In the Class of - Kewanee Public Library District

Earning To Live; Living To Serve
There are twelve listed aims and
purposes of the F.F.A. The first is to
develop competent, aggressive, rural,
and agricultural leadership. Second,
to create and nurture a love of country
life. Third, to strengthen the confidence
of farm boys and young men
in themselves and their work. Fourth,
to create more interest in the intelligent
choice of farming occupations.
Fifth, to encourage members in the
development of individual farming
programs and establishment in farming.
Sixth, to encourage members to
improve the farm home and its surroundings.
Seventh, to participate in
worthy undertakings for improvement
of agriculture. Eighth, to develop
character, train for useful citizenship,
and foster patriotism. Ninth, to participate
in cooperative effort. Tenth,
to encourage and practice thrift.
Eleventh, to encourage improvement
in scholarship. And, twelfth, to provide
and encourage the development
of organized rural recreational activities.
Each year in the month of April the
F.F.A. chapter holds a Parent and
Student Banquet, at which a speaker
has been invited to come and talk.
The F.F.A. chapter has a Parliamentary
team which ranked fourth place.
F.F.A. also has a judging team, which
participates in the judging of livestock.
Greenhand Officers
This year June Motley and Gary
Horsely represented the F.F.A chapter
in a Public Speaking contest. June
participated in a prepared speech
contest, which she ranked fourth with
her speech "Born of Freedom." Gary
participated in an extemporaneous
speech contest and ranked second.
Both June and Gary did a wonderful
job in their representation.
The year the F.F.A. chapter honored
Sandy Bond as their chapter sweetheart
and have started the process of
choosing the chapter sweetheart for
the coming year.
Each year the chapter has F.F.A.
Week, in which they hold a barnyard
zoo, consisting of some of the F.F.A.
members prize possessions. The entire
school is invited to visit and enjoy
the zoo.
The F.F.A. chapter is one of the
strongest and most organized clubs in
Wethersfield and will continue to be,
because of its great unity and enthusiasm.