MCHS CTAE News

Montgomery County High School

October 18, 2012

CTAE Hosts Fundraiser

state conventions, rallies, and any other need within the particular student organization. The fundraiser was a great success due to the support of parents, teachers, cafeteria workers, and local community support. We would like to thank Thriftway Galaxy Supermarket (Michelle and Shannon Gay), Marvin Greene (Sarah Lee Bread Company) and J&S Produce (Benny Sammons). B.L. Horne, David Fountain, and Mayor Joey Fountain worked diligently preparing and grilling all of the pork chops and chicken for the event. High ticket sellers were: FBLA: Aailiyah White FCCLA: Triston Braswell FFA: Benjamin Prickett and Hunter Prickett These students won cash prizes, trips to Perry Fair, t -shirts, and more. We would like to send a special thank you to Tina & Neel Prickett, Ed and MaryLou Lyons, and Mandy and Clay Braswell for helping prepare, serve, and organize the successful fundraiser for the Montgomery County High School CTAE Department.

Students Selling the Most Fundraiser Tickets

The Montgomery County High School CTAE Department, FFA, FBLA, and FCCLA Alumni Chapters sponsored a pork chop and chicken-que fundraiser. The money raised from the event will go towards scholarships, field trips,

Nashville Auto Diesel College Speaks to CTAE

Mr. Steven Crager of the Nashville Auto Diesel College spoke to the CTAE students on October 3, 2012. Mr. Crager spoke to the students about resumes, college applications, and job interviews. He also spoke with them about salaries and how the economy has affected the job market. Mr. Crager sparked a lot of interest for several of our students at MCHS that may have a future in working with diesel engines and other automotive specialties.

FBLA in Action
MCHS CTAE News

2012-2013 FBLA Officers

Montgomery Countys FBLA Officers This years 2012Historian Celeste wants to join FBLA 2013 FBLA officers Hernandez. These and they attend are President Ben- seven young mem- Montgomery Counjamin Wilkes, Vice bers will embark on ty High School, President Calvin a year of exciteplease contact adviBurns, Reporter ment and fun start- sor Elaine Ross, Dwayne Atkins, ing with Fall Moti- Ed.S. at Secretary Gregory vational Rally at eross@montgomer Gilchrist, Parliathe Perry Fair. The y.k12.ga.us. mentarian Braxton club is also looking Parks, Treasurer for new members, Raysean Ricks, and so if your child

MCHS FBLA Officers Attend Leadership

On July 9, the Montgomery County High School FBLA chapter attended the Georgia FBLA Summer Leadership and Officer Training Summit (SLOTS) hosted by Swainsboro High School. The purpose of the workshop is to prepare local chapter officers and other leaders for upcoming duties and roles. dates. Each chapter was given their chapter planning guides, along with recruitment material. During the course of the day, officers and advisors participated in teambuilding activities to help build leadership skills and promote fellowship among the members. payable to MCHS FBLA.

Officers Attend Leadership Training

Each officer attended a breakout session relating to their specific office and they were given an officers manual describing their duties. The advisors met with Monty Rhodes for the 2012-2013 FBLA upPage 2

FBLA is the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students enrolled in the Busness and Computer Science pathways. The Montgomery County High FBLA chapter is now excepting membership applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Dues are $20 and are

If you are interested in joining, please contact advisor Elaine Ross, Ed.S. at eross@montgomery.k12. ga.us. Parents and other FBLA supporters are encouraged to join the Professional Division of FBLA. Membership dues are only $23 a year. You can see Ms. Ross to obtain an application for the Professional Division.

FCCLA News Update

FCCLA Knowledge Bowl Team Competes in State

Thirty-six teams of students from across the state competed in an Online Knowledge Bowl competition the week of September 26 th-October 2nd. Among those teams was a group of students from Montgomery County High School: Madison Chambers, Zachary Chambers, Hillary Davis, Karly McDonald, and Cheyenne Willhite. The team qualified to represent our school in the Top 16 Finals, which was held on October 10 at the Georgia National Fair. At the fair, Madison Chambers served as the alternate, while the other four team members competed against Westover High School from Albany. The team from MCHS was defeated in a close match. To prepare for this event, students began in August studying over 300 questions that covered facts about FCCLA, the history of FCCLA, and general Family and Consumer Sciences knowledge. Three of the team members, Hillary, Karly and Cheyenne, are veterans of the team, while this was the first year competing for Zachary and Madison. Zachary is a graduating senior, so he will not be able to return to the team next year, but the rest of the team plans to come back stronger than ever! In 2010, MCHS had the State Winning Team, so the team is

Pictured L-R are team members after competing at the Georgia National Fair: Karly McDonald, Hillary Davis, Cheyenne Willhite, Zachary Chambers.

motivated to continue their winning legacy.

FCCLA holds annual Sprit-Link Fundraiser

Since 2006, Montgomery County High School FCCLA has held a fundraiser during the week of Homecoming activities. The fundraiser is always a hit because it involves a competition between the classes. During Homecoming Week at MCHS, students compete in daily competitions to see which class has the most spirit and can win the title of best class for the year. One of the competitions is the Spirit Link Fundraiser sponsored by FCCLA. Students are asked to donate their spare change, and for every $.10 that is donated, one link is added to the Spirit Chain, which is used to decorate the football field for Friday nights game. In previous years, as many as 6,000 links have been sold. This year, over 2,000 were sold, which enabled FCCLA to raise just over $200. The money raised is going to be donated to two FCCLA Outreach Projects: Share Our Strength, which helps combat childhood hunger, and The Monica Sandoval Scholarship Fund. Monica is a member of Georgia FCCLA and is combating Leukemia for the 2nd time in her life. The Senior Class bought the most spirit links this year, followed closely by the Juniors. The activity is a lot of fun, and we hope this money will make a difference in the lives of many people across the nation.

Wyche Represents MCHS at National Competition

More than 6,800 nationwide members, advisers, alumni, and guests of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), gathered in Orlando, Florida, July 8 -12 for the 2012 National Leadership Conference. Whitney Wyche, a junior at Montgomery County High School, was among them. This year s student-originated theme for the annual national meeting was #realitycheck. Throughout the 5-day convention, participants examined and discussed several issues, including family, school and community violence prevention, physical as well as financial fitness, future career exploration and countless community service projects. Relevant youth issues, such as the changing roles of men and women in the home and workplace, leadership, and obesity prevention were also explored at the meeting through presentations, workshops, and youth sessions. Over 3,600 students competed in STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) which are competitive events that build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job-related skills. Whitney competed in the Environmental Ambassador category, with her project entitled The Impact of Our Carbon Footprints and won a Silver Medal. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 200,000 members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.

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MCHS FFA
Helms Participates in FFA Tractor Driving

Hunter Helms, a senior and MCHS FFA President, participated in the Area IV FFA Tractor Driving Career Development Event at the Toombs County Agriculture Center on Sept. 25, 2012. The CDE allows students to demonstrate the skills to safely operate a tractor, including a written test, problem solving, tractor servicing, safe operation, care, maintenance, and tractor operations.

MCHS FFA Sponsors Blood Drive

33 FFA Members Attended FFA Day at the Georgia National Fair in Perry

FFA Nursery Landscape Team Members Placing 5th in competition: Tori McGuire, Jesslen Morris, Ailey Williamson

FFA Floriculture Team Members Placing 7th in Competition Triston Braswell, Jada Daniels (10th place individual), Kaylee Coleman