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From the Desk of Mary Alice Quattlebaum
Coordinator of School & Community Relations

 

                         SALUDA FFA CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL YEAR

 
    SHS FFA Honorary Degree Recipients: Kim Bedenbaugh, Phil Perry, Mike Black

SHS FFA Banquet Guests: Natalie Proctor, Marion Frye, Jimmy Crawford, Jimmy Crawford, Kristin Gentry, Dr David Mathis, Amanda Nichols

          SALUDA, SC…The Saluda High School FFA Chapter held its annual Awards and Recognition Banquet on May 21 to celebrate a successful year in Agricultural Education, according to John W. Parris, state director of public affairs with the SC FFA organization.

          Chapter President Kristin Gentry presided at the event which was highlighted by a delicious dinner catered by Matthew’s BBQ.

          State FFA Vice President Will Amick of Lexington, who recently spent sixteen days studying agriculture in the Peoples Republic of China as a representative of the 507,000 member National FFA Organization, was the keynote speaker for the occasion.

         Other special guests in attendance included State Representative Marion Frye of Leesville, a member of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee; Dr. David Mathis, Superintendent of Saluda County School District; Jimmy Crawford, principal of Saluda High School and Sharon Holloway, a member of the Saluda County School Board of Trustees.

              Honorary FFA Chapter Degrees were awarded to Saluda County Extension Agent Phil Perry; Kim Bedenbaugh, mother of  Chapter Treasurer Ben Bedenbaugh; and Mike Black, Saluda High School staff. This is the highest honor a local chapter can bestow upon a friend or supporter of the FFA.

            First Year Agricultural Education student Anna Shealy was recipient of the Star Greenhand Award. Danelle Heath was recognized as the Outstanding Sophomore member. Natalie Proctor was named the Outstanding Junior member and Heather Dominick received the Outstanding Senior Award.

           New officers elected for the 2009-10 school year include: Natalie Proctor, president; Tori Couch, vice president; Curt Berry, secretary; Anna Shealy, treasurer; Kristin Fields, reporter; Kristin Stone, sentinel; and Heather Riggs as chaplain.

          Amanda Nichols, Agricultural Education instructor at Saluda High School, serves as the FFA advisor.

          The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through Agricultural Education.

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"WHO WANTS TO BE A SIXTH GRADER"
For the First time ever, "who Wants to be a Sixth Grader" came
to Saluda Elementary School as Superintendent David Mathis
addressed 5th graders, their parents, family, and staff during
the 5th grade Farewell Program held on May 28th.  Julia Yonce, a
fifth grader at SES, served as contestant, answering all her questions correctly.
Julia used to her advantage three life lines: polling the audience, choosing
fifty-fifty and phoning her math teacher, Mrs. Herlong, for help.
Dr. Mathis' words of advise and encouragement along with this delightful rendition of
"Who Wants to be a Millionaire" (Sixth Grader) 
was much enjoyed by all who attended!

Congratulations to Heather Calliham for placing second in the nation in
the National Career Development Association’s (NCDA)
 poetry and poster contest sponsored by the
Piedmont Education and Business Alliance ( PEBA).

SELECTED FOR GIRLS STATE

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to go to Girls State:
Left to right:  CJ Lake, Alyssa Vandegrift, Claire Sample, and Ollie Miller

SELECTED FOR BOYS STATE

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to go to Boys State:
Left to right: Cole Hallman, Tanner Quattlebaum, Carl Schumpert, and Toussaint Holloway, Second Alternate
 

HOSA TEAM BRINGS HOME THE GOLD!

Congratulations to the HOSA team for bringing home the Gold for the 2nd year in a row!
The team is now eligible to attend the National Conference in June.  Team members are:
 L to R: Colbey Rita, Cole Hallman, Casey Scott and Zach Fulmer.

Other results from the competition:
Top 9 in Creative Thinking- Quinntaura Graham, Nyshena Hickson, Takeyla Maxfield, Breundrai Jones
Top 6 in Extemoraneous Writiing- Heather Calliham, Sadea Rodgers
Top 6 in Extempraneous Health Poster- Brandi Register

 

Congratulations to Zon Johnson for placing 1st in the
National Wild Turkey Federation Art Contest.  His artwork was displayed
at the annual National Convention and Sports Show in Nashville, TN.
South Carolina winning artwork is displayed at the Winchester Museum.


Artwork by Zon Johnson

JR. SCHOLARS

        Congratulations to SMS students Kacie Corley, Emily Hallman,
       Steven Spradley and Jessica Will for being named Jr. Scholars!
 

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