This year National FFA Week is celebrated on February 15th – February 22nd. It is a week where chapters share with their school peers what FFA is and the role that FFA plays in members’ everyday lives. The mission of FFA is to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding the growing population of the United States through teaching various ag related topics including technology, science, business, food, etc. It is a week-long event that allows members to develop their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success in creative and innovative ways while involving their non-FFA peers. In honor of National FFA Week, the officers of the Andes Central FFA are sharing what FFA means to them and the role it plays in their lives.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota AttorneyGeneralMarty Jackley announces that the overall number of reported criminal offenses reported statewide in 2024 increased 1.21 percent compared to 2023.
Read moreThe sentinel position in the Andes Central chapter is held by Luke Dangel. Luke is a junior and this is his fourth year as a member of the FFA. The duty of the sentinel is to keep order during the meetings. His favorite part of FFA are the bus trips to participate in CDEs. During his years as an FFA member, Luke has participated in employability skills, ag sales and livestock judging. FFA has helped Luke strengthen his public speaking skills.
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Three students represented Andes Central at the Regional Vocal Contest held in Kimball on February 5th. Emery performed “Greensleeves” and received a Superior or a I; Madilyn performed “A Poor Wayfaring Stranger” and received a Superior or a I; Taylor performed “The Water is Wide” and received an Excellent or a II.
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Erica Cahoy competed at the State One Act Festival that was heldFebruary6ththroughthe8th in Brookings at the South Dakota StateUniversityPerformingArts Center. She competed in the costume designcompetition,whichis a first for an Avon student. Erica was awarded a Superior medal for her entry into the state-wide competition. What led her to want to compete in this specific competition was her love of The Great Gatsby and the fashion of the 1920s era which she felt would be a good design fit for the play.
Read moreThe FFA chapter secretary position is held by sophomore, Marin Bultje. The secretary is responsible for making the agenda for the meetings as well as taking roll of members present and taking accurate minutes of each meeting. Marin has been an FFA member for the past three years. Her favorite part of FFA is traveling to and competing in the CDE competitions. During her years of membership, Marin has participated in creed speaking, ag issues, horse evaluation and natural resources. FFA has taught Marin to be able to speak in front of people and to have confidence when presenting her own ideas and work.
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Addison Cuka and Dusti Laska competed at State Gymnastics on Saturday, February 16th in Watertown.
Read moreOne of the more recent topics that seems to be coming up in conversations around town is the rising costs of eggs. H5N1 also known as the bird f lu is the main source of what is causing the price of eggs to skyrocket. The bird flu is widespread in wild birds throughout the world and is currently causing outbreaks in poultry, dairy cattle and even causing several human cases.
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