MVCTC FFA Students Earn Greenhand Degree

11/09/2015

Englewood, Ohio - The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) FFA Chapter November meeting was on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The meeting included recognizing students that received their National FFA Greenhand Degree, and updates from the 88^th Annual National FFA Convention.

According to FFA.org, FFA members can earn degrees as they progress through the phases of their leadership, academic and career skills development. The Discovery Degree, Greenhand Degree and Chapter FFA Degree are all earned at the chapter level. State FFA Associations recognize their top members with a State FFA Degree. The National FFA Organization awards top members from each state with the American FFA Degree.

In order to receive a Greenhand Degree, members must meet the following requirements:

Enroll in an agricultural education program and have satisfactory plans for a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).
Learn and explain the FFA Creed, FFA Mission and Motto, and FFA salute.
Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and FFA colors.
Demonstrate an understanding of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket.
Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities.
Own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the Official FFA Student Handbook.
Submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.

MVCTC FFA members earning their Greenhand Degree are:

Agriculture and Livestock Production Program

Hunter Arledge (Northmont)
Alexis Bergin (Tri-County North)
Regan Berwanger (Miamisburg)
Courtney Chadwell (Twin Valley South)
Mackenzie Hayes (Milton-Union)
Sarah Kaiser (Versailles)
Kyle Moore (Northridge)
Macy Payne (Dixie)
Danielle Rice (Dixie)
Cami Roberts (Carlisle)
Kimberly Wright (Bethel)

Animal Care Management Program

Olivia Artz (Northmont)
Hannah Back (Tri-Village)
Devon Bolin (Wayne)
Dannielle Carter (Tippecanoe)
Nicholas Christensen (Miami East)
Brittany Dalton (Miamisburg)
Michelle Freshour (Dixie)
Makaila Foy (Wayne)
Amberly Glueckert (Wayne)
Carlie Hutchinson (Tippecanoe)
Kindell Massie (Northridge)
Joshua Michael (Wayne)
Mary Midkiff (Twin Valley South)
Aubrey Oswalt (Franklin Monroe)
Lydia Pierce (Wayne)
Haley Prescott (Preble Shawnee)
Jared Quigney (Tri-Village)
Tiffany Shiverdecker (Arcanum)
Melissa Sivils (Dixie)
Eric Swartzttrauber (Milton-Union)

Diesel Power Technologies Program

Kaleb Baker (Wayne)
Jason Bryant (Miamisburg)
Michael Cyphers (Vandalia-Butler)
James Diehl (Dixie)
David Garber (Arcanum)
Zach Groff (Dixie)
Josh Hale (Valley View)
Tyler Hofacker (Arcanum)
Alex Kerby (Tri-County North)
Bobby Poe (Valley View)
Nathaniel Schmitmeyer (Franklin Monroe)
Daniel Todd (Dixie)
Brent Watters (Northmont)

Natural Resource Management

Bryan Booth (Tri-County North)
Zachary Coomer (Northmont)
Colin Cornelius (Vandalia-Butler)
Codey Dillon (Milton-Union)
Zachary Edgin (Tri-County North)
Drew Fourman (Miamisburg)
Terrell Lewis (Tri-County North)
Ashley Lopez (Vandalia-Butler)
Kyle Miller (Tri-County North)
Triston Mullins (Northridge)
Nathan Sherman (Northmont)
Tiffany Westfall (Mississinawa Valley)
John Williams (Franklin Monroe)
Misty Wilson (Carlisle)

Retail Agriculture Services

Jerome Holmes (Northmont)
Traever Latou (Arcanum)
Kaytlyn Leasher (Wayne)
Nicholas Napier (Tri-Village)
Chelsea Taggart (Preble Shawnee)

Veterinary Science Program

Kate Bieri (Miamisburg)
Trinity Combs (Trotwood-Madison)
Ladia Coning (Tippecanoe)
Makayla Day (Northmont)
Alex Dillon (West Carrollton)
Alexia Howard (Miamisburg)
Marianna Lauofo (Miamisburg)
Nicco Libertini (Northmont)
Makayla McClendon (Wayne)
Harley O’Shea (West Carrollton)
Brittni Pedtke (Brookville)
Paige Retter (Dixie)
Alyssa Reynolds (Northmont)
Julia Richardson (West Carrollton)
Kelsee Saylor (Carlisle)
Savanna Singleton (Tri-County North)
Saraea Spurgin (Northmont)
Hannah Walters (Vandalia-Butler)
Stacia Weathington (Eaton)
Shelly Wilt (Vandalia-Butler)
Kayla Wootan (Miamisburg)
Josie Zamora (Wayne)

For over 40-years, MVCTC has been providing career technical education for 27 partner school districts encompassing five counties in Southwest Ohio. MVCTC is dedicated to providing in-demand workforce training for youth, adults, and organizations in the Miami Valley.

For more information about MVCTC, visit www.mvctc.com.

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