By Corryn La Rue
Weber High School’s FFA program implemented a new agriculture systems and technology class, which will be taught by Dave Shaffer. The school also gained a new teacher, Utah State University's graduate, Cassie Joiner.
The high school’s welding class had previously been taught by a non-agriculture teacher, and was not part of the FFA program in years before.
“Our old welding teacher left. He was not an agriculture teacher,” said Jarvis Pace, an FFA adviser for Weber High School. “But Dave was an agriculture science teacher, and he had an interest in welding and agriculture mechanics, so when he applied for the open position, he got it."
Because Shaffer is an agriculture teacher, the welding program is now part of the school’s FFA program. Shaffer said the new class has helped FFA's membership.
“One of the biggest changes we are bringing in is our addition of the agriculture systems and technologies class this year,” Shaffer said. “It’s brand new to the high school, and has increased our membership numbers.”
Joiner graduated from Utah State University with a major in agriculture education in May.
“I was supposed to teach under Dave Shaffer, but then when our original welding teacher quit there was a shift in positions so there was an opening, and the school just ended up hiring me,” Joiner said. “So I kind of did my student teaching by myself. It was like baptism by fire.”
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Animal Science Club at USU is baaackk with bigger sheep and goat opportunities than before
By Corryn La Rue
As the new school year is rolling, Utah State University student Jesse McClellan plans on expanding the amount of animals sold at the Club Lamb and Goat sale.
McClellan, president of the Animal Science Club, explained the new additions to the Club Lamb and Goat sale.
“The newest thing about our club is the addition of the Club Lamb and Goat sale,” McClellan said. “We help our first sale last spring and it was very successful.”
“Although we did it last year for the first time,” McClellan said. “We plan on having more animals this year as well as a bigger sale than last year. We want it to be big.”
The Animal Science Club is one of the biggest agriculture clubs on campus. The club is planning on expanding its numbers this year.
“We have a great group of freshman that we met at the Freshman Welcome the week before school started," McClean said. "They have already been a fun addition to our club and we look forward to keeping them involved.”
As the new school year is rolling, Utah State University student Jesse McClellan plans on expanding the amount of animals sold at the Club Lamb and Goat sale.
McClellan, president of the Animal Science Club, explained the new additions to the Club Lamb and Goat sale.
“The newest thing about our club is the addition of the Club Lamb and Goat sale,” McClellan said. “We help our first sale last spring and it was very successful.”
“Although we did it last year for the first time,” McClellan said. “We plan on having more animals this year as well as a bigger sale than last year. We want it to be big.”
The Animal Science Club is one of the biggest agriculture clubs on campus. The club is planning on expanding its numbers this year.
“We have a great group of freshman that we met at the Freshman Welcome the week before school started," McClean said. "They have already been a fun addition to our club and we look forward to keeping them involved.”
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
USU Sheep and Goat club welcome big plans for changes on campus
By Corryn La Rue
The USU Sheep and Goat Club elected a new president this fall semester, student Laurel Britt. Annually, the club elects a new president and this year’s new officer has decided to include a new car-bash fundraiser.
“I have plans to be more active in the community as well as 4-H,” said Britt. “If I can get it through risk management, we will have a car bash during finals week to raise funds.”
New elected vice president of public relations Kate Rindlisbaker said “this year will be very different from any other; we have a lot of new drive this year to get stuff done.”
Other new officers elected this year include Josh Haymore, the vice president of industry, and Courtney Cederloff and Jaycie Crockett as committee members.
The USU Sheep and Goat Club elected a new president this fall semester, student Laurel Britt. Annually, the club elects a new president and this year’s new officer has decided to include a new car-bash fundraiser.
“I have plans to be more active in the community as well as 4-H,” said Britt. “If I can get it through risk management, we will have a car bash during finals week to raise funds.”
New elected vice president of public relations Kate Rindlisbaker said “this year will be very different from any other; we have a lot of new drive this year to get stuff done.”
Other new officers elected this year include Josh Haymore, the vice president of industry, and Courtney Cederloff and Jaycie Crockett as committee members.
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