High School Agriculture
Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
On March 8th, the Mineral Point FFA attended the Sectional FFA Speaking Contest at Argyle. There were seven participants from Mineral Point competing. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed where Mason Hughes, Chandler Workman, Rita Wilson, and Cecilia Stanton. In the prepared speaking contest, Tommie Loken placed 1st and will be moving on to… Continue Reading Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
FFA Speakers Qualify for Sectionals
On February 1, the Mineral Point FFA attended the District 12 FFA Speaking Contest at Belmont High School. There were 16 participants from Mineral Point competing against FFA members from seven other schools. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed were, Team Blue: Alexis Berget, Megan Toay and Haily Murphy; Team White: Mason Hughes, Chandler… Continue Reading FFA Speakers Qualify for Sectionals
Fitzsimmons, Loken Attend FFA Leadership Conference
Morgan Fitzsimmons and Tommie Loken of the Mineral Point High School FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point January 13-14. Over 450 FFA members, advisors, and state FFA officers participated. The Half-Time Leadership Conference provides FFA chapter leaders from around… Continue Reading Fitzsimmons, Loken Attend FFA Leadership Conference
Silver Emblems Earned at National FFA Convention
On October 18 through October 21, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter was represented at the 89th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The following members were present for the convention: Tommie Loken, Katie Fitzsimmons, Tea Bossert, Martina Steffes, Boone Schmitz, Morgan Fitzsimmons, Scott Pittz, chaperone Bill Ottoway and Chapter Advisor Mike Robinson. Members of the… Continue Reading Silver Emblems Earned at National FFA Convention
Robinson is Outstanding Ag Educator
Mineral Point Agriculture Teacher, Mike Robinson, was honored at the end of June in Appleton at the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE) Conference. Robinson was selected as the Outstanding Agriculture Educator for the section Mineral Point is in and was in the Top Ten for the State of Wisconsin. Unfortunately, he was not chosen… Continue Reading Robinson is Outstanding Ag Educator
FFA Advances to Nationals
Mineral Point FFA was once again well represented at the 87th annual State Convention June 13-16 in Madison. The Livestock Judging Team of Scott Pittz, Boone Schmitz, Morgan Fitzsimmons, and Martina Steffes placed first and will be advancing to Nationals in Indianapolis in October. Morgan was also the top judging individual. Morgan will also be… Continue Reading FFA Advances to Nationals
FFA Judging Team Qualifies for Nationals
Congratulations to the Mineral Point FFA Livestock Judging team of Morgan Fitzsimmons, Scott Pittz, Boone Schmitz and Martina Steffes for winning the State FFA Livestock Judging contest on Friday, April 29th. Morgan placed 1st, Scott 3rd, Boone 4th, and Martina 11th as individuals. They outscored the 2nd place team by almost 200 points. They will move on to… Continue Reading FFA Judging Team Qualifies for Nationals
FFA Qualifies Career Development Events for State
Three Mineral Point High School FFA Career Development Teams have qualified for the State competition. The Livestock Team has qualified for State for the 16th consecutive year. Team members include: Morgan Fitzsimmons, Boone Schmitz, Scott Pittz, and Martina Steffes. The Vet Science Team is the first in MPHS history to qualify for State. Team members… Continue Reading FFA Qualifies Career Development Events for State
Pittz advances to state FFA speaking
On March 17th the Mineral Point FFA attended the Sectional FFA Speaking Contest at River Ridge School. There were nine participants from Mineral Point competing. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed where Larry Steffes, Owen Stephenson, Wyatt Evans and Blake Wendhausen. In the prepared speaking contest Tommie Loken placed 2nd. In the Extemporaneous contest Scott Pittz placed… Continue Reading Pittz advances to state FFA speaking
It’s FFA Week!
Mineral Point FFA is celebrating its special week February 22-26! Events are as follows: ALL WEEK FFA Trivia Wear FFA shirt and come to Ag Room to get treat from Mr. Robinson MONDAY RTI Tailgate Party: Free for FFA members, $5 for all other students and staff TUESDAY Assembly 8th Hour & RTI with games… Continue Reading It’s FFA Week!