Northview Celebrates National FFA Week

February 24, 2010

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nhs-ffa-breakfast-015.jpgFFA members at Northview High School are celebrating National FFA Week with a variety of events.

Tuesday, the FFA officers and members prepared a homestyle breakfast for teachers, staff and invited guests that support the FFA program. On Monday, students prepared refreshments for bus drivers.

For a photo gallery from both events, click here.

Here is a look at the complete week of activities for National FFA Week at Northview High School:

Monday: Bus Driver Refreshment/ FFA T-Shirts

FFA members prepared refreshments for all bus drivers to give to them in the morning as they arrived at school. FFA t-shirts were provided to members.
Chairmen: Devin Bell and Shelby Lewis

Tuesday: Teacher Breakfast / Ag Jeopardy

All teachers, staff and invited guests were invited to eat a home cooked breakfast before school started that was prepared by FFA officers and members. All agricultural classes participated in the Ag jeopardy program, which questioned members about FFA facts and useful agriculture information. State FFA Secretary, Austin Courson was present during the day.
Chairmen: Lydia Weaver and Heather Kite

Wednesday: Coke Float Day / Officer Workshop

Members are invited to have a coke float in the Agriculture department during the student’s lunch. The FFA officers during Agriscience classes will present a workshop on leadership, getting involved, communication, and teamwork.
Chairmen: Wes Chancery

Thursday: Dirty Truck Contest / “National Teach Ag Day”

All students of Northview High School, FFA members or not, will be allowed to participate in the Dirty Truck Contest. An entry fee will be taken from all students who participate and will be donated to Relay for Life. Mr. Byars will present a lesson entitled “National Teach Ag Day”.
Chairman: Gavin Hinote

Friday: Ag Olympics

All FFA members will participate in outside activities during their Ag class. These events include hay bale relay, wheel barrow race, and heifer tie among other activities. These activities will meet the healthy lifestyles and teamwork goal of the FFA members.
Chairmen: Stephanie Solari and Allie Vidak

Saturday: Ruritan Farm Equipment Auction

FFA members will assist with the Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Equipment Auction in Walnut Hill on Saturday as a community service project.
Chairman: Micah Byars

Pictured: FFA members serve breakfast Tuesday morning at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Northview Celebrates National FFA Week”

  1. M.WEAVER on February 26th, 2010 7:03 pm

    HOW CAN SOMEONE GET A NORTHVIEW FFA T-SHIRT?

  2. David Byrd on February 25th, 2010 4:58 pm

    Good Job Northview FFA! You are truly fortunate to have an Ag teacher such as Mr. Byars. Be nice to him!

    David Byrd
    Polk County

  3. Harley Caraway on February 24th, 2010 4:37 pm

    Heyyy :o )
    that was sooo much fun and if you didnt know i am the cute girl in orange! i was the on that made the bacon and buscuits…. it was delicious and i definately patted myself on the back when we finished! i hope all of you loved it cause i know i did…

    -Phreshmen GO CHIEFS!!!!

  4. concerned on February 24th, 2010 1:22 pm

    good job FFA! this is always fun to see each year. I know the students really enjoy this, and so do the teachers and staff.