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VOL. 3 ISSUE 1, SEPTEMBER 2017

MEET THE 2016 – 2017 FFA OFFICERS

FFA Alumnus Tours Washington D.C. Courtesy of

Texas Farm Bureau Alyali Marcano, 2017 Nimitz graduate and previous FFA President, was awarded an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. this summer. Marcano and five other finalists of the Texas Farm Bureau Speech contest had the opportunity to tour the capital building, visit the House of Representatives and the Senate, and visit local tourist attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, and Holocaust Museum. The finalists also met with some of Ted Cruz’s staff members and Dallas and Tarrant County Congressman.

Marcano received a scholarship from Texas Farm Bureau and will be attending Tarleton University this Fall as an Agricultural Business major.

Do You Have A Dirty Dog? Did you that Nimitz High School offers a community pet clinic and doggy day care? Students who are Certified Veterinary Assistants (CVA) provide a variety of grooming services for pets such as baths, nail trims, vaccinations, and ear cleanings. Community members can also drop their four-legged friend off for a day of doggy day care. Interested in Nimitz Pet Care services? All animal owners must complete the proper paperwork and schedule an appointment. To do so contact Mr. Demond Spiller, veterinary science instructor, at dspiller@irvingisd.net

Meet The Nimitz FFA Officers

The 2017-2018 Chapter Officers are the following individuals:

President: Elizabeth Garduno Vice President: Katelyn Patane

Secretary: Alyssia Vickers Treasurer: Kaci Castillo

Reporter: Yissel Rodriguez Student Advisor: Demondre Crawford

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Who Are the Nimitz FFA Advisors?

 

Matt Florence- Teaches in the School of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine pathway. Demond Spiller- Teaches in the School of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine pathway Sarah Galloway- Teaches in the Center for Energy and Environmental Entrepreneurship, Floral Design pathway. Marissa Runnels- Teaches in the School of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine pathway. Teresa Dudley- Teaches in the Center for Energy and Environmental Entrepreneurship, Environmental Business pathway. Carole Gowan- Teaches in the Center for Energy and Environmental Entrepreneurship, Wildlife and Environmental Conservation pathway.  

Incoming Officer Team Works Hard & Plays Hard

During this summer, the Nimitz FFA officer team went on its annual officer camping trip to Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake, and camped next to the lake for 3 days. Along for the retreat were chapter advisors; Ms. Gowan, Mr. Spiller, Mr. Florence and Ms. Dudley. "The officer retreat is a great way for the team to bond, plan, and be better able to serve the chapter," Ms. Gowan explains. The chapter officers are working hard at making this year exciting and productive, and are trying to engage younger classmates (freshmen & sophomores) to be more active in the FFA organization. Therefore, our chapter's officers came up with an idea in an attempt to get those freshman and sophomores intrigued. The idea that the officers fused together was to have a back to school bash at the first FFA meeting of the year. The meeting will include games, food, and official chapter business to give attendees an exciting taste of what the organization is like. The chapter officers also took time to construct the chapter’s Program of Activities, or POA. A POA consists of an outline of activities planned to cover the fiscal year the FFA chapter operates within. The activities are based on the interests, needs, and desires of the chapter members.

Six agricultural educators help guide the Nimitz FFA chapter. This school year, Ms. Sarah Galloway and Mr. Matt Florence are new to join the team.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events September • 4th - Holiday, No School • 14th - District III Meeting at 5:30 PM, Rowlett H.S. • 19nd - FFA Chapter Meeting, 5:30 PM • 23th - Area V Greenhand Camp, Anna H.S.

- Trash Bash • 26th - District III Meeting at 6:00 PM, Nimitz H.S.

Member of The Month: Roberto Garcia

Q: What agricultural science class are you in this year? A: Agri-Business with Mrs. Dudley Q: Favorite Food? A: Left Twix Q: What is a fun fact about you? A: I prefer winter over summer Q: What is your supervised agricultural experience? (SAE) A: I am growing Spanish peanuts in the school greenhouse to sell at our October Farmers Market

It is the policy of Irving ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1 9 64 as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1 972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1 973, as amended.

Es la póliza del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Irving, el no discriminar basados en raza, color, origen natal, sexo, o discapacidad en sus programas de vocación, servicios, o actividades como es requerido por el Título VI del Acto de los Derechos Civiles de 1 964, así enmendado; Titulo IX del las Enmendaciones Educativas de 1 972; y la Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1 973, así enmendado.

Mark Your Calendars: Farmers Market & Fall Festival

· *NEW* Ag Adventure Hands-on exhibits for all ages to learn more about agriculture in our community. Exhibits will include: animal petting areas, gardening, fishing contests, and other activities related to veterinary science, floral design, and wildlife management.    

OCTOBER 14th 2017

3 p.m. - 8 p.m. NIMITZ HIGH

SCHOOL  

Market Highlights Include: · Pumpkin patch · Greenhouse plant sale · Dog & cat adoptions  

· Agricultural & craft vendors · Trick-or-Treating, costume contest · Food trucks