Monthly Archives: February 2011

Renner Submits Ag Day Essay

Liz Renner recently submitted an essay for the Ag Day Essay Competition.  This year’s theme is “American Agriculture, Your Food. Your Farmer.”  The contest is sponsored by Cennex Harvest States and the Agriculture Council of America. The national written essay … Continue reading

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Members Work Behind the Scenes for Valentine’s Day

Several West Central FFA members were hired on as seasonal help at North American Wholesale Florist in Sioux Falls.  Students worked long hours after school an on the weekends prior to the holiday. Roses are the most popular flower for … Continue reading

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Members Submit State Degree Applications

Eleven West Central FFA members recently competed their State FFA Degree Applications.  The State Degree is the highest award a member can receive on the state level.  The award is based on the students leadership and school activities as well … Continue reading

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Members attend Legislative Breakfast

West Central FFA members recently attended the annual South Dakota FFA Legislative Breakfast in Pierre, SD.  FFA members representing each of the 7 FFA Districts traveled to Pierre in between snow days in January.  Members participated in District Officer Training … Continue reading

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Karst Memorial Scholarship

The Karst Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the South Dakota Association of Conservation District Employees.  Four $300 scholarships are payable upon completion of the second semester of registration at a post-secondary institute.  Any graduate of a South Dakota high school … Continue reading

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Nettifee Works as Legislative Page

Jeremy Nettifee has found a new way to learn more about the legislative process.  Rather than sitting in a classroom, he’s experiencing the process first hand.  Nettifee was selected to serve as a page in December and began his service … Continue reading

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A Letter from Tucker’s Family

We received this letter from Tucker’s family. We’d like to share it here because the community has been such a big part of the success of Tucker Tuesday. The support you’ve given is limitless and so appreciated. “To the staff … Continue reading

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Tucker Tuesday Preparations

We are busy with preparations for Tucker Tuesday.  We snapped a few shots to share what we’ve been working on. Tucker’s banner hanging in the commons Goodbye “Cherylbration” (our last big fundraiser) Hello “Tucker Tuesday”. Continued remodel of the sandwich board … Continue reading

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Tucker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 has been proclaimed “Tucker Tuesday” at West Central High School.  We will be helping to raise funds to help with Tucker Smith’s medical expenses. On Monday, December 13, 2010, Tucker was admitted to the Intensive Care … Continue reading

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State Leadership CDE’s

West Central FFA members recently represented the chapter and District VII at the State FFA Leadership CDE’s in Pierre.  Members earned a berth in the state events by qualifying in the District CDE’s held in November at West Central.  Nine … Continue reading

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