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Pettisville FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and career
success through agricultural education.
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FFA Advisor |
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Mr.
John Poulson |
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Wife: Lexie |
| Daughter: Jessie |
| Son: Shane |
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Mr. Poulson has taught Ag for 26 years with 19 of those
years being at Pettisville High School. |
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He received his education from The Ohio State
University in Agriculture Education and has achieved both
his BS and MS degrees. |
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His hobbies consist of working with the Henry County
Fairboard and the Archbold Lions Club. |
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Mr. Poulson has stated that he teaches Ag for the great
amount of variety that can be used in the classroom and
the mix of work with students and adults.
Agriculture is an exciting and important industry. |
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Mr. Poulson is very proud of his students who continue
to push to get better and with the many students who are
successfully employed in work that they find enjoyable. |
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Something unique about the Poulson Family is that
Jessie makes the 3rd generation of ag teachers in the
family.
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The 2008-2009 Greenhand Degree
recipients for Pettisville FFA
left to right, 1st row: Arrin Short, Taylor Kruse, Adriane Bruner, April Lambert, Luke Meller
2nd row - Zach Pursel, Aaron Bruner, Logan Beck, Nathanael Beck, Travis Beck, Nathanael Betz |
The 2008-2009 Chapter FFA Degree
recipients for Pettisville FFA
left to right, 1st row:
Kayla King, Emily Herring, Preston Lantz
2nd row: Alex Donnett, Torin Blosser, Alan Donnett, Justin Spiess |
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Pettisville
FFA Busy in February
The
month of February is usually a busy month for many FFA chapters.
Greenhand and Chapter degrees were awarded at the February
meeting. Pettisville
hosted many events during FFA week, which was February 23-27.
The
first degree that members can receive is the Greenhand Degree.
Members have to show their knowledge of FFA history, the
creed, FFA motto, and have planned for their supervised
agricultural experience project in order to receive this degree.
The members receive a bronze pin for this degree.
There were 11 members who received the FFA Greenhand
Degree.
The
second degree that members can receive is the Chapter FFA Degree.
Members have to show their knowledge in parliamentary law,
lead a discussion and earn over $150 or work 45 hours as part of
their Supervised Agriculture Experience.
The members receive a silver pin for this degree.
There were 7 members who received the Chapter FFA Degree.
Also
at the February meeting, members were recognized for their
academic successes. All
the members who received an A in Ag received a candy bar and all
those who made the honor roll received a free lunch ticket.
Over 25 members received either a candy bar and or free
lunch ticket.
During
FFA week members hosted a pancake breakfast that was for the
faculty, staff and FFA alumni.
Also held during the week was animal day.
Students from grades K-3 visited to learn about and enjoy18
breeds of animals. The
students were given a bag full of goodies that was donated by
producer organizations and the FFA.
The animals were supplied by our FFA members.
All members were encouraged to wear FFA apparel and buttons
throughout the week.
-Mackenzie
Nofziger, FFA reporter |
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Rebekah
Meller, along with the other students are pictured with Cabot Rea
MELLER
PART OF ECONOMIC SUMMIT
On
February 24, 2009, Pettisville senior Rebekah Meller attended the
Ohio Economic-Education Summit II held in downtown Columbus as a
special guest for the Ohio Department of Education, Agriculture
Education Division. She was one of five students on a panel
discussing their views of and preparation for the future. This
summit was to educate school administrators and to bring them
together with businesses. Rebekah was one of two FFA members asked
to participate in the summit. She was chosen due to being a
National FFA Finalist in the Food Science and Technology
Proficiency area. She was the Ohio winner and runner-up at the
National FFA level in that proficiency area. Matthew VanScoy was
the other FFA member. He is from the Ridgemont FFA near Lima. He
was one of ten participants for the Agribusiness Entrepreneurship
award at the National FFA level. The other three students included
a 6th grader who works on rockets through a 3-D
computer program. He also has knowledge of payloads and other
science topics dealing with physics. The other two students work
with The Ohio State University or are taking classes there as a
junior and senior in high school. Cabot Rea, a news reporter for
one of the local TV stations in Columbus, asked the students
questions on what they liked about school and how they would
change their schools. For the question, “What do you love about
school and why?” Rebekah responded that she loved school because
of the opportunities she has to expand her learning outside of
school. Examples she used included traveling to Spain with the
Spanish Club, traveling to Washington D.C. for the FFA Washington
Leadership Conference and attending the International Science and
Engineering Fair through her science research projects that she
conducted at The Ohio State University. After Mr. Rea asked his
questions, the audience had the opportunity to ask the students
questions. The people in the audience were business people,
principles, superintendents, and teachers from all over the state
of Ohio. Rebekah thought that it was an excellent idea for the
planners of this summit to invite students to share their opinions
and she had a great time getting to know the other four students. |
The National FFA Convention was held
in Indy and ended with excellent results for members of the
Pettisville FFA.
Saturday AM Laura Bruner, graduating
class of 2005, and the daughter of Jo and Dan Bruner was named the
American Star Over America in the Agriscience area, the highest award
presented in the National FFA organization. Ohio has not had a Star
Finalist since at least 1995 (maybe 1988).
On Friday noon, Ashley Eicher was
named 3rd place Botany Division winner in the National Agriscience Fair
for her science research project dealing with sunflowers.
On Friday afternoon Rebekah Meller
was national runner up in the Food Science and Technology Proficiency
area. Along with Laura she won an expense paid agricultural trip to
Costa Rico next summer.
All three girls have earned cash
prizes for their efforts. All three girls benefited by having a
quality local science fair and have had unique opportunities from
businesses such as Rupp Seeds. Our group in general, had several
donations towards this trip plus help from the alumni. We thank you
for making it possible for students to attend without an overwhelming
expense.
Pettisville had 11 members and 23 adults
at the convention. Mrs. Meeler, Mrs. Poulson and Ms. Bailey all
served as judges while at the convention. Jeff and Cathy Nofziger and John
and Lexie Poulson served as delegates for the National Alumni
convention. Many convention highlights are located on ffa.org and
broadcast on RFD television.
Mr. Poulson and the FFA wish to
thank all those here at Pettisville who have helped make these
accomplishments happen.
The FFA has over 507,000 members
nationwide.
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In relation to Laura Bruner's award:
The American Star Farmer has been named since 1928
and American Star in Agribusiness has been selected since
1969. Beginning in 2001, an American Star in
Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience has been
selected. The purpose of these awards is to recognize
outstanding achievement. Funding for the original awards was
provided by the local Kansas City Star Newspaper - hence the name.
Star winners are selected on entrepreneurial and
career development, demonstrated leadership, scholastic and
activities in school and community.
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