NorthWood FFA

Continued from page 6 me to want to become an ag teacher. This year we’ve had so many new members I wouldn’t have thought they would have joined.”

“With two advisors, we’re able to do more things,” said Vice President Stephanie Newcomer. “They’re constantly telling us, ‘These competitions are coming up, do you want to do them? We’re more than happy to help.’ It’s nice to explore all the different things FFA has to offer and expand our agricultural knowledge.”

“New this year we are doing a NW/FFA Ag Day on May 15,” said senior Paige Jacobs, the chapter’s student advisor. We’ve invited fourth graders and sixth graders and are bringing in different animals to teach about their nutritional needs and teach about livestock and where their food comes from. We’re also going to highlight some hydroponics. This year we’re doing a homemade breakfast for the teachers during FFA Week. In the theme are key components of a great entry.

Winning pieces are placed in a calendar for the following year, and winning artists receive cash prizes. As an added bonus, several winning pieces will be chosen to be printed on cards and bookmarks.

The art contest is one of four Lilly Center programs that focus on K-12 education. Lake Adventure Day, Classroom Lake Experience and destination field trips round out repertoire of programs.

To sponsor the art contest and promote K-12 education programs in Kosciusko County, call (574) 372-5100, ext. 6446.

For a complete list of rules and details about how to enter, visit lakes.grace.edu/education/artcontest.