Norris FFA Chapter
The Norris FFA has been busy as usual with contests, degrees, and National FFA Week. All of the members have had a great opportunity to get involved through the last year and we continue to look forward to new and upcoming events. The Norris FFA Chapter recently been busy with competing in LSEs (Leadership Skills Events), applying for State Degrees, participating in the activities of FFA Week, and getting ready for the CDEs (Career Development Events.)
The LSE Contests were held on January 19th with Norris FFA members competing in all different events.
Junior Parliamentary Procedure team consisting of Bailee Peters, Rachel Kechley, Kyle Essink, Nick Davis, Devin Heusinkvelt, Jake Robertson, and Bryce Doeschot received 1st place and are a State Qualifiers.
Junior Parliamentary Procedure team consisting of Bailee Peters, Rachel Kechley, Kyle Essink, Nick Davis, Devin Heusinkvelt, Jake Robertson, and Bryce Doeschot received 1st place and are a State Qualifiers.
Senior Parliamentary Procedure team consisting of Meradith Ganow, Elizabeth Boender, Madison Lee, Sarah Wieskamp, Emilia Woeppel, and Melissa Woeppel received 1st place and are State Qualifiers.
Creed Speaking: Rachel Kechely, 1st and State Qualifier; Bailee Peters 3rd and alternate to State
Natural Resources Speaking: Samantha Evans, 1st place and State Qualifier
Cooperative Speaking: Melissa Woeppel, 2nd place and State Qualifier
Job Interview: Madison Lee, 2nd place and State Qualifier; Gretchen Kroese, 3rd place and alternate to State
Extemporaneous Speaking: Will Keech, 2nd place and State Qualifier; Briana Gaston, white ribbon
Senior Public Speaking: Meradith Ganow, blue ribbon
Junior Public Speaking: Rachel Schoenrock, red ribbon
On February 13th at Palmyra High School, nine Norris FFA members applied for their State Degree. The application process consisted of completing record books, taking a test about the facts of FFA, and participating in an interview. Nine FFA Seniors from Norris, the most ever from Norris to receive the State Degree included; Samantha Johnson, Will Keech, Breck Doeschot, Sarah Wieskamp, Amy Fosler, Hannah Scow, Madison Lee, Dylan Wagner, and Micah Moulin.
During the week of February 22nd until February 27th, the Norris FFA Chapter actively participated in National FFA Week through various activities.
On Monday, February 22nd the chapter wore a past FFA t-shirt, the freshmen received the Greenhand Degree will be recognized, and the members passed out mints to the whole school to involve more awareness for the Norris FFA Chapter.
On Tuesday, February 24th, the members and the school were invited to dress-up as their favorite leader or celebrity and the class with the most participants received points for an overall class competition.
On Wednesday, February 25th, the members and school dressed up in the National FFA colors; national blue and corn gold. The class with the most participants earned class points.
On Wednesday, February 25th, the members and school dressed up in the National FFA colors; national blue and corn gold. The class with the most participants earned class points.
On Thursday, February 26th, the FFA members hosted and cooked a breakfast for teachers, staff, and community members for appreciation for their involvement in the FFA chapter. The FFA members also wore their official dress to school and participated in a Scavenger Hunt. They found clues and took pictures of the answers to each riddle.
On Friday, February 27th, FFA members wore their current FFA t-shirts and continued to celebrate FFA Week!
The Norris FFA members are also currently preparing and studying for the CDEs on March 2nd. The members will be competing in various contests such as: Landscaping, Floral Design, Livestock and Farm Management, Livestock Selection, Natural Resources, and many more!
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