Northview’s FFA Honored As One Of America’s Best Chapters

November 1, 2013

The Northview High School FFA chapter was awarded one of the highest national honors presented by the National FFA Thursday afternoon.

Northview’s FFA  received the Three Star Chapter award on live national television during the National FFA Convention & Expo going on this week at Louisville, KY. About 53,000 FFA members and advisors are attending the convention through Saturday.

The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the county that successfully complete an annual set of required activities that encourage members to grow individually, work as a team and serve others in their community.

In addition to the national honors presented Thursday, the Northview High FFA chapter was recently honored for having the top Fresh From Florida Food Advocacy Program, formerly known as the Food for America Program, in the entire state.

The Fresh From Florida Advocacy Program is an educational program focusing on agricultural literacy in elementary schools and communities. It is a program developed to assist FFA members and all agricultural education students in leadership skill development as they reach out to youth, peers and their entire communities by sharing the world of agriculture.

Planning began in the fall of 2012 with FFA members setting goals and establishing working committees for the spring 2013 event. Through the efforts of 100 FFA members and community support, approximately 1,000 mostly elementary level students participated in agriculture awareness  through hands-on exhibits and activities.

In addition, members of the Northview High School FFA officer team visited several area elementary schools to read agriculture-related books to students.

The Florida FFA Organization has honored Northview High School FFA Food  for America program at the state level multiple years.

Pictured top: On behalf of the Northview FFA, President Courtney Solari (left) and Secretary Bethany Reynolds (middle) receive the Three Star Chapter award on live national television during the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY, Thursday afternoon. Pictured below. Representing the Northview FFA during the National Convention in Louisville, KY, are chapter advisor Perry Byars, President Courtney Solari, Vice President Courtney Weekley, Secretary Bethany Reynolds, 2nd Vice President Haylee Weaver and NHS graduate Lydia Weaver. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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11 Responses to “Northview’s FFA Honored As One Of America’s Best Chapters”

  1. Eddy & Priscilla Lane on November 1st, 2013 10:40 pm

    After working with Northview for years at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Building 3, we are so proud of your chapter and this award. Keep up the great work!!

  2. Wilmagibson on November 1st, 2013 3:52 pm

    Congratulations to a group of hard working kids and their hard working advisor! All of you deserve honors.

  3. The Bloodsworth's in Bratt on November 1st, 2013 2:39 pm

    Very impressive Program, Instructor and Students to say the least. The residents in the north end of the County of Florida are so very proud of our Schools and it’s Teachers. Such a remarkable achievement you were honored with here ladies.

    BTW…where are all the fellers of the program, should I be saying girl power rules? j/k ;)

  4. mt on November 1st, 2013 2:31 pm

    Wow! Congratulations!!

  5. Carl & Sylvia on November 1st, 2013 10:54 am

    Congratulations ya’ll !!!

  6. Kim on November 1st, 2013 10:16 am

    Congrats & Great Job to the NHS FFA!!!!

  7. Atmore G on November 1st, 2013 9:16 am

    What an outstanding group of young people!! Really a great honor and a credit to the community! Congratulations to all The Northview FFA and to Mr. Byars! WELL DONE!!!

  8. Angela on November 1st, 2013 9:16 am

    Congratulations to all of you. That’s a great honor!

  9. Kay Campbell on November 1st, 2013 7:59 am

    Congrats to Mr. Byars & the Northview FFA!!!!

  10. Awesome on November 1st, 2013 7:27 am

    Great job Mr. Byars! I know you have worked so hard!!!

  11. Gayle & Angus Brewton on November 1st, 2013 6:36 am

    Congratulations Northview FFA.