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For 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.
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 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.
Read moreTaylor Brooks is the treasurer for the Andes Central FFA chapter. She is a freshman and has been a part of FFA for the past three years. Taylor’s job as treasurer includes the handling all of the finances and keeping records of bills and current balances. Her favorite part of FFA is going to competitions and learning new skills. During her time as an FFA member, she has participated in ag sales, employment skills, natural resources, food science and technologies. FFA has taught Taylor how to step out of her comfort zone and try new things.
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Above all, Peggy’s greatest accomplishment was raising her eight children and helping care for her grandchildren. She had an undeniable love for children and could always be found withopenarmswhenababywas nearby.Hernurturingspiritand loving heart made her a pillar of strength and unwavering support for her family.
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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.
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