FFA New Horizons

28 Pages·1996·2.1 MB·English

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July/August 1996
features departments
SMcPeak Speaks 2 national officer Q&A
Catch up with champion beach volleyball 3 fast tracl<
player Holly McPeak on the road to the 4 the buzz
Olympic Games.
U 5 FFA stars
Hading Places 6 FFA in action
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, for- 23 wliat's hot/wtiat's not
tunes can rise and fall with the wave ofa hand. 24 last laff
See what all the excitement is about with a former
FFA member who's right at home in the chaos.
The World's Quickest
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Personality Quiz
Learn a little about what makes you tick in
this one-question fun quiz. cover story
on n
hUThe Balancing Act i w Music With a Message
FFA meetings...basketball I When Jared Tyler Frederick
practice...homework. How do you of Owasso, Oklahoma, mixes his
stay on top of it all? We'll give considerable musical talents with
you a few pointers. his boundless enthusiasm for
FFA, the result is a toe-tapping
country record that celebrates the
FFAMission
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personalgrowthandcareersuccessthrough
agriculturaleducation.
AgriculturalEducationMission
ThemissionofAgriculturalEducation
istoprepareandsupportindividuals
forcareers,buildawarenessand
developleadershipforthefood,
fiberandnaturalresourcesystems.
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Joe Caffee CArretaDtiirveectDoirr,ecAtloirc,iaJFaemhersenVbaanchF;feteren;
Designer,SeanDeason.
NationalPresident,SethDerner,HC60
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Well, I'm from the South selection process tough? your spare time? PNraatiiroinealDoVigceRoParde,siBdaennntesr,,D.WYJoe82832;
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dent. I was Indiana State know who you were and or not, my favorite author LDaarvriydCCaosxe,,TCehaacirh,erUSEDduEc,atViorrg/iUniSaD;E,
Association president in what drove you to run for is Dr. Seuss. There is a lot ASreiczroentaa;ryJ/aUmSeDsE,CrIalflti,noiEsx;eMcautriivaen
1993-94. a national office. of wisdom in his work. FDlaevticdheHro,pSstoant,eASgurpiecruvlitsuorre,Arkansas;
For example, in his last Teacher/USDE,Massachusetts;Les
Olsen,StateSupervisor,Kansas;
Who has been the greatest What is your goal for book, "Oh The Places EdwardSmith,StateSupervisor,
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influence on your life? your year as a national You'll Go," he says that AgricultureTeacher/USDE,Missouri;
My grandpa Caffee. My officer? every day we have all JRearnsdeyy.Trivette,StateSupervisor,New
grandparents live just I want to help FFA mem- these new and exciting
down the road from us. I bers realize that there is a opportunities and just ONfaftiicoenra,lLAadrvriysoCra,seC;hiEexfecEuxteicvuetive
grew up farming with bright future in the agri- need to be aware of how OSepcerreattairnyg,OCHoilceerm,anBeHranrireis;StaClhlieerf;
them. I wish I had halfthe culture industry. The to take advantage ofthem. TNaetaimonaLleaTdreerassu-rSetru,deKn.tESuegrevniceesEu&linger;
energy today that he has opportunities are endless, I really love basketball MRaagnadzyinBee,rnJhiamrdStc;otPta;rtTneearchReerlaSteironvsi,ces,
at 80. His work ethic and and people need to be to play it and watch it. JDooyucgeBWuitnlteerr;toHnu;mSapnon&soFrisRceallations,
positive attitude have had aware of that. But unfortunately, I don't Resources,LennieGamage;
a really strong influence get much chance to play CSotmam^u;niDcisattriiobuntiRoensoRuerscoeusr,ceWsi,llJiaanmet
on me. He has two artifi- What are the high points these days. LDeewninsisaSnhdafJearm.esLong;FFAVentures,
cial knees and an artificial ofbeing a national officer?
hip, so we welded extra Every state convention I WFaFsAhiandgvtiosonr;s:DeRainchFBolokeerrnse,r,Nebraska;
steps so he can still get up go to is a high point. It VPiucgkhi,LAanltazb,amPae;nnFsyFlAvaenxieac;utWiovoediseecre-
on the tractor. He's not gives me a chance to tary:KentBoggs,Oklahoma;FFA
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Why did you decide to the most people. It lets NationalFFAstaff.
run for national office? me see members in JackKeller,NationalSalesManager
I feel that today there is a action and find out C1a9r1olSSoturtehamG,arIyLA6v0e1n8u8e
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always associated with the boost every time I go to MountVernonMemorialHighway,RO.
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fasttrack
National officers on tour
Casting a big sliadow
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Nationai FFi otHcers tnsidd tiit; kiotiH im d day
Then it was on Washington's historic
through a tightly Willard Hotel.
packed agenda "When President
of meetings, Clinton finished speaking,
speeches and he walked directly to me
strategy sessions to shake my hand. I was
where Glickman in awe! The president
had to stay on knew the blue jacket was
top of issues FFA and was a symbol of
ranging from the youth, the future and agri-
environmental culture leadership!" Seth
impact of the says. It didn't end there. A
Farm Bill to the short time later. Secretary'
effect oftrade Glickman brought Seth
policies on the over for a more formal
potato industry. introduction to the presi-
Nevertheless, dent and vice president.
Seth and "It almost didn't seem like
Secretary it could have been real,"
Glickman did Seth says.
National FFA President Seth Derner meets with President Bill Clinton manage to squeeze in Seth wasn't the only
and Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman in Washington, D.C. lunch at McDonald's. national officer to job
Seth clearly gained an shadow at the USDA. Each
was a learning experi- was involved in everything appreciation for the team member was paired
Itence for both sides. For that he participated in," demands of the secretary's with a high-ranking
one very busy day ear- Seth says. "I was pleasant- job. What did he hope agency official. Eastern
lier this year, the national ly surprised to see how Secretary Glickman Region Vice President Bill
FFA officer team shad- much a cabinet member of would learn from the Catania, for example,
owed top officials of the the U.S. government cared experience? experienced the demands
United States Department about people and about "Secretary Glickman ofagricultural law, a
of Agriculture, gaining a our organization. Too was not an FFA member in career interest of his, by
sense of the hectic pace of often, I think we find it school in Wichita growing spending the day with
their typical work days easy to create a negative up, so I hope he learned USDA General CounselJim
and of the important poli- perception of those in the how tremendous an Giililand. Gilliland is the
cy decisions they must federal government, but impact FFA makes on peo- top-ranking attorney at the
make on a daily basis. this experience proved to ple's lives," Seth says. "I USDA and advises the sec-
National FFA President me that most officials believe that he better retan.- on all legal issues.
Seth Derner spent the day really do care and are try- appreciates how FR\ is "It helped me to see
with Agriculture ing to do the right thing." preparing future leaders that agricultural law isn't
Secretary Dan Glickman, Seth and Secretary for the agriculture industry as pretty as people
and the experience was Glickman blazed through and for our communities." think," Bill says. "Mr.
both exhausting and a punishing schedule that The absolute high point Gilliland works 70 to 80
exhilarating. day, which apparently is of the day came during hours a week. Law
"Secretary Glickman fairly typical for the late morning, when careers are painted to be
had such a tremendous Glickman, a former con- Seth was introduced to very glamorous, but it
schedule for the day and gressman from Wichita, President Bill Clinton and isn't always that way. FF.\
yet he took time to ask Kansas. The day started Vice President Al Gore, members should know
questions about me and with a reception hosted by both ofwhom had been how hard our representa- ts
FFA, and he made sure I Maryland FFA members. addressing a conference at tives in D.C. work." to
the news and
Name
that 'toon
Charlie's back, but he still
needs your help to name
his all-new cartoon strip.
So when you're finished
reading all of the stories
in FFA New Horizons,
turn to Last Laff and send
in your favorite title for
Charlie's strip. Then
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been featured in FFA
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about your fellow
AS I waited for a afforded me was which I draw every day. members? If not, we want
recent appointment, unquestionably an your stories for FFA in
I found the influence in my life and Peter Duran Action and FFA Stars.
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E isys as a member of Instructors during the just foragriculturists, but Star nomination
ttie : ! ?:hapter in annual Rre Department for future leaders across (including names, dates
Pojoaqu of Santa Instructors Conference. As all occupations and walks and any details), throw in
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personalgrowth, and
Santa Fe fire departmt::nt attending the national FFA Highway, P.O. Box
in all ranks from firefightt,- convention back in 1974. career success fostered by 15160, Alexandria, VA
to fire chief. our organization truly 22309-0160. We'll do
FFA, I thank you for the lasta lifetime. our best to include your
c< I have always believed the foundation you submission in an
leadership the FFA established in me from upcoming issue.
FFA^tars
Membe^""^^'"^ ^ difference
Time for Tougli to beat
television
Russ Lotspeich, a senior, was a nation-
al finalist in the Wendy's High
Public television is School Heisman All-American con-
always in need of test. Not only is Russ (pictured, left) all-dis-
funding. So Blain trict and all-region in football, he's captain
17-yeai^old Andei of his high school baseball team, too. Off
FFA member pitc the field, Russ keeps up a high GPA while
in by raising a mi taking advanced placement courses in cal-
lamb and donating culus and English. In addition, he mentors
proceeds to KIXE, elementary-aged students through the PALS
local public televi program and competes in parliamentary
station. The lamb' procedure and livestock judging in FFA.
donated by the SI Russ' teammate and fellow FFA member munity service committee. He is a member
College Farm Pol; Alanthus White (pictured, right) is also a of the parliamentary procedure, forestry
sheep project. Bl football team captain (and basketball team and soil teams. Over the holidays, this FF.-\
interest in commiii captain) and was similarly named to all- Star spearheaded the chapter's food drive,
service extends t district and all-region football squads. A which fed 600 needy families. '
his leadership of t senior, Alanthus serves as FFA chapter sen-
chapter's commun tinel and chairman ofthe chapter's com- Nominated by Howard Hill, advisor
service project, hi KANSAS NEW HAMPSHIRE
membership on a .
that promotes ag edu
tion in local middh
schools and his p
pation in livestocl.
bitions for area
elementary schr'
This FFA Star
raises gekko liza
sale at pet stores
teaches martial ai
community youth..
Marie Pabst Kimberly Hannum
Nominated byRichai
Combining horsemanship In addition to competing Rockwell Cit>-Lytton FF.\
with communication on New Hampshire's first member .Andy Zinnel main-
skills, Marie, a 16-year- female tractor-driving tains an active schedule
old junior from the Colby team, and holding various ofag-related activities.
FFA Chapter, currently offices in the Pinkerton He's chapter sentinel, mem-
reigns as both Thomas Academy FFA Chapter, ber ofthe livestock judging
County Rodeo Queen Kimberly was named her team and an award-winner
and the 1996 National state's Outstanding in public speaking. Andy is
Little Britches Rodeo Vocational-Technical also involved in 4-H; the
Association (NLBRA) High School Student of Rockwell Cin,-L\tton bas-
Queen. The NLBRA is one the Year. ^ ketball team and art club;
of the oldest junior rodeo and the Iowa and National
associations in the U.S. Nominated by C. Peter JuniorMaine-Anjou
and Canada. 1* Mortenson Associations. And he does
it all while overcoming the
adversipi" ofspina-bifida.^ ts
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€i '-' "-»» Notes from the Web
School-To-Work Last month, we showed you how
It's
with Miss America FFA members across the country
are busy surfing the 'Net. We also
and FFA
introduced you to the National
FFA Organization's home page on
Recently, four members of
the World Wide Web. The home
the New Smyrna Beach
page can be found at http://www.
Senior FFA Chapter participat-
ffa.org. Check it out soon!
ed in a School-To-Work
presentation featuring Miss
Here are a few comments from
America Shawntel Smith.
members and alumni who've
Smith, who also spoke at last
already taken a peek:
year's national FFA convention, discussed the importance of
New Smyrna Beach Senior pmreempbareirnsg dfoermolinfsetarfatteredseccloansdsarroyomscshkoiollls.nIencetusrsna,rythfeorFFtAhe "Great to see FFA on the Web. it
FFA members Janelle Ciaffoni, successful transition from school to the workplace. The is encouraging to see the organi-
Sarah Hall, David Luznar and zation keeping up with the times.
DSembyrranaPoBveearcohmHoigahndScNheowol omfemapbperrecsiaatlisoonpfroersehenrtevdisiStmiatnhdwfiotrhhearcedretdiifciactaiteon I'll be visiting regularly to see
principal Kevin Tucker thank what's going on. (fopefully, this will
Miss America Shawntel Smith to this far-reaching program. become a good place to keep up with cur-
fnoartihoenallpiSncghtooolk-icTko--oWfofrtkheprogram Submitted by Debra Poveromo rent information as well as alumni news."
with Florida students. John W. Rose
1983-84 State Vice President, Cookeville,
Tennessee
"Hello from Mountain View FFA! I think this
website is fantastic. I will definitely come
back to use a lot of the info for encouraging
students or getting new people to join FFA.
FFA is great!"
Wendy May
Mountain View FFA, Mesa, Arizona
"As a way to enhance our chapter newslet-
ter, I think I would like to include a section
about what is going on in the nation and/or
news from other chapters. FFA Online is a
great way to share information about agri-
Send ^0 per cassette and ^5 per CD along with ^ for culture to the world."
shipping to: Joia Jones
VisionnfBlue Pioneer FFA, San Jose, California
P.O. Box 6336/TUIsa, OK/74148 While we're talking about the Internet, we
41k. need to update you on last issue's cover
call 918.1
U story "Agventures in Cyberspace." Richard
i (Under . '\v aSd, parental permission requiredto call)< ,} Gallo, of the East Brunswick, New Jersey,
' Also, find w '' ^siutthe Vision of Blue Media Project Let FFA Chapter, tells us his chapter's World
your chapter li^iit FFA, learn career developmentskills Wide Web address has changed. The new
and putthe FUi ^nn^ address is: http://pages.prodigy.com/FFA.html.
fundraisingaflatiii^
918.742.824
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SOUTH DAKOTA
A big week in Watertown
The Lake Area Multi-District FFA
ofWatertown, South Dakota,
commemorated National FFA Week
(Feb. 17-24) with a jam-packed
schedule ofevents. They kicked off
the excitement by working on
career development, preparing for
upcoming contests and showing
freshman members the proper way
to tie their official FFA ties. Next, FFA chapter offi-
members had their photo taken for cers pay a visit to
the local newspaper and a few lucky city hall to watch
spokespersons were interviewed on the local radio station. Chapter tFhFeAmWaeyeokrpsriogcnlaamnatoiffoinc.ialLeNfattitoonal
officers even visited city hall, where Watertown's mayor signed an right: Amber Layton, treasurer;
official proclamation declaring it National FFA Week. Finally, the Heidi Langenfeld, president; Laura
chapter wrapped up its fun-filled week by sharing donuts with loca Bruns, vice president; Nathan Graf,
businesses who support FFA. sentinel; Jim Madsen, reporter;
Feather Webb, secretary; Craig
Weinkauf, advisor. Seated:
Submitted by Heidi Laiigenfeld andJim Madsen Watertown Mayor Brenda Barger.
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McPeak
speaks
Holly McPeak is the hottest player In the Olympics' hottest sport.
She's determined to win the gold medal...or dive trying.
What can you learn How old were you when a lot ofattention. How sDpoonr'tt'swsaeiatsofonrtyoopurractice.
from someone you started playing do you feel about all After all, the more you
who spends 10 volleyball? the attention your sport play; the better you get.
months a year on the I first picked up a volley- will receive on the Also, in high school,
beach? Well, if that person ball when I was about 10. Olympic stage? don't worry about spend-
happens to be Holly I started playing organized I think it's great. We're ing lots of time in the
McPeak: self-discipline, volleyball in seventh grade, going to help spread weight room. Don't push
determination and grace and this is my sixth year beach volleyball around your body with weight-
under pressure. playing professionally. the world when people lifting. Instead, do
watch us in Atlanta. We exercises like push-ups
Do you play other sports? consider ourselves 'ambas- and sit-ups which build
I played soccer in high sadors of the sport.' your strength naturally.
school and used to run Preventive exercises
lOK's, but volleyball has What about handling (in my case, shoulder
always been my love. all the pressure? rolls) are also important.
To tell you the truth, the But, again, the best thing
Describe the sport of only pressure we feel to do is just play the
beach volleyball. comes from within. We sport itself.
Well, beach volleyball is know we're the strongest
played in soft sand on a team in the world, so we You earned a college
regulation-size volleyball just have to play our game degree from UCLA.
court. But there's only two and we'll be fine. How important is an edu-
players per side so it's cation today, even for a
very physically challeng- How important is com- pro athlete like yourself?
ing. You have to be a munication between you Oh, it's super-important.
Holly McPeak smart, well-rounded play- and your partner? Above all, you have to
er to cover the same Well, it's very important take your education seri-
McPeak, a southern ground that six people because in the Olympics, ously. Injuries can end
California native, is one cover indoors. we're not allowed to have athletic careers 'like that,'
of America's top beach a coach on the sidelines. so you have to develop
volleyball players and a How does it feel to be So communicating and your mind. You can
gold medal favorite at playing in the Summer recognizing our oppo- always fall back on your
this summer's Olympic Olympic Games? nents' weaknesses and education.
Games in Atlanta. In her The Olympics is such a —strengths is important
sport's first year as a — special event. I've watched so we can do something
medal event, McPeak it on TV for so long, and about it right away. Age: 27
fast, dt i-nsive backcourt the feeling people get Birthplace: Hollywood,
—
player .r^J. teammate when they win gives me You and partner Nancy California
Years Pro: 6
Nancy Re -a tall, chills. It makes me want Reno dominated the pro High School: Mira Costa,
powerful aI w—ho to do the same thing. Plus, circuit last year with 11 Manhattan Beach,
dominates th. will we're playing in our coun- consecutive tournament California '87
go head-to-hea gainst try and I'm really excited victories. What advice do College: UCLA
stiff competition ; and proud to represent you have for FFA mem- DReegcreenet:ABw.aAr.d,s:Eng1l9i9sh5'92
around the world. ihe the United States. bers looking for the Women's Pro Volleyball
meantime, she spent competitive edge? Association Most
c time talking with FFA In southern California, Number one, play your Valuable Player and Top
< New Horizons. beach volleyball receives sport whenever you can. Defensive Player