By: Chapter Reporter, Brooke Arneson
Manny Poplow is in 9th grade and has been in FFA for one year. He joined FFA because of the encouragement of his friends and teachers. Manny’s CDE (Career Development Team) is the Best Informed Greenhand (BIG) Team. For his CDE, he enjoys memorizing all of the FFA facts. So far competing on the BIG team is Manny’s favorite FFA activity. One thing he wants to try in the future is trapshooting. Manny has learned so far that agriculture isn’t just about plants, but includes so many other things. His top achievement is winning 2nd place on the BIG Team at regions.
Lily Kallevig is in 9th grade and this is her first year in FFA. She joined FFA so that she could meet new people and make new friends. Lily is a member of the BIG Team for her CDE. She enjoys her CDE because she gets to hang out with her friends. Lily’s favorite FFA Activity was the lock-in. She is most looking forward to going to state for BIG Team. Lily has learned that there is more to agriculture than farming, that the opportunities are endless. She is most proud of earning the Member of the Month award.
Trevor Rathman is in 7th grade and this is his first year in FFA. He joined FFA so he could be more involved with agriculture. Trevor does not have one specific favorite FFA activity, as he enjoys all of them. Something he is interested in or looking forward to the most is trapshooting. From being in an Ag. class and FFA, Trevor has learned more about plants and animals. He is most proud of the award for being the top junior high seller for fruit sales.
Morgan Hoffmann is in 12th grade and has been in FFA for 6 years. She joined FFA because it has always been a part of her life. When Morgan was old enough, she joined and participated in everything she possibly could and loved all of it! Morgan has been serving as the Chapter President and she enjoys being a leader for our chapter as well as working with her other fellow officers. Morgan is on the Floriculture CDE Team. For Floriculture, she likes designing different floral arrangements and learning about the different types of flowers. Morgan’s SAE is Ag. Communications where she posts and gets the word out about FFA and agriculture to many people. Her favorite FFA activities include Timberland Camp and FFA lock-ins. Morgan is looking forward to FFA Week and State Convention where she can meet up with the many friends she has made over the years. From being in an Ag. class and FFA, Morgan has learned many skills that will help her in future careers, and she has learned how to be more confident in herself. The awards she is most proud of are the Blue and Gold Award, Sophomore Achievement Award, Star Greenhand, and 1st Place Agricultural Education Proficiency at State.