Polk County High School’s FFA Chapter wins at FFA Camp
Published 6:21 pm Friday, September 7, 2012
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Row 1: Alex Frazier, Chan Barber, Banks Barber and Davie Abril. Row 2: Amber Lynch, Autumn Miller, Konner Scruggs, Jessica Pullara, Jamie Hrobak, Cassidy Mazzilli, Alex Stott and Cassidy Campbell. Row 3: Sarah Phipps, Kara Overholt, Cameron Brown, Lyric Flood, Kayla McEntire, Shea Wheeler, Katie Ruff, Alivia Livesay, Alyssa Montgomery and Candace Arrington. Row 4: Kevin Bailey (chaperone), Sam Vining, Kyle Whitson, Dylan Turner, Bryson Jones, Brad Van Duyne, Daniel Page, John Modlin, Hunter Hilbig, Will Ballard, Jacob Collins, Chase McMurray, Cameron Hoots, Jordan Brown, Tanner Garrett, Chauncey Barber (chaperone) and Monica Barber (chaperone). (photo submitted by Chauncey Barber)
June 11 through 15, 36 members of the Polk County High School FFA Chapter participated in FFA Camp at White Lake, N.C.
The chapter had three teams: Blue, Silver and White. The Blue team finished tied for first with Cuthberson High School and brought home the coveted FFA Banner, while the Silver and White teams finished second and third, respectively.
This was the second year in a row that Polk FFA won the banner; Polk has won it five out of the last seven years. More than 15 schools throughout North Carolina participated.
The camping program consisted of character building, leadership and recreational activities. Each day started with students taking part in devotional, flag-raising ceremonies and calisthenics. Students then attended leadership sessions and participated in competitive events including water sports (swimming, canoeing and water ball), basketball, volleyball, softball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, checkers and table tennis.
All activities were based on a point system and the team with the most points at the end of the week was declared the winner.
– article submitted by Chauncey Barber