National Read a Book Day

Dateline: [ Friday September 6th, 2019]
Collinsville FFA members read to little kids

On Friday, September 6th Collinsville FFA participated in national read a book day by reading books to students at ECC and Herald. It was a great experience all around not only for the elementary students but for FFA members as well. The children learned new things about Agriculture and were able to ask as many questions as they pleased. FFA members had the chance to be advocates for agriculture through this experience. Laney Branen, Justin Branen, Ashley Porter, Caysi Meyers, Hope Wolf, Laryssa Wheeler, Austin Zobisch, Bryson Talbot, Dalton Porter, Lauren Shoulders, Daisie Jackson, and Kelsi Thomas all took the opportunity to read to these kids. Members read all types of agriculture based books about animals and answered many questions about animals and other things. They also got to know the kids by asking them questions about their animals and pets at home.

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields. FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.

Follow Collinsville FFA on Instagram @collinsvilleokffa and Facebook by searching groups for Collinsville FFA to stay up to date on our latest endeavors.

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Photos Courtesy: Kelsi Thomas & Austin Zobisch

PRESS RELEASE -- received 9/13

Kelsi Thomas
Collinsville FFA Reporter

Starting off the Show Season

Dateline: {09-30-2019}
The start of the Collinsville FFA chapter season.

Collinsville FFA has started the showing season off with a great start. Several members have participated in several shows already this season. We started the season off at the Tri-county fair in Collinsville on Thursday, August 22nd. We have many members showing cattle, sheep, and goats. They started the show day off on Saturday the 24th with sheep. The Collinsville FFA secretary, Caysi Meyer, got to participate in showmanship and did very well. Caysi became ill and did not get to show the rest of the day. Then the FFA president, Laney Branen, showed her cross wether and it won her class! She also showed two other goats that got 1st and 2nd. The FFA treasure, Ashley Porter, also participated in the Tri-county fair with her goats, she placed 3rd and 4th in her class. We had several that participated in the Tulsa county show on August 30th in Tulsa . Laney Branen got 1st in her class with her cross wether, 1st and 2nd with her breeding does, and reserve breeding doe. Laney also won grand senior showmanship with her goat! Caysi Meyer showed a lamb and placed 3rd and her heifer won reserve breed champion. Austin Zobisch ,the FFA Sentinel, was one of the participants and placed 2nd in his class with his heifer. Ashley Porter had a great day as she got 1st overall grand with her goat, 2nd and 3rd overall, and reserve showman!! I would have to say that the Collinsville FFA chapter has started the showing season off with a bang! It is great to have so many participants from this organization. We just want to give all these students a round of applause.

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields. FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.

Follow Collinsville FFA on Instagram @collinsvilleokffa and Facebook by searching groups for Collinsville FFA to stay up to date on our latest endeavors.

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Kelsi Thomas
Collinsville FFA Reporter