FFA CORNER 2017-2018
LIBERTY - I am a senior member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. Throughout my membership in the Chillicothe FFA Chapter, I have served as Assistant Treasurer, 2nd Vice President, and am currently serving as 1st Vice President. I have also received my Greenhand, Chapter, and State FFA Degrees. In my Supervised Agricultural Experience, I show and breed dogs. I also work at Doggie Door and own a 26-acre field. Outside of FFA, I am involved in varsity basketball, National Honors Society, 4-H, Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, Senior Executive Committee, Junior Sorosis, Rotary Interact Club and Girls "C" Club. My favorite activities in FFA are public speaking and attending leadership conferences. My favorite memories of FFA are winning 1st place at the Missouri Pet Breeders State Public Speaking Contest and going on stage at State FFA Convention to receive a Proficiency Award. My future plans include attending the University of Missouri, Columbia, to study Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. After the completion of my studies, I plan to open my own veterinarian clinic in my hometown and give back to the 4-H and FFA Members in my community. KIMBERLEE - I am currently a senior at Chillicothe High School and hold my Area FFA Degree. My Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is owning my own sheep and dairy cattle. I also work on my family's dairy farm. I plan to continue to expand my SAE farther over my lifetime. Outside of FFA, I am also currently involved in Hunting and Fishing Club, SkillsUSA, National Honor Society, and Springhill Go-Getters 4-H Club. I really enjoy the activities that FFA has to offer. The thing that I enjoy most about FFA are the ag teachers that are there whenever we need them. FFA has taught me that we are all one big family that is ready to give back to the community at any time. My favorite FFA memory is when we went to State with Parliamentary Procedures. This is my favorite memory because this team has built a bond with many of the members that has stayed solid even after the contest was over.
KATELYN - I am a senior at Chillicothe High School. As of 2018, I hold the Area FFA degree. Throughout my involvement within the Chillicothe FFA Chapter, I have had many valuable experiences. Some of my favorite experiences and memories include working with local elementary students to further their knowledge about leadership, teamwork, and agriculture and the benefits it provides for our local community. I enjoyed the opportunity of connecting with the local youth while also instilling valuable knowledge and skills into their lives. Through these activities and experiences, FFA has taught me to be a reliable leader for those around me and that look to me for support. It has also taught me to be grateful for the knowledge I have gained through the never-ending teachings, advice, and support from my advisors over the past four years. This support also refers to my Supervised Agricultural Experience project which consists of both raising specialty animals, and working at the local Hy-Vee. I plan to continue working at Hy-Vee through college and increasing my profits. Besides FFA, however, I participated in the CHS Freshman and Varsity Cheerleading squads throughout my high school career. My plans after graduation from CHS consists of attending North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri, on my A+ Scholarship for two consecutive years. After two years, I will transfer to Northwest Missouri State University to finish my schooling. My intended major is Agriculture Business and Management in which I will eventually work for an agriculturally based cooperation. My duties there will be to help manage the cooperation's business decisions, while also assisting local agriculturalists in finding suitable products, funding, and appropriate agricultural operations. I hope to eventually give back to the field of agriculture by working to establish more efficient and economic standards of producing agricultural commodities. KAYLIE CAMPBELL - I am a senior at Southwest Livingston R-1 High School and an active member in the Chillicothe FFA, recently receiving my State FFA Degree. During my time in FFA, I have been Assistant Secretary and a member of other contest teams. My SAE project consists of raising registered Angus cattle and buying, breaking, and selling horses. I have raised cattle and trained horses since before I started FFA and plan to continue to do so. Other activities I am involved in outside of FFA are FBLA, FCCLA, 4-H, Basketball, track, NHS, and Student Council. While being involved in FFA, I have enjoyed the classes and other activities. The classes are fun because of all the hands-on work we do for each class. Barnwarming is my favorite FFA activity because everyone participates in the line dancing. Line dancing is a lot of fun; and at Barnwarming everyone dances to the dances we learned. FFA has taught me to step out of my comfort zone. I have learned to speak in front of large crowds without being nervous which will help me in the future. I plan to attend Kansas State University to major in Animal Science & Industry. I will use everything I have learned through FFA in my future job.
ISAIAH - This year, I am a senior at Chillicothe High School and have been a member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter for four years. During my time as an FFA member, I have earned my Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degree, and State Degree. In addition, I have served as Assistant First Vice President for a year and Chapter Second Vice President for two years. I currently serve as our Chapter's Treasurer. Besides FFA, I also participate in CHS football, basketball, and baseball. The organizations I am involved with include CHS Student Council, Senior Executive Committee, and National Honor Society. This Chapter has taught me several skills through my Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project and FFA activities. I started my SAE with 10 acres of alfalfa hay. Over the years, I have added a placement job, soybeans, corn, straw, and wheat. By diversifying my SAE, I have learned the importance and responsibility of making financial decisions. Furthermore, FFA has given me countless opportunities to develop my financial skills. This past summer, I was given the opportunity to attend the Washington Leadership Conference in our nation's capital. The conference taught me to be a better leader by serving others. Coupled with the opportunities FFA has offered me, I enjoy our chapter activities. My favorite memories include our Mud Volleyball Tournament and Barnwarming. These memories and skills that FFA has given me will assist me in my future plans. After graduating high school, I will attend the University of Missouri while majoring in Agribusiness Management. GRACIE - I am a senior at CHS and will be receiving my State FFA Degree. Outside of FFA, I am involved in softball, dance team, soccer, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Junior Sorosis Pledges. After high school, I will be attending Northwest Missouri State University to study psychology. Upon graduation, I plan to complete a graduate program and eventually open my own practice. FFA has taught me many leadership skills and opened up a world of opportunities I would not have had before. I have participated in contest teams for 3 years and have been a state qualifier for all 3. In addition, I have earned my Greenhand, Chapter, and State Degrees. I also have expanded my knowledge of agriculture in all aspects. My SAE project started with keeping records on four cows and selling them at the end of the year. Each year, I increased the number I bought. Aside from cattle, I also have a job as a supervisor at the Fast Lane Bowling Alley and umpire 12U girls' softball for the Summer Playground Association. My favorite FFA memory is attending State FFA Convention.
NATHAN - I am a senior at Chillicothe High School. I have been involved in the Chillicothe FFA program for four years and have held one office as the Assistant Historian. In my years of FFA, I have raised pigs, worked for Potter Farms, and the Chillicothe Parks Department for my SAE. I have also been involved in Hunting and Fishing Club, baseball and National Honor Society. This FFA chapter has taught me how to be a hard worker and how to operate a farm properly. I have learned how to keep good records and manage money properly. I plan to attend North Central Missouri College after graduating high school to get an Associates Degree in Ag Business then go to Northwest Missouri State University to further my education. JYLIAN - I am senior at Chillicothe High School. My SAE is my job at Golden Corral. Outside of FFA, I am involved in FCCLA, softball, and track. There are many things that I enjoy about FFA, including our monthly meetings, Barnwarming, and the classes that I have taken in the past. FFA has taught me the importance of Agriculture in our everyday lives, and that agriculture isn't just growing crops and milking cows. It's about where your food comes from, the changes it goes through, and how it gets to you. It's about studying natural resources and figuring out how to feed the world. My favorite memory in FFA would have to be during my sophomore year when we learned how to notch a pig's ears and give them shots after they were born. We were able to have hands on experiences with the pigs being born and that is something I'll always remember. After graduation, I plan on going to Culver-Stockton College. I plan on majoring Elementary Education and minor in Speech Pathology with a specialization in Special Education.
HUNTER - I am a senior at Chillicothe High School and currently hold my Area FFA Degree. My SAE projects over the past years have consisted of helping my dad at his auto mechanics shop, being a lifeguard at Chilli Bay, and currently as a farm hand for Andy McDaniel. Outside of FFA, I have been involved in band, soccer, FBLA, and baseball. I enjoy everything about FFA ranging from our monthly meetings all the way to the classes that I have at the Ag Center. FFA has taught me a lot of things - from how to have a good work ethic, as well as how to conduct myself in front of people and how to use our shop to make a list of projects. You can learn a lot from FFA that I never knew I could learn during school. During my time at the Ag Center, I have learned how to operate machinery including tractors and a skid steer. My future plans are to attend welding school at MWI. Upon graduation, I plan to travel all over the country welding and exploring the world. EMILEE - This is my senior year at Chillicothe High School, and I currently hold the State FFA Degree. I am involved in the First Baptist Church Youth Group, American Dairy Goat Association, American Goat Association, and the Farm Bureau. After high school, I plan on attending NCMC for two years then transfer to Northwest Missouri State University. I plan on majoring in Elementary Education. I hope to become a second grade elementary teacher. My supervised agricultural experience program is goat production. I raise and sell meat and dairy goats. I originally started with 22 Boer goats, and now I have grown to 37 Boer goats and 9 dairy goats. Two activities I enjoyed were Barnwarming and the Chautauqua Petting Zoo. I have acquired many different skills while being a member in the FFA, but two of the most valuable are leadership skills and work ethic. My favorite memory from being in the FFA was when my parliamentary procedure team placed fourth at state.
COLE - I'm a senior at Southwest Livingston R-1 High School. I am a member of the Chillicothe FFA and currently hold my Area FFA Degree. I started my SAE with mowing lawns; then in the spring of 2017, I bought my first show pig and started my second SAE. Outside of FFA, I have played football, baseball, and track. I also am a member of the Dawn Sunrise Hustlers 4-H club and Council. In FFA, I have enjoyed all the meetings, State FFA Leadership Camp, and every opportunity they have provided me. I also enjoy our classes because of our great Ag teachers that I have been able to get to know. They have all taught more than classroom skills - they have taught me valuable life skills that have shaped me into who I am today and will continue to be throughout the rest of my life. After high school, I plan on attending North Central Missouri College to do my general education classes then transfer to Northwest Missouri State University to obtain my bachelors in agricultural education and minor in agriculture business. ELITZA - I'm a senior at Chillicothe High School and currently hold the Area FFA Degree. My freshman year, I was on the CHS Basketball team. I am now a member of FCA and the First Baptist Church youth group. For my SAE project, I have raised and cared for a few different types of chickens from my freshman year through my senior year. Some of my favorite activities in FFA would be: Barnwarming, mud volleyball, and State and National Convention. FFA has taught me many things. Some of those things would be improving my social skills and increasing my knowledge on agriculture. My favorite memory would be getting fourth place at state with the Parliamentary Procedure team. After high school, I plan to go to college at NCMC for at least one semester, then I hope to transfer to College of the Ozarks.
CHRISTIAN - I am a senior at Southwest Livingston County R-1 High School. I enjoy FFA a lot and am very active in my local chapter. I recently received my State FFA Degree and have earned many other awards through FFA. During my time in FFA, I have been on a few contest teams and have participated in creed speaking. My SAE consists of producing and selling straw, and I have done it for 4 years now. Outside of FFA, I am involved in 4-H, basketball, football, and NHS. After high school, I plan to attend college at Northwest Missouri State University to major in Ag Business. I also plan to get my American FFA Degree and continue to be active in FFA. Through FFA, I have been a part of so many activities, but my favorite is Barnwarming which is like a country version of a school dance. We also go on participation trips every year like PBR. FFA has prepared me to speak in front of people and step outside my comfort zone. It has also taught me how to be a good leader and help others in a way to make them feel confident. FFA is an amazing organization, and I will use all I have gained from FFA in the future. ELENA - I am a senior at Chillicothe High School. In high school, I've been a member of the varsity cross country team, the varsity track team, Student Council, the National Honor Society, Girls "C" Club, the Junior Executive Committee, the Senior Executive Committee, and FFA. In FFA, I have received my State FFA Degree. Through FFA, I have learned how to effectively take records on my SAE project. For my SAE project, I grow corn, soybeans, and wheat. In the past, I rarely helped out on my family farm; but, I help more now, and I plan to increase this in the future. In FFA, I enjoy playing mud volleyball, and my favorite memory was playing against my father. I enjoy contest teams, and I have been on the Parliamentary Procedure and Agricultural Issues Teams. In the future, I plan to major in Agribusiness Management and minor in Accounting at the University of Missouri and then pursue a profession in agricultural accounting and help manage my family farm. I chose agricultural accounting because I enjoy helping others, handling money, and being organized. I chose farm management because I would like to help carry on our family farm and make my father proud.
ADLER - I am a senior at Chillicothe High School. My SAE has involved show pigs, steers, crops, working for the Grand River YMCA and North Missouri Construction Inc. (NMCI). I currently hold the State FFA Degree. Activities I am involved in other then FFA are varsity basketball and football. I am also a member of Saint Columban's Catholic Church. Things I enjoy about FFA class are the open discussion of the classes and how the advisors expect you to get your work done and give you freedom to do so. FFA has taught me to be diligent and get things done, manage my time wisely as well as become a better public speaker - whether it be a large crowd or a handful of people. My favorite memory of FFA is going to state on the Agriculture Issues team and going to the award ceremony at State FFA Convention in Columbia. After high school, I plan to work for NMCI in the summer and in the fall attend the University of Missouri to study agriculture business. After school, I plan to come back to Chillicothe and start my own business and be a productive business owner in the community. ASHLEE - I am a senior at Chillicothe High School. I have been in FFA four years and have earned my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE projects include raising four rabbits. Outside of FFA, I am also involved in FCCLA and CHS Cheerleading. My favorite activities in FFA are mud volleyball, going to the PBR, bowling, and the Christmas party. FFA has tested my leadership skills and responsibilities. My favorited FFA memory is when I went to PBR with my sister. After high school, I plan on attending NCMC majoring in art to become an art teacher.
Hi, I'm Mason, and I attend Chillicothe High School where I'm a sophomore. The highest FFA Degree I've earned is my Greenhand FFA Degree. I am currently working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is working at Orschelns where I am now employed. My favorite FFA activity without a doubt is mud volleyball. I had a really good team, and dinner was good. FFA has impacted me in multiple ways. When we went to Gallatin for FFA Greenhand initiation, I was able to meet new people. It has also taught me leadership and dedication, which is something I will take with me. I have learned that FFA is more than showing animals and driving tractors. Hello, my name is Madelyn, and I'm a Sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently hold my Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is market hogs, cattle, and soybeans. One of my favorite FFA activities is Barnwarming! I enjoy working for money and then being rewarded by a fun dance with my peers. FFA has impacted my life greatly by pushing me past my comfort zone in things such as public speaking. FFA has boosted my self-confidence and helped me realize who I am.
I'm Ben, and I'm a senior at Chillicothe High School. I currently hold the State FFA Degree and was the local Assistant Sentinel in 2016. My SAE over the past four years has been raising and harvesting 35 acres of soybeans. I am involved in many activities and clubs at CHS, including track, cross country, FCA, Student Council, National Honor Society, and others. I enjoy the various activities of Chillicothe FFA throughout the year, including Barnwarming, Christmas party, and bowling. FFA has taught me that keeping track of your finances is essential for success in life and how to keep financial records. My favorite memory with FFA was my first mud volleyball tournament. My future plans are to attend Northwest Missouri State University and major in a degree that will prepare me for law school and pre-law. After Northwest, I plan to attend the University of Missouri in either Columbia or Kansas City and pursue a law degree. I'm Cameron, and I'm a senior at Chillicothe High School. As of 2018, I have received the State FFA Degree and am currently a member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. During my time as an FFA member, I have been taught many skills, such as leadership, punctuality, cooperation and work ethic, all of which I use every day, and especially in other activities and interviews. Some of my favorite high school memories are from being in the FFA, like finding loose pigs my freshman year, taking a tour around the pond with Mr. Black, and off-campus school visits such as visiting Central School and becoming friends with other FFA members during contests. I am ecstatic that I made the best choice for me - joining FFA. My SAE has flourished since my freshman year - Equine Science Entrepreneurship - including Quarter horses, Miniature Horses, and even a Miniature Mule! What I learn in FFA, I also apply to extracurricular activities, such as being a varsity cheerleader for my school! I never worry about being too shy to ask questions, or for something to be explained more thoroughly, thanks to FFA for teaching us public speaking and not to be afraid to voice our opinions. My plans after high school are to attend UMKC in Kansas City, Missouri, to become an M.D., which consists of a bachelor's degree in Biology sciences and pre-med. Then, I will work and study for another 8 years to become a Forensic Pathologist (autopsy for the Criminal Justice systems).
I'm Austin, and I'm a senior at Chillicothe High School. This is is my fourth year as a member of the Chillicothe FFA, and I currently hold my State FFA Degree. For my Supervised Agriculture Experience Program, I began by mowing lawns and trapping. As my SAE progressed, I also sold sweet corn and most recently worked as an intern at the Litton Agriculture Campus. Things I enjoy about FFA include trips for activities such as Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., State Convention, and Professional Bull Riding. I also enjoy activities such as Barnwarming and competing in contest teams. Activities that I am involved in other than FFA include the Chillicothe Hunting and Fishing Club and Future Business Leaders of America. My favorite memory while in FFA would be going to National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, during my sophomore year. While being a member of the FFA, I have learned valuable lessons. Not only have I learned hands-on skills and things I will need for a future career, but also to try my hardest at everything I do and to never give up. After high school, I plan to attend North Central Missouri College for two years. I will then transfer to Northwest Missouri State University to obtain my Bachelor's degree with a major in Agriculture Business. I'm Brittney, and I'm a senior at Chillicothe High School. After high school, I plan to attend North Central Missouri College (NCMC) in Trenton to obtain a degree as a Pharmacy Technician. The thing I enjoy most about FFA is getting to learn and experience new things all of the time. It's a very educational experience that I believe everybody should be involved in even if you don't choose anything agricultural related as a career path. There're always fun activities to be involved in and participate in, and I think that makes all of the class work worthwhile. FFA has taught so much about the world we live in. It's taught me to be an educated consumer. My teachers always made it a priority to make sure we all knew where our food comes from. FFA has also taught me to reach out. There are so many activities to get involved in that could potentially create new friendships for you. You never know what you have in common with others until you reach out and get involved. My favorite memory would have to be mud volleyball or PBR. I definitely enjoyed those activities the most.
Hello, my name is Cheyanne, and I am currently a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have received my Greenhand FFA Degree, and I am working for my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is babysitting for my family and friends. My favorite part about FFA is mud volleyball and Barnwarming. FFA has impacted my life because it gets me involved and made me more of a leader. Hello, my name is Maria, and I am currently a Sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have received my Greenhand Degree, and I am currently working for my Chapter Degree. My SAE project is Horton Bulldozing. My favorite FFA activities are mud volleyball and the Chautauqua. FFA has made me be a better leader.
My name is Rebecca, and I am a sophomore at Southwest Livingston R-1 High School. Currently, I am involved in National Honors Society, Student Council, and SHS basketball team. My highest FFA Degree is the Greenhand FFA Degree, and I'm currently working toward earning the Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project consists of producing and selling vegetables at the Farmer's Market in Chillicothe. My favorite FFA activity is going to all of the Chapter FFA meetings, especially mud volleyball. FFA has pushed me toward wanting to become more outspoken and a better leader. The opportunities it has given me are meeting new people, speaking in front of crowds, and participating in my SAE project this summer, which has given me the ability to further my leadership skills and communicate better. Hello my name is Helen, and I'm currently a sophomore at Southwest Livingston R-1 High School. I earned my Greenhand FFA Degree last year, and I'm working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is babysitting and odd jobs that need completed. My favorite FFA activity is Barnwarming, especially the week before because we learn all the line dances so that when Barnwarming comes, we all get to enjoy dancing. I also love FFA week. My favorite days are Ag Olympics day and Boots and Shorts Day. FFA has impacted me by teaching me leadership skills and meeting really great people who are interested in agriculture. I would recommend FFA to any soon-to-be freshman because FFA is an organization that invites you with open arms.
Hi, my name is Madison, and I'm a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. My highest degree is the Greenhand FFA Degree, although I'm currently working on obtaining my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE is working at Golden Corral. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because I like working with a team. FFA has impacted me because it helps me learn leadership skills, and it will help me accomplish some of my life goals. FFA is teaching me how to be a leader. Hi my name is Madyson, and I am currently a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. Outside of FFA, I am in volleyball, FCCLA, & 4-H. I have received my Greenhand FFA Degree, and I am currently working on my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is babysitting. My favorite FFA activities are mud volleyball and Barnwarming because everybody has fun together, and nobody gets left out. FFA has made a huge impact on me because it has made me more outgoing and a better leader.
Hello, my name is Abby, and I'm a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have currently earned the Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward earning my Chapter FFA Degree. For my SAE project, I work at Cuts & Bolts Fabrics (my family's quilt store) and show market hogs in the summer. My favorite FFA activity is probably Mud Volleyball because it’s a chance to get to know others and step out of your comfort zone. This activity also allows us to just have fun with friends, compete and eat. FFA has impacted me by making me more outgoing and showing me how to be a better leader. Hi!!, my name is Khris Holtzclaw, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. The highest FFA degree I have obtained is my Greenhand FFA Degree, although I am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is laying sod for Shelton Landscaping Company out of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. My favorite FFA activity would have to be Mud Volleyball because I get to hit people in the face with mud, and no one gets mad at me. Joining FFA has helped me learn a lot. It has helped me a lot with my money management skills and has also taught me that you don't have to own a lot of land to make a living off of an agricultural career. Joining FFA has most importantly helped me be a productive citizen of this community.
Hello, my name is McKenzie, and I attend Chillicothe High School. My highest degree in FFA is the Greenhand FFA Degree, but I am currently working to achieve my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is babysitting; I watch 4 to 5 kids a week. The reason that I chose babysitting is because I love to babysit, and I work good with kids. My favorite FFA activities has to be mud volleyball because I love working with my teammates, and they push me to do my best in school. Barnwarming is another of my favorite activities because it was fun dancing with friends and getting to know other FFA members. FFA has impacted my life so much - it has showed me how to be a better person and a better teammate. Hi, my name is Isaih, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. Right now, I have earned my Greenhand FFA Degree, and I'm working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. For my SAE, I work for my grandparents at Kille Kubota and help on their farm. My favorite FFA activity by far is mud volleyball - you can't be afraid to get muddy though. FFA has impacted me because it's showed me agriculture is a lot more than just farming and tractors. In FFA, you learn about plants and how to do lots of things. Last year, we even got to go fishing and that’s how FFA has impacted me.
My name is Rachel, and I am a sophomore at Southwest Livingston County R-I High School. I have earned my Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE as of now is only beef. I plan to add gardening and will be producing home grown products and selling them later. In FFA, I have participated in many things such as Greenhand Motivational Conference, FFA Knowledge, Creed Speaking, etc., but my favorite activity would have to be PSA (Public Speaking Academy). FFA has impacted me by giving leadership skills/opportunities that I wouldn’t have experienced in just high school. I will be able to use these skills not only through my high school career, but my future. The great thing about FFA is you don’t have to be a farmer to relate - FFA reaches out to all types of people. Hi, my name is Mack, and I am a sophomore at Southwest Livingston R-1 High School. I have obtained my Greenhand FFA Degree and am earning my Chapter FFA Degree this year. My SAE program consists of cattle, pigs, mowing, and trapping. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because it is really fun to compete against my friends, and it is really fun to play around in the mud. FFA has developed me into a leader and has taught me a lot of information that I didn’t know before I joined FFA.
My name is Caroline. I am a sophomore at Southwest Livingston County R-I High School. I currently hold the Greenhand FFA Degree and am working for my Chapter FFA Degree this year. For the past nine years, I have raised dairy goats and continue to do so for my SAE. Through FFA, I have participated in many things from mud volleyball to creed speaking. Although we have many opportunities, my favorite part of FFA is meeting new people. FFA is an organization that allows you to show your strongest attributes and strengthen your weakest. FFA has allowed me to grow as a person and continue to grow throughout my high school career. Hello, my name is Montana Faith. I am in my sophomore year attending Chillicothe High School. In my FFA experience, I have earned my Greenhand FFA Degree, became the local FFA Creed speaker, am the President of the Assistant Officer Team, and was high Individual on my FFA Knowledge Contest Team. I raise beef cattle, Boer meat goats, and have a small row crop operation. So far, my favorite FFA experience is the State FFA Leadership Camp where I met new friends from all over the state and built new leadership skills and friendships. FFA has impacted my whole life. From going with dad and students to FFA Conventions when I was little to now where I can serve my chapter, community, nation, and world with the unique characteristics FFA has embedded in me.
My name is Lainie Cowan; I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. This school year, I will be earning my Chapter FFA Degree. Currently I am raising Crossbred and Duroc pigs to show at State and County Fair, and I am also raising cattle for my SAE project. My favorite FFA activity would have to be HYMAX Academy because I met sophomores from all over the State of Missouri and interacted with them, and we got to know one another and participate in leadership and advocating activities. Since being involved in FFA, I have developed many leadership skills and have become a better speaker. Howdy, my name is Bryce, and I am a sophomore at Southwest Livingston R-1 School. So far, I have received the Greenhand FFA Degree; and I am currently working toward earning the Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project consists of a lawn care business that my brother and I own, but I also work a placement job at McClain Farms. My favorite activities are all of the leadership events that we as FFA members have the opportunity to attend. Also, I would say that mud volleyball comes in at a close second. FFA has had a huge impact on my life just in the year and a half I have been participating. It has had a major impact on many valuable skills, such as my leadership and also my ability to work well with others.
Hello my name is Alayna; and I am currently a sophomore attending the Chillicothe High School. My Freshman year, I received the Greenhand FFA Degree, and I'm working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. I breed and raise goats for my SAE project. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because you have to gather a team of 6 players, and it’s a muddy, slippery mess. FFA has made an impact on my life by making me step out of my comfort zone for public speaking or contests. It helps me develop life skills that will be useful in the future. My name is Kiley; I am currently a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. This year, I will be working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project consist of raising cattle and working as an SPA umpire over the summer. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball in September because it's fun, and you get to work on team building skills with your friends. FFA has impacted me by improving skills like public speaking, leadership, teamwork and allowing me opportunities that help me grow personally. This year, I am serving the Chillicothe FFA Chapter as the Assistant Sentinel.
My name is Kaleb, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. This year, I will be earning my Chapter FFA Degree. I worked at Chilli Bay as a lifeguard during the summer. My favorite FFA activity would have to be Barnwarming because it's so much different from all the other dances. When I first got into FFA, I thought to myself, "Man, this is going to be a long year," but as I got into the year, I learned that FFA isn't, "how to become a country boy," but instead it's about how to be a leader for not only friends, family, and neighbors, but for your community too. That's how FFA has impacted me.  
Hello, I am Trent, and I'm a 10th grader at Chillicothe High School. My highest FFA degree is the Greenhand FFA Degree, and I'm working on my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is swine. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because I like swimming in the mud volleyball pits. FFA has impacted me because it has taken me to new places, and I have met many new people along the way. My name is Timothy, and I'm a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have my Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. For my SAE, I'm working toward getting a job so I can earn money to eventually buy a sheep. My favorite FFA activity is the Christmas party because I'm into basketball. FFA has helped me with leadership and people skills. The FFA activities have taught me teamwork. Talking to others have taught me to be more respectful.
Hello everyone; my name is Sarah, and I am a sophomore attending Chillicothe High School. I am involved in FBLA and Science Club for extracurricular activities. My highest FFA degree is the Greenhand FFA Degree, but I am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE is using a piece of my grandpa's farm land to build habitats for the native species living there. My goal is to increase the population of raccoons, beavers, squirrels, small birds and coyotes in the area by at least 10%. My favorite FFA activity is Barnwarming because I think the encouragement to make money for Barnwarming prepares students for life situations. The rewards for making a certain amount of money makes all the hard work worth it. When I first joined FFA, I thought it was just for social kids, but I quickly learned that it was for so much more than that. FFA quickly got me to be more social and to try more things to try and improve myself to prepare me for life. FFA has taught me how to be more financially independent and stable. FFA has also taught me the benefit of hard work and labor - how it's almost always hard in the beginning but in the end it all comes together to form something to be admired. Hello, my name is Gareth, and I am in 10th grade at Chillicothe High School. My highest degree is Greenhand, but I'm working on my Chapter FFA Degree. For my SAE project, I planted 6 acres of field corn. My favorite FFA activity would have to be mud volleyball because you get to play and have fun with your friends. The FFA impacts me by getting me out of my comfort zone and getting me to start speaking for myself in front of big crowds of people. I have also gained experiences through hard work and labor. FFA also helps me keep track of responsibilities that I will have to plan to do in my future.
My name is Olivia. I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently have my Greenhand FFA Degree and will be receiving my Chapter FFA Degree this year. For my SAE project I show pigs at fairs over the summer. My favorite FFA activity that I have done so far would be mud volleyball because I get to do it with all my friends. FFA has impacted me by showing me how to work with a team, how to be a leader, and has given me the opportunity to improve my public speaking. My name is Dawson, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I am a member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter; and this year, I will be earning my Chapter FFA Degree. I currently work at Chilli Bay Water Park for my SAE. Mud volleyball is my favorite FFA activity because you can get covered in mud and not get in trouble. It also helps you learn teamwork in hard conditions like a foot of mud. FFA has impacted me by making me a better speaker. Before last year, I was scared to stand in front of my class and talk, but by the end of the year, I got up in front of a PAC full of people and spoke.
Hello. My name is Kennedy, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently have earned the Greenhand FFA Degree and I am working toward the Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project consists of mowing yards. My favorite activity for FFA so far has been mud volleyball; I really enjoy the competition of it. FFA has impacted me by furthering my knowledge in more ways than one, such as crop production, public speaking, and what it takes to be successful in business. My name is Clayton; I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. My highest FFA degree is the Greenhand FFA Degree, but I am currently working toward my Chapter FFA Degee. I am a part of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. My SAE is forage and beef production. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball. FFA has impacted me by getting me out of my comfort zone, as well as becoming a leader and a role model for others. As an FFA officer, it has made me work harder with my cattle to show better and made me really realize how raising hay is harder than it looks. I hope FFA will impact me more to push me to do bigger things in FFA.
Hello, my name is Cheyenne Dawn, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently hold the Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. This year, I am planning on being more involved than I was last year. My SAE project is helping at the dog shelter and seeing if there is anything I can do to help with the animals. My favorite FFA activity is working at the Chautauqua and watching the animals because I always have been a fan of animals. FFA has impacted me by being more involved with farming and helping more with the animal population. FFA has inspired me to help animals and the nature that surrounds us and our lives. My name is CJ, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently have my Greenhand FFA Degree and am earning my Chapter FFA Degree this year. My SAE project is raising and showing sheep and managing a hay field. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because I like being able to compete against my friends. FFA has impacted me in many ways - one way is that I have become a better leader as well as a better public speaker. FFA is a great organization, and I am proud to be a part of it.
My name is Magy, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently hold the Greenhand FFA Degree; but this school year, I will be earning my Chapter FFA Degree. For my SAE project, I am raising quarter horses and exhibiting them. My favorite activity in FFA was participating on the Chapter Conduct a meeting team. FFA has impacted me greatly. It has taught me leadership, how to be amiable, and brought me closer in my faith. I'm Bradley - a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. My highest FFA degree is the Greenhand FFA Degree, but I'm working on my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project this year is planting and harvesting 35 acres of soybeans. One of my favorite activities I've ever done with my FFA chapter was last year when my friends and I had a team for the mud volleyball tournament our chapter puts on. We got 2nd out of 32 teams. FFA has impacted me a lot as even before high school, my brother was in it, my family was big in it, and I plan to have it become a bigger part in my life throughout my high school journey.
Hello, my name is Macy, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently have my Greenhand FFA Degree, and I am earning my Chapter FFA Degree this year. My SAE Project is babysitting and raising and showing market hogs. My favorite FFA activity is Barnwarming. I enjoy competing against my classmates to earn the most money and then experiencing the reward of the dance. Learning line dances for Barnwarming is always a fun and funny thing to do as well. FFA has impacted me by helping me become a better public speaker and have more confidence in myself. I'm Hesston, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. My SAE program is all about chickens. I currently hold the Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball when you get out and meet new friends and have fun - my first time my team got second place. FFA impacts me a lot because we get to meet a lot of new people from different areas and do a lot of fun activities with a lot of people.
Hi my name is Brock, and I'm a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently hold the Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE consists of beef production - I have 6 cow calf pairs and one bred heifer. I also am working as a hired laborer at Chillicothe Iron and Steel. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because we get to go play in the mud. FFA has helped me by teaching me how to run a beef cattle operation how to work toward my goals. Hi, my name is Ryan, and I'm a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have earned my Greenhand FFA Degree and am currently working on my Chapter FFA Degree. My Entrepreneurship SAE consists of raising Rhode Island Red Chickens and collecting their eggs and selling them. I also grow strawberries. My favorite FFA activity would be Barnwarming because everyone always has a good time learning the dances. FFA has impacted me by teaching me to work harder at home and in my community.
Hello, my name is Elijah. I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently have my Greenhand FFA Degree, but I'm working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE consists of raising chickens. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because it is a great time when I can get muddy and have fun with my buddies. FFA has helped improve my ability to speak in front of people and it helps me keep track of the money I spend versus the money I earn. FFA is also helping me become a better leader. Hi, my name is Jonathan. I am currently a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently have earned my Greenhand FFA Degree and am currently working on getting my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE project is working with plants and animals. My favorite activity? It's a toss-up between Barnwarming or mud volleyball. FFA has impacted my life by teaching me that there is a lot more than just one job that I would like to do and that it would be better to do more with others because FFA has also taught me to get along with other people.
Hi my name is CJ; I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently hold the Greenhand FFA Degree and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE is turf management, and I work for Midwest Turf as a hired hand. My favorite FFA activity is FFA Week because we dress up and have fun during that week. FFA has taught me about agriculture and leadership and has instilled in me great values. It is the only school club I am involved in. Kon'nichiwa. My name is Kimberly - a sophomore in Chillicothe High School. I'm also a Greenhand FFA member and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE is doing work around my dad's farm. I pull fences, mow, chop and stack wood, clear brush, and help with some equipment repairs. I get paid by how much work I'm able to get done in a day. My favorite FFA activity would be the yearly mud volleyball tournament although it's more the mud than the volleyball and the chasing my various nieces around as a living mud monster. FFA has helped me become more confident around my classmates and better at speaking in front of people. I'm really excited for what this year of FFA will bring. Yoiichinichiwo.
My name is Jaden, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I am involved in FFA because I enjoy working outside and helping out with Ag related things. My favorite part about Ag is learning all about what past members of FFA have achieved. I would like to thank them for everything they do and constantly pushing me to do my best. I also enjoy the sports I play - baseball and football. My SAE is dove plot management and raising Lab puppies. Ag has helped me learn how to talk more easily with people I haven't quite met. I also enjoy getting to spend time with friends of FFA when we have events together.  Hi my name is Luke, and I'm a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I am a Greenhand and am currently working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE is beef production placement and working for my dad raising and producing cattle. My favorite FFA activity is mud volleyball because it is fun, and we get to be with friends. FFA has had a positive impact on me because it has taught me to be a better leader and taught me more about what agriculture has to offer.
Hi my name is Austin, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I am a Greenhand and am working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE program consists of a placement job of working as a hired hand at Wilson Farms and my ownership SAE of baling hay. My favorite FFA activity is Mud Volleyball because we placed last year, and, hopefully, we do just as good this year. FFA has helped me by giving me knowledge in the agricultural field and giving me a new perspective on working in the agriculture field, as well as teaching me how to run a farm efficiently and productively. Hi my name is Jamacin, and I attend Chillicothe High School. I have my Greenhand FFA Degree but am currently working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. FFA is by far one of my favorite classes of the day. For my SAE, I have my own trapping business. I chose trapping because I love being a good conservationist and waking up early to get the job done; the only problem is sometimes waking up early for something is not as fun as others. I will continue to be a part of agriculture and enjoy the fun memories to come from this class.
My name is Josie, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have earned my Greenhand Degree and am currently working toward my Chapter Degree. My SAE project is raising and showing market hogs from March to the beginning of August. My favorite FFA activities are Mud Volleyball and Barnwarming because I get to be with my friends like a family and have fun. FFA has impacted my life by getting me out of my comfort zone a little by being on the knowledge team. It has also impacted my life by giving me the knowledge and opportunities that other school experiences could not give me. FFA Corner 2017... 
Hello my name is Dylan, and I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I currently hold the Greenhand FFA Degree, but I'm working toward my Chapter FFA Degree. My SAE consists of Racing Motocross and raising chickens. My favorite FFA activity is Mud Volleyball because it's a fun time to get muddy with permission and not care about ruining anything. FFA has helped me get to know some of my classmates and helps me keep track of my money. Also, it has helped me learn more about agriculture and developing leadership skills to become a better leader. My name is Samuel James. I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I live on a farm north of Chula, which is family owned and operated. My SAE are my steers that I show at the county fair. My favorite activity is Barnwarming. I am more into the fundraising than the dancing (I can't dance). When I was very young, my dad talked to me about being the chapter president. Ever since then, I have wanted to be in FFA. I did not know that I would enjoy my ag classes, but I feel like I have learned more here than anywhere else.
My name is Cameron, and I am a Sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have earned my Greenhand Degree and am working toward my Chapter Degree. My SAE is buying market hogs and raising them to market through exchange of labor as well as doing yard work and cleaning for extra money. My favorite FFA activity is Barnwarming because we learn dances all week and do various activities the night of the dance. FFA has influenced me by showing me responsibility and teaching me work ethic for future jobs and everyday life. My name is Montana. I am a sophomore at Chillicothe High School. I have earned my Greenhand Degree and am working toward my Chapter Degree. My SAE project is buying, raising, and showing market hogs. I also buy hogs to show and then breed them. My favorite FFA activities are mud volleyball and Barnwarming. FFA has impacted my life by teaching me about leadership and bettering my knowledge of agriculture.

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