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FFA Students
Experience Shark Attack
A shark
attack was experienced by members of the Atwater FFA
as they traveled to San Jose for a NHL hockey game
between San Jose Sharks and the Calgary Flames
earlier this month. This FFA event is part of the
annual Atwater FFA Hockey Trip scheduled each
December. This activity is one of the most popular
activities of the year as students take a charter
bus to San Jose and visit the Fairfield Mall for
some holiday shopping. After a few hours at the
mall, the students depart to the HP Pavilion in
downtown San Jose to watch the hockey game.
For most
students this is the first time they have ever
attended a professional sporting event. “The best
part is seeing the smiles and enthusiasm of our
students when they travel and experience something
new,” said FFA advisor Jackie Ioimo. Although the
Sharks lost 2-1 in overtime against the Flames, it
was a fun game to watch.
This
activity coincides with the recreational aspect of
FFA and the agriculture program as it creates an
opportunity for FFA members to participate in
recreational activities and develop one’s social and
team building skills. It is an opportunity for
students to travel, explore new places, gain more
experiences and most importantly, have some fun!
Written By: Mekayla Coughran, Atwater FFA
December 2009 |
