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Senior officer Lola Comes hands a lucky waitress one thousand dollars in a cash tip during National FFA Convention dinner.

Atlantic FFA Extends an Olive Branch to Unsuspecting Servers

Jacquelyn Freund, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
Everyone has struggles in life, and an act of kindness might be just what a stranger needs. This year, the Atlantic FFA collected donations to give large tips to unsuspecting servers at the restaurants they visited during their National FFA Convention trip.
The competing Dairy Foods team. Dani Bennett (12), Lola Comes (12), Braden Wood (11), Hayden Kleen (11), Keston Schmitt (11).

FFA Northwest Fall Contest Results

Maddy Anderson, Atlantic FFA Reporter • October 14, 2024

On October 3, 2024, 27 Atlantic FFA members attended the fall contest held at Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri. The members got the opportunity to compete in several...

Team members left to right-- Jarrett Hansen, Hayden Kleen, Frank Freund, Lily Johnson, Rylie Vandevanter, Jaquie Freund.

Future Farmers of America News– Southwest District Soil Judging

Maddy Anderson, FFA Reporter • September 30, 2024

The Atlantic FFA chapter competed in the Southwest Iowa District Soils Judging Contest at the Armstrong Research Farm in Lewis on Wednesday, September 25th. Atlantic FFA had six individuals compete in...

Kloewer wins Iowa FFA Proficiency Award and receives a plaque from the Iowa FFA.

Kloewer Takes the Gold

Maddy Anderson*, FFA Reporter • April 30, 2024

Mia Kloewer of the Atlantic FFA Chapter is the first-place winner in the area of Specialty Animal Production, sponsored through the Iowa FFA Foundation Gold Standard Partners. Kloewer worked in the school’s...

FFA members received their Iowa Degrees and were recognized at one of the general sessions during the convention. Left to Right: Parker Brock, Colton Rudy, Callee Pellett, Claire Pellett, Charli Goff, Colton Becker, Wyatt Simons. Missing Roth Den Beste.

Adding Names to the Blue Wall

Maddy Anderson*, FFA Reporter • April 30, 2024

This year a record eight Atlantic FFA members earned their Iowa FFA Degree at the 96th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on April 16, 2024, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest...

Earning a Gold rating, placing 1st and advancing to Districts, was Claire Pellett competing in Public Speaking.

FFA News

Lily Johnson*, FFA Reporter • March 4, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, 18 members of the Atlantic FFA chapter competed in the Sub District Career Development Events at Tri-Center High School. Claire Pellett competed in Public Speaking, earning...

FFA members enjoy tractor day.

Atlantic High School celebrates National FFA Week

Lily Johnson • February 28, 2024

National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday. This year, the week kicked off on Feb. 18 and ended on Saturday, Feb. 24. National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National...

Joaquin Wailes, Jason Oathoudt, Colton Rudy, Wyatt Simons (left to right)

Oathoudt Farm Supply in Atlantic is proud to support Atlantic FFA.

Lily Johnson • February 27, 2024

Each year Oathoudt Farm Supply and the CRYSTALYX® Cares program pick a school in the area to give a donation to, and this year Atlantic FFA was selected. Jason Oathoudt said, “CRYSTALYX® Cares program...

IN THE HOUSE - Left to Right- Claire Pellett, Lily Johnson, Lola Comes, SW State VP Colin Bauer, Rep Moore, Roth DenBeste, Charli Goff, Wyatt Simons and NW State VP Jaydee Bremer. Seated is Colton Rudy.

FFA Takes on the Capitol

Lily Johnson*, Contributor • February 6, 2024

DES MOINES, IOWA—FFA members from across Iowa converged at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. More than 700 high school students...

TO THE HOTEL - Walking ahead of the group, Callee Pellett and McKenna Sonntag turn around to meet back up with the group. They posed for the picture, laughed and had fun, while slowly making their way back. The group did a lot of walking throughout the week.

Clips From Convention

Claire Schroder, Staff Writer • December 24, 2023

The members of the AHS FFA chapter stand with the grateful server. The chapter gave her a $900 tip on the last night of their trip.

Atlantic FFA Gives Back

Abigail Muller and Claire Schroder • November 14, 2023

Fourteen students and two AHS staff attended the annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, the chapter found a way to give back while on their trip. AHS teacher and trip chaperone...

The 2023-2024 Atlantic FFA Chapter Officers (back) Colton Rudy, Roth Den Beste, Wyatt Simons, Lily Johnson. (front) Claire Pellett, Charli Goff, Lola Comes.

FFA National Convention: An Inside View

Claire Schroder and Maddy Anderson • October 6, 2023

FFA is a great way to get more involved in your school, community, and the world around you. Members have the opportunity to try different activities such as the Greenhand Fire-up Camp, state conventions,...

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