November 16th - 17th, students from WHS and EPHS competed in the Winter Garden District Leadership Development events in the first ever virtual contest.
The students showed the Winterguard District that they are still a force to be reckoned! All 1st and 2nd place teams advanced to the Area X FFA Career Development events that will take place November 20, 23, & 24 virtually.
The placements and contest descriptions are below.
Good luck FFA and job well done to all the participants!
3RD PLACE: Agriculture Advocacy
This contest is designed to inform the general public and consumers about the importance of the agriculture industry and how agriculture impacts human lives.
1ST PLACE: Agriculture Issues Forum
In this contest students research and analyze a current agriculture issue, create a portfolio and also develop and deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of their selected issue.
3RD PLACE: Agriculture Skills Demonstration
In this contest members perform an actual demonstration of an agricultural skill including anything in the Agricultural Science and Technology Curriculum using effective public speaking and communication methods. The topic for this team was Artificial Insemination of Cattle.
2ND PLACE: Freshman Chapter Conducting
In this contest teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures.
1ST PLACE: Senior Chapter Conducting
This is the same contest as Freshman conducting however more advanced and more detailed.
3RD PLACE: Senior Creed Speaking
In this contest a member presents the FFA creed from memory and answers questions about its meaning and purpose
2ND PLACE: FFA Broadcasting
In this contest a team of 3 members presents an informative radio program covering 1 or more agricultural subjects that is current in nature and local in content
2ND PLACE: Public Relations
In this contest a team of 4 FFA members develops and presents a 5-8 minute program to inform a specified target audience regarding the Texas FFA and what it represents
2ND PLACE: Freshman Quiz
In this contest students take an exam testing knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure and FFA Knowledge including history, facts, business structure, leadership and programs.
1ST PLACE: Senior Quiz
This is an exam testing team members’ understanding of the FFA, Agriculture education, current events and parliamentary procedure.
