Mullen FFA Chapter
This is the Mullen FFA Chapter’s second year. It has been fun, but it has not been without it’s challenges. Everything FFA was new to the students in Mullen. It was a challenge to simply explain, “Just what does FFA do?” I think we heard the age-old question, “What does FFA stand for?” a thousand times. It was interesting getting students into their official dress and making them wear. FFA was something new and many students were on board to both learn about and be a part of Mullen FFA.
Last year was kind of trial by fire. We really had to concentrate on gaining our bearings. For our advisor and for the students it was great challenge learning what FFA was really all about. We focused on becoming familiar with FFA., and what it meant to be a new chapter. We had to learn how each of the contests was run. We also had to learn how to prepare for some of the contests. I think one of our most memorable contests was our first Ag Sales and Service contest in Scottsbluff. We had a group of really energetic students that showed up completely unprepared but we gave it our all and had a great time. We sold the clipboards and pens that we brought with us. It was a lot of fun.
Last year was kind of trial by fire. We really had to concentrate on gaining our bearings. For our advisor and for the students it was great challenge learning what FFA was really all about. We focused on becoming familiar with FFA., and what it meant to be a new chapter. We had to learn how each of the contests was run. We also had to learn how to prepare for some of the contests. I think one of our most memorable contests was our first Ag Sales and Service contest in Scottsbluff. We had a group of really energetic students that showed up completely unprepared but we gave it our all and had a great time. We sold the clipboards and pens that we brought with us. It was a lot of fun.
Eventually we took a Meats team to state and really enjoyed the state convention. It was real treat for our students to get out of town for a while. We got to meet many new people from chapters all across the state. One of our members had a great time being hypnotized and the rest of us had a great time making fun of him. State convention is something that we are looking forward to again this year.
This year the range contests excited quite a few students this year. We had a pretty good group represent Mullen in Valentine this year. Later we had a few students participate in the district leadership contest. Participation in contests has been tough as our students are so busy with sports and other activities, but we had a small group represent Mullen in Scottsbluff this year. We competed in both the welding and the livestock management contests. This year we had a team try the farm and ranch management contest for the first time. We are currently trying to prepare for the livestock judging and meats contest held again in Kimball.
This year the range contests excited quite a few students this year. We had a pretty good group represent Mullen in Valentine this year. Later we had a few students participate in the district leadership contest. Participation in contests has been tough as our students are so busy with sports and other activities, but we had a small group represent Mullen in Scottsbluff this year. We competed in both the welding and the livestock management contests. This year we had a team try the farm and ranch management contest for the first time. We are currently trying to prepare for the livestock judging and meats contest held again in Kimball.
It has been a busy couple of years. It has taken a lot of work, but it has been time well spent. We have had a great time trying out new contests. Each time we go to a contest we have a great time, make a few friends and learn a little while we’re there.
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