Monthly Archives: February 2011

Wishing Wyatt Well!

West Central FFA members recently attended a reception for National FFA Vice President Wyatt DeJong.  For Wyatt DeJong, home is where the heart is; but, his home happens to be a 7,000-acre cattle ranch in South Dakota.  From a young … Continue reading

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WCFFA and Hartford Fire and Rescue Host Bloodmobile

If it’s the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, you know that you’ll find the bloodmobile parked outside of West Central High School.  The semi-annual blood drive was held November 24, 2010 and was sponsored by the West Central FFA Chapter in … Continue reading

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District VII Officers Elected

The District VII Leadership CDE’s were held at West Central High School on November 15, 2010.  FFA members from nine area schools competed in the events.  The top three individuals in each individual event and the top two teams in … Continue reading

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District VII Leadership CDE’s

The District VII Leadership CDE’s were held at West Central High School on November 15, 2010.  FFA members from nine area schools competed in the events.  The top three individuals in each individual event and the top two teams in … Continue reading

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Does Cloning Have a Place in Agriculture?

The West Central FFA Ag Issues team is asking the question, does cloning have a place in agriculture?  The Ag Issues Career Development Event (CDE) is a competitive activity that tests students’ knowledge of agricultural issues and evaluates how well … Continue reading

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Jackrabbit Invitational Results

Twenty five members of the West Central FFA Chapter recently competed in Career Development Events (CDE) in Brookings at the Jackrabbit Invitational sponsored by the SDSU Collegiate FFA Organization. Thirty schools were represented in the competition which tested members abilities … Continue reading

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Fruit Sale is Now On!

The WCFFA Annual Fruit Sale is now on.  We are featuring fresh Oranges, Grapefruit and Tangeloes, several varieties of Washington Apples as well as D’anjou Pears and Fresh Pineapple.  Members will also be offering Colby, CoJack, Cheddar, American and Mozarella … Continue reading

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Renner Strikes Gold in National AgriScience Fair

West Central sophomore Liz Renner recently represented South Dakota in the National FFA AgriScience Fair during the 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Renner competed in the Environmental Science Division and was awarded a gold medal, making her one … Continue reading

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83rd National FFA Convention

Thirteen members of the West Central FFA Chapter recently attended the 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Pictured from left to right are: Front row: Linda Petersen; WCFFA Advisor, Austin Taylor, Sydnie Howey, Ashley Fritz, Stephanie Howey, Melissa VanDerWerff, … Continue reading

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National Extemporaneous Speaking Results

Joe Schartz is congratulated by a sponsor from the American Farm Bureau during the Extemp Speaking Awards Dinner in Indianapolis, IN. Joe Schartz was awarded a silver medal in the National FFA Extemporaneous Speaking Career Development Event during the 83rd … Continue reading

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