ATWATER FFA EARNS TRIP TO REGIONAL
SPEAKING FINALS
The
Atwater High School FFA joined 120 FFA members,
representing eleven high school agriculture programs
in the Merced-Mariposa FFA Public Speaking Sectional
at Merced College January 23rd. Atwater FFA’s Nikki
Schiber, Carolyn Schiber, and Stephanie Quintana
came away with top four finishes to qualify them for
the Regional Finals on February 18th.
Nikki Schiber earned 1st place, Stephanie
Quintana earned 3rd place, and Christina
Wilman placed 5th overall in the Prepared
Public Speaking contest which required students to
write and deliver a six- to- eight-minute speech in
front of a panel of judges. Scoring is based on the
written manuscript, the delivery of the speech and
the answers to questions.
Six
freshman students competed in the FFA Creed contest.
Twenty seven students competed overall with Atwater
FFA having Carolyn Schiber placing 2nd
and Jennifer her placing 8th overall.
This event is designed to recognize outstanding FFA
members for their ability to present the FFA Creed
from memory and answer questions on the meaning and
purpose of the FFA Creed. The event is just one way
FFA members can develop their ability to communicate
in a powerful, organized and professional manner.
Members boost their self- confidence and earn
recognition.
Stefani Dias earned 5th place in the Job
Interview contest which involves students completing
a cover letter, resume, job application, and panel
interview. This event emphasizes developing,
practicing, and demonstrating skills needed when
seeking employment.
Additional Atwater FFA members that competed
included JD Brownwood, Marisa Jorge, Lilly Reyes,
and Terilyn Bettencourt Jin the Job Interview
contest and Padee Vang, Caressa Wilson-Cotter,
Cailyn Yerrick, and Ashley Henkle in the FFA Creed
contest.
“Being
a good communicator is one of the foundations off
success towards personal and career development,”
says Atwater FFA Advisor Beth Knapp. “I’m very proud
of our students’ efforts, participation, courage,
and enthusiasm in this event!”
Written By: Mekayla Coughran, Atwater FFA
January 2010
