Hayes Center FFA Takes Big Leap Forward
by FFA Reporter Courtney Brown
Hayes Center FFA stared off a busy year early. The first day out of school, the dedicated officer team consisting of Alex Wach, Josyln Large, Larissa Wach, Molly Cox, Courtney Brown, Sarah Cox, Jaime Melton, and Halsie Large got up early to head to COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training). While there they made new goals for the year and planned a few activities.
To start off the new school year FFAers were treated to a day at Husker Harvest Days, where all FFA members were able to walk around to the different tents and take a look at what Agriculture is offering these days.
Weather caused the FFA chapter to be unable to attend District Range Judging, however, it did not stop twelve eager competitors from judging at the state competition. The weather again took over, canceling trash pick-up. But, after rescheduling three different times trash pick-up finally took place and those who participated, were rewarded with a hot dog supper.
Next up on the agenda was Livestock judging. Competitors worked hard and studied to do well at competition. It was a difficult contest, however, many FFA members did well and qualified for state.
After the contest, a few FFA members, under the direction of Advisor Katy Snyder, put together Halloween candy bouquets. They then sold them to the community members. November brought a new project into the chapter. Since it was the month of Thanksgiving, the same members put together fall arrangements using pots, gourds, artificial flowers, and little scare crows. Both projects were big hits around town.
After the contest, a few FFA members, under the direction of Advisor Katy Snyder, put together Halloween candy bouquets. They then sold them to the community members. November brought a new project into the chapter. Since it was the month of Thanksgiving, the same members put together fall arrangements using pots, gourds, artificial flowers, and little scare crows. Both projects were big hits around town.
This month, brings the always popular holiday of Christmas. This year members worked together selling boxwood Christmas trees. Not only did the members just make the trees, but they also decorated the trees with beaded garland and small ornaments. These again were a big hit, and many were made and sold.
Chapter member Cody Wright, has also been working alongside Advisor Lisa Kemp’s husband, Kort, making range cages and selling them for $15 a cage. This has been a big help in helping fund the chapter and keeping it open. They have been able to sell them to various ranchers across the state of Nebraska and have been rewarded greatly for their work.
Chapter member Cody Wright, has also been working alongside Advisor Lisa Kemp’s husband, Kort, making range cages and selling them for $15 a cage. This has been a big help in helping fund the chapter and keeping it open. They have been able to sell them to various ranchers across the state of Nebraska and have been rewarded greatly for their work.
The New Year brings many more goals for the Chapter. Competing in LSE’s, CDE’s and the State competition are among a few. But along with this comes many hours of studying, and dedication. Other things to be accomplished are things such as the annual banquet, renovating the FFA sign outside town, and creating an FFA facebook page.
The Hayes Center FFA looks forward to seeing what the rest of the year holds for the chapter and is very curious to see how their many hours of studying pay off for them in the end after all the competitions are over.
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