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Etna senior earns statewide title for FFA reporting duties
Siskiyou Daily News
A member of the Etna High FFA earned a state title for her work as a STAR Reporter, by sharing the club s work via print media, radio broadcast or television broadcast, during a virtual California FFA event on Sunday.
The award is designed to recognize chapter reporters who go above and beyond in the area of journalism. Downey, a senior, was one of six statewide state finalists for the 2020-21 Star Reporter recognition program.
“This is a clear sign of her remarkable work,” said Kellie Hargett who, along with Jake Hargett, run the FFA program at EHS. “We are so proud of her for earning this state title.
11 Etna High students earn prestigious State FFA Degree
Siskiyou Daily News
Eleven Etna High School FFA students were honored with the State FFA Degree – the highest degree in the state, earned by just 3% FFA members in California. The degree requires a time commitment of 500 hours, $1,000 earned, 25 hours of community service, and attendance at club activities.
Those who earned the honor at EHS for this year are Isaac Deppen, Parker Finley, Harli Gomes, Olivia Grassman, Grace Hullquist, Luke Jenner, Grace O Brien, Halayah Sherman, Mae Thackeray, Cobi Walker, Emma Watton.
Kellie and Jake Hargett run the FFA program at EHS.
Kellie Hargett said she is proud of the students, some of whom started their own business or worked at local businesses to help achieve their goal of earning $1,000. These students also helped teach elementary school students and other community service, Kellie said.