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Gleason FFA Chapter Focuses on Events that Promote Career and Leadership Development
The Gleason FFA Chapter is hard at work this school year with concentration on events that promote career and leadership development opportunities for students. This past fall, the group participated in the Conduct of Chapter Meeting as well as the Horse Evaluation Career Development Event. Also referred to as the Horse Judging competition, the event…
Read MoreGreenfield FFA Students Are Busy Learning As They Grow
Greenfield FFA is growing in more ways than one. For the first time in more than a decade, seventeen students are making plans to travel to State Convention to represent Greenfield High. Agriculture Teacher Matthew Humphrey said it’s the largest group to attend convention and earn certifications in his 10 years as Club Advisor. “In…
Read MoreDresden FFA Chapter is Springing Forward
The Dresden FFA Chapter is in bloom, and students are gearing up for another busy spring on the heels of a very active fall season. Over the last few months, the Chapter competed and secured awards and participated in several career development and learning opportunities. The Horse Judging Team placed 2nd in the district for…
Read MoreProgress is in Focus For Westview FFA
The Westview High School Chapter of the FFA has been focusing on progress – both within the club and out in the community. The team spent the first semester representing Westview High in several Career Development [CDE] and Leadership Development Event [LDE] competitions. They took home the 1st place spot in the Horse Judging competition…
Read MoreFFA Week Shines Light On Thriving Chapters In Weakley County Schools
February 18-25th is National FFA Week, and Weakley County Schools is celebrating the organization’s emphasis on leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Nearly 600 Weakley County students this year are choosing from a variety of ag-based options for classes including Large Animal and Small Animal Vet Science, Ag Science, Ag Mechanics, Ag…
Read MoreHamilton-Ryker Group Commits $100,000 to College of Business and Global Affairs
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc., has partnered with the Hamilton-Ryker Group, Inc., to support the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs and the UT Martin Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems. The Hamilton-Ryker (McCreight/ Gallimore) Scholarship Endowment of $100,000 will be used for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. The…
Read MoreW.C. Schools Announces Launch and Inaugural Class Cohort for Future Educators Program
By Erica Moore Communications Director Weakley County Schools Weakley County Schools today announced the launch of the inaugural Weakley Strong Future Educators Program. The announcement coincides with the selection of the class cohort for the first year of the program. The Future Educators Program is designed to prepare students to be leaders in the field…
Read MoreDresden FFA Preparing Young Adults To Be Tomorrow’s Leaders
Dresden’s FFA members have participated in a wide variety of activities during the 2022-2023 school year, and are preparing to attend the 95th Tennessee FFA State Convention, which will be held in Gatlinburg, TN March 19-22, 2023 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. “At Dresden FFA we are preparing young adults to be leaders in the…
Read MoreWestview to Celebrate National FFA Week with Assorted Activities
A weeklong celebration of all things FFA will kick off at Westview H.S. on Monday, February 20th. Dress-up Days Westview High School students are set to celebrate National FFA Week February 20th – 24th by having dress-up days. • Monday: Students are out of school. Thank a farmer on this President’s Day. Many may not…
Read MoreWestview FFA Participates in Numerous Activities During 2022-2023
The Westview FFA program has many different activities including Ag mechanics, shop classes, animal science programs, and a great greenhouse. “It has been a great school year for Westview FFA,” said Ag teacher Klye Rogers. “During this time, members have worked on various projects, competed in several career development and leadership development events and participated…
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