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Show 4- - I 1 ,1 4 JOURNAL, Brigham Gty, Ufah Thursday, February 26, 1976 BOX ELDER . Activities on parade, iii - " i) i . ; Mooting s ?J t .1. i t J i i.i U i i , i Box i speaking winners by Jeff Hardy The Box Elder FFA chapter has been busy this year with a lot of meetings. They started out with a meeting on April 16 where the new officers were introduced to the chapter. On May 7 the members had one of their better meetings, they introduced the sweetheart contestants to the chapter, and then they had a film slide series on wild shsep of Asia. On Sept. 17 the chapter sweetheart. Keely Arbon, was announced and they saw a movie, t for Future Farmers of 'Sunrise Serenade." On Oct. S the officers went through the ceremony for raising Greenhandi to the degree of Chapter Farmer. They were given some entertainment from Debbie Craner and Denise Hubbard who sang "Goodbye Again". Ag program by Richard Yate program at Box Elder ia a great asset to those who are willing to work and learn. ' by Brad Stvnon the chapter held its annual public Recently contest. speaking Winners from each class were chosen. Then a meeting was held so the winners from each class , could give their speeches. on their speech, Judges gave members points then on questions that they have to answer. The speeches were narrowed to three. This week those there went down to KLO and gave their speeches over the radio. They were Darin Tingey, Jon Baugh and Les Sparks. Darin Tingey was the winner and will go against the other chapters winners over the radio on Saturday. The ag by True Hansen uid BartChlarson There are many areas of interest in the ag program. For Factory tour example, there are many machines and tools that are ' available to develop your skills, the program bring projects from home to repair or . build; there are a number of things that can be done. To get involved and be a success in this program, you need to be able to work and get along with others. Like all other programs there are rules and regulations to follow, but it ia still a lot of fun. The ag program will benefit those who will put forth effort to make it a succes.. t Students in - " . ' s Approximately 75 members of the Box Elder FFA attended the open house of the Utah-Idah- o Sugar factory (Garland, Utah branch) on Feb. 6. A tour was taken through the factory after a short film was shown on the growing and processing of sugar beets. The tour was very interesting. From the slicing of Ota sugar beets to the packing of the processed sugar, a sample of hardened liquid sugar was given to each member when they were taken through the lab where they test the sugar for purity. After the tour, the members were given rootbeer and doughnuts for refreshments. We all enjoyed the full day tour. Hallowoon party by Beyd Reeder On Oct. 31, the Future Farmers of American and the Future Homemakers of America had a Halloween party in the Box Elder High cafeteria. Some of the events were bobbing for apples and playing games. Then they showed a Dracula movie. They had barbecues, dough- and apple cider. It was a good activity for ail involved. - The school form FFA at Box Elder High provides enrichment for those studying members inspect a tree ready for pruning. in agriculturally-relate- d field. Here J Annual banquot i - s , by Mike Hatch A tox Elder FFA parent us. and number banquet is going to be held March 4 at 7 p.m. in the Box Rider High cafeteria. The cost per parent and all honorary chapter farmers and partner and members are welcome free of charge. Thai honorary farmers will receive the Growing of America 200 years of U.S. Agriculture I I r. fl. . , ,, fm - , I s booklef. It whs published by Marco, Inc. 'Alsq a honorary chapter farmer will be selected that i . night . The greenhouse at Box Elder High school is helpful to students affiliated with the FFA- program. Examining plant here, from left, ore Jeff Hardy, Mark Nelson, Roger Woodward and Frank May. Tubing party by Audle Anderson The FFA tubing performers in FFA public speaking competition for the Box Elder chapter were, from left, Darren Tmgey, John Baugh and Les Sparks. Top party was planned for Jan. 10. The FFA and FHA were invited. It was held at the hill north of Mantua. Refreshments were served. The FFA provided transportation, tubes and the doughnuts. The FHA provided hot chocolate. A fife was built to help keep those few who didnt enjoy the hill warm. Some members brought their snowmobiles and helped some up the, hills and drove around. Others enjoyed the many spills. f ! l Fafr tour c , 'eft . I ; . by Benson Astle On Sept. 10. 1975, 160 FFA members went to the fair in Salt Lake City. Some of the members exhibited different kinds of projects such as dairy, drops, fruit, pig. beef, Ag mech projects aad many others. Most of them did very well. The FFA saw alot of many interesting exhibited such as the wildlife building, glass blowing, campers aad recreation vehicals, fine arts and many other interesting exhibits. But many of our members spent most of their time over to the carnival. Most of our members lost their money. But some were very lucky enough to win something from a glass to a giant sited teddy bear. Food 1 by Les Sparks is a new sponsored by the FFA. Id take the story of agriculture to fourth and, fifth grades torour area. The program consists of a trip to the gTaide school with a slide presentation and later a movie and a tour to a farm. , So faf to have been to three Food for America prograat- Taking animals into grad schools this year has been a feature of the FFA chapter's "Food for America" program. Here, Lincoln school students Traci Marcus, Tyler Stokes and Troy McNeely enjoy lamb's comoanv Watching are FFA members Mark Nelson, Frank May, Les Sparks and Roger Woodward. - grade schools, Lincoln, Bunderson and (fountain View, and have taken Lincoln on a tour. , |