This November, Eagle Pass FFA students from CC Winn HS and EPHS competed in the Leadership development events from the district, area, and state level. At Each level, only the 1st and 2nd place advance to the next level. Eagle Pass FFA is proud to announce the following teams that competed at the district level:
Junior 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. This team placed 9th at State!
Team members were: Trevor Rodriguez, Tyler Rodriguez, Jesus Mambo Adan, Sophia Rodriguez, Homer Villarreal, Marichel Hernandez
- Senior Chapter Conducting. This is the same contest as the previous, however, at an advanced level. Placed 2nd at District and 4th at Area.
Team members were: Jessica Sebastian, Charles Garrett Purcell, Eduardo Gonzalez, Felix Samaniego, Jesus Mata, Ivan Rodriguez, Marisol Gonzalez
Quiz. In this contest students take an exam testing knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure and FFA Knowledge including history, facts, business structure, leadership and programs. The Senior level competition tests the team members' understanding of the FFA, Agriculture education, Current events, and parliamentary procedure.
The Freshmen’s team advanced to area and placed 3rd.
The Senior’s team placed in the 24 at state.
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. Placed 2nd at District and 3rd at Area.
Team members were: Brylyn Wall, Fernanda Gutierrez, Lorelei Gonzalez, Alyson Morales
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. Placed 2nd at District and competed at area.
Team members were: Anahi Molina, Jimena Molina, Helena Gonzalez, Makayla Reyes, Rebecca Sebastian, Gabriel Leija, Miranda Ramirez
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.
Both Junior and Senior level teams competed. Both teams placed 2nd at District and competed at Area.
Freshmen Team members were: Kevin Ortiz, Austin Perez, Jacqueline Ramirez, Lynsey Rodriguez
Senior Team members were: CJ Ruiz, Alex Guerrero, Albino Perez, Rene Longoria, Tayler Gloria, Diego Carrazco
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. Placed 1st at District and competed at area.
Team members were: Isabella de la Garza, Jacqueline Wright, and Madelline Nava
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.
the Freshmen team placed 3rd and consisted of Carilyn Cardenas, Britzel Villasenor, Sadie Smith
The senior team placed 6th and consisted of Sierah Flores, Valerie Gomez, Marcela Serantes
Senior creed speaking. In this contest a member presents the FFA creed from memory and answers questions about its meaning and purpose. Tayler Gloria placed 7th at District.
The teams did an outstanding job at the area level bringing home 3 banners. The Agriculture Advocacy team placed 3rd. The Junior chapter Conducting team and the Senior Quiz team placed 2nd at Area and competed at State.
The Junior Chapter conducting team advanced to finals and placed 9th at State.
