The Anderson County High School Chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) made FFA history this year when it became the first FFA chapter in the history of FFA since 1928 in the nation to have five state winning teams compete at the national FFA career development events all in the same year. ACHS FFA teams competing during the week of Oct. 23 through 28 are: Agronomy, Environmental and Natural Resources, Food Science and Technology, Milk Quality and Products and Poultry Production. These teams are coached by FFA advisor Philip Warfield. The ACHS FFA teams were recognized at the Anderson County Commission meeting on Sept. 18, for their outstanding accomplishments and were pictured with Commissioners. Standing in the front row, from left, are: Jessica Kiser, Skylar Mozingo, Emma Johnson, Sydney Zemke, Annalyse Leach, Graycie Murphy, Kennedy Licata, Tamara Heath, Treythan Beaty, and Ethan Lawson. Second row, from left: Commissioner Shain Vowell, Dylan Hatmaker, Commissioner Philip Warfield, Julia Brimer, John Smiddy, Jacob Kiser, Emily Sparks, Bobby Hunley, Gabby Hutton, Wesley Zemke, Nicholas Monday, Ethan McAnally, Commissioner Steve Emert and Commissioner Tim Isbel. The primary goal of the FFA career and leadership development events is to develop individual college and career readiness skills through personal growth and premier leadership. Individuals will be challenged to develop critical thinking skills, effective decision making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication skills while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement.
