student in FFA uniform holding a trophy

We are proud to recognize Ayden Rau from the Bessemer Area School District for his outstanding achievement at the 97th Michigan FFA State Convention.

Ayden competed in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking state finals, where he earned a silver rating. In this challenging contest, participants draw a topic from a broad agriculture-related knowledge field, prepare a 4-6 minute speech in just 30 minutes, and present it to a panel of judges — followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.

Ayden’s hard work, preparation, and strong performance made the Gogebic-Ontonagon FFA Chapter proud.

Congratulations, Ayden, on this well-deserved accomplishment!