November is a month to be thankful for the people and things around us. As we enjoyed our thanksgiving meals, we reflected on all the things agriculture has given us. Without agriculture, there wouldn’t be turkey and rolls on the thanksgiving table. Without agriculture there would’ve been no stuffing and cranberry sauce. As we continue in the holiday season, we encourage you to think about what agriculture was done, and thank an agriculturist.
The Alva FFA Chapter kicked off the November events with the Veteran’s Day Assembly. Brady Lott, the Alva FFA President, emceed the event. The FFA Officer Team recited an excerpt from the Gettysburg Address. The AHS Show Choir sang and scouts from Troop #392 posted the colors. Tatum Schlarb played “Taps”. Sebastian Arnsdorf, a veteran of the Coast Guard, spoke to the student body.
On November 12th, the Personal Growth Committee handed out candy with kind sayings for Be A Light To Others (BALTO) Week.
On November 14, 2024, the FFA Chapter held their annual Friendsgiving Meeting. FFA members brought homemade food and enjoyed a dinner together. The Alva FFA Chapter hosted an oil drive on November 19, 2024. Farmers and community members brought oil, totaling over 1000 galoons as the Alva FFA Chapter’s environmental project.
American Farmers and Ranchers Area Speech contest was held on November 21. Jansen Shirley competed in Senior Extemporaneous Speaking and did well. Katelee Martin competed in Senior Natural Resources and placed fifth. Avery McMurphy competed in Senior Agriculture Policy and placed third. Merritt Mantz competed in Intermediate Agriculture Policy and placed second, advancing to state on December seventh in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The Fifth Annual CUTS Livestock Judging Contest was on November 22, in Cherokee, Oklahoma. The Senior FFA Team placed fourth. Avery McMurphy was the fifth high individual. The Junior FFA Team placed first, and Bentley Lott and Falynn Thomas both placed in the top five individually.
Thank you to all those who supported us through the month of November!
By Katelee Martin
