51^st Annual FFA Progress Show

On Saturday January 20th, 2006 the Royal FFA will be holding their 51^st annual livestock progress show. FFA members from the high school & middle school will be participating in the day’s events.  This show includes market swine, market goats, commercial heifers, and market steers. The students will be judged on their showing technique, ability to handle their animal, and the progress that has been made.

All projects should arrive at the barn between 7:30 and 9:00 am. The weight check for all species and the Parent’s Club meeting will begin promptly at 10:00. The first show will begin at 11:00 am.  The show order will be as followed:

Class 1:  Market Goats – senior division

Class 2:  Market Goats – novice division

Class 3:  Market Hogs – senior division

Class 4:  Market Hogs – novice division

Class 5:  Cattle – senior division

Class 6:  Cattle – novice division

The judge for this year’s progress show is Mr. Rod Vincent, agscience teacher at Bellville High School.  Mr. Vincent has judged shows all over the state, and the chapter is very excited about having him come to evaluate the students and their projects.  The FFA members have worked extremely hard, both at home and in the classroom.  All students in this year’s show were required to have a grade of at least “70” in every class for the 1^st semester.  They must also make at least a “70” in all classes for the 4^th six weeks.  No waivers will be accepted!!!!

            On behalf of the FFA members, we would like to invite everyone to the progress show.  See you on the 20^th.

 Chapter reporter
                Catie Pyka