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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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FFA Jackets Awarded

The West Central FFA Alumni, South Dakota FFA Foundation and the West Central FFA Chapter recently awarded several members with an FFA Jacket of their own. Our theme for the year is “What it means to wear blue is up … Continue reading

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Top 10 Soybean Videos!

In case you have not heard, we have three videos in the top 10 for the South Dakota Soybean Contest.  We have between now and November 18th at 4:00 p.m. to gather as many views as possible.  The top video … 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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84th National FFA Convention

Indianapolis, IN was home to the 84th National FFA Convention October 19-23, 2011.  West Central FFA members were well represented during the week!  We are especially proud of our Central Region Vice President Wyatt Dejong!  We are honored to call … Continue reading

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Renner to Speak on National Stage

Liz Renner will compete in the National FFA Extemporaneous Speaking CDE. Event participants are given 30 minutes to prepare a speech on a general agricultural topic.  The speech must be four to six minutes in length.  At the conclusion of … 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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Members Assist at the Animal Nursery

West Central FFA members recently helped run the FFA Animal Nursery during the South Dakota State Fair.  Members clean pens, feed and water the animals, keep the animal nursery clean and discuss South Dakota and American agriculture with guests at … 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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