“Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve” is the motto of FFA.

FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future of food, fiber, and natural resources.  FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among its members.

Pendleton High School FFA Advisors Marty Campbell and Kylee Hunt invest in their students who work hard before, during and after school to succeed.  This includes working on projects, continuing their SAEs, and practicing for Career Development Events such as Ag Mechanics, Meats Evaluation, and Livestock Evaluation, all of which have enlisted the help of many community members.  Mr. Campbell shares some of the recent student successes.

• Eight students will be receiving their State FFA Degree (pending final approval by the state)
• District Proficiency Award Winners (awarded for excellence in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences)
  • Kelli Nelson in Sheep Production
  • Crae Campbell in Ag Sales and Service
  • Michael Roselle in Goat Production
  • Kelli Nelson in Veterinary Science
  • Rylee Demianew in Agricultural Education
  • Alison Spratling in Grain Production
• Kelli Nelson placed second in the Job Interview Career Development Event and will be moving on to Sectionals
• Faith Olson placed third in the district with her portfolio of FFA activities
• Adrie Fisher placed second in the district with the Chapter scrapbook and will be going on to State
• Rylee Demianew placed second in Advanced Public Speaking and will move on to Sectionals
• Faith Olson won the Sophomore Public Speaking and will move on to Sectionals
• Casey Van Corn placed fourth in the Beginning Public Speaking
• Vance Nelson won the Creed Speaking and will move on to Sectionals
• Hazel Case placed fourth in the Creed Speaking
• Michael Roselle was elected Blue Mountain District Treasurer

A big thank you to the advisors and congratulations to the students!

Karen Demianew, Maddy Stuvland and Ron Murphy serve as advocates, mentors, coaches, cheerleaders, and teachers, and they are truly the glue that holds so many aspects of our schools together. As we recognize their hard work and dedication this week, we want to express our appreciation and gratitude to each of our amazing school counselors. We know students cannot learn unless their social and emotional needs are being tended to, and our school counselors are there to remove barriers and help students to navigate challenges. We are so lucky here at Pendleton High School to be surrounded by such a talented and creative group of school counselors.

Most people, including teenagers, are aware that distracted driving is dangerous and that we shouldn’t do it.

A message from Principal Patrick Dutcher, Pendleton High School.

Pendleton High School Student Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs

Pendleton High School students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students.

Pendleton High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/Small Town Recognition through College Board’s Student Search Service.

Abigail Thorne has been selected as a College Board National Rural and Small-Town Awardee.

“We’re thrilled that Abigail has earned this recognition. We are very proud of her for her achievements in the classrooms and on College Board assessments,” said Patrick Dutcher, Principal of Pendleton High School. “These programs help students from underrepresented backgrounds stand out to colleges during admissions.”

Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams, and attended school in a rural area or small town.

“We want to honor the hard work of these students through the College Board National Recognition Programs. This program creates a way for colleges and scholarship programs to connect directly with underrepresented students who they are hoping to reach,” said Tarlin Ray, College Board senior vice president of Big Future. “We hope the award winners and their families celebrate this prestigious honor and it helps them plan for their big future.”

CONGRATULATIONS, Abigail!