Washington High School Celebrates FFA Week
Washington High School celebrated National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week February 21-28. The missed snow days affected the original schedule, which had to be altered and updated.
Chris Dunard, WHS Agriculture Education instructor and FFA adviser, and his students participated in activities at WHS. A canned food drive also was hosted by FFA during the week.
Friday, February 21
FFA members were dressed in their official FFA dress to show their pride in the organization. FFA members also participated in Cherry Pie Day. Members delivered a piece of cherry pie to WHS staff and delivered cherry pies to supporters and sponsors.
Monday, February 24
FFA members set up tractor day posters for voting.
Tuesday, February 25
Missouri State FFA Vice President visited the high school during the afternoon. It also was FFA apparel day.
Friday, February 28
Tractor Day: Several FFA members drove their tractors to school. Judging took place in the morning. During seventh hour, there was a tractor parade in front of the high school.
FFA BBQ Lunch: The FFA BBQ lunch took place. Students prepared and served a BBQ pork burger lunch during all three lunch shifts to staff. Members who wore official dress and brought in cherry pies could eat the BBQ as well.
FFA also took part in club picture day at WHS, getting a group picture taken in the morning.