by Lee Letsch | Sep 15, 2026 | State Officer Blog
When we are standing in the middle of a difficult moment, it can be hard to see anything beyond what is directly in front of us. A mistake feels bigger. A disappointment feels heavier. A bad day feels like it will last forever. But perspective has a funny way of... by Lee Letsch | Aug 12, 2026 | State Officer Blog
The thundering roar of the crowd around me echoes my own cheers as we all watch to see who will claim first place. It’s the final day of the Oregon State Track Meet and the energy is high. My best friend has just achieved a dream she’s been working towards for... by Lee Letsch | Jul 16, 2026 | State Officer Blog
As I sat in a tiny paddle boat with three of my teammates, I looked toward the shore and watched two canoes push off. We were at the Southeastern Oregon District Leadership Camp, and the third round of the annual canoe race was underway. Being from the Southeastern... by Lee Letsch | Jun 15, 2026 | State Officer Blog
It was early fall of 2025, and my team and I were prepping for the biggest stage National FFA has to offer. The four of us were attending a practice on a cool saturday evening at the house of our Agricultural Sales and life coach, Mr. Greg Wildhaber. Traditionally,... by Lee Letsch | May 15, 2026 | State Officer Blog
I get home from school, set my backpack down, immediately find my favorite spot on the couch, and open up Instagram Reels. I’m running on roughly five hours of sleep and somehow, my social battery has reached a negative percentage. So, based on my current state, I...