Est.
1971
Advisor:
Rick Harre
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The
FFA is the official club of all the agricultural classes offered at Central. Ag
classes and the FFA are not just for students who live on farms, but also for
students who like working with their hands and learning about ag related
subjects. The FFA adds to the ag class experience by making a positive
difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth, and career success.
What’s New
Officers
Front: Tyler Voss – President,
Back L to R: Alex Hilmes – Secretary,
Jake Schrage – Reporter, Jared Brown
Sentinel, Jon Buehne – Treasurer, Joe
Luebbers – Vice President
Visiting
of Section & State Officers
The
State FFA Reporter and several Section 22 officers made a chapter visit to
Central. They talked to the freshman class, and met with our chapter's
President and Vice President. They discussed career goals
and opportunities offered to members of the FFA with the freshman. Then
they played informational
games with the class.
Officer picture: L to R, Stephan Lake
Section 22 Treasurer, Kyle Jones Section 22 VP, Joe Luebbers, Central’s VP,
Ellen Reeder State FFA Reporter, Tyler Voss Central’s President, Rosemary
Chapple Section 22 President Freshman picture: L to R, Gaige Steif, Dewal
Wuebbels, Brandon Hilmes, Garrett Schrage, Travis Mondt.
Improving the Soil at
Central
The Central FFA helped
improve Central's school grounds by planting sod and grass in the waterway
south of the baseball field. All of the labor was performed by the senior ag
students. A skid steer was donated by Markus Backhoe & Trenching, owner Jim
Markus. His son Matt ran the backhoe and filled in the larger washed out areas
with soil then leveled them off. The seniors did an outstanding
job of trying to secure the waterway from washing out more.
Section 22 Land-Use Contest
Champions
For the third consecutive
year, the Central FFA Soil Judging team was the champion of the Section 22
Land-Use Contest which was held at Mascoutah.
The team evaluated soil for
texture, structure, soil depth, permeability,
A2 horizon, slope, drainage,
soil erosion and non ag use.
Central won with a team score of 1598 points
with Valmeyer placing 2nd with 1988 points. Central had all 5 members place as
top 10 individuals including: Jake Schrage-3rd Place, Jared Brown-4th Place,
Joe Luebbers- 4th Place (tied), Alex Hilmes 6th Place and Rhonda
Lautenschlaeger 7th Place. Central also
had seven practice team members score high enough to be top ten individuals
including: Aaron Timmermann, Austin Timmermann, Justin Hilmes, Butch Kampwerth,
Dylan Tune, Brandon Fuehne and Cody Grapperhaus.
Section 22 Fair
We had 18 students show their SAE projects. The
students received 50 A-Placings, 9 B-Placings and 3 C Placings. The total student chapter earnings were over
$2,500.
Pictured is Rhonda Lautenschlaeger showing her Grand Champion Cow. Rhonda was
also awarded the Beef Showmanship trophy
Harvesting
We harvested our test plot of
soybeans. Matt Markus harvested the crop with a 1660 Case IH combine donated by
his father Jim Markus, and Jeff Wegmann used his father’s wagon to haul the
beans to the mill. The test plot was very successful this year as the overall
yield was a over 55 bu./acre.
Crop Judging Champions!
For the second consecutive year, the Central FFA Crop Judging
Team was the Section 22 Champions at the Section contest held at Valmeyer this
past week.
Central won with a score of 1,150 points with Valmeyer 2nd with
1,143 points. Central has four team members scored as Top Ten individuals
including: 3rd Place Alex Hilmes with 385 pts., 4th Place Joe
Luebbers with 384 pts., 6th Place Tyler Voss with 381 pts. and 7th Place Jared
Brown with 380 pts. A maximum score 400 points were possible for each student.
Team Picture L to R: Jared Brown, Tyler Voss, Joe Luebbers, Aaron Timmermann
and Alex Hilmes
Section
22 FFA Proficiency Winners
Picture L to R: Joe Luebbers, Jake Schrage, Alex Hilmes, Austin
Timmermann and Aaron Timmermann
The Central FFA Chapter had 5 Section 22 FFA Proficiency winners
at the annual contest held at New Athens. Winners included: Joe Luebbers in
Diversified Grain Placement, Jake Schrage in Ag Processing, Alex Hilmes in
Dairy Placement, Austin Timmermann in Beef Placement and Aaron Timmermann in
Diversified Livestock Placement. The students are now in the top 25 in the
state for their SAE area.
State Degree Recipients
Central had 2 students
awarded their State FFA Degree. Joe Luebbers and Alex Hilmes were chosen to
represent Section 22 as State Degree recipients.
Picture:
R to L: Joe Luebbers and Alex Hilmes
\---Introduction to Agriculture
Industry---
This
introductory course will provide students with an opportunity to learn how the
agriculture industry is organized, and the types of job opportunities available
in agriculture. Course content will include the following units of study:
making shop projects with sheet metal and hand tools, and studying how
agriculture affects the scope and types of job opportunities in our local
community. Also taught is the learning of employability skills, the basic
concepts in animal and plant science, the basic concepts of record keeping,
agriculture mechanics, the introduction to microcomputer application, ethics, leadership,
and the study of the FFA Organization.
---Agriculture
Science---
This
class will cover the following units of study: soil, animal, and crop sciences;
mechanical skills for assembling, maintaining, and repairing equipment; introduction
to arc, MIG, oxyacetylene welding, and cutting; applied math and computer
skills; concepts in leadership, and FFA.
---Agriculture
Operations---
In
this course students will develop skills related to mechanics. Students will
study and work on internal combustion engines and develop mechanical skills,
study crop fertilizers and figure fertilizer formulas for crops. Additional
areas of study include: electric motors and their use, electricity, drawing
schematics, wiring circuits, and developing skills using surveying equipment.
---Agriculture
Business Management---
This
senior AG course has a major emphasis on the business relationship to
agriculture and product marketing. Major topics will include: organizing
business, financial statements, studying the grain markets, using commodity
futures, sources of credit, insurance, and laws in agriculture.
---Agriculture
Power Mechanics---
This
course focuses on small engine power mechanics as well as agribusiness management
skills. Major units of study include: all theories of engine operation;
careers exploration of this ag power field; major engine overhaul procedures
including knowledge of tools used in the process; proper engine maintenance and
troubleshooting will be discussed. Each student is responsible for bringing in
at least one motor to work on in the class.
---Agriculture
Power Mechanics II---
This
course will focus on power mechanics for automobiles. Major units of study will
include: power transfer systems; cylinder engine overhaul; engine repairs tools
and careers in this Ag mechanic related field; all major theories of engine
operation will be taught, along with proper maintenance and problem trouble
shooting of motors and vehicle parts. After completion of course, students
should have a good understanding of working conditions, employability skills
needed, earning potential, and job opportunities in this career field.
This course is restricted to only seniors or special permission from the instructor.
---Agriculture
Mechanics & Technology---
This
training level class will expand student knowledge and experience with welding
and cutting of metals. Units of study will include: welding and cutting
with the oxyacetylene setup, welding with a MIG welder, welding with an arc
welder, and cutting with a plasma cutter. This course is heavy with shop
related activities and is restricted to juniors and seniors Special
protective equipment must be purchased by the student to use in the class.