Oklahoma Leadership Development Event (LDE) Greenhand FFA Practice Test

Who was the first urban student leader elected as National FFA President?

1. Corey Flournoy

2. Harold Gum

3. Marvin Jagels

4. Booker T. Washington

The correct answer is: Corey Flournoy

Corey Flournoy holds the distinction of being the first urban student leader elected as the National FFA President. His election is significant as it marked a shift in the representation within the FFA organization, highlighting the inclusion of urban students in leadership roles traditionally dominated by those from rural backgrounds. Flournoy's leadership demonstrated the evolving nature of agriculture and youth involvement, recognizing the importance of agricultural education and leadership for all students, regardless of their background. In contrast, the other individuals mentioned played different roles in FFA history or were involved at various stages but did not represent the same groundbreaking change in representation as Flournoy. For instance, Harold Gum and Marvin Jagels contributed to FFA as national officers, but they did not specifically mark the transition toward urban student leadership that Flournoy did. Booker T. Washington, while an influential figure in education and social issues, was not associated with the FFA or the office of National President.