Spring Banquet
The Pender FFA Chapter held its annual Parent-Member banquet on Friday, May 4th. The purpose of the banquet was to celebrate members’ accomplishments and recognize supporters as well. The first year members received . . . read more
Nine State Degrees, Two State Runners-up, and Four Finalist Teams at State FFA Convention
Wednesday, March 28, 55 Pender FFA members travelled to Lincoln to compete in various events at State Convention. Over the span of three days they competed in state contests, attended leadership workshops, and listened . . . read more
FFA State Convention Schedule
FFA State Convention this year is March 28th through March 30th. Over 50 Pender members will be attending and competing in various competitions, as well as receiving their State Degrees and singing in the State Chorus. . . . read more
FFA Labor Auction Rescheduled to March 12
Is it time to clear out that windbreak? Time to paint the garage? Are you looking for a helper to pull weeds? The FFA can help—for a price! The Pender FFA Chapter will . . . read more
The FFA Chapter Celebrates National FFA Week
Pender FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week February 18-25, 2012. “I Believe” is this year’s theme, and it celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization’s . . . read more
District Livestock Judging
Thursday, January 27th, most Pender High School students went home early at 1 o’clock. However, a group of Pender FFA students were at district livestock judging at Northeast Community College. Two junior teams and . . . read more
District Proficiency Awards
Wednesday, February 8th, the Proficiency Applications of Pender FFA members were judged in a District competition. A Proficiency Application is a description of a member’s Supervised Agricultural Experience. Members . . . read more
FFA Week
Monday, February 20th is the beginning of FFA Week. To make sure you are prepared, here is the schedule for the week. Monday, February 20, 2012 1. Lunch Trivia (Winning table eats first the next day) 2. Wear any FFA shirt . . . read more
District Leadership Skills Events
Tuesday, November 22nd, the Pender FFA competed in District Leadership Skills Events (LSEs). LSEs are public speaking events, most of them different types of individual speeches. However, two team contests are also . . . read more
Fall Banquet
The Pender FFA Chapter held their annual Fall Banquet on Tuesday, November 15th. The night started with the jacket ceremony for new members. The jacket ceremony inducts new members into the . . . read more
FFA Fruit Sales
FFA fruit sales have started again, and the members have been selling as much as they can. However, if they haven't contacted you, simply contact one of them and they will get you an order form and brochures. You can't . . . read more
I Believe in the Future of Ag Campaign
(Lincoln, Neb.) – Sixteen corporate sponsors have created the largest challenge grant for the Nebraska FFA Foundation’s annual I Believe in the Future of Ag campaign to date. Agriculture and FFA supporters and . . . read more
FFA Picture Slideshow
Click on the link to watch a picture slideshow of this year's FFA events so far. FFA read more
District Dairy Judging Involves Pender FFA
At the Stanek farm, September 28th, the Pender FFA participated in the District Dairy Judging Contest, supplying both competitors and workers, who helped herd the cows into the showing pens. . . . read more
FFA Members Attend Leadership Workshop
Impact was held Tuesday, October 4th at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska. This leadership seminar, which is hosted annually by the Nebraska State FFA Officers, is an all-day event with sessions . . . read more
Farm Safety Day
The Pender Park was packed with people, most of them elementary students, on Friday, September 23rd. Third through sixth grade of Pender Elementary were there, and so did the third grades of Walthill, Wakefield, and . . . read more
Area Range Judging
Sixteen Pender FFA members were at school earlier than usual on September 14; at 5:30 a.m. they left for Emmet, Nebraska for Northeast Area Range Judging. The members who participated were on either junior or senior . . . read more
Parent-Member Picnic
On August 23rd, the Pender High School FFA Chapter kicked off the school year by holding the parent-member picnic at the park. The members started the picnic with their monthly meeting. This is the only meeting where . . . read more
State Fair Animal and Vegetable Shows
Pender FFA Members not only participated in Dairy Judging at the Nebraska State Fair, but quite a few also showed various animals and plants. The shows took place last weekend in Grand Island on both Saturday and . . . read more
Members Compete in State Dairy Judging
The Nebraska State Fair began Saturday, August 26 at Grand Island. Pender FFA members were there for the opening day to participate in the State Dairy Judging Contest. All of the members competed in the senior . . . read more
