On Feb. 9, Northwestern FFA hosted its annual Greenhand and Chapter Degree Ceremony. This ceremony is to recognize and award the first and second-year members in FFA for their hard work and time in the program.
The Greenhand Degree is awarded to those who have completed their first year as an FFA member. The students had to show that they had a thorough understanding of the FFA program as well as its history and its purpose. These students also had to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience project of their choice. Lastly, students had to recite the FFA Creed and answer questions concerning the FFA Creed.
The members who received their Greenhand award were Carlee Bailey, Gage Bias, Masen Collado, Zella Cradlebaugh, Brennan Flinn, Westin Frazier, Ryleigh Fuson, Gracie Garrett, Charles Gortner, Carmen Guidetti, Fredrick Harowski, Blake Harris, Trevor Howman, Harper Keener, Kyle Kimmich, Natalie Koch, Lucas Kolp, Andrew Krupar, Savanna Lemon, Cayden Lyons, Maddix May, Annalise Metzger, Skylir Miller, Lily Reser, Emily Smith, Braylen Vogler, Emily West, Chase Wharton, Ruger White, and Blaze Wiley. Each Greenhand member received a certificate and bronze pin for their award. Congratulations to those who received their Greenhand award.
Carmen Guidetti recited the FFA Creed by E. M. Tiffany to those who attended the ceremony and the recipients of awards.
The chapter also had several members who achieved the Chapter FFA Degree. The recipients of the Chapter award had to meet the requirements of two years active in FFA, demonstration of skills of a Greenhand and additional skills set by the chapter, state, and national organization, present a six-minute speech, lead a class discussion, and lastly obtaining 50 hours or earning $150 in a Supervised Agricultural Experience.
The students who received the Chapter Degree award were Alivia Aicone, Jacelyn Cherry, MJ Coman, Grady Ellerbrock, Landon Ellerbrock, Triston Flinn, Aveon Gray, Bailey Howman, Jocelyn Knapp, Olivia Madden, Madison Miller, Mason Mobley, Hank Morris, Camden Napier, Ariana Pettry, Austin Pierson, Kaidis Porter, Landen Rouse, Ray Sloan, Marissa Smith, Taryn Wagner, Sadie Way, Kashmiere Woods, and Torrie Wurst. Each Chapter degree member received a silver pin and certificate for their Chapter Degree. Congratulations to the recipients of the Chapter Degree award.
Northwestern FFA was very fortunate to have Ohio FFA State President, Carter Boyd, to speak at the ceremony. Carter spoke to the members about passion, and how every day we need to wake up to find a way to make our passions possible using the unstoppable belief and enthusiasm just like most of us had in our childhood. Thank you to Carter Boyd for sharing his words of wisdom to our chapter. After the ceremony sweet treats and punch were served.
Northwestern FFA is very grateful to have so many incredible members who are passionate and dedicated to FFA. Congratulations to these hard-working members for their dedication and awards.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Northwestern FFA honors students with Greenhand and Chapter Degrees
Reporting by Provided by Kaylee Cherry, Northwestern FFA reporter / The Daily Record
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