February 13, 2013 at 12:56 p.m.
| Updated February 13, 2013 at 12:56 p.m.
Five members of the Russellville High School FFA Chapter attended a public speaking institute hosted by former national FFA officer Andrew McCrea and the six current Missouri FFA State Officers.
At the institute held in Chilicothe earlier this month, students learned techniques for successful public speaking and tips for interviews.
Students from Cole County R-1 School who attended include, from left, Grace Young, Devin Koestner, Former National Officer Andrew McCrea, Taylor Young, Elizabeth Wyss and Caleb Nichols.