High School Agriculture
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!
FFA speakers advance to Sectionals
On January 27 the Mineral Point FFA attended the District 12 FFA Speaking Contest at Argyle 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 B: Sara Heisner, Morgan Vondra and Payton Lawinger. Team A: Owen Stephenson, Larry Steffes, Blake Wendhausen and Wyatt… Continue Reading FFA speakers advance to Sectionals
FFA attends Half-Time Conference
Tommie Loken and Morgan Fitzsimmons of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, January 8-9. Over 500 FFA members, advisors and state FFA officers participated. They are pictured here with Sally Alberts, Wisconsin FFA President, of the… Continue Reading FFA attends Half-Time Conference
FFA attends National Convention
On October 28, through October 30, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter was represented at the 88th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The following members were present for the convention: Tommie Loken, Katie Fitzsimmons, Sheylynn Pickel, Tea Bossert, Martina Steffes, Bailey Hermanson, chaperone Bill Ottoway and Chapter Advisor Mike Robinson. The purpose of the convention… Continue Reading FFA attends National Convention
FFA Attends Sectional Leadership Workshop
Scott Pittz, Tea Bossert, Steven Blume, Tommie Loken, Eric Heisner, Morgan Fitzsimmons, Jake Steffes, Katie Fitzsimmons, and Elizabeth Moellers, of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter, attended the Sectional Leadership Workshop Thursday, October 1 at River Ridge High School in Patch Grove. The Wisconsin FFA Sectional Leadership Workshop is designed to prepare local FFA chapter officers… Continue Reading FFA Attends Sectional Leadership Workshop
About High School Agriculture
Classes Plants, Animals, and You (PAY): Acquaint yourself with the exploding world of Agri-science. “Learning by doing” activities will provide you with exposure to various areas of Agri-science. These include: careers, FFA, soils, plant science, horticulture, animal science, Ag. mechanics, and natural resources. The greenhouse will be used as a laboratory for various activities dealing with… Continue Reading About High School Agriculture