Spencer C. McLeod (left) with James Shumpert and Brittany Mixson.
PELION FFA CHAPTER PRESENTS AWARDS
The Pelion High School FFA Chapter held a very successful Awards and Recognition banquet program recently, according to John W. Parris, state director of public affairs with the SC FFA organization. Chapter President James Shumpert presided over the impressive event.
Special guests in attendance were State FFA President Spencer C. McLeod of McBee, who was the keynote speaker; Brittany Mixson, state FFA vice president from Cope; and State Senator Nikki Setzler, a major supporter of Agricultural Education and the FFA in the SC General Assembly.
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| Frank R. Stover, Jr., Alvia Gunter, Ashley Sox and Savanna Williams. |
FFA members Ashley Sox and Savanna Williams were awarded college scholarships by Alivia Gunter on behalf of the Lexington County Farm-City Committee.
Madeline Simons received the Outstanding Achievement Award for her scholastic accomplishments including the highest GPR of all the students enrolled in Agricultural Education courses.
Ashley Sox and Savanna Williams were named the Outstanding Seniors in the local FFA chapter.
The Star Chapter Farmer Award went to Brooke Whitaker and the Star Greenhand Award was presented to Jim Davis.
Richard Sox and Tim Stepp were awarded the prestigious Honorary FFA Chapter Degree for their superb support of the local FFA programs.
Frank R. Stover, Jr., Agricultural Education Instructor at Pelion High, serves as the FFA advisor.
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 Agricultural Education.
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| James Shumpert congratulates Richard Sox and Tim Stepp. | Frank R. Stover congratulates Ashley Sox and Savanna Williams |
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Frank R. Stover congratulates Madeline Simons. |
Frank R. Stover with Brooke Whitaker. |
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| Frank R. Stover with Jim Davis. | |