Clinton Central FFA will be recognized as a “Three Star Chapter” at this year’s National FFA Convention. Only 11 chapters in the State were recognized as “Three Star” ranking.
The National Chapter Award program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasizes growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture.
Clinton Central has been a “Three Star Chapter” for the following years: 1964, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
Activities highlighted in the Clinton Central application included:
Attending Washington Leadership Conference
- The intention of this event is to allow at least one member to enhance their social and leadership skills at WLC. These skills will improve their future and allow those members to help others around them improve their skills. Members attending WLC have the opportunity to meet new people, develop important skills, and become the person they want to be.
Working the Indiana State Fair Crossbred Boar and Gilt Show and Sale
- This event develops teamwork and cooperation between chapter members, community members, along with swine producers throughout the United States, thusly strengthening ties within the chapter, community, and industry.
Helping feed people at Wheeler Mission
- Feeding the homeless in Indianapolis, students learned how to lend a hand and appreciate what they have. This event encouraged members to help in their communities and in statewide organizations.
Project PALS
- The purpose of this activity is to advocate for agriculture, inform young students about where their food comes from, and increase the communication skills in the Clinton Central FFA chapter.
Stockman Livestock Judging Contest
- Teams from 28 states (from Oregon to Georgia) participated in this event. Chapter members planned and organized an event that utilized livestock from our county, school, and surrounding counties. We involved over one hundred people to help facilitate this event. A budget of $10,000 was secured to be able to host this event. This livestock judging contest is nationally recognized in the livestock industry as one of the elite judging contests in the United States.
The Current FFA Officer Team consists of President Isaac Archibald, Secretary Kayla Faulkner, Reporter Ally Webster, VP of Community Service Mackenzie Gladding, VP of Career Development Karson Patton, VP of Leadership Development Addy Weaver, VP of Awards and Recognition Harm Smith, VP of Alumni Sam Fox, VP Finances Brody Cline, VP of Advocacy Emily Ragsdale, Sentinal Austin Orem and FFA Advisors Roger K. Carr and Mallory Curwick.