Washington High School celebrated National FFA Week Feb. 20-27.
Chris Dunard, WHS Agriculture Education instructor and FFA adviser, and his students participated in week-long activities at WHS. The activities were modified due to COVID. Activities were spread out over multiple days to reduce the number of participants at any one time.
Monday, February 22 - Morning students were able to have some safe fun playing a game of Cornhole with their classmates. Afternoon classes had a zoom Greenhand Motivational Conference with Missouri State FFA Officer Colin Wilburn. The spirit day was Blue and Gold Day.
Tuesday, February 23 - Morning students prepared a Grab-N-Go BBQ lunch for the faculty and staff at WHS. Afternoon students were able to have some safe fun playing a game of Cornhole with their classmates. The spirit day was Camo Day.
Wednesday, February 24 - Cherry Pie Day for the Community: Students brought cherry pies to school to be shared with supporters and sponsors of the WHS FFA Chapter and Agriculture Education Program. The spirit day was FFA Apparel Day.
Thursday, February 25 - Official Dress Day: Students wore their official FFA dress to school to show their pride in their organization. There was a Chapter picture at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. The picture is below. The students who wore their official FFA dress received a BBQ lunch prepared by the FFA Officer. A sack lunch was also provided to the Four Rivers Career Center staff and the maintenance department for supporting the program. Each faculty and staff member at WHS and FRCC received a single serve cherry pie, which the FFA Chapter purchased.
Friday, February 26 - Tractor Safety: Students who met the requirements brought their tractors to school and parked them in the Nix Parking Lot. A total of 20 tractors were judged on safety requirements and appearance. Due to COVID, many teachers and students that usually attend, did not. The annual farm animal petting zoo was cancelled due to safety concerns with COVID. The spirit day was Favorite Tractor Day. Students wore apparel to match the color or advertise their favorite brand.
Pictures of Tractor Day during FFA week are below, along with WHS students in FFA for the 2020-21 school year.
