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Arcanum
students are among several MVCTC teams attending National FFA
Convention in Indianapolis.
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MVCTC Students Attend
National FFA Convention
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 27, 2017/National FFA Organization) – The 90th
National FFA Convention & Expo was held in Indianapolis, IN, on
October 25-28, 2017. As one of the largest providers of
agriculture education in the state, MVCTC had over 250 FFA students
attend the National Convention. MVCTC provides agriculture
education to over 1,000 middle and high school students in the Miami
Valley. This includes middle and high school programs at 12
satellite locations and high school junior and senior programs in six
career areas on the main campus in Englewood.
“FFA members from all corners of the nation converging in one place to
celebrate their accomplishments and find inspiration for their next.
Motivational keynote speakers, energetic concerts, fulfilling workshops
and a sweeping Expo floor bustling with agriculture education and
industry opportunities,” FFA National Convention is explained as a
“Life-Changing Experience” on their website, www.ffa.org.
Arcanum - 13 students attended the National Convention & Expo.
Brookville - 13 students attended the National Convention & Expo.
Eaton - 11 students attended the National Convention & Expo.
Parliamentary Procedure Team, Trent Broermann, Blake Whitesell, Daphne
Durham, Andrew Brooks, Katelyn Niehaus and Cole Whitesell, received a
Gold Rating and 5th in the Nation. The National FFA Parliamentary
Procedure LDE tests students' ability to effectively communicate ideas
during a meeting. Components included a general knowledge exam of
parliamentary law, a 10-minute demonstration of parliamentary
procedure, oral questions, written minutes of the demonstration as well
as a team problem solving activity. Each team competed on local and
state levels to earn the privilege of representing their state at the
National FFA Convention & Expo.
Andrew Brooks, Katelyn Niehaus and Cole Whitesell became accredited
Parliamentarians from the Society for Agricultural Education
Parliamentarian
Farm Business Management Team, Drew Kahle, Rebecca Wright, Kendale
Hamilton, and Gabe Hoff, received a Silver Rating and 18th in the
Nation.
National FFA Proficiency Finalists - Aaron Hendrich- National Winner of
the Agriculture Mechanics Repair & Maintenance
Entrepreneurship. When Aaron was seven years old, his parents
gave him an old push mower that did not run. After disassembling it, he
made some repairs, put it back together and it ran. His interest in
engines continued, and he was eventually selected to represent Ohio in
the National 4-H small engine competition, placing second. Aaron hopes
to have a career in small engine maintenance and repair and eventually
become a mechanical engineer. He is supported by his parents, Esther
and Phillip, and his FFA advisor, Rebecca Holbrook. This award is
sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation and Mystik Lubricants.
National FFA Proficiency Finalists - Katelyn Niehaus, Silver Award in
Agricultural Education - Entrepreneurship/Placement
Two Star Chapter Award - National FFA Star Chapter Awards - Chapters
that receive a gold rating by their state FFA associations are eligible
to compete for National FFA 3-star, 2-star or 1-star ratings. Each
chapter that competes for these awards will receive a multi-year plaque
and a spur designating their 3-star, 2-star or 1-star rating. They will
receive additional spurs for each year they compete and receive a
rating from the National FFA Organization. Chapters that receive a
national 3-star chapter rating will be eligible to compete for the
chapters that receive a national 3-star chapter rating will be eligible
to compete for the National Premier Chapter Awards, Models of
Excellence and Middle School Models of Excellence Awards.
Franklin Monroe - 12 students attended the National Convention &
Expo
Miami East – 21 students attended the National Convention & Expo
The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the
highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments
in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). American FFA
Degree Recipients - Emily Beal, Daniel Everett, Stephanie Millhouse,
Levi Reid, Hunter Sharp.
National Agriscience Fair Participants – Kylie Blair and Jessica Gillum
National Finalist
National FFA Proficiency Finalists - Katie Bendickson, Top 4 finalist
in the area of Agricultural Sales-Entrepreneurship
National FFA Proficiency Finalists - Maci Krites, Top 4 finalist in the
area of Agricultural Mechanical Design and Fabrication
National FFA Proficiency Finalists - Alyssa Westgerdes, Top 4 finalist
in the area of Specialty Crop Production
Three Star Chapter Award - National FFA Star Chapter Awards - Chapters
that receive a gold rating by their state FFA associations are eligible
to compete for National FFA 3-star, 2-star or 1-star ratings. Each
chapter that competes for these awards will receive a multi-year plaque
and a spur designating their 3-star, 2-star or 1-star rating. They will
receive additional spurs for each year they compete and receive a
rating from the National FFA Organization. Chapters that receive a
national 3-star chapter rating will be eligible to compete for the
chapters that receive a national 3-star chapter rating will be eligible
to compete for the National Premier Chapter Awards, Models of
Excellence and Middle School Models of Excellence Awards.
MVCTC Main Campus – 100 students attended the National Convention &
Expo
The MVCTC FFA Vet Science Team of Josie Zamora (Alumni Wayne High
School 2017), Hannah Walters (Alumni Vandalia High School 2017), and
current seniors Logan Williams (Brookville High School) and Elainie
Prater (Northmont High School) competed in the National FFA Vet Science
CDE and earned a silver emblem. The National FFA Veterinary Science CDE
is a competitive event that tests the participant's ability to apply
veterinary science knowledge and skill in practical settings as well as
identify breeds, parasites and equipment. Participants also complete a
written exam and respond to scenario questions about current topics in
the veterinary industry. Teams present to a panel of judges about the
roles and responsibilities of the veterinary team in a variety of
situations involving patients from companion animal to large animal.
Teams competed at local and state levels for the privilege of
representing their state at the National FFA Convention & Expo.
2017 MVCTC Vet Science Alumnus, Hannah Walters from Vandalia-Butler
placed 21st out of 174 participants in the National Vet Science CDE.
Milton-Union– 10 students attended the National Convention & Expo
Mississinawa Valley – 8 students attended the National Convention &
Expo
The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the
highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments
in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). American FFA
Degree Recipient - Kasey Hummel.
National Trail– 16 students attended the National Convention & Expo
The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the
highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments
in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). American FFA
Degree Recipients – Sean Drew, Suzanne Kimball, Chloe Studebaker,
Danielle Thomas.
Two Star Chapter Award - National FFA Star Chapter Awards - Chapters
that receive a gold rating by their state FFA associations are eligible
to compete for National FFA 3-star, 2-star or 1-star ratings. Each
chapter that competes for these awards will receive a multi-year plaque
and a spur designating their 3-star, 2-star or 1-star rating. They will
receive additional spurs for each year they compete and receive a
rating from the National FFA Organization. Chapters that receive a
national 3-star chapter rating will be eligible to compete for the
chapters that receive a national 3-star chapter rating will be eligible
to compete for the National Premier Chapter Awards, Models of
Excellence and Middle School Models of Excellence Awards.
Tri-County North– 16 students attended the National Convention &
Expo
Tri-Village– 16 students attended the National Convention & Expo
The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the
highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments
in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). American FFA
Degree Recipient - Riley Hollinger.
Twin Valley South – 13 students attended the National Convention &
Expo
Valley View –9 students attended the National Convention & Expo
The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and
career success training through agricultural education to 653,359
student members who belong to one of 8,568 local FFA chapters
throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The
organization is also supported by 344,239 alumni members in 2,051
alumni chapters throughout the U.S.
What started almost 50 years ago as the Montgomery County Joint
Vocational School (JVS) has transformed into the Miami Valley Career
Technology Center (MVCTC). While the name has changed, the mission
remains the same. MVCTC is dedicated to providing training for
in-demand jobs and college-readiness skills for high school and adult
students across Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren Counties.
For more information about MVCTC, visit www.mvctc.com or follow MVCTC
on Facebook (Facebook.com/MVCTC) or Twitter (Twitter.com/MVCTC).
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