Pictured is JoHanna Breshears feeding her chickens strawberries. This is a way to use food that her family was no longer going to eat. By doing this it cuts down on feed costs for her Poultry Production SAE within the FFA. JoHanna collects and sells her chickens' eggs for a profit. She cleans the coop and puts her chickens in each night to protect them from predators. JoHanna is a two year FFA member and the daughter of Robert and Karlin Breshears of Blackburn.
Lady Chiefs kick off their season with the Jamboree at Carrollton on Wednesday this week!
Pictured is Mia Lark mopping the floor in the science room at the high school as part of her job as a summer custodial employee. Mia also empties rooms, dusts, paints, and vacuums along with any other job that she is told by her supervisor. This is Mia's Service Learning SAE within the FFA. Mia is a second year FFA member and is the daughter of Derek and Gentry Lark of Alma.
Due to projected heat to follow MSHSAA guidelines , High School Football practice is tomorrow 6:30 am to 7:45 am. Also 1 hour after school 3:30 to 4:30 pm (no pads or helmet).
JH FB will practice 6:30-7:45am tomorrow morning to avoid the heat.
Pictured is Victoria Morton mowing a yard this summer for her Turfgrass Management SAE within the FFA. Victoria has several yards that she mows and trims in Blackburn as her summer job. She also has a garden that she harvests and preserves food by canning. Victoria is a first year FFA member and the daughter of Jason and Kelly Morton of Blackburn.
Pictured is Chesney Warner checking the chlorine levels within the pool while working as a lifeguard at the Waverly Swim Club as part of her Outdoor Recreation SAE within the FFA. Chesney is in charge of making sure safety is enforced while being a guard at the pool and performs life saving efforts if needed. When opening and closing she is also in charge of cleaning the pool and bathrooms. Chesney is a second year FFA member and the daughter of Scott and Kristin Warner of Waverly.
Football Jamboree is tonight at Santa Fe at 6:30pm
Admission: $3 adults and $2 kids
Pictured is Brady Graf mowing one of his customers' yards this summer for his Turfgrass Management SAE within the FFA. Brady has different customers that he mows for each week over the summer. Brady is a second year FFA member and the current Chaplain within the Santa Fe FFA Chapter. He is the son of Brian and Devin Graf of Blackburn.
We are in need of a few more bus drivers! Please let us know if you are interested.
Pictured is Santa Fe FFA member, Jonathan Buford, removing the old wax off the floor in the commons of the high school to prepare it for the new school year. The wax needed to be stripped down to the bare floor to keep the floor in good condition. This is just one of the many jobs that Jonathan has helped with while working for the Santa Fe School District as summer custodial help. Jonathan is a first year FFA member and the son of Jeff and Krista Buford of Alma.
Pictured are Santa Fe FFA members enjoying the Summer Pool Party on August 4th, at the Waverly Swim Club. Members enjoyed playing games, water volleyball, and using the diving board and slide. Current and incoming FFA members and their families were invited.
Pictured is Will Sowers scouting his soybeans that he plants for his Fiber and Oil Crop Production SAE within the FFA. Will helps his dad on Sowers Farms with planting and harvesting of their crops. Will is a three year FFA member and the son of Mitch and Christy Sowers of Waverly.
Check out the Booster Club team store, orders are due this week!
https://santafechiefsteamstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/?
Pictured is Karlea Bolser in the trail class at the Saline County 4-H/FFA Fair Horse Show on Monday July 15th. Karlea is opening the mailbox and getting the "letter" out to show the judge as part of the trail class. Karlea had an outstanding night at the horse show placing 4th in Showmanship, 1st in Bareback, 1st in Western Pleasure, 2nd in Horsemanship, 2nd in Egg and Spoon, 2nd in Barrels, 3rd place in Poles, and 2nd place in Flags.
We are hosting the Football Jamboree this Friday, come out and support our Chiefs!
Any fall sports that want to order a yard sign, the link has been reopened. Please order promptly. Thank you for supporting our students. https://sfyardsigns24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't forget, all Mini Chiefs Cheer forms need to be turned in by this Friday to the high school or elementary school secretary. Thank you!
Hope everyone has had a great summer! School begins TUESDAY, August 20th. Can't wait to see everyone!
Jr High Sports start Monday!
Volleyball from 8-9:30 am.
Football from 3:30 to 5:30pm.