In another example of our students gaining practical experience and marketable skills through work-based learning, three pages in the current edition of THE AGGIE LIFE were designed by AggieMEDIA student designers Savannah Smith and Corey Davis. Great work, Aggie communicators!
The latest of THE AGGIE LIFE magazine is now available! Download the PDF edition at https://www.delahowe.sc.gov/page/aggiemedia
One of projects of the Governor's School for Agriculture AggieMEDIA program is collecting conversations for the Library of Congress StoryCorps project. Our latest submission is a cha with senior student Corey Davis. https://archive.storycorps.org/.../corey-davis-an-artist.../
Two of our student leaders, student body president Ty Morton and FFA president Elizabeth Viseth, went behind the scenes Wednesday to witness state government in action. They joined Dr. Keown and other staff who testified at the annual budget meeting of the S.C. House Ways and Means subcommittee for education and public works. They met a number of legislators and state Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
The countdown continues to a John de la Howe springtime tradition. AG FEST 2025 is coming up Saturday, March 29. For links to our livestock show registration and vendor application, visit https://www.delahowe.sc.gov/ag-fest
Have you downloaded the new S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture mobile app? It's a great way to stay connected to the day-to-day activities on our campus. It's available FREE on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Renovations continue on the centerpiece building at the Governor's School for Agriculture, historic De La Howe Hall. Once finished, it will blend timeless charm and 21st century technology. Our facilities director takes us on a tour of the project. https://youtu.be/ll98blDz_sY
Students in Mr. Morton's classes joined a crew from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources at a prescribed fire near our campus. Student reporter Dell Brockman goes into the fire zone to explore the value of controlled burns. https://youtu.be/tTqisza4buc?si=lCH5DY18vTUPIRrN
After assessing the track of the current winter storm, the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture will operate on a normal schedule this week. Residential students should plan to report to campus Monday, January 20 as scheduled beginning at 4 p.m. Travel safely, Aggies!
Laurie Funderburk, State Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency, and staff visited our campus Friday for a quick tour. The FSA team was greeted by our president Tim Keown, student body president Ty Morton and other student leaders then conducted a state committee meeting here.
Students in Mr. Morton's class got a closer look Thursday at a prescribed burn at the Department of Natural Resources' Bourdeaux Work Center. A SCDNR naturalist described the purpose of controlled burns and the necessary safety precautions. Watch for the full story, coming soon.
Facilities director Scott Mims accepts the first of 250 peach trees coming to the John de la Howe campus, courtesy of Big Smile Peaches in Johnston. Chris Yonce donated the trees to replace cedars leveled by Hurricane Helene at our Eubanks Garden. The full story is coming up...
Today marked the launch of a new work-based learning program that gives students with an interest in ag communications and/or ag education the chance to study broadcast journalism and practice their public speaking skills. Three conscientious students gathered in the AggieMEDIA Studio after school to further practice key technical aspects of broadcast production and basics in the art of interviewing.
Representatives of the Governor's School for Agriculture leadership team attended the Riley-Wilkins Leadership Awards Banquet on Tuesday, presented by the Riley Institute at Furman. The team visited with former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley, state Senate President Thomas Alexander, and former state Rep. Rita Allison, former chair of the S.C. House Education Committee and a leading legislator in the transition of our school to its new mission.
On Friday, January 10, a rare snowfall touched the historic Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe campus. Though only a dusting, the event was at once magical, mysterious, dream-like and ethereal. This is that day... https://youtu.be/lAZiC4xETVM?si=6KatpJ77z3GutMFy
The 2024-25 school year so far has seen both planned and unplanned breaks in the action. Still, when Aggies return to their residence halls after time away, the feeling is often like a family reunion. Here's a visit to one hall after a recent hiatus. https://youtu.be/nuuvEfC5kao
When last week's winter storm affected our Friday schedule, folks with our new mobile app and notifications enabled found out within minutes of the decision. Download the FREE app today for the latest JDLH news, right in your pocket.
Always magical and mysterious, the John de la Howe campus is especially ethereal and dream-like when blanketed in white. Winter's delicate brush has touched the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture.
Students engaged in our livestock show culture and advisor Mrs. Templeton excitedly explore a new 30-foot custom trailer and truck for transporting their animals to competition. The new show rig arrived Tuesday. Watch for the full story coming soon on our website.
Anticipating winter weather, the Governor's School for Agriculture has set Friday as an E-learning day. Thursday will be a normal school day. Students need to depart from 3 to 7 p.m. This is mandatory. Residential students should return Sunday, Jan. 12, no earlier than 4 p.m. Employees will report as scheduled.
