OCTOBER/EARLY NOVEMBER 2024 FFA E-UPDATE
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| 2024 Champion Overall Chapter Team 2024 Champion Overall Greenhand Team |
Upcoming Events:
November 21- November Chapter Meeting
November 25 - State Conservation Speech in Wichita
December 4- Fruit Sale Arrives - Pick Up After School That Evening
December 11- Middle School Aggie Days & NE District FFA Discussion Meet
Before Christmas- Senior Speech Manuscripts Due
January 11- National FFA Scholarship Deadline
January 15- Speech Practice Night @6:30 pm at Jackson Heights
January 22- NE District FFA Speech and Employment Skills LDE’s
Prepared Speaking, Extemp Speaking, FFA Creed
January 22- NE District FFA Agronomy CDE
Leadership School - District Champions! By Addie Bartels
Gavel taps and studying filled the Ag Room as members prepared for NE District Leadership School! North East District Leadership School took place at Royal Valley on Nov 11, and was a successful event. Both the Chapter Team and the Greenhand Team had a successful day. Both teams practiced hard and competed well. Paying forward the big win. Both teams will be going to the state convention in May to compete again.
Ag Ed Advisory Committee Meets
By: Mr. Larison
Thank you to the following business and industry representatives for attending the CTE Advisory Committee Night and serving on the Ag Ed Advisory Committee on Wednesday Evening, November 13th. Jess Lutz - NRCS, Chase/Kristel Bontrager - Farmer, Chad Bontrager Cecil K’s and Yoder Meats, Ethan Phillips - GreenAcres Feed and Farm Supply, Dylan Aeschliman - Aeschliman Construction, Rod Wittmer - Farmers State Bank, and Ben Pruett - P1 Construction.
The Committee approved the 3 year plan, discussed unfinished business, and toured the facility to see the new storage containers, plan for Ag structures class, and the raised garden beds by the greenhouse.
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| Ag Ed Advisory Committee Meeting |
Members attend Envirothon Training Day
By: Mr. Bartel
On November 6th, our FFA members attended the Kansas Envirothon training day hosted by Kansas Envirothon and Kansas NRCS. Presenters from across the state guided students in learning more about the issues affecting the areas of Wildlife Management, Soils and Land Usage, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry and Woodlot Management, and Rangeland Management. This was a great day of focused learning over subjects that greatly impact everyone daily.
At the training, students also began to prepare for the Envirothon competition, a showcase of the student’s knowledge and testing group communication skills. The Envirothon will be held throughout the state in regional and a state competition with only one team being able to compete nationally later this coming spring. Members who attended this training included Pierson Cyphers, Tyson Carlson, Brodyn King, Thayne Gross, Kannon Segenhagen, Tucker Terry, and Grant Warner.
“Fruit Sales time!!!” By: Dylan Anderson
We all love to hear it! The chapter kicked-off their annual chapter fundraiser on October 10. Each year, the members of the chapter, around the middle of October, go out and ask the local community to support the Holton chapter by buying fruit, cookies, and other delicious goodies. Every year, the members have a goal of selling 15 items and we had 22 members meet that goal with a few short by just one or two items! The chapter ended up selling 779 items making our sales 41 items higher from last year! Great job Holton! Remember, items will be delivered on the fourth of December!
Winning and Fun Having in Downtown Indy!
By: Madeline Bontrager
Local FFA members showcased their talents and hard work at the National FFA Convention, earning impressive honors and making memories. Madeline Bontrager, Jacob Huyett, Jace Huyett, and Lucas White represented their chapter in the Nursery and Landscape competition, securing a remarkable sixth-place finish in the nation. Jacob, Jace, and Lucas achieved Gold Division recognition, while Madeline placed in the Silver Division. Jacob Huyett also ended up placing 4th in the Nation as an individualist.
Lora Larison (Sheep Entrepreneurship) and Delaney New (Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship) stood out as finalists in their proficiency awards, a testament to their dedication and expertise in their chosen areas. Elisa Bartel proudly performed with the National FFA Band for the second consecutive year, displaying her musical talents on the flute.
Adding to the chapter's achievements, Katina Bartel was honored with the prestigious American Degree, one of the highest accolades in the FFA organization. Addison and Julie Bontrager also attended the convention, further contributing to their chapter's presence and success.
The convention was a celebration of excellence, passion, and community spirit, leaving members inspired and ready to continue making an impact in agriculture and leadership.
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| Lucas Oil Stadium - Home of the Colts |
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| National Finalist Ag Sales Entrepreneurship |
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| National FFA Hand |
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| Congrats on the American FFA Degree |
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| National Sheep Production Finalist |
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| 6th Place in the Nation - Nursery and Landscape CDE Team |
“Donate Today and Save Lives Tomorrow.”
By: Addison Bontrager
The chapter held a Blood Drive for community members, staff, and students. There were 49 appointments made and 44 units of blood collected. We appreciate the Community Blood Drive Center, all donors, and the freshman class who helped set up! We had a great turn out! |
| Freshmen helped set up! |
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| Great Job Braiden - First Time Donor |
Regional Conservation Speech
By: Lora Larison
Our “One Water” journey continues as Lora Larison competes with her speech at the Regional Conservation Speech Contest on October 30th. Lora was announced as the region champion and will be presenting her speech in Wichita on November 25th!
October Chapter Meeting
By: Addison Bontrager
The chapter was able to sneak in a regular meeting for the month of October on October 15th in the midst of everything else going on! Officer reports were given and then new business followed that. The chapter discussed Fruit Sales incentives and doing a highway clean up. After all new business was discussed, the chapter enjoyed refreshments and laughing with fellow FFA members. Below are the minutes for the October meeting:
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| October Minutes |
District Conservation Speech- Oct 16
By: Dylan Anderson
What do you think about when you hear, “One Water?” We had five members go to the District Conservation Office and present a speech about their view of water conservation. Lora Larison ended up taking first, Addison Bontrager took second, and Dylan Anderson took fourth! Lane Pruett and Pierson Cyphers spoke that night as well. Lora advanced on to regionals on October 30. |
| County Conservation Speakers |
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