FFA Greenhands Degree

After joining FFA in the fall at the start of her freshman year, Tina has the opportunity to get a FFA Greenhand Degree.  These degrees are given out at the chapter level if a member meets several requirements including:

• Enroll in an agricultural education program and have satisfactory plans for a Supervised Agricultural Experience(SAE).
• Learn and explain the FFA Creed, FFA Mission and Motto, and FFA salute.
• Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and FFA colors.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities.
• Own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the Official FFA Student Handbook.
• Submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.

 There were only 4 members given degrees this year at Sycamore's ceremony.

FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies

For the first time in many years, Sycamore has a freshman team that competed in the FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies.  This event was hosted by TSU for our region.  Tina is the Vice President of the Freshman FFA Sycamore chapter.  This competition is basically a skills test to see if the students understand all the procedures that should go on during an official FFA meeting.  The students studied their parts and although they didn't win, they made us all proud.  If you are interested in reading all the parts they had to learn (without any note cards) feel free to check out this link. Official FFA Open and Closing Ceremonies

New Nephew

We have a new nephew!  Rick, Rod's brother and Candi his girlfriend have welcomed a new little boy to the family!  Christopher Guy was born on March 11 at 7:23am.  6lb 12oz of pure perfection!

Granny Graduation Present to Tori

WOW!!!

For graduation Granny wanted to make Tori a quilt.  Tori picked out the fabric for it and gave to Granny just before Christmas.  Three months later this was the result.  It is amazing to me what my Granny can do at 87 years old.  Tori was stunned at how beautiful it turned out. This will be something she will treasure for her entire life.

 

Union University

After three weekends in a row going to scholarship competitions... it has PAID OFF BIG TIME!  Tori's #1 selection is Union University and we got the call that she was awarded the Provost Scholarship.  This means FULL tuition paid for all 4 years. This award is well over $120,000 for the 4 years.  The award amount will even increase as tuition increases.   We are so excited and so proud!