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2012 State Leadership CDEs

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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District Leadership CDEs

On November 15, 2011, FFA members from nine area schools competed in the District VII Leadership CDE’s (Career Development Events).  At stake, a trip to the State Leadership CDE’s in Pierre in December.  The top three individuals and the top … Continue reading

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Members Compete in Jackrabbit Invite CDEs

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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WCFFA 2011-12 Officer Team

Introducing the 2011-12 West Central FFA Chapter Officer Team!  Officers were elected through an interview process during the spring of 2011 and officers were installed at the Annual FFA Parent Member Banquet in May Front Row: Liz Renner, Melinda Knuth … Continue reading

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American Degree Recipients

Ashley Fritz, Stephanie Howey and Melissa VanDerWerff, members of the West Central FFA Chapter will be awarded the American FFA Degree during the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in October. Earning the degree means they are among a … Continue reading

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Melinda Knuth Selected NICE Scholar

Melinda Knuth attended the NICE 2011  conference on the Campus of Purdue University in Indiana during July.  NICE is the National Institute of Cooperative Education.  Melinda was selected to attend the conference based on an essay and exam she completed … Continue reading

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Shannon Miller to Compete in National Job Interview CDE

Shannon Miller will represent the West Central FFA Chapter and the state of South Dakota in the National Job Interview CDE (Career Development Event) during the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN in October.  Shannon is coached by West … Continue reading

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WCFFA Officers Attend Leadership Training

West Central FFA Chapter Officers recently attended a Leadership Training retreat.  The event was held in Watertown, SD in cooperation with the officers of the Hoven FFA Chapter. Members discussed Leadership – What is it? Who Has it, or doesn’t? … Continue reading

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Schartz One of Ten National Essay Contest Winners

Joe Schartz recently submitted a 500 word essay for the Tractor Supply “No Limits” Essay Contest. The competition was held in conjunction with National FFA Week; February 20-26, 2011. We are excited to share the text of Joe’s winning essay … 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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