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Atwater FFA “Raises the Bar” for
2008-2009
The Atwater FFA Chapter Officer
Team is “Raising the Bar” this upcoming school
year with the implementation of the 2008-2009
FFA chapter theme. This past weekend, the
Atwater FFA held its annual Chapter Officer
Leadership Retreat at Lake McClure. The primary
goals of this three day retreat are to plan the
calendar, identify goals to help strengthen and
continue the growth of its members and program,
and strengthen team building skills.
“Our officer team starts the
school year with focus, vision, and enthusiasm
in leading their organization and our students,”
said FFA advisor Beth Knapp. This year’s officer
team hopes to encourage leadership, increase
participation from current members, and
strengthen recruitment of new members. This
year’s chapter theme is “Raising the Bar” to
reflect the continued growth, expansion, and
productivity of the Atwater High School
Agriculture program and FFA. The officer team is
focused on generating enthusiasm and
encouragement in students taking advantage of
the numerous opportunities agriculture and
agricultural education has to offer students in
pursuing their personal, educational, and career
goals. “The skills you learn in FFA go beyond
agriculture,” said FFA Chapter President Briana
Hamamoto, “We have an exciting school year ahead
of us and we’re looking forward to getting our
chapter members enthused and involved.”
Some of the highlighted goals for
the 2008-2009 FFA school year include the
expansion and renovation of the agriculture
shops and classrooms. “We have numerous
opportunities and resources thanks in part to
the continued support of our school
administration, school district, and our
community in strengthening and developing
student skills in our agriculture pathways.”
said agriculture mechanics instructor Sam
Meredith.
The new officer team is very
excited and ready for the challenges that the
2008-2009 school year holds for them. This
year’s officer team includes Briana Hamamoto,
President; Terilyn Bettencourt, Vice President;
Christina Willman, Secretary, Nikki Schiber,
Treasurer; Lilly Reyes, Reporter; Jose Vargas,
Sentinel, and Collette Wilcox, Historian.
Written By: Lilly Reyes, Atwater FFA
June 14, 2008
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