Jersey Village High School - Falcon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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F.F.A. Trains Agriculfurisf The purpose and aim of Vocational Agricul- ture is to produce trained agriculturists for the future. The course curriculum involves animal science, agriculture mechanics, and plant and soil science. With each year building an advanced study of agriculture, the student may enroll for one to four years of Vocational Agriculture. Combined with classroom instruc- tion, students are required to produce a super- vised project ranging from rabbits to steers. The Future Farmers of America, a national organization of students enrolled in Vocational Agriculture, is coordinated into the course. Through the F.F.A., students learn coopera- tion, competition and leadership. The F.F.A. provides many contests and activities. Live- stock shows also play a major role in Voca- tional Agriculture. The major shows like Fort Worth and Houston and the local Jersey Vil- lage show, provide students with a chance to learn, exchange and compare ideas. Voca- tional Agriculture offers various ways for stu- dents to achieve success and reach their goal to become productive agriculturists. Jolene Williams glances to the side line after receiving first place for her rabbit. 124 - Organizations Two buyers buy Robert Orsak's 58,000 grand champion steer Bruce Maciejeski looks to buyer of first place swine winner

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The F.F.A. Sweetheart contest was held early this year to find the right girl for the job. There were many nominees out of which one sweetheart had to be chosen. Hal McClain, a D.J. from KENFR, hosted the show, asking the girls questions which were chosen by the panel of judges. Next year will bring a different group of girls with different talents and personalities but none will compare with the contestants of the 1978 F.F.A. Sweetheart Contest. The 1977-78 Future Farmers of America Sweetheart is Pam Rhea. Pam represented and helped the Jersey Village Ag. chapter to the best of her ability. She is a senior this year and plans to get married in the late part of June. Hal McClain asks Pam Flhea a question which she has to think about. T e Five Finalists Christi Hardin Lorin Thomas Jackie Gish Ellen Cumings Organizations- 3

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J C .H 1 .. j A' 1 ,M ' . v , T , N, . K wvrl . , . 11 -iLQ,,g4,+g,,j'!:, ,. f ,M u. A 3 11.9 . , 'TW .wa , sf ktbv- p...A ' nav! nv- ' .X-' -. Judge John George examined the swine exhibits. Dug into sawdust this hog waits the judges decision. row: Duke Labay, Robert Orsak, Monte Cole, Frank Majueruitz, Sherry Speer, Pam Rhea. Second row: Kathy Berger, Lorrie Labay, Granger, Donna Cabets, Brenda Medack, Tami Turner, Debra Zuehlke, Droy Desselles, Randy Kelley, Mark Moeller, Chris Shows, Hamilton, Jackie Gish, Lisa Stansell, Donnie Coupland, Carleen Bunting, Donna Orsak. Third row: Don Rhoads, Patti Collins, Missy Shanna Niver, Bruce Maciejeski, Ray Weaver, Randy Annis, Joey Higgins, Richard Moncrief, Danny Hutson, Melinda Quinlan, Escobar, Jim Behne, Scott Stewart, Teresa Grun, Susan Roland, Patti White, Shawn Welsh, Danny Keilers, Bryant Jopplin, Nathan Hollis. Top row: Doby Dobarganes, Tim Twardowski, Kenny Davis, Johnny Davis, Johnny McGee, Rhonda Spitzenber- ger, Mike Linwood Brannan, Rusty Lorenz, Clarance Sparks, Robbie Williams, Mike Thourot, Jimmy Thompson, Palph Smith, Lloyd Rightmer, Jolene Williams, Kathye Behne, Jett Brown, Kenneth Koenning, Charles Bay, Clarence Mahlmann Jr., Ronnie Molnoskey, Deno Vice, Junior Gressett. i Organizations - 125