Mid Winter Convention 2017: It this too good to be true?

First, I would just like to take a second and say WOW. What an experience! I am so happy for these students who I have literally just met, from the freshmen getting jackets to the seniors receiving their Keystone Degrees. Seeing the celebration of the hard work from the Keystone recipients and discussing just what they did to qualify for that award was extremely comforting for the future of our agricultural industry. Helping the freshmen tie their ties reminded me of the potential growth in all of them and also that we really need to practice tying those ties for real. (ALL of US)

Freshmen before receiving their jackets.

The students were and are great overall. Sure, you will always have those students who are naturally hyper and also decide they need to drink 3 Monster Energy Drinks on the morning of Mid Winter Convention, before they even get to school. These students especially can test your patience, by being on the rowdy side. However, when it's time to listen to specific directions these students gave their undivided attention and were respectful.

Checking out the Beef breeding classes.

This was a great first time experience at Mid Winter for my six freshmen and myself. The comradery between ag teachers is second to none. This idea has not changed throughout all my experiences. I truly believe that all ag teachers believe in driving success in students in all schools. The big question is: Are we as student teachers coming in on a high horse? Will the realities of teaching day in and day out slap us in the face? Or will we fall more in love with our choice of profession?