FFA Conducts Food for America Program

            On Friday, May 18, members of the Bellevue FFA spent the day at the Bellevue Elementary School educating the students in preschool through second grade on agricultural topics. The high school students split up into six stations with various activities. The stations included educational information about erosion, alternative energy, soil horizons, farm animals, tractor safety, and field crops.

 Written by Malaina Rickel, Chapter Reporter

FFA Members Celebrate with Ohio State FFA Convention

            On May 3^rd, advisor, Mr. Jeff Karcher, traveled to the 90^th Ohio State FFA Convention with 26 Bellevue FFA students. During the two days spent at the convention, several Bellevue FFA students were recognized for their dedication to agriculture and hard work within their classroom and community.

            Two of the Bellevue FFA officer team members received a gold rating on their officer books, which is the highest award they can receive. Harman Hossler kept the 2017 treasurer’s book and Jenna Binger kept the 2017 secretary’s book.  The three students have worked hard to keep order and record of the Bellevue FFA’s accomplishments, data, and other information to ensure success.

            One current student and one graduate from Bellevue competed against other students in the proficiency award finals.  Mike Erf competed in the Beef Production proficiency where he finished 1^st in the state.  Harman Hossler competed in the Landscape Management proficiency and also finished first in the state.  Each of these members will be submitting their applications to the national level.

            Along with the several other achievements, four Bellevue FFA members received their FFA State Degree, the second highest degree an FFA member can receive. These members were Jenna Binger, Zach Cleveland, Heath Hamer, and Lindsey Spurlock

            The achievements must be celebrated! Mr. Karcher was sure to include some fun between the times of recognizing the student’s achievements. The students went to Dave and Busters for a buffet dinner and games, as well as SkyZone and BD’s Mongolian Grill during the two days that they spend in Columbus.

Written by Malaina Rickel, Chapter Reporter

 FFA Hosts Pork Chop & Chicken BBQ

On April 12, the Bellevue FFA hosted the annual Pork Chop and Chicken BBQ in conjunction with the Bellevue FFA Alumni’s Silent Auction.  Throughout the BBQ, the FFA members cooked and served over 750 meals for community members.  Local businesses showed their support by donating items, baskets and gift cards to the FFA Alumni to be sold in the auction.

            On behalf of both organizations, we would like to thank each of our supporters, including local business donors, patrons of the BBQ, and bidders of the silent auction.

Written by Malaina Rickel, Reporter

Agronomy Team Finishes 11^th at State Contest

Congratulations to the agronomy team who finished 11^th in the state.  The team score contributors were Logan Zieber, Jenna Binger, Zach Cleveland, and Malaina Rickel.  Logan led the team by finishing as the 53^rd ranked individual.  Other members who competed in the contest were Harman Hossler and Hannah Cleveland.