Northview Ag Teacher, FFA Sponsor Perry Byars Retires

July 27, 2019

A retirement celebration was held Friday at Northview High School for longtime agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Perry Byars.

Under Byar’s two decades of leadership, the Northview FFA program has received numerous state and national awards

Allie (Vidak) Eubanks had been named the school’s new agricultural teacher and FFA advisor.  Eubanks is a 2011 Northview graduate, and Byars was her FFA advisor.

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10 Responses to “Northview Ag Teacher, FFA Sponsor Perry Byars Retires”

  1. Priscilla & Eddy Lane on July 30th, 2019 11:20 pm

    Congratulations, Perry!! We wish you the best in this part of your life!! I’ll miss working with you in Oct. at the fair. Come see us!!

  2. David Huie Green on July 27th, 2019 11:21 pm

    Northview just lost a treasure.
    Best wishes in the future.

    David for better people
    (like Perry)

  3. Bonnie EXNER on July 27th, 2019 7:27 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS, PERRY BYARS..YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT DESERVE THIS TIME TO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO…AND KNOW THAT MRS.KAY IS SMILING DOWN FROM HEAVEN..LOVE ALL THE BYARS

  4. Sage2 on July 27th, 2019 6:04 pm

    Enjoy your well earned retirement! Remember, everyday is Staurday or whichever one you choose!

  5. Mark on July 27th, 2019 4:36 pm

    Congratulations Perry, the program and your students will benefit from your hard work and dedication for years to come. May you be blessed in the next chapter of your life. God bless you!

  6. Kevin Enfinger on July 27th, 2019 10:07 am

    Thank you for some great memories Mr Byars. You were an inspiration to us all and I enjoyed being in your classes. May your future retirement days fill you with many Blessings. Enjoy your well desrved Retirement. Class of 03

  7. Rigbybunch on July 27th, 2019 9:43 am

    Congratulations Mr Byars, you were an awesome teacher/leader for so many. Enjoy your retirement!

  8. Willene & Preston Bryan on July 27th, 2019 8:35 am

    Congratulations Mr. Perry Byars!!

  9. Scobie Wilcoxon, Sr on July 27th, 2019 7:23 am

    Congratulations, Perry.
    Best on your next journey.

  10. Dale Flowers on July 27th, 2019 1:50 am

    A good man who has done great service for the community. Thank you and best wishes in your future pursuits.

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