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also have our fi rst American FFA Degree recipients,
Jared Alamo and David Phillips. Lastly, Mrs. Morris
was awarded the California STAR FFA Advisor in
Anaheim last April, among one of the youngest to
join the elite group.
Our program is still growing, facing new
challenges, and changing students’ lives each and
every day. We still feel like the new kids on the block,
but we are very proud of what we have achieved.
Central Catholic FFA will continue to provide
agriculture, leadership, service, faith and family for our
students. Our successes can be contributed to those
who support us, coach us and believe in us. We have
plenty to be thankful for and continue to trust in the
Lord for his blessings. Central Catholic FFA challenges
you to “Break the Mold,” try something new, make
new traditions and know that anything is possible! •
Photo Captions (starting at top and rotating clockwise): Our public speaking competitors at the 2016
Sectional contest bringing home some ribbons; Our annual Boots ‘n Blue Jeans event is our only
fundraiser for our program. There is an average of 400 guests and approximately $125,000 profi t;
David Phillips receiving second place in California for Prepared Public Speaking in 2017; and Ms.
Jordan (left) displaying the 2017-2018 Sectional CATA Outstanding 2-3 Ag Department alongside
Mrs. Morris (right) with her award for the 2017-2018 Sectional CATA Outstanding Young Teacher.
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ARROYO GRANDE FFA
The Great AGventure
Submitted by Guin Dechance
On May 11, 2018, Arroyo Grande FFA took on the challenge of leading 400 fourth graders
from the Lucia Mar School District around the agriculture department to teach them about the
agricultural industry in the annual AGventure. Forty FFA members led classes and performed
demonstrations exhibiting different aspects of agriculture. The students’ presentations showed
some of the chapter’s cattle roping experts and the pigs, sheep, and poultry raised at our school
farm for the Santa Barbara County Fair. The chapter was joined by the San Luis Obispo County
Cattle Women, who assisted in numerous presentations including butter churning, apple grafting,
and dissecting owl pellets. The young students left at the end of their AGventure, excited about
their new knowledge and experiences.
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