Shanee Phillips, all from Nevada, as 2016 State FFA Choir members.

Craig, Gast, Lockhart, and Phillips are members of the Nevada FFA Chapter. Erica is the daughter of Brian and Dana Craig. Alexandra is the daughter of Bryan Gast and Michelle Branham. Patience is the daughter of Michael and Crystal Lockhart. Shanee is the daughter of John and Kelly Butler. Their advisor is Tim Davis.

Craig, Gast, Lockhart, and Phillips are four of 180 individuals chosen for the FFA All-State Choir. Students rehearse and perform at the State FFA Convention in Columbia, Mo., April 21-22.

FFA members have the opportunity to share their musical talent in front of a crowd of more than 8,000 FFA members and guests Friday afternoon and evening April 22.

FFA members are selected based upon their musical ability through an application process for the FFA All-State FFA choir. Beth Dampf, choral director, Jefferson City High School, directs the All-State FFA Choir.

The Missouri FFA Association is a youth organization of more than 25,900 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 340 local chapters. FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.