Neoga FFA Forestry

10/27/2011

by Becca Warfel

Neoga’s chapter of the FFA recently travelled to Fox Ridge Park near Charleston to participate in forestry. On September 27^th competitors took several tests relating to trees and tools used in forestry. Chain saw safety, map reading, tree diseases, forestry equipment, and tree identification were some of the topics covered. Also, students used Biltmore sticks, special rulers for forestry, to measure the diameter and height of trees to be used for lumber. When the scores were revealed, Neoga placed 4^th out of 14 teams and were awarded a plaque. Additionally, Neoga team member Dan Brown placed 8^th overall in the competition.

Hat Day

by Kendra Schooley

10/26/11

National Honor Society recently held “Hat Day” at the Neoga Junior Senior High School. On October 14^th, junior high and high school students could pay one dollar to wear a school-appropriate hat. The money raised went to the “Heavenly Hat” Foundation, who donates hats for people who have lost their hair to diseases. The official website for the foundation states, “Since its beginnings in 2001, Heavenly Hats has distributed more than 1,000,000 brand-new hats to hundreds of hospitals and clinics around the United States.” National Honor Society member Becca Warfel quoted, “It was a good way to support people who have cancer, and simultaneously allow students to express their individuality.”