April 8, 2014

Things have been hectic in ag, as well as FFA.

This past week we hosted a planting supper, that was unfortunately not well attended...but the FFA members got a free meal out of the deal.  This supper was to be another way to show that we appreciate the local farmers.

Some shop projects were finished, as well as some are close to being done.

 Ben Winter's Trailer is ready to be loaded up and hauled home.

Jayden Epp is on his way to making 4 benches to sit around the campfire.

Brandon Boardman is working on creating a bench out of a bed frame.

The third period ag class is still working on concrete.  They recently had the chance to experiment with making boats.  They also found that if you spread the concrete too thin, it will crack as it cures.  I'm pretty excited about the next part to the concrete unit.  If you get a chance, look up hypertufa.  I'll post pictures as they become available.

The freshmen have been working hard in the shop.  Kristine, Angelica, and Austin finished their dinner bells.  Ben and Johnny have finished their punch and chisels.  Currently, Shelby and Ashley are working on constructing flower boxes; Austin, Kristine, Kori, Ben, and Angelica are working on making adirondack chairs.  Addie and Bailey (and now Johnny) are all working on soldering.

We have had little happen in the ways of chicks hatching.  The students were sad to see that the last babies went to their new home.  It wasn't until this morning that we heard the faint sounds of cheeping...and they are getting stronger as the day progresses.  I think I overheard the students say something about calling this one "clumsy" as he seems to trip a lot.  If he doesn't stay out of the water dish in the corner of the incubator...he may never get to come out of there.

We're off to state convention tomorrow!  Yeah!  There's nothing better than being mixed into the sea of corduroy blue!