Local FFA member selected as national talent performer

Brook Higbee, a member of the Pahranagat Valley FFA chapter in Alamo will be on stage and in the spotlight Oct. 28-31 during the 2015 National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Kentucky.

Higbee, a senior and the daughter of Brian and Jeanne Higbee, has been selected to perform in the National FFA Talent Competition.

Higbee will perform on stage and bring excitement and spirit to the convention and expo. She submitted an application along with a recorded audition. Nearly 45 acts from throughout the country have been chosen to perform during convention and expo sessions, meal functions and receptions. New to convention, all acts will have the chance to compete in three rounds. Acts will be judged on showmanship, creativity, sound quality, clarity and stage presence. The winner will receive $250 and will be automatically accepted as a member of the 2016 National Talent.

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 610,240 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,665 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.