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NOVEMBER 2022
Volume 40
48 Pages
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Number 8
COLE BAERLOCHER ENDS TERM AS NATIONAL FFA PRESIDENT
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By MATTHEW WEAVER Capital Press
ole Baerlocher wrapped up his year as National FFA president last month, marking the end of a non-stop year of meetings with members across the U.S. A native of Colfax, he’s the first Washington FFA member to hold the National FFA’s highest office and the fifth from the state to become a national officer. He was the Washington state president in 2020-2021. Baerlocher’s term came to an end during the organization’s national convention Oct. 26-29 in Indianapolis, Ind. Baerlocher has put students first, said Abbie DeMeerleer, former Washington FFA executive director. “While that’s the goal, living it can be tricky,” DeMeerleer said. “And yet, he’s made it the heartbeat of what he’s done.” Baerlocher’s mother, Melissa, is a nurse and father, Corey, is a teacher. His uncle and aunt, Nathan and Jessica Moore, are FFA advisors in Oakesdale, Wash. “I truly believe that Cole is the epitome of a leader,” Nathan Moore said. “He is the kind of student and member that any agriculture teacher and FFA advisor dreams to have. ... You can never underestimate this young man, because his potential is unlimited.” See Baerlocher, Page A8 Address Service Requested FFA
National FFA president Cole Baerlocher takes a selfie with fellow FFA members April 11 at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, during the Iowa FFA state convention.
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