Saluting the Marlin FFA Chapter

FFA MOTTO: The FFA motto gives members 12 short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization.

President Jurkneii Griffin

Grade: 10th Number of Year in FFA: 5 FFA Events: Radio Broadcasting FFA Honors: Being selected President, Obtaining my Green Hand Degree What does FFA mean to you? FFA to me means more than just an agriculture program. FFA has brought me friendships, opportunities, and a different view of the world itself.

Plans after Graduation: College for Nursing/Real Estate Other Info: I want to give a special thanks to my ag teachers, my family and friends for always being there to support me. Also, a special thanks to my sister for being my inspiration to want to be in ag, I love watching her show her heifer Diamond and watching her push for her cow even when she wanted to give up.

Parent/Guardian: Roshandra Young and Julio Griffin

Vice President-Alejandro Knox

Grade: 11th Number of Year in FFA: 2 FFA Events: Creed Speaking, HOT, Waco, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston Calf Scramble, County Fair FFA Honors: Team Titan, Green Hand Degree What does FFA mean to you? FFA has meant to me what no other lifestyle has. It opened new doors for life.

Plans after Graduation: Go to school and be a veterinarian or ag teacher.

Other Info: I feel like every kid should be introduced to Ag. I also want to give a special thanks to my sister Lacie Watkins who actually got me into FFA.

I was always jealous of all the trips she would go on.

Parent/Guardian: Lisa Watkins, Olivia Smith

Secretary- Lacie Watkins

Grade: 12th Number of Year in FFA: 4 FFA Events: Livestock Judging, Fort Worth and HOT Scramble FFA Honors: N/A What does FFA mean to you? FFA opened up a new life to memories and friends.

Plans after Graduation: Go to college and become a pediatric doctor.

Parent/Guardian: Lisa Watkins

Treasurer- Katy Mendoza-Escobar

Grade: 10th Number of Year in FFA: 2 FFA Events: Spanish Creed, Showed Steer, Calf Scramble FFA Honors: Greenhand Degree, 2nd in District for the Spanish Creed What does FFA mean to you?

Leadership, how to be dedicated and committed to something Plans after Graduation: Tarleton to major in Animal Science Parent/Guardian: N/A

Reporter- Henry Barrientos

Grade: Number of Year in FFA: FFA Events: FFA Honors: What does FFA mean to you? Plans after Graduation: Parent/Guardian:

Sentinel- Ezekiel Dimerson-Lang

Grade: 10th Number of Year in FFA: 3 FFA Events: Public Speaking FFA Honors: N/A What does FFA mean to you?

Friendship is key. FFS isn’t just about animals, it’s so much more.

Plans after Graduation: Army, College, State Trooper (DPS) Other Info: I have an old soul. I’m very friendly and love encouraging others.

Parent/Guardian: James Lang

Student Advisor-Adan Diaz

Grade: 10th Number of Year in FFA: 3 FFA Events: FFA Creed Speaking FFA Honors: N/A What does FFA mean to you?

Leadership and making a positive difference Plans after Graduation: Don’t know yet Parent/Guardian: Adan Dian and Florita Martinez