Laurens FFA Officers
2 months ago
By Melanie Birchmore
Laurens FFA Officers
These hard working young people will be leading the Laurens FFA for the 2020-2021 school year.
Christian Wilhelm
Hello, I am Christian Wilhelm, I am a senior at Laurens High, serving as your 2020-2021 FFA President.
My favorite thing about FFA is being able to surround myself with a family that has the same love and interest in agriculture and the FFA organization as I do. Also it gives me the opportunity to inspire others, teach the importance of agriculture, and leave a positive difference in their life.
I think you should join FFA, it has a variety of benefits that will go with you throughout your life, lifelong friendships and experiences that will make you a better person.
"Agriculture is the most healthhful, most useful and most noble employment of man." George Washington.
Veronica Corteville
Hello, I am Veronica Corteville, I am a senior at Laurens High, serving as your 2020-2021 FFA Vice President.
My favorite part of FFA is being able to work with animals, to be able go to other farms to help farmers with farm maintenance, and being able to meet and interact with new people who have the same interests as me.
I think others should join FFA if they want to make new friends and travel to new places, Also you will increase your leadership ability and learn things that will help you be successful in your future. You will also have the opportunity to compete in contest related to things you want to learn, Last but not least you will be able to make a positive difference in our school and community.
"Don't look back leave it all on the track" ~ Racing Stripes.
Anna Gray Rowland
Hey, I am Anna Gray Rowland, I am a senior at Laurens High, I am also serving as Vice President for the 2020-2021 school year.
My favorite thing about FFA is getting to meet new people and just making memories with people who are like family and just hanging out with friends.
"You might outgrow the jacket but you will never out grow the experience." ~ FFA Organization.
Weston Wilson
Hello, I am Weston WIlson, I am a senior at Laurens High, also serving as Vice President for the 2020-2021 school year.
FFA gives me experience working with different breeds of animals. I love working with people form all walks of life. Most Importantly, I get to work outdoors everyday!
"Don't compromise even if it hurts to be yourself." ~ Toby Keith.
Hayden McHone
My favorite thing about FFA is that I get to spend time with people that have the same passions and goals as I have and that I get to meet new people to share my passion with them.
I would encourage others to join FFA beacause it is a great opportunity to discover new things and to learn how the agricultural industry helps people around the world.
"Agriculture is our wise pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most real wealth, good morals, and happiness." ~ Thomas Jefferson.
Andrew Jewell
Hello, I am Andrew Jewell, I am a 10th grader at Laurens High, I am serving as your 2020-2021 Secretary.
My Favorite thing about FFA is that your become a family with those around you and we work together as a team.
"Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Emma Hill
Hey, I am Emma Hill, I am a senior at Laurens High, I am serving as your Reporter for the 2020-2021 school year.
My favorite thing about FFA is the growth you make with one another as a team!
"Don't look down on anyone unless you're helping them up!" ~ Jesse Jackson.
Tucker McHone
Hello, I am Tucker McHone, I am a 10th grader at Laurens High, I am serving as your 2020-2021 Sentinel.
My Favorite thing about FFA is that you work hard and teaches you life lessons.
"Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Community Service Activities
about 1 year ago
By Melanie Birchmore
Explore Agriculture Day
FFA Member taught kindergartners about different types of animals and plants at Explore Agriculture Day. 40 FFA members taught about 450 kindergartners about 12 different animals, kindergartners toured the greenhouse and put a plant in a cup to take home, and learned about how to take care of a garden. They also harvested lettuce to take home with them.
Agriculture Education in the Elementary School and Middle School
FFA Members developed different lessons to present in our local elementary schools related to agriculture. The lessons were given to children from 4 year old to students in middle school.
Day of Service June 13, 2019
FFA Members worked with Servants with Hearts to pack 15,000 meals for the hunger in our area. We worked with members from other chapters to put soybean meal, corn meal, dried vegetables, and rice.
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FFA Activities
2 months ago
By Melanie Birchmore
FFA Leadership Camp
FFA Members enjoy the South Carolina Leadership Center for a week of educational and fun activities at the beach. Members participate in high ropes, low ropes, kayaking, team sports, and other leadership activities. In this picture an FFA member is starting the high ropes course.
South Carolina State Fair
Every year FFA members visit the South Carolina State fair. During the visit FFA members compete in Tractor Driving competition, visit and help man displays, and visit animal areas. Members have an opportunity to interact with members from around the state and learn about agriculture in South Carolina. Members also have free time to enjoy the rides and food the fair has to offer.
FFA Legislative Day
FFA Members visit the South Carolina State House to meet with their government officials and participate in the FFA Week ceremony.
South Carolina Miss FFA Pageant and Mr. FFA
FFA female members have an opportunity to "strut their stuff" at the S.C. Miss FFA Pageant. This competition includes: an application, interview, and stage presence. It is a fun time for the girls to dress up and add to their FFA experience
FFA CAMP
Fun and fellowship at the Beach. FFA Members meet new people and have fun in the sun
Grand Prix
FFA Members compete on the track and putt putt course
Cardboard Project
Team members work together to create a certain object to withstand different obstacles.
Athletics
Team members compete in volleyball, dodgeball, and kickball.
kayaking
FFA members kayak and canoe on the inter coastal waterway.
Low Ropes
FFA Members learn to work together and enhance their leadership abilities.
Dolphin Cruise
We cruised through the inter coastal waterway and into the ocean. We did not see any dolphins but we did see plenty of waves.
Swimming to cool off in the summer heat.
Working on our card board project and making it pretty.
Bass Pro Shop
High Ropes
FFA Members test their skills and bravery on the high ropes course.
Paintball
FFA learn to work together and have fun on the paintball course.
Kayaking
At the Flag
We start our day sharing positive thoughts and raising the flag.
Beach Olympics
Our girls and boys won their tug or war and finish first in the total competitions.
Color War
FFA Career Development Events
about 1 year ago
By Melanie Birchmore
Horse Judging CDE
Horse Judging gives FFA Members an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge related to evaluating horse qualities, identifying tack and equipment, evaluating and processing a solution to a problem, and verbal expressing why they judged a class in a given manner.
Tractor Driving
The Tractor Driving CDE requires members to navigate a course safely without hitting cones and then back the trailer down an ally way. This Year Laurens FFA finished third in the state FFA Tractor Driving contest. Matthew Brownlee was High Individual 
Wildlife
The wildlife competition consist of members identifying different types of wildlife from their pelts, tracks, or mounts; score deer antlers; age deer by their teeth; evaluate habitat; and take a wildlife related test.
Dairy Judging and Dairy Handling
Dairy Judging consist of FFA Members judging different breeds of dairy cattle. Along with the judging, members also give oral reasons, take a test, and develop a solution to the team problem they are presented. Laurens FFA finished first place in the State FFA Dairy Judging Career Development Event. Matthew Brownlee was high individual.
Livestock Judging
FFA Members judge beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and give oral reasons explaining their placings. The participants also have to take a test related to the livestock industry and evaluate genetic information.
Public Speaking
The Public Speaking CDE is broken up into various sections: Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, and Creed Speaking. This is an individual event that allows FFA members to demonstrate their speaking ability.
FFA Career Development Information
Click on the picture to the left to open the files to help you learn more about the different Career Development Events
