It was a chilly and wet morning, but our Governor's School for Agriculture fishing team braved the elements to compete in last weekend's South Carolina High School Bass Challenge tournament at their home lake, Clarks Hill. Keep fishin' for success on the water, Aggies!
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Couture and Colton show off their catches at Clarks Hill.
All wrapped up, our fishing team await the weigh-in.
Our fishing team braved the elements for the Clarks Hill tournament.
Kick off springtime with a taste of the outdoors at our school's Sportsman Banquet, where you could win a beautiful kayak. Get your tickets now for this day of food, fun and friends!
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Among the prizes at this year's Sportsman's Banquet is a beautiful kayak.
On this Thursday of National #FFAWeek, our Aggies split into two teams -- Blue and Gold -- and put their skills to the test in a variety of outdoor activities, including a feed sack race, tractor-driving, bee-tossing and a lumberjack contest. Who took top honors? Hmmm...
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Dell Brockman and Ty Morton talk trash during the Blue vs. Gold Ag Olympics
Students competing in the tractor-driving competition had to go through a pre-boarding checklist.
Students competed in a lumberjack competition.
Members of the blue team cheer on their teammates.
The yellow starts slicing through the log during the Ag Olympics.
Mr. Morton looking sharp as the blue staff advisor for the Ag Olympics.
One of our recent transfers to the school pitches a stuffed bee toward honeycomb targets.
Gold faculty advisor Mr. Abrams watches the tractor-driving competition closely.
The moment of truth as the slices through the log in the lumberjack competition.
One of our students competes in the sack race -- the FEED sack race.
HOW ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR SUMMER? How about on 1,310 acres of agrarian paradise doing worthwhile work? The application window for summer internships at the Governor's School for Agriculture continues until Friday, March 7. For an application, visit www.delahowe.sc.gov/employment
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Summer internship applications are open now through March 7.
As part of the ongoing National FFA Week celebration, two distinguished alumni attended the AGvocates Breakfast. Lyle Fulmer and Anna Grace Cross reflected on the impact the FFA had on their lives and their current successes. https://youtu.be/B3OZb_9Kk20?si=qGND_CM4oJ774kS1
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Anna Grace Cross talks with students and staff at the advocates breakfast.
Earlier this week, for National FFA Week, we invited our Aggies to share how their ag teachers impact their lives. In addition to our traditional ag classroom teachers and FFA advisors, a number of skilled folks also advise our students on their SAE projects. Garland Wilson wanted to praise Mrs. Susan Jones, who leads our apiculture program. "My SAE project is about learning how to manage a beehive successfully and safely. I learned these skills from my mentor Mrs. Jones by researching, reading, learning how to use beekeeping equipment, and learning how to properly inspect a beehive. These skills will help me be a successful beekeeper and are crucial skills to learn to get a beekeepers certification." Thanks, ag teachers AND other SAE mentors! #FFAWeek
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Garland Wilson inspects one of the hives in our apiculture program.
Mrs. Susan Jones leads our students through the finer points of beekeeping.
Earlier this week, we invited our Aggies to share how their ag teachers impact their lives. Maura Berrera wrote, "It is truly a privilege and honor to serve under the four experienced and passionate ag teachers at SCGSA. Each one helps me discover my potential in all areas of agriculture and the National FFA Organization! As an aspiring agriculture teacher, there is no one better to be mentored by than Mrs. Rhodes, Mr. Abrams, Mrs. Templeton, and Mr. Morton!" Thanks, ag teachers! #FFAWeek #AgTeacher
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Maura Berrera with with one of her ag teachers, Mrs. Rhodes.
GREAT NEWS! You now have more time to get in on the Ducks Unlimited fundraiser for our shooting sports team. The drawing now will be held on Saturday, March 1 at our Sportsman's Banquet. Get your tickets NOW for a chance to win some cool Ducks Unlimited-themed prizes.
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Our youth shooting sports fundraiser will be drawn on March 1.
To the mentors who plant the seeds to our Aggies' future and cultivate their potential, Happy #FFAWeek to our incredible ag teachers! In the FFA roll call, the advisor is stationed by the owl, as the owl is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge on the FFA emblem. Thank you to Mrs. Kaitlyn Rhodes, who leads our horticulture pathway. Your energy and passion for teaching certainly help grow our Aggies' love for learning! #AgTeacher #FFAAdvisor
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Mrs. Rhodes leads our school's horticulture pathway.
Earlier this week, we invited our Aggies to share how their ag teachers impact their lives. Victor Venturini wrote, "What makes having four ag teachers so special is their respective experience and skills. They help us in all aspects of agriculture and life." Thanks, ag teachers!
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Mr. Morton was recognized by students as an outstanding educator.
To the mentors who shape our Aggies' future and help them explore their potential, Happy #FFAWeek to our amazing ag teachers! In the FFA roll call, the advisor is stationed by the owl, as the owl is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge on the FFA emblem. Thank you to Mr. Hunter Morton, who leads our environmental and natural resources pathway. Your dogged pursuit of excellence guides our Aggies down the right trail! #AgTeacher #FFAAdvisor
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Mr. Morton leads our environmental and natural resources pathway.
To the mentors who shape our Aggies' future and cultivate their potential, Happy #FFAWeek to our incredible ag teachers! In the FFA roll call, the advisor is stationed by the owl, as the owl is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge on the FFA emblem. Thank you to Mrs. Libby Templeton, who leads our plant and animal sciences pathway. Your experience and enthusiasm motivate our Aggies to blue-ribbon performance! #AgTeacher #FFAAdvisor
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Mrs. Templeton leads our plant and animal sciences pathway.
To the mentors who shape our Aggies' future and cultivate their potential, Happy #FFAWeek to our incredible ag teachers! In the FFA roll call, the advisor is stationed by the owl, as the owl is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge on the FFA emblem. Thank you to Mr. Russ Abrams, who leads our ag mechanics and technology pathway. Your dedication and guidance inspire our Aggies to supercharge their learning! #AgTeacher #FFAAdvisor
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Mr. Russ Abrams is one of our veteran ag teachers at John de la Howe.
Here are some scenes from Tuesday morning's National FFA Week AGvocates Breakfast, honoring those community members and staff who have supported our school and the efforts of our FFA chapter. Thanks to all who stand behind our Aggies and their education!
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Blake Arias makes his SAE presentation.
Maura Berrara presents her SAE during the AGvocates breakfast.
Sara Corn talks about her SAE project in ag education.
Savannah Griffin presents about her SAE training her dog.
Bob Edmonds speaks with students at our AGvocates Breakfast.
FFA chapter president Elizabeth Viseth presides over the festivities.
Creed speaking was part of the ad hoc FFA meeting.
Governor's School alumnus Lyle Fulmer speaks at the event.
FFA members serve patrons at the AGvocates Breakfast.
Board of Trustees chair Hugh Bland and his wife enjoy the student-served breakfast.
On this Tuesday of National FFA Week, the Governor's School for Agriculture FFA chapter hosted an AGvocates Breakfast, honoring community members and staff who support our mission. Four of our students also received scholarships. Here's the story: https://youtu.be/5ej6cBBorps
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Maura Berrara presents her SAE during the AGvocates breakfast.
It's Alumni Day during National FFA Week, a chance to check in with our FFA alumni and see how their FFA experience has shaped them. Ella Taylor, a 2024 Aggie graduate, is doing well at Oklahoma State and has become an active member of the OSU collegiate Ducks Unlimited chapter. She even found a leadership position with the organization in her freshman year. #FFAWeek #FFAAlumni
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It's National FFA Week and today is Alumni Day.
Ella Taylor is settling in at Oklahoma State as part of the Ducks Unlimited program.
It's Alumni Day of National FFA Week. At the Governor's School for Agriculture, we celebrate the legacy FFA alumni have built and the legacy we're building together by inviting parents and grandparents of current Aggies to remember their own FFA years. Here is Katie Shaw, mother of current Aggie Ellie Shaw. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Edisto High School FFA and was, in fact, the first female president of the Edisto High FFA chapter. #FFAWeek #FFAAlumni
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It's National FFA Week and today is Alumni Day.
Katie Shaw was a member of the Edisto High FFA.
It's Alumni Day of National FFA Week. At the Governor's School for Agriculture, we celebrate the legacy FFA alumni have built and the legacy we're building together by inviting parents and grandparents of current Aggies to remember their FFA years. Here, our current FFA Vice-President Emily White and her mother Nicole (Sharpe) Moore don their FFA jackets. Emily's mom was in the FFA at Johnstown-Monroe High School in Johnstown, Ohio, and served as secretary in 1989-99 and chapter president in 1999-2000. She also met the Michelin Man at the 1998 National FFA Convention. #FFAWeek #FFAAlumni
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It's National FFA Week and today is Alumni Day.
Current FFA Vice-President and her mom wear their FFA jackets.
Emily's mom earned her FFA jacket from Johnstown, Ohio.
Emily White's mom attended the National FFA Convention in 1998.
Our upcoming SPORTSMAN'S BANQUET is now even more exciting with representatives of South Carolina Department of Natural Resources presenting a deer-scoring competition. Get your tickets now to attend this event Saturday, March 1.
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There will be a deer-scoring competition at our upcoming Sportsmans Banquet.
It's Alumni Day of National FFA Week! This day spotlights FFA alumni whose dedication, leadership, and unwavering passion embody the spirit of FFA. At the Governor's School for Agriculture, we celebrate the legacy they've built and the legacy we're building together inviting parents and grandparents of current Aggies to remember their FFA years. Here, Thomas Clinton stands with his paternal grandfather Roy Clinton, FFA President in 1964 at Lewisville High in Chester County. Thomas's maternal grandfather Jeff Wilson also was a proud FFA officer at Chester High School. #FFAWeek #FFA
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It's National FFA Week and today is Alumni Day.
Thomas Clinton stands with his grandfather, who was a member of FFA in the mid-1960s.