Seniors Submit National FFA Scholarships
It's
that time of year again when Holton FFA seniors apply for the National FFA
scholarships. The students applying this year include Darien Klahr, Jennifer
Hamlin, Ryan Lierz, and Amber Searles. The National FFA gives out 2.1 million
dollars in scholarships. The FFA seniors this year are trying there hardest to
earn a part of these scholarships in order to strengthen there financial
standing and prepare themselves for the College life.
January FFA Meeting
January
Meeting was held on the 27th in Mr. Larison's room. Members moved to purchase a
T.V. for the new CDE Study Room. Also members moved to purchase two blankets
for the chairs in the CDE Room. Both motions were debated and passed.
2014 Kansas Ag Ed Symposium - Salina, Kansas
- Mr. Larison Attends KAAE Conference & In-service
- Mr. Larison joined Ag Teachers from across the state at the annual MidWinter Inservice in Salina at the end of January. While there, he received training on food science labs, the AET online recordbook, and participated in other professional development opportunities.
- Victoria Kimbrough wins Kansas FFA Alumni WLC Scholarship
- Victoria received a $450 scholarship from the Kansas FFA Alumni to help attend the Washington Leadership Conference in DC this summer. The scholarship funds were raised from the annual state FFA Alumni auction, help in Salina, Kansas this year.
- Alumni Affiliate receives State Golden Service Award
- The Holton FFA Alumni received the 2014 Golden Service Award from the Kansas FFA Alumni. This award recognizes affiliates that plan high quality events to support their local FFA chapters.
- Bowser serves on State Alumni Leadership Board
- A huge thanks to Jessica (Lutz) Bowser for serving on the Kansas FFA Alumni Board of Directors. We appreciate your work at the state level in support of Kansas FFA.
FFA Helps Serve Livestock Expo Lunch
On
January 25th at the local Holton Fair building the Livestock expo held it's
annual show. Local FFA students came and helped serve lunch to these lucky
farmers. They served hot dogs, pulled pork, cole slaw, and cookies to the
audience at the show. The students that helped out during the meal include
Darien Klahr, Nils Bergsten, Cole Baumgartner, Dean Klahr, Tristan Parks, and
Karl Wilhelm. They all had a great time getting in touch and serving the
farmers across Jackson County.Leadership Library and Officer Room
Over
the past few month's there has been incredible changes throughout the Ag room.
Whether that was leadership development from the students attending, students
practicing for there future spots for state CDE's, and the renovating of a new
Leadership Library and Officer Room. The Leadership Library is a library of
books containing to practice sets for CDE's, Robert's Rules of Order, and
articles about the FFA as a whole. The Leadership Library took the place of the
officer room, while the officer room was moved to the old storage room which
was cleaned out for this cause. As well as that the FFA students moved a motion
in the previous meeting to buy a flat screen TV for the Leadership Library.
This TV will be used for CDE practices as well as to show demos. With these
recent renovations to the Holton FFA shows that the future for FFA is bright.
Ag Ed Program Receives Perkins Grant
This
past summer the FFA chapter applied for an $850 grant to purchase a 36 AeroFlo
hydroponics unit to experiment with growing various vegetables without the use
of soil.
Students Update SAE Records
This
time of year again FFA students across the school are updating their SAE
records. The SAE records show throughout the year the financial stability of
all students and how they record their expenses and profits throughout the
year. These records help you earn your State degree, understanding the profits
that you gain through your SAE, as well as managing money. SAE records help
students understand the importance of budgeting as well as well as being a
great skill to be learned by students for there future.
Elizabeth applies for American FFA Degree
Good luck to Elizabeth Allen as she applies for her American FFA Degree. If successful, she will receive the highest degree in the FFA Organization at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky this fall.Freshmen Start Record-books
FFA
green hands across the nation are starting their record books for there first
time. That includes the Holton green hands as well. These students understand
the key points in the importance of these Record-books. These Record-books will
be with them throughout their high school career to help them keep track of
there cash flow.
Poinsettias Raised in Horticulture Class
Mr. Bartel's
Horticulture I and II planted and raised Poinsettias this year for their winter
sale. The Hort II class did an experiment over pinching and which
people preferred. For this being the first year planting, it went pretty
well and there were many Poinsettias left over. A plan for next years sale is
already being made now.
Dean Klahr and Tristan Parks Presentation
Dean
Klahr and Tristan Parks presented their senior prepared speeches to Rotary Club
on Friday, February 7th. These two students have put countless time and effort
into there speeches in order to prepare for State. As well as that they are
very competitive with each other, which helps them become better with there
prepared Speech. There presentations have gotten better and better due to the
practice they have spent and as many presentations that they have given. The
Holton FFA chapter is proud to have these two students representing us at
state.
K-State Ag Ed Speech Day
On
February 1st approximately 20 students attended the K-state Ag Ed Speech. With
a snowstorm the night before making the highways a little slick the FFA
students took there time to get to school to ensure a save trip. As well as
that the snowstorm scratched some of the competition due to the dangers it
presented them. Although all of this happened the FFA students still had a
great time. With Brett Bontrager and Kylie Nelson claiming first and second in
the freshman speech division, Brett Bontrager placing first and Alex Clark
placing 4th in Creed, Elizabeth DeBoer placing 4th in sophomore division, Dean
Klahr placing fourth in senior prepared. As well as that the four finalist in
extemporaneous were all from Holton. Tristan Parks took first, followed shortly
by Karl Wilhelm taking second, then Dean Klahr claiming third, and Jennifer
Hamlin bringing up the rear getting 4th. After the speech was done the Holton
Students got to spend some time at the mall, having a overall great day.FFA Week
On
February 16-22nd FFA week is held across the nation for students of the FFA.
FFA is held on George Washington's birthday. Monday there will be an Ag Trivia
Challenge in the Ag Room at 11:26. Tuesday is dress like a cowboy/cowgirl day.
Wednesday will be throwback day, wear a former FFA members jacket or your own.
Thursday members are asked to wear a chapter shirt. Friday will be drive your
tractor to school and/or wear work clothes day.
FFA
Meats CDE
On
February 10th the Holton FFA chapter attended the Northeast district Meats CDE.
The A team placed 2nd in the district. Placing individually A Team Dean Klahr
3rd, Nicole Kathrens 6th, and Tori Bontrager 8th. The B team placed 1st in
district, with Josh Wilhelm 1st and Samantha Beauchamp 3rd individual.
8th Grade Recruitment
The
Chapter Officer Team and POA Committee 1 went to the middle school and talked
to the 8th graders about agriculture and FFA. The 8th graders watched a video
about what goes on in Ag classes and FFA. After that they played a Jeopardy
game over multiple areas throughout agriculture and FFA.
District SAE Selection Day Results
District
Selection Day was held Wednesday February 26th at Holton High School. Congrats to our members on an outstanding day!
Ryan Lierz Named District Star
FFA Senior Ryan Lierz has been named the 2014 NE District FFA Star in Agribusiness. He will interview for state star in late April. Ryan owns Lierz Lawncare and mows for around 30 clients in the Holton Area. Awesome job Ryan.
District champions:
FFA Senior Ryan Lierz has been named the 2014 NE District FFA Star in Agribusiness. He will interview for state star in late April. Ryan owns Lierz Lawncare and mows for around 30 clients in the Holton Area. Awesome job Ryan.
District champions:
Ryan
Lierz- Turf Grass Management
Ryan
Lierz- District Star Finalist in Agribusiness
Amber
Searles- Environmental Science
Rilee
VanDonge- Veterinary Science
Samantha
Beauchamp- Swine Entrepreneurship
Nils
Bergsten- Forest Management
District
2nd Place:
Darien
Klahr- Diversified Crop Production
Darien
Klahr- Oil Crop
Samantha
Beauchamp- Diversified Livestock Entrepreneurship
Dean
Klahr- Forage Management
Cooper
Allen- Goat Production
State
Degrees:
Ryan
Lierz
Karl
Wilhelm
Jennifer
Hamlin
Additional Chapter Winners (3rd at District):
Jennifer Hamlin- Diversified LivestockAdditional Chapter Winners (3rd at District):
Dean Klahr- Beef Entrepreneurship
Upcoming Events
March
7 Ag Business Tour in Sabetha
March
10 Ag Business Tour at the Capital Building
March
10 Poultry and Mechanics
March
15th FFA St Scholarships, Band and Chorus Apps Due
March 27th FFA and NHS Blood Drive in the HHS Ag Room from noon to 6 PM.
March 27th FFA and NHS Blood Drive in the HHS Ag Room from noon to 6 PM.
March
28 Fort Scott Aggie Days
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