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The 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.
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.
Read moreFor senior FFA President, Emery Bultje, this is her fifth year participating in FFA. As the president she is responsible for presiding over the meetings, appointing committees, coordinating the chapter’s activities and is the chapter’s representative when it comes to public relations. Emery’s favorite FFA activity is participating in the spring Career Development Events (CDEs). Activities that she has participated in are Leadership Development Events (LDEs) in creed speaking, employment skills and ag issues; and CDEs including horse evaluation, livestock evaluation and floriculture. FFA has taught Emery how important it is to have her priorities in order and to be organized.
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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.
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The fourth electronic database free from the state library is Duolingo. This can be accessed athomewithinternetor atthelibrarytotallyfree.Touse thedatagotolibrary.gov.usand searchforelectronicdatabases. If you would need help, please contact the library.
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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.
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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President Jordan Weber convened the Wagner Rotary membership on Wednesday, February 19th and we huddled together in the coldest day yet to have our meeting. Our thermostat guardian Bryan Slaba was not present as he is relaxing in the warmth of Texas so, please don’t anyone tell Bryan that we had the furnace turned WAY up!
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