Lexington FFA members present poinsettias to First Lady Jenny Sanford.
LEXINGTON FFA MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE POINSETTIAS TO GOVERNOR’S MANSION
COLUMBIA, SC… FFA members who are studying Horticulture at the Lexington Technology Center grew and contributed poinsettias to decorate the Governor’s Mansion for the Christmas Holidays.
The plants were delivered to the Mansion on Monday, November 28, and presented to First Lady Jenny Sanford. Mrs. Sanford greeted the students, their advisor, Tommy Harmon, Horticulture Instructor at the center, Ken Verburg, Assistant Director of the center, and John W. Parris, state director of public affairs with the SC FFA Organization.
The students who participated in the ceremony at the Mansion included Jessica Hook, Lydia Roof, Gerad Mintz, Nick Young, Patrick Williams, Jordan Williams, Justin Wright, Jacob Hathcox, Will Amick, Tia Davenport, Emily Ivey and Ryan Rector.
The group was given a tour of the Mansion by Mrs. Sanford and members of her staff. They also toured the formal gardens adjacent the Mansion.
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Lexington FFA President Jessica Hook and Advisor Tommy Harmon joined the First Lady for a TV interview following the presentation of the poinsettias.
“The students are very excited to make a contribution to the Governor’s Mansion by providing poinsettias they had grown as part of their hands-on training in Horticulture”, Mr. Harmon said.
The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.