Junior FFA Activities 2022-2023
Below are photos and descriptions of all the FFA activities we participated in during the 2022-2023 school year.
Back to School Picnic
FFA members were invited to the Dewitt County 4H Fairgrounds for a picnic to kick off the 2022-2023 school year. The Clinton FFA Boosters provided a wonderful meal, the Clinton FFA Officer Team conducted a meeting and updated FFA families on upcoming events, lawn games were avaliable to play, and past FFA apparel was avaliable for purchase. It was a great start to the new year.
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Section 16 Horse Judging CDE
On September 7th, 2022 Junior High FFA Members participated in the Section 16 Horse Judging CDE hosted in Sullivan, IL.
Junior High Horse Judging Team
Preston Howell, Paisley Schick, Lexi Merriman and Maddox Taylo prepared to begin the Section 16 Horse Judging CDE.
Let the Judging Begin
FFA members prepare for the contest to begin.
Focus and Dedication
Paisley Schick conducts her evaluation while attending the contest.
Compare and Contrast Confirmation
Maddox Taylo compares the horses.
Looks Good to Me
Preston Howell observes the available horses.
Evaluate and Describe
Lexi Merriman takes notes on the horses presented.
Mum Fest
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Poweder Puff Concessions
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Homecoming Float
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State Horse Judging CDE
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Apple & Pork Festival
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2022 Plot Harvest
On November 6th, 2022 students were able to learn about operating farm machinery and calculating crop yield. Thank you to the Carter, Burton, and Toohill families for making this such a memorable learning experience for all of the students!
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Section 16 Dairy Foods CDE
November 15th, 2022
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HarBrand Annual Banquet
December 8th, 2022 FFA members served the community members at the Annual HarBrand Banquet, held at the Clinton Country Club.
Volunteer's Group Photo
Clinton FFA members pose with the HarBrand representatives at the Annual Appreaciation Banquet. Junior High FFA member Wyatt Burton assisted the High School FFA members serve food to the HarBrand employees and their families.
State Dairy Foods CDE
December 10th, 2022
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FFA Christmas Party
On December 16th, 2022
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Public Speaking Contest
On January 24th Clinton FFA hosted the Section 16 Public Speaking Contest. Junior High FFA members assisted the High School FFA members by being room runners and door greeters. Our very own Paisley Schick competed in the Creed Speaking Contest.
Public Speaking Volunteers
Some Junior High members helped at the Public Speaking Contest hosted by Clinton FFA. Junior High students Preston Howell and Paisley Schick are pictured above. Not pictured are: Jacey Black, Audrey Holland, Brody Simons, and Lola Apple.
Creed Speaking Contest
Paisely Schick participated in the Creed Speaking Contest. She placed 5th Overall. Great Job Paisley!
FFA Week
National FFA Week --- Clinton Junior High celebrated FFA Week on February 21st - 24th. Throughout the week we collected pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. We also hosted the 1st annual Tie-Dye Night, where FFA members had the opportunity to dye a shirt to wear on Friday.
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Dress Up Days
Tuesday, February 21st - Pajama Day
Wednesday, February 22nd - Red, White & Blue "America" Day
Thursday, February 23rd - Country vs. Country Club Day
Friday, February 24th - Blue & Gold Day
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Illinois Beef Expo - Livestock Judging Contest
On February 24th three Junior High FFA members participated in the Illinois Beef Expo Contest hosted at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. At this event there were 342 total contestants with 166 of those contestants competing as an FFA member.
Junior High Livestock Judging Team
Three Junior High FFA members participated in the first Livestock Judging Contest. The JH Team placed 29th. Pictured above from left to right are Lexi Merriman, Paisley Schick, and Preston Howell.
Lake Land Livestock Judging Contest
On March 11th, Junior High FFA members participated in the Lake Land Livestock Judging Contest hosted at Lake Land College.
Junior High Livestock Team
Pictured above from left to right Lexi Merriman, Audrey Holland and Preston Howell. This Junior High Team placed 15th out of 30 Teams.
JV Livestock Judging Reasons Team
Pictured above from left to right Davis Howell (HS), Paisley Schick (JH), Mabrey Schick (HS), and Conlee Schick (HS). This team placed 14th out of 47 teams in the JV Reasons Division.
Waterloo Livestock Judging Contest
On March 18th, Junior High FFA members participated in the Waterloo Livestock Judging Contest hosted by Waterloo FFA.
Junior Division Team & Royalty
The Junior High Team placed 3rd in the Junior Division at the Waterloo Livestock Judging Contest. Pictured above from left to right Miss Monroe County Queen, Waterloo FFA President, Audrey Holland, Paisley Schick and Preston Howell.
Junior Division Team Accomplishments
Pictured above from left to right Audrey Holland, Preston Howell and Paisley Schick.
Paisley Schick placed 7th overall individually
Preston Howell placed 4th overal in Cattle
Paisley Schick placed 6th overall in Small Ruminants and 6th overall in Cattle.
Middle School Conference
Pictured above Audrey Holland. She placed 10th overall individually, 8th in Cattle, and 8th in Small Ruminants.
WIU Livestock Judging Contest - Macomb, IL
On March 24th, the Livestock Judging Team traveled to Western Illinois University for the WILeatherneck Livestock Judging Contest in Macomb, Illinois.
The Livestock Judging Team @ WIU
Junior & Senior Livestock Teams posing with their awards at the Leatherneck Livestock Judging Contest hosted at WIU.
The Junior Livestock Judging Team
The Junior Team placed 4th overall at the Leatherneck Livestock Contest. Pictured above from left to right is Lexi Merriman, Paisley Schick and Preston Howell.
Individual Accomplishments
Paisley Schick placed 2nd overall in small ruminants & 4th overall in the junior division.
Section 16 Livestock Judging Contest
On April 6th the Livestock Judging Team participated in the Section 16 Livestock Judging Contests in Taylorville IL, hosted by Taylorville FFA.
The Livestock Judging Team
The Junior and Senior Livestock Judging Team both Reasons and Non-Reasons teams competed at the Section 16 Livestock Judging Contest. Junior Members included Preston Howell, Audrey Holland, and Lexi Merriman.
The Reasons Team
Paisley Schick Participated as a member of the Reasons Livestock Judging Team. The reasons team placed 2nd overall.
Illinois Community College Livestock Judging Contest
On April 15th, 2023 The Livestock Judging Team traveled to East Peoria for the Illinois Central College Livestock Judging Contest.
The Livestock Judging Team
Preston Howell and Audrey Holland participated in the Jr Questions Division at ICC in East Peoria. Preston Howell placed 21st out of 75 individuals & 18th in swine. Audrey Holland placed 25th overall out of 75 individuals & 8th in swine.
Illinois Association FFA Middle School Conference
On April 27th, five Junior High FFA members were selected to attend the first ever Illinois FFA Middle School Conference hosted at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. Some students reflected on their experience oat theis conference see their experiences here -
Say Cheese!
Pictured above from left to right: Wyatt Turney, Lola Apple, Lexi Merriman, Jacey Black, Preston Howell and Audrey Holldand.
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Clinton FFA Banquet
On May 14th, Clinton FFA hosted our annual end-of-year banquet at Clinton High School in the commons and auditorium. The banquet meal was provided and served by the Clinton FFA Boosters. The Clinton FFA Officer Team conducted a meeting and celebrated all of the accomplishments of the Clinton FFA members throughout the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Planting Mums With Mariah
On June 10th, Junior High FFA members helped plant 10,000 mums at Triple M Farms: Mariah's Mums & More.
Mum Planting Crew
Pictured from Left to Right are Logan Newberg, Oliver Goar, unknown, Jarrett Turney, Wyatt Turney and Mariah Anderson.
Installing the Drip Irrigation
Pictured from left to right: Jarrett Turney, Wyatt Turney, and Oliver Goar.
Fun with Mum's
Pictured from left to right: Oliver Goar, Wyatt Turney, Jarrett Turney and Logan Newberg.
Illinois FFA State Convention
On June 13th - 14th, Junior High FFA members attended the 95th Annual Illinois FFA Association State Convention in Springfield Illinois.
Ready for State Convention
These eight Junior High Students attended State Convention for the first time! They were excited to meet new people and wear Official Dress. Pictured From left to right (Back Row) Wyatt Burton, Preston Howell, Brody Simons, Jacey Black, (Front Row) Olivia Hawkins, Lola Apple, Lexi Merriman and Brenna Hitchings.
Center Stage
Introducing the Illinois State winning Middle School Horse Judging Team! The team was recognized at the IL State Convention! Pictured from left to right: Olivia Hawkins, Preston Howell, Lexi Merriman, Brenna Hitchings, and Haley Bode (IL FFA State Secretary).
Cheesing with Administration
We were so thankful to Mr. Peck for attending the IL FFA State Convention to witness our winning team walk the stage. Pictured from left to right: Preston Howell, Lexi Merriman, Mr. Peck, Olivia Hawkins and Brenna Hitchings.
2023 Middle School State Horse Judging Team
Nothing but smles from this great group of kids! Pictured left to right: Preston Howell, Olivia Hawkins, Brenna Hitchings and Lexi Merriman.
2023 Top Middle School Individual
Olivia Hawkins was the top Middle School individual, which means she scored the best in state at the State Horse Judging CDE hosted at Blackhawk College.