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Newsletter from the Southern High FFA ChapterTRANSCRIPT
ver the summer I went to Alcorn State Uni-
versity in Mississippi, for the Ag-Discovery
Program. Ag-Discovery is an outreach pro-
gram to help teenagers learn about careers in
plant and animal science, wildlife manage-
ment, and agribusiness. I stayed on the cam-
pus, in the dorms for 2 weeks. Everyday we
did something different. One day we had a
visit from a Herpetologist. We learned about
different poisonous snakes and we learned
about alligators (I even got to hold a baby alli-
gator!). Then one day we went to an alligator
farm and went on an airboat expedition and
got to see alligators in their natural habitat,
the swamp. We sheered alpacas and gave
them vaccinations, we even named the new-
est addition to one of the alpaca families. We
went to a ranch and gave cows shots and
sprayed them with de-wormer. I loved every-
thing thing we did, but my favorite experience
would have to be when we went to a farm
with 3,000 sheep and goats and we had to
catch them and them hold them in order to
give them their shots. I had a great 2 weeks in
Mississippi. I learned so much, made lifelong
friends, and got great experience, I’d love to
do it again. I think anyone who wants to have
a career in agriculture should look into apply-
ing to the Ag-Discovery Program. Ag-
Discovery is a unique opportunity to gain a
first-hand look at the many career paths open
to agricultural sciences. They have the Ag-
Discovery Program at many different colleges
throughout the U.S
SOUTHERN HIGH
Newsletter FFA
Volume 3 , Issue 2
Southern High FFA Reporter
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By: Savanna Cowan
October will always be a big month for
Southern High FFA Horse Judging. The 2013 team is less
than 30 days away from competing at the National FFA
Convention. As their journey comes to a close we usher
in the hopefuls for the 2014
team. Eight students at-
tended the orientation
night and had their first
taste of evaluating horses
together. The first official
practice for the 2014 team
will be on October 9th
where they will learn about
the foundation of judging
horses: form to function. The following week the 2013
team will be traveling to Columbus, Ohio to compete in
the All American Quarter Horse Congress Judging Con-
test, which is one of the most prestigious contests in the
country. There, the teams will evaluate approximately
10 classes-all quarter horses, and give four sets of rea-
sons. After a year’s worth of grueling
practice, weeks of travel and count-
less horses to judge, the team will
represent Southern High School and
Maryland at the National FFA Con-
vention during the last week of Oc-
tober. It means a lot to the team,
coach, and FFA advisor to feel the
support of the team parents, com-
munity, and school faculty, staff, and
administration during this endeavor. Let’s wish every-
one a ton of luck!
My name is Tim Glaser and I
am in 9th grade at Southern High
School. I am a member of the
Southern High FFA, the South-
ern High golf team, and in the
Spring I am going to play for the
Southern High tennis team. I am
currently in the introduction to
agriculture class and Dr. Rice is
my favorite teacher this year. I
am hoping to run for a chapter
office for the 2014-2015 school
year.
I took agriculture be-
cause my friend Carter Duncan
recommended this class to me
and I am very happy I took this
class. I hope to take more agri-
culture classes while at South-
ern High to prepare my future
goal of having a job within agri-
culture. I hope to do this by
opening my own golf course. I
want to do research on how to
use water conservation to be-
come an ecofriendly golf course
that will be known worldwide.
Participation: Any enrolled and active member of the Southern High FFA may enter the contests.
Eligibility of Photos: All photographs must have been taken by the FFA members within
the last eighteen months prior to the contest deadline. Photos may be submitted only one time and in only one category to the photography contest.
Number of Entries: A member may enter a maximum of two (2) photographs in the contest. Only one (1) entry in each category is allowed.
Entry Deadline: Between the dates of October 4, 2013 and by midnight on October 25, 2013 all entries must be submitted via email to [email protected].
Content: Photos that are deemed obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or
otherwise violate any laws are strictly prohibited. All photos should be based on a FFA mem-ber’s original photograph taken by the member. Use of a photo from other sources/people is not allowed and will lead to disqualification of the photo and possibility all entries by the mem-ber.
Disqualification of an Entry: An entry that does not follow the rules or category guidelines
will automatically be disqualified. Display and Future Rights Use Rights: By submitting an entry to the contest, the FFA
member grants to the Southern High FFA the right to display, distribute, publish, the entry in any media now known or hereafter devised, including in promotional publications or marketing. By entry the FFA member accepts these conditions of display and future use.
Judges: Submissions will be highlighted in the November Southern High Ag Ed Newsletter
and readers will vote on their favorites. The winner will be announced in the December news-letter.
SUBMISSION AND FORMAT OF PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES 1. Photography Size: All photographs entered must be able to be printed at an 8 inch X
10 inch in size at a 300 dots per inch (dpi). 2. Format: All photographs must be in a jpg format. 3. File Size: Photograph should not be any bigger than 1.5 MD in size. Photos larger
than that will not be uploaded to file size restrictions. 4. Color vs Black & White: Photos can be entered in either color or black & white. Ex-
treme use of editing and effects should be a minimum. These photos are intended for the purpose of promoting and highlighting agriculture and should be taken and edited with that concept in mind.
Southern High FFA Agriculture Photo Contest
Category Description
Agriculture Equipment
Focus of this category should be agriculture equipment. Photograph should
not include human, animal, or other objects beyond that of the piece(s) of agri-
culture equipment.
Animals – Domestic Photograph should have as the subject domestic animals used in agriculture.
These include, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, goats, horses,
and other “farm animals.” Animals typically associated with “wildlife” are not
acceptable in the category.
People in Agriculture Highlights photographs of people (individuals/groups) working in agriculture
related careers. Photos should be of people actually performing a work in the
area of agriculture, such as working in fields, at cooperatives/grain companies,
farming implement sales/repair, working on a ranch, auction barn, veterinary
services, food processing plant, etc.
Crops Highlighting the crops raised in agriculture is the focus of this category. This
category can include row crops, as well as other crops such as hay production.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Prizes will be awarded to the
winner in each of the
4 categories.
First Place in each category
will receive $50.00 or an
Official FFA Jacket.
FFA Official Dress
To order an Official FFA jacket and tie/scarf please refer to the next page.
For more information visit: https://www.ffa.org/shopffa/Pages/customer-service.html
Please bring in $55.00 for the jacket and 10.50 for a tie/scarf along with the measurement page to Dr. Rice
and an order will be placed from National FFA. To compete on a judging team and/or run for a Chapter
office, official dress is required. Cash or checks will be accepted. Make checks payable to Southern High
School. Orders can also be placed at the link above.
The FFA Association is unique in that we have an official dress that stands for unity in our organization. The cor-duroy jacket FFA Members wear dates back to the 1933 national convention where it was first established. The FFA Official Dress standards were created at the 1973 Convention. Since this time, the official dress has been worn at FFA functions across the world. When others see our members in official dress, they realize that we belong to one of the largest youth led organizations in the world. Therefore, it is important that each FFA member understand and wear the correct official dress while participating in official activities.
Remember that it is an honor to wear the blue corduroy jacket and the official dress representing the legacy of the FFA. Wear it properly - and with pride
Female Official Dress
Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top
Black skirt. Skirt is to be knee length, hemmed evenly across the bottom, with a slit no longer than 2 inches above the knee, excluding the kick pleat. Black slacks may be appropriate for traveling and outdoor activities.
White collared blouse and official FFA blue scarf (Available at www.ffa.org/shopffa).
Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, or tennis shoes.)
Black nylon hosiery—no tights.
Male Official Dress
Official FFA Jacket
Black dress pants. (No jeans - blue or black, leather, pleather, etc.)
White dress shirt and official FFA tie (Available at www.ffa.org/shopffa).
Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe. (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, tennis shoes. )
Black socks.
Official FFA Jacket Fitting Form
Chapter #: MD 0084
Front Lettering: (Your Childs Full Name)
Lettering: State: Maryland
Chapter: Southern High
Height: _______
The average height for a female is 5'5". A standard jacket should fit most females between 5'2" to 5'8".
The average height for a male is 5'10". A standard jacket should fit most males between 5'7" to 6'1".
Weight: ________
Using your best judgment you'll need to determine if the student is of average weight and that the
weight is evenly dispersed.
Bust/Chest:_______
Measure the distance around the fullest part of the bust/chest. In general if a student is of average weight
and height the bust/chest measurement is the size of jacket that should be ordered. Example: if the bust/
chest measures 38" and the student is of average weight and height, then you would order a size 38 jack-
et.
Waist: ________
Measure the distance around the body at the navel making sure the tape is level.
High Hip/Seat: _______
Measure the distance around the hip at either 4" or 6" down from the waistline depending on the sex of
the student. The hem is the high hip measurement for females, which is 4" below the waistline and the
seat measurement for males, which is 6" below the waistline.
Shoulder: ________
Measure the distance from the bony end of one shoulder straight across to the bony end of the other
shoulder.
Back Waist Length: ____________
Measure the distance from the bone at the base of the neck to the waistline. THIS IS NOT THE BACK
LENGTH OF THE JACKET.
Arm Length: __________
Measure the distance from the prominent bone at the base of the neck out to the end of the shoulder
and down the arm, going around the prominent bone at the elbow and ending at the prominent bone at
the outside of the wrist.