Lindale FFA member among 10 selected for scholars program
LINDALE, Texas (KETK) — Creed Rand of the Lindale FFA Chapter was selected as one of 10 Texas FFA members for the 2025-2026 Ford Leadership Scholars Program.
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The FFA is a student organization that is based around educating the youth on agricultural practices, according to the FFA website. Rand will attend a week long leadership training where he will plan and execute a sustainable community service project in Lindale.
The Lindale FFA chapter said the Ford Leadership Scholars program started with a partnership between the Texas FFA Foundation and Texas Ford Dealerships. The partnership recognizes leaders in different chapters and encourages them to participate in leadership programs.
The following 10 students were chosen as the 2025-2026 Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars:
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Cooper Lund – A&M Consolidated FFA
Creed Rand – Lindale FFA
Tatum Braden – Glasscock County FFA
Peyton Holland – Summer Creek FFA
Emma Green – Aledo FFA
Zachary Casas – Huffman FFA
Katelyn Krenek – Bellville FFA
Katie Turner – Llano FFA
Calee Scoggins – Lorena FFA
Gunnar Mcconlogue – Canyon FFA
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