CENTS

RIVERSIDE

FFA

President James Walters

Vice President Tanner Wiley

Secretary Morgan Robinson

Treasurer Ella Jackson

Reporter Karli Lump

Sentinel Justin Weeks

Student Advisors Chris Cox &

Lauren Huffman

Chaplain Bill Walter

2012-2013 Officer Team

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Riverside Horticulture and Landscape Design class attended the CENTS Conference at Columbus Convention Center on Jan-uary 15th. Students learned about the horticulture industry and different career aspects in the horticulture and landscap-ing. There were a variety of colleges throughout Ohio on dis-play to show their available horticulture and landscaping ma-jors.

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Our FFA adopted two local families with

small children and bought them gifts for

Christmas. The students in the horticul-

ture class wrapped the gifts and then they

were anonymously delivered. This was

one of our FFA’s community service pro-

jects this year.

The white elephant gag gift exchange is becom-

ing a tradition with Riverside FFA students. Stu-

dents brought in some very interesting gifts,

ranging from. Sea Monkies to a big bag of

straw. This year’s exchange was a great suc-

cess and we can’t wait until next Christmas!

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212/360 On January 19 & 20, 6 members of the Riverside FFA chapter attended the 212/360

Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in Dublin. The conference was divided

into two parts, 212 for freshmen and sophomore members and 360 for junior and sen-

ior members.

The 212 Conference it is the first component in the National FFA Leadership and Per-

sonal Growth Series. It is a two-day personal development conference designed pri-

marily for high school freshman and sophomores. Students complete a talent assess-

ment, identify the skills needed and desired for success and assess their personal in-

terests. FFA members are provided with tools of motivation that are relevant to their

everyday lives. Students discover the many careers available in agriculture and the

many growth opportunities available within FFA. At the close of the conference and

beyond, participants make purposeful, meaningful choices that will lead them to ex-

cellence.

The 360 Conferencis the second component in the National FFA Leadership and Per-

sonal Growth Series building upon the curriculum of 212. It offers an experience spe-

cifically for high school juniors and seniors. During the conference students will ex-

plore the wide variety of careers available in the field of agriculture. Students will learn

how best to prepare for their future careers whether through hands-on experience or

advanced education, while polishing their leadership and communications skills. Par-

ticipants will then generate ideas on how to utilize their leadership skills in community

service and volunteerism efforts.

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OFFICER

INTERVIEWS

What is your office?

Student Advisor

What committee do you chair? Community Service

What are your hobbies? Cheerleading and Tumbling

What are your main interests? Partner Stunting

What is your favorite food? Pasta

What is your favorite color? Red

What is your favorite movie? The Notebook

What is your favorite book? The Outsiders

What is your SAE? Remolding my bedroom.

What other school activities are you involved with? Cheerleading

What is your office? Treasurer

What committee do you chair? Earnings and Savings

What are your hobbies? Running and Farming

What are your main interests? Dairy Judging and Showing Dairy

What is your favorite food? Hamburger Rice Stroganoff

What is your favorite color? Blue

What is your favorite movie? 21 Jump Street

What is your favorite book? Holstein International Magazine

What is your SAE? Job Placement at Oakson South Dairy Farm.

What other school activities are you involved with? FCA, Track, Cross

Country, and Class Aid

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INTERVIEWS

Parents: Doug and Carol Fleischmen

What are your hobbies? Hunting and Camping

What is your favorite food? Rabbit

What is your favorite color? Multiple colors

What is your favorite movie? Braveheart

What is your favorite book? The Bible

What do you plan to do after graduation? I plan to work or go to

college.

What is your SAE? Masonry Repair

What committee are you on? State and National

Parents: Keith and Deb Riefstahl

What are your hobbies? Shopping

What are your main interests? Facebook, Church, and Family

What is your favorite food? Pizza

What is your favorite color? Pink

What is your favorite movie? The Proposal

What do you plan to do after graduation? I plan to go to Edison Com-

munity College and major in Social Services.

What is your SAE? Growing a garden.

What committee are you on? Executive

What other school activities are you involved with? Media Arts,

Interact, Yearbook, and Choir

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How long have you been in FFA? 3 years

What is your SAE? Job Placement working for Mr Berchman

What is your favorite thing about FFA? It’s fun

What Ag classes are you in ? The hands on stuff

What are your goals for this year? Work hard,& graduate

What are your favorite hobbies? Camping and working on

engines

Parents: Melisa Huddleston & John Bennett Sr.

Plans after Graduation? Enter the work force

Who has inspired you & what have you learned the most from

them? My Dad

How long have you been in FFA? 4 years

What is your SAE? Working at the Car wash in Bellefountaine

What is your favorite thing about FFA? Wood working & being able

to do many different things.

What Ag classes are you in? Ag Business and Ag Engineering

What are your goals for this year? Enjoy my Senior year

What are your favorite hobbies? Work on my motorcycle

Parents: Steve Meade

Plans after Graduation? To enter the work force

Who has inspired you & what have you learned the most from

them? My Dad

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Anyone interested in running for a spot on the 2013-2014

Riverside FFA Officer Team, please let Mr. Sammetinger or

James Walters know ASAP!!

Job Interview Contest Four students of the Riverside FFA chapter participated in the job interview contest on Feb-

ruary 5th at Ridgemont High School. Contestants had to prepare a cover letter, resume and

complete a job application for the contest. The contestants then went through a mock in-

terview process with a panel of judges. After the interview was finished they were required

to complete a thank you letter. The purpose of this contest is to help students prepare and

build their confidence for real life applications in career development.

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Riverside Ag students have been very busy in the classroom. Students in the plant science class are fin-

ished engineering their nail boxes. The class is currently studying agronomy, grain storage and plant nu-

trients. Students are also conducting a scientific experiment using grass. Using the scientific process will

determine how scratching, cutting, and manipulating seed temperatures effect seed germination

In the Class Room

Animal Science class finished engineering horse projects. Student in this class engineered two sawhors-

es out of 2x4’s and 2x6’s. The animal science class is currently learning learning about livestock breeds

and genetics. Students worked in groups and presented their specific industry breeds. Students identi-

fied the top US 10 breeds and their characteristics to the class.

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The Horticulture class finished their unit engineering their garden benches. Next the horticulture class

will be learning how to do landscape site anaylasis, plant selection, properly design and incorporate

modern landscape techniques using Pro Landscape computer software program.

Inside the Classroom

The Ag Engineering class finished their hydraulic project. Students studied and demonstrated their knowledge and

skills of fluid power (hydraulics & pneumatics). Students had to create a hydraulic robot using syringes wood and

other materials to pick up a block of wood and move it 90 degrees to and from the starting and finishing spots. The

Ag engineering class is currently tearing down small engines. Students learned key functions and operations along

with identifying parts and small engine tools.

Ag Business students completed persuasive speeches. Students chose a contravsial topic related to agri-

culture and had to persuade the audience for or against the issue. Students prepared a 6-8 minute

speech using only an outline to present their information. Next the business class identified different

leadership styles, ways to lead, and understand the differences in leadership vs. management. Students

interviewed 5 influential leaders in their lives to get their prespectives on leadership and management.

Currently students are beginning to engineer their Adirondack chair.

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State FFA Secretary Visits Riverside FFA Chapter

The 2012-2013 State FFA Secretary Craig Berning visited the Riverside FFA chap-

ter on March 19. He spoke to the all the students enrolled in agriculture educa-

tion classes. When speaking to the high school students he showed them the

meaning of adaptability. FFA students participated in an activity where they

constructed an object with very limited rules, as they progressed new rules

were added and students had to overcome these obstacles together in order to

complete the task.

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April 9th April 10th

BANQUET April 20th

May 14th May 15th

Committee Chapter

Upcoming FFA committee

& chapter meetings.

Upcoming Events

FFA Spring Sporting Clay Shoot - TBA

FFA Week April—8-12th

FFA Banquet—April 20th—5:30pm

State FFA Convention—May 2 & 3

Riverside FFA Competes in Outdoor Power Equipment Contest

The District 6 FFA Outdoor Power Equipment Contest was held at the Deleware County Career Center March 21st. There were 8 schools that participated in this contest and each FFA chapter brought a team of three to represent their home chapter. Students had ten different stations were they had to perform different task. Students had to identi-fy tools, types of oils, fuels, engine parts, measure engine parts using micrometers and dial calipers, trouble shoot engines, and complete questions by reading a service manual. The Riverside FFA had 3 students partake in this event, Danny Meade, Levi Stapelton, and Tanner Wiley and they placed 6th as a team.