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Show North Sevier FFA Gets Start 37 Years Ago Chapter of the Fanners of America had its March 20, 1936. At that time a state charter was issued to the organized unit The North Sevier 'chapter activiy in productive re terprise projects, cooperative .tivities and recreational activities. In 1970 when football was started at the high school, the FFA surveyed " the football field. They removed all the trees and shrubs around the school and beautifully relandscaped it. They also conducted fertilizer experiments at the Ag pasture. From the very beginning of the chapter, many beneficial and interesting activities were' entered into. The first accomplishment of the chapter was to clear the grounds, outline and rock up a huge S on Gum Peak east of Salina. For the next decade the chapter continued to grow and improve The chapters first president was particularly with respect to the state farmer degrees and Parliamentary Roger Martin and the first advisor was Harry Bahan. The chapter had Procedure, its first home in the southeast 1982 NSHS FFA president sta.rs room of the old high school of Kevin and Hampton the current Salina Volunteer Fire were awarded state Farmer degrees Huse at the state convention that year. The North Sevier chapter has The 1982 parliamentary procedure contributed its share of active team took first place at the state participation toward the state convention also. Members of this organization; has consistently had team were Chairman, Brenda an active and good quota of state Crane; Secretary, Wendy Fordham; farmersentering into state projects. Floor Members, Kevin Crane, Glen The chapter also has done some Jensen and Kim Curtis. Troy hatch outstanding work in all fields of was first alternate. The agriculture instructor serves as a FFA advisor. Activities are planned and carried out with a minimum amount of supervision from the instructor. He does however, play a vital role in the goals set for the FFA. We urge all our citizens to support the Future Farmers of Americal j i- -! STEVE ROBERTS PLUMBING & HEATING 290 East Main Salina 529-749- 2 Future Farmers 5 America Week, Feb. - 20-2- 7 attention During this week of February is placed on the Future Farmers of today, who'll be the successful farmers of our nation. It is observed this month in honor of George Washington who advocated many agricultural practices. We urge you to support this fine organization! IEND1BUIL DINGiOU ummmGMir QStefb gets ready to go to stage during the FFA Sweetheart Assembly loved him. Youth In Agriculture The Future Fanners of America ' J- - OvtsHa MfiTJiXA ( J |