Audubon High School - Wheeler Yearbook (Audubon, IA)

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DIG IN! The F. F. A. s supervised farming programs in 1962 gave them a gross income of $106, 950 with a net income per member of $889.64. The projects completed included work with swine, crops, poultry, dairy and beef cattle and many other projects. GET YOUR CAR CHECKED HERE! A Sma OPERATION STEAM CLEANER! In cooperative activities the F.F.A. has con- ducted 28 com test plots and bought and sold $5, 600 worth of such things as seed potatoes, garden seeds, farrowing stalls and similar items. Also they own a fanning mill, steam cleaners, movie projector and 15 similar items which are available for use in the com munity. The F.F.A. served the community in many ways. They placed 794 com harvest pledges and stickers, cut back com at six intersections, participated in 36 weed control projects, and 52 pest control projects. Another important community service was checking 200 cars for safety features. CONGRATULATIONS TO A GOOD LEADER Leadership is another important activity in F.F.A. At the State Conven- tion, in Sioux City, they earned Gold in Farm Electrification, Farm Safety, and the Chapter Exhibit. They earned Silver in Dairy, Extemporaneous Speaking, Farm Mechanics, Farm Poultry and Corn Harvest Safety. Howard Madsen and John Andersen received their Iowa Farmer Degrees. One mem- ber sang in the State Chorus. 24

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Teaching is a man's world? ! FTA OFFICERS: J. Groteluschen, Historian; R. Brue, Representative; M. Schroeder, Secretary; J. Sutcliffe, President; P. Christiansen, Vice-President; C. Andersen, Publicity Chairman; R. Spehr, Music and Recreation; A. Wellen- dorf, Treasurer. Members of F. T. A. consider future teaching careers a common goal as they work toward the positions they hope to fill. Each puts forth his best effort at student teaching in the school district. Twelve members attended state and district conventions and all helped with open house. Veiiwj 'TjohiA ROW ONE: M. Jensen, M. Keery, L. Eddy, S. Sievers, K. Bowen, R. Spehr, P. Christiansen, L. Wiges, M. Peterson, Advisor, Mr. Heitland. ROW TWO: A. Moreland, C. Sonksen, C. Brue, C. Sear Is, C. Madsen, C. Ruhs, C. Andersen, V. Andersen, D. Caldwell, L. Duvall, J. Sutcliffe, C. Garber. ROW THREE: M. Schroeder, J. Groteluschen, N. Brue, J. Jorgenson, D. Hilsabeck, C. Weber, K. Merselis, R. Jensen, R. Brue, F. Franck, D. Moreland, A. Wellendorf. 23

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 Jim tomumiif MAKING THE GRADE An effort has been made this year to improve the scholastic standing of the chapter. They post an F.F.A. honor roll, maintain a chap- ter library and plan senior trips to colleges. Members are encouraged to enter all speech and farm proficiency contests. MONEY MAKERS The Earning and Saving projects netted this year over $5, 000.00. The main projects were seed potatoes sales, com production, garden seed sales, seed testing and the noon lunch counter. A new Junior Production Credit Association was formed to provide a source of credit to the members. CHOW TIME! The F.F.A. has fun, too. During the year they played volleyball with Exira, had a hayride, three watermelon feeds and num- erous chili suppers. FARM FACTS Public acceptance and support of the F.F.A. depends upon how well it is informed on the purposes, activities and accomplishments of the chapter and its members. They had several news articles and accompanying pic- tures in several local and three national papers. They participate in a weekly radio program and an occasional television program. 25