Pictured are Santa Fe FFA members August Giffen and Ethan Finkeldei, with the banners they received at the Lafayette County 4-H/FFA awards ceremony on Thursday July 13 before the Livestock Auction in the 4-H building. August Giffen received Grand Champion Field Crops for the Straw bundle that he exhibited and Ethan Finkeldei received Grand Champion Horticulture for the Cactus that he exhibited.
Pictured is Santa Fe FFA Member Karlea Bolser with the buckets that she received for being awarded Grand Champion Junior Doe and Grand Champion Senior Doe at the Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair on July 11 in Higginsville.
Santa Fe FFA member with her banner and jacket that she won while at the Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Sheep Show on July 11 in Higginsville. Karlea showed the Reserve Champion Ram and also earned Showmanship in the Senior Division.
Pictured is Karlea and Sophia Bolser showing their sheep in the Overall Ewe drive at the Saline County Fair on Wednesday July 12th. Both girls had a great day in the ring with Sophia earning Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe, Champion Suffolk Ewe, Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe, Reserve Champion Suffolk Ram, 2nd place Market Lamb. Karlea placed Grand Overall Breed, Grand Overall Ram, 2nd place Yearling Ewe, 3rd place Junior Ewe, 2nd place Market Lamb, 3rd place Market Lamb, 2nd place Aged Ewe.
Pictured is Sophia Bolser showing her 36 month plus Doe Class at the Saline County Fair on Wednesday July 12. Sophia received 2nd place in her Market Goat class for the show.
Pictured is Karlea Bolser in the Egg and Spoon Race at the Saline County Fair Horse Show on July 10th in Marshall. Karlea had a great night in the arena placing 3rd in Showmanship, 4th in Bareback, 3rd in Horsemanship, 3rd in Western Pleasure, 3rd in Trail, 1st in Barrels, 1st in Poles, 2nd in Flags.
Pictured is Molly Malter showing her Barrow at the Saline County Fair on Thursday July 13. Molly showed three barrows that night and received 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the ring with them. Molly also showed in the Senior Showmanship class. She will next show at the Missouri State Fair in August.
Pictured is Karlea Bolser showing in the 36+ Month Doe Class at the Saline County Fair on Wednesday July 12th. Karlea showed several goats at the show and placed 7th in the Junior Doe class, 3rd in the Yearling Doe, 2nd in Senior Doe, 3rd in Senior Doe class, and 2nd
Santa Fe youth football camp this week has been canceled, due to a lack of interest.
Reminder-this week is dead week and there will be no activities/contact at the high school.
Pictured is Mia Lark sweeping the floor in the old gym in preparation for the new flooring to be laid at Santa Fe High School as part of her job duties as a summer custodial employee for her Service Learning SAE within the FFA. Mia has also helped clean out classrooms at the elementary and high school buildings and has also painted several days. Mia is a first year FFA member, the current Chapter Sentinel Officer, and the daughter of Derek and Gentry Lark of Alma.
Pictured is Sami Mueller skimming the pool while working at the Waverly Swim Club for her Service Learning SAE within the FFA. Sami is also in charge of sweeping the pool, checking chlorine and pH levels periodically throughout the day and her number one job of keeping swimmers safe while at the pool. Sami is a first year FFA member and the daughter of Adam and Becky Mueller of Grand Pass.
Pictured is Kameron Dankenbring waiting on a customer (Ken Hollingsowrth; Santa Fe FFA Honorary Degree Member) while working at Dankenbring Orchard Market in Malta Bend that he family owns. Kameron was selling an early variety of peaches that were ready along with apricots for her Fruit Production SAE within the FFA. Kameron will work there daily when more of their peaches are ready in mid July. Kameron is a three year FFA member and the daughter of Kirk and Kim Dankenbring of Waverly.
Pictured is Keastin Kitchen sweeping out a grain bin after hauling grain to the elevator while working on her family farm as part of her Grain Production SAE within the FFA. Keastin is also planning to help with harvest this fall and planting next spring. Keastin is a first year FFA member, the current Chapter Student Advisor Officer, and the daughter of Todd and Betsy Kitchen of Blackburn.
Pictured is Krede Kitchen mowing at his house for his Turfgrass Management SAE within the FFA. Krede also mows for his grandparents as part of this SAE. Krede is a three year FFA member and the son of Todd and Betsy Kitchen of Blackburn.
Pictured is Logan Finkeldei dumping a bag of soil in the machine while working at Cedar Lane Greenhouse helping to plant Chrysanthemums as his Nursery Operations SAE within the FFA. Logan also helps with other various aspects of working at Cedar Lane. Logan is a second year FFA member and the son of Corey and Erin Finkeldei of Blackburn.
Pictured is Luke Davis mowing while working for Loren Windmeyer on his farm this summer for his Diversified Agriculture SAE within the FFA. Luke also helps with cattle and many other fam duties as they come. Luke is a first year FFA member, the current Chapter Parliamentarian Officer and the son of Robbin Davis and the late Sam Davis.
Pictured is Abbi Mueller testing the chlorine and pH levels in the water while working at the Waverly Swim Club for her Service Learning SAE within the FFA. Along with keeping the swimmers safety her #1 priority, abbi also cleans the pool, and checks the levels several times during the day. Abbi is a first year FFA member and the daughter of Adam and Becky Mueller of Grand Pass.
Pictured is Chayse Boehmer, owner of Boehmer Lawn Care, weed eating for one of the customers that he has in Alma. Chayse has several yards that he mows and cares for during the season for his Turfgrass Management SAE within the FFA. Chayse is a three year FFA member and the son of Nick and Ashley Boehmer of Alma.
Pictured is Chesney Warner checking the pH levels in the pool while working at the Waverly Swim Club his summer for her Service Learning SAE within the FFA. Chesney reports these levels on a sheet each time she checks them and reports low levels to her manager. Chesney is a first year FFA member and the daughter of Scott and Kristin Warner of Waverly.
Pictured is JoHanna Breshears putting glass vases away while working at Angela's Country Flowers for her Agricultural Sales Placement SAE within the FFA. JoHanna also helps with washing vases, keeping the work area clean, and answering the phones and has also started to learn how to make arrangements. JoHanna is a first year FFA member and the daughter of Robert and Karlin Breshers of Blackburn.
It was a successful week of youth Lady Chiefs Volleyball Camp! Coach Sander ran two camps with almost 40 campers attending. It was great to have our high school girls there to help show them the fundamentals and their Santa Fe Pride.
Keep up the hard work ladies!
The Agri Leader Golf Tournament is right around the corner! Use this link to sign up.
https://forms.gle/xN2KshbKa8jmfJJ97
Seniors- graduation pictures are ready to pick up at Lee's Studio if you placed an order. Pick up today and tomorrow from 4-6pm. Or call to arrange a pick up time. 660-886-7313
Elementary and junior high volleyball camp is June 19th, 20th, and 22nd for those that signed up. Elementary is 9:00-10:15 and junior high is 10:30-11:45. Contact Coach Sander with any questions: asander@santafechiefs.k12.mo.us
Monday will be the last day for gym floor removal at the High School for the public. Thank you!
Santa Fe High School cheerleaders went to Oak Grove to the MSHSAA cheer camp. They learned new sideline and crowd cheers, stunts, and a dance. Coach Hunter attended MSHSAA coaches meetings and a refresher concussion course. The squad represented Santa Fe Pride the camp!
Don't forget to sign up for the Lady Chiefs youth softball camp! See picture for details.
Students entering grades 9-12 have a wonderful opportunity to gain A+ hours this summer. Check your school email for details.
Pictured is Lillian Plattner painting at Santa Fe School District as a summer custodian for her summer job and Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance SAE within the FFA. Lillian also helps with a variety of other jobs while working for the school. Lillian is the daughter of Darnishia Plattner and Andrew Plattner and is a first year FFA member.
Pictured is Cy Mathews working to remove and replace the teeth on a trencher while working at Hostetter Construction this summer. Cy is also a part of the tiling crew along with working in the shop. Cy is the son of Drew and Michelle Mathews and is a second year FFA member.
Pictured is Molly Malter feeding her show pigs and getting them ready for many shows and fairs this summer. Molly is in charge of every aspect of her Swine Entrepreneurship SAE which includes; feeding, watering, cleaning pins, walking her pigs, and checking in on them multiple times during the day on these hot summer days. Molly is the daughter of Justin and Rebecca Malter, the current Chapter President and a three year FFA member.
Pictured is Bryce Hostetter working on removing and replacing teeth on a trencher while working for Hostetter Construction this summer as his Agricultural Services SAE within the FFA. Bryce also helps on the tiling crew. Bryce is the son of Andy Hostetter and Stacey Steffens and is a second year FFA member.
