Members present to receive their degree were (front row) Kaleb Kutter, Cameron LeVeck, Grace Fry, Kamryn Beisner, Sophia Drew, Liela Fugate, Cheyenne Swisher, Sara Netzley, Elleigh Baker, Mahalya Lock, (middle row) Derek Longstreth, Robby Denniston, Eden Frazee, Wyatt Schwartz, Marcus Rayburn, Shyanna Cunningham, Jordan Nottingham, Isabella Harleman, Kenadie Hensley, (back row) Colton Schroeder, Jared Shives, Kaleb Brown, Lukas Bryd, Landon Subler and Audrey Doolin.

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ARCANUM — On Nov. 15, the Arcanum MVCTC FFA Chapter welcomed its new members during the Greenhand Degree Ceremonies. The ceremony was held during the regular November meeting. The ceremony was highlighted by Chapter President Caleb Hartman and Chapter Advisor Mr. Pohlman presenting recipients with the Bronze Greenhand FFA Degrees and the presentation of the FFA Creed by Greenhand recipients Kenadie Hensley, Cheyenne Swisher, Elliegh Baker, Sara Netzley, and Shyanna Cunningham.

To be eligible to receive the Greenhand FFA Degree from the chapter, a member must meet the following minimum qualifications: Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program. Learn and explain the FFA Creed, motto, salute and FFA Mission Statement. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors. Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket. Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities. Personally own or have access to the official FFA manual and the FFA Student Handbook. Finally they must submit a written application for the Greenhand Degree.

The Arcanum MVCTC FFA officer team congratulates the new members and wish them well in their FFA Careers.