Drexel FFA chartering ceremony held

The Drexel FFA held it formal chartering ceremony on Tuesday evening, November 4th in the Drexel High School North Gymnasium. Over 100 members, parents, and other guests were present to witness the special occasion. Members and FFA Advisors representing FFA chapters across the Area 7 FFA Association came to support Drexel FFA. Chapters represented were Appleton City, Butler, Miami, Pleasant Hill, Holden, Clinton, Adrian, Osceola and Harrisonville. Also in attendance was the Drexel Board of Education, the Drexel Agricultural Advisory Board and two representatives from the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The evening began with opening ceremonies performed by the Area 7 FFA Association officer team. Drexel students who had completed the requirements of the FFA Greenhand degree were then...
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PHOTOS: Lauren Moles takes the helm as the first chapter President of the Drexel FFA. And Marissa Bauer patiently waits for Luke Bartholomew to take her turn to sign the charter. Photos by Kevin Gunnels