Our Helix FFA went to the State Convention in March. Our students attended multiple sessions with Keynote Speakers, Award Recognitions, and more. They participated in Courtesy Corp Duty, Career and College Trade shows, and of course they had to enjoy a sushi dinner while there. We are proud of each of these students for their hard work and dedication to their FFA duties.
We had two students receive their State Degrees this year as well.
John Fagan: Lawn Mowing/Landscaping Business as his SAE
Lily Madden: Sheep and Goat projects as her SAE
To earn an Oregon FFA State Degree member must:
1. Have received the Chapter FFA Degree.
2. Have been an active FFA member for at least two years.
3. While in high school, have completed the equivalent of at least two years (2 full credits) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth-grade level, which includes a supervised agricultural experience(SAE).
4. Have earned and productively invested at least $1500.
5. A minimum of 500 hours must be worked in their 9-12 grade high school years
6. Demonstrate leadership ability by:
a. Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law
b. Giving a six-minute speech on a topic relating to agriculture or the FFA.
c. Serving as an officer, committee chairperson, or participating member of a chapter committee.
7. Must have at least an accumulative GPA of 2.0 as of December 31st of the year applying.
8. Have participated in the planning and completion of the chapter’s program of activities.
9. Have participated in a total of 30 FFA activities with at least five activities above the chapter level.
10. Have participated in a minimum of 10 school and/or community activities.
11. Completed at least 25 hours of community service in a minimum of two different activities.
We are so proud of both of these students for working so hard and earning these degrees.
Way to go FFA grizzlies! Keep up the good work!