The Winn Parish School Board features a “School Spotlight” as an introductory part of its monthly agenda, allowing principals to showcase an activity at their school.  Principal Brian Savell at Winnfield Middle School got that opportunity during the April 7 by introducing FFA advisor Bethany Riley who was accompanied by five students.

Mrs. Riley noted, “Since starting our Agricultural Careers class in August 2023, we have grown from just 6 students to 23. This year, we had to turn kids away because of a full class. We hope to continue expanding next year.”

Over the past year, WMS’s FFA has had several major accomplishments for our students: 

• State Champion Agriscience Fair- Emily Grace Adams

• 7th in National Agriscience Fair- Emily Grace Adams

• Top Middle Area II Creed Speaker- D’Landon Sapp

• Margaret Mayeux Blue Jacket Award- D’Landon Sapp

• Top Middle Area II Floriculture Team- Adisyn DuBois, Sammie Maxwell, Anna Phelps, Mollie Bruce

• 3rd in Area II Horse Evaluation Team- Kamryn James, Lenora Knotts, Reese Coleman, Anna Phelps

Upcoming Events:

• All 23 students will receive their Discovery FFA Degree this year in May

• Chapter Level Agriscience fair in May, students that place will participate in State Agriscience Fair in June

• 2 Area Officer Candidates: D’Landon Sapp, Zachary Kelley

• 2 Chapter Delegates: Lenora Knotts, Kamryn James

• Conduct of Chapter team that competes in June

Each of the students gave a presentation to the School Board.  Quotes from students at the board meeting included: 

“I’m so grateful for this opportunity to be a part of this Ag class. We have learned so many beneficial things.”

“I have learned so many things that will be beneficial to me in my future career.”

“I hope every student in the future has an opportunity to take this class.”