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Dec 8, 2016Dec 21, 2016

Fairbury FFA Members Awarded New FFA Jacket

The Nebraska FFA Foundation was pleased to present Jason Hughes, Jared Engelman, and Sara Huss of the Fairbury FFA Chapter their very own FFA jacket. These students were one of 265 students selected statewide as part of the Nebraska FFA Foundation’s “Blue Jacket Bright Futures” program.

“All of us who have been FFA members understand the excitement of putting on your blue jacket for the fit time and wearing it proudly as you represent your chapter and state. You wear that jacket with pride to many events and competitions as an FFA member, :said Stacey Agnew, Executive Director of the Nebraska FFA Foundation. “FFA jackets are costly and this is a great way for deserving students to apply and be selected to receive a jacket. This program rewards and encourages members who are eager to continue Nebraska’s outstanding FFA tradition.”

This year’s program brought in nearly 600 applications from members across the state and of all ages. “This is one of the bigger responses we’ve had for this program yet,” Agnew said. “We are excited to see them wear their jackets with pride, representing an outstanding legacy of youth in agriculture.”

Agricultural educators, former state officers, FFA officer teams, and other generous contributors have come forward to support the annual campaign. Contact Stacey Agnew at 402-472-5846 or stacey@neffafoundation.org for questions.

The mission of the Nebraska FFA Foundation is to enhance quality agricultural education/FFA programs in order to achieve excellence in leadership development, curriculum innovation and scholastic advancement of students.

Dec 8, 2016Dec 19, 2016

November Junior High Students of the Month

Students of the month for November include: Seventh graders are Makenzie Mills and Rorik Blatny. Eighth graders are Kacy Starck and Kyle Gregory. Congratulations to these students! They were nominated by their teachers based on classroom behaviors, attitude and work ethic.

Dec 2, 2016

Learning by Moving in Algebra 1

The eighth grade algebra 1 class practiced graphing equations by moving on a large coordinate plane in the mezzanine. On the pictures you will see the graph of y=-x. Then they tried to all be in the air for a picture. The photographer (teacher) had difficulty getting a good picture of it! They enjoyed the activity.

Nov 29, 2016Dec 6, 2016

Students Practice Parallelogram Theorems

Geometry students practiced nine new parallelogram theorems today. A rope with sixteen knots gave students an individual location. Mrs. Julie Petersen shared a theorem and students had to create it with the rope. Then they were able to double check sides and angles, fulfilling expectations.

As a bonus to this activity, the class was able to talk about leadership skills. Who was a vocal leader? Who had ideas but was not confident to share? What happens if someone’s idea didn’t work? Is it important to be a good listener?

Allowing students to interact with geometry properties deepens their understanding and aids in long-term memory.

Nov 29, 2016Dec 8, 2016

Students Selected for Fall Festival of Winds

Four Fairbury High School Students were selected to participate in the Doane University Fall Festival of Winds on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Students were placed in one of three honor bands, rehearsed from 9a.m.-2:45p.m. and then performed a final concert at Doane’s Heckman Auditorium. Those chosen from Fairbury were Ashley Griffee, flute; Seth Griger, alto saxophone; Isaac Robertson, trumpet; and Zacc Snyder, trombone.

Nov 18, 2016Jan 23, 2019

Real-life Project Experience for FHS Construction Students

Mr. Scott’s block 7/8 Construction Tech class just recently completed an on site shed for Assistant Principal Derek Anderson, that measured 10′ x 12′ and had a 12″/12″ pitch. The shed also had a loft for storage.

Students that took part in the building process were Anthony Moyer, Blake Bauer, Tanner Novotny and Paxton Veatch. Students got first hand experience and became more familiar with the parts of a building and the latest construction methods. They also learned how to shingle a building and put on the roof cap all while using toe holds.

Construction Tech is open to all students who have successfully completed Woods as a prerequisite. Students learned that they have to put up with various weather conditions as building must go on rain or shine. This year was an exceptional year for good weather, but it is not always that way. Good job boys! The building looks very nice!

Students Tanner Novotny, Anthony Moyer, Blake Bauer and Paxton Veatch are also busy replacing the uneven sidewalk in front of the Fairbury Assembly of God Church. Pastor Randy Novotny approached the class to see if they would be interested in doing some concrete work. This is a great opportunity for the boys. They will learn how to make and level the forms, install rebar, calculate how many yards of concrete will be needed, and utilize various tools to smooth out the surface once it has been poured. Right now we are finishing up removal of the old sidewalk.

A great big thank you to Paul Aden as he volunteered to help with his military Unimog tractor. The tractor is equipped with a front end loader and has a high ground clearance. We plan on pouring cement soon, weather permitting. Good job boys! A great service to your community while learning some aspects of pouring concrete. A person must ensure to use a top rated Denver mudjacking company to ensure laying down a firm and steady foundation.

Nov 18, 2016

Students Study Heat Transfer

Student in Miss Feldkamp’s & Miss Laufenberg’s General Science class have been learning about the different types of heat transfer. Students investigated to see which method of heat transfer produced marshmallows best suited for s’mores. After completing this task they enjoyed a tasty snack.

Nov 17, 2016Feb 13, 2019

Fairbury FFA Receives a $2,000 grant for Metal Fabrication Dreams

-Grant provided by Farm Credit Services of America Working Here Fund for Agriculture Education

FIARBURY, NEBRASKA – Fairbury FFA received a $2,000 Working Here Fund grant for metal fabrication dreams. The grant is provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working Here Fund.

Fairbury FFA will use funds to continue updating the metal fabrication and welding equipment of the Fairbury Agricultural Education shop. Funds will be used to purchase a 12” Grizzly Pan and Box Brake Bender, a Grizzly Compact Scroll Bender and a Hypertherm Plasma Cutter. These tools will offer hands-on learning experiences for the students, enhancing their skills and ability to use them in a career someday. They can use these tools to make custom metal fabrication and bring out their ideas and vision.

“There is a need for more skilled metal fabrication workers and welders in the community that will be self-employed and workers that are interested in some of the businesses in town that work with metal,” said Thomas Dux, Agriculture Education Instructor at Fairbury Schools. “I would love for my students to gain all of these experiences of bending metal, cutting metal, and fabricating metal in the Fairbury Agricultural Education Shop.”
“At FCSAmerica, we value the opportunity to support the future of agriculture,” said Amy Blomenberg, vice president of retail operations at FCSAmerica’s Beatrice office.

Fairbury FFA is one of 99 organizations to receive a Working Here Fund grant in the third quarter of 2016. FCSAmerica awarded $133,405 during the latest grant cycle ending September 30, 2016.

About Fairbury FFA
The mission of Fairbury FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. One of the major career success areas that has been a focus the past two years in the Fairbury FFA Chapter and the Fairbury Agricultural Education Program has been the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Career Pathway. This focus has been updating and improving the metal fabrication and welding equipment.

About Farm Credit Services of America
Farm Credit Services of America is proud to finance the growth of rural America, including the special needs of young and beginning producers. With $25.4 billion in assets and $4.5 billion in members’ equity, FCSAmerica is one of the region’s leading providers of credit and insurance services to farmers, ranchers, agribusiness and rural residents in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Learn more at www.fcsamerica.com.

Nov 10, 2016Nov 18, 2016

October Students of the Month

Junior High Students of the Month for October are eighth graders Payton Firmanik and Maggie Layton. Seventh graders are Domenic Hyson and Jami Mans. Students are nominated by their teachers based on work ethic, behaviors and attitude. Congratulations to our Students of the Month!