FFA Members from AGHS
Steve Curry introduced Sarah Bundy, the teacher/coordinator of the AGHS FFA program. Sara explained that the FFA club is the largest club at AGHS and has a wide range of programs available to its members. The FFA club has 432 members out of 2300 students at AGHS. Sara asked each of the FFA club members to talk about some of the classes offered in the AGHS FFA program.
Drew Summerfield and Mike Molechk presented the science, math, laboratory, and technology programs. Alex Ramirez discussed several class offerings in the AG science section including intro to livestock, AG biology (college prep course), and intro to wood, welding, plumbing, and electrical techniques. The AG mechanics section offers Floral Design (an alternative to drama) and a far more interesting class than the name would imply, Vet Science, Animal Science, Advanced Welding, and Irrigation Systems.
Marissa Mankins introduced the Landscape Design, Crop Growth, Livestock Raising, and Civic Engagement. The livestock they raise range from sheep to turkeys to steers.
Amika Osumi introduced the Leadership, Participation in Oratory Competitions, Summer Camp design and administration, Live Stock Judging, Advanced Leadership Development, and the chance to attend FFA conferences. An upcoming conference at SLO Embassy Suites will host 500 students. The students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain eligible for the FFA program. Students are recruited into the AGHS FFA program mostly by word of mouth. The members speak at middle schools and elementary schools on "AG Day" about the AGHS FFA programs. The club holds beach meetings to answer questions of perspective members. Some students who had been members of the 4-H clubs become FFA members.