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By Dena Wood
The Times 

WHS Freshman Wins State FFA Creed Speaking Competition

Loren Negron learned to believe in herself and hopes to inspire others

 

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FFA Advisor Nicole Abel (left) is visibly proud as she watches Loren Negron (right) react to being named Washington State FFA Creed Speaking first place winner.

WAITSBURG – Waitsburg High School freshman Loren Negron has every right to be proud of herself for winning first place in the creed speaking competition at the 86th Washington State FFA Convention over the weekend of May 12-14.

But for the Philippine native, the experience became much more than just meeting a goal. It taught her to believe in herself, to be an inspiration to others, and showed her much it means to have the strong support of friends and family.

Negron moved to the United States last year, after being raised and homeschooled by her parents in the Philippines. Her parents...



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