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2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Extended

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The deadline to apply for the 2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council has been extended by one week. Applications are now due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Agriculture Youth Council is available to Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2023.
Tecumseh’s Kensley Whittington shows her swine in the Oklahoma Youth Expo earlier this month. Whittington earned Supreme Champion Commercial Gilt in this year’s show. Photo provided by OYE.

Tecumseh’s Kensley Whittington shows her swine in the Oklahoma Youth Expo earlier this month. Whittington earned Supreme Champion Commercial Gilt in this year’s show. Photo provided by OYE.

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County Is Well Represented At Oklahoma Youth Expo

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Between March 6 and 17, more than 7,000 4H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members descend upon the State Fairgrounds for the “World’s Largest Junior Livestock Show.”
Junior Livestock Show Results

Junior Livestock Show Results

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86th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The 2023 PCJLS Premium Auction was definitely a night to remember. The place was packed, standing room only, and every attendee was there to support the kids.  Suzanne Gilbert said, “I don’t have an exact amount because we are still receiving a few add-ons.”
Tecumseh seniors Katelyn Fleming and Piper Goodson and Dale senior Morley Griffith were awarded scholarships through the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo provided.

Tecumseh seniors Katelyn Fleming and Piper Goodson and Dale senior Morley Griffith were awarded scholarships through the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo provided.

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Three County Ag Students Awarded OYE Scholarships

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Three Agriculture students from Pottawatomie County were awarded scholarships in February through the 2023 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). Dale senior Morley Griffith was chosen for the Diamond Hats - Marilyn Harrel Scholarship in the amount of $5,000.
Bethel graduate Michael St. Clair presents Jimmy Story with the Kay Jenks Memorial Superintendent’s Award for being an outstanding volunteer in the poultry division in 2021. File photo.

Bethel graduate Michael St. Clair presents Jimmy Story with the Kay Jenks Memorial Superintendent’s Award for being an outstanding volunteer in the poultry division in 2021. File photo.

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American FFA Degree Received By 16 Local Graduates

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Last year, there were 16 high school graduates from Pottawatomie County who met the extensive requirements for the American FFA Degree.
Brody Hallmark, of Stratford 4-H, background; Addison Arnold, of Tecumseh 4-H, center; and J.W. Harris, of Paul’s Valley, show in the Class 3 Market Hog Berkshire division of the Central Area Livestock Show, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Jan. 26-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Brody Hallmark, of Stratford 4-H, background; Addison Arnold, of Tecumseh 4-H, center; and J.W. Harris, of Paul’s Valley, show in the Class 3 Market Hog Berkshire division of the Central Area Livestock Show, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Jan. 26-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Local Students Participate At The Central Area Livestock Show

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Local Students Participate At The Central Area Livestock Show
Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20. FFA Advisor and agriculture teacher Dodge Nichols said this is the first livestock judging signing in the 10 years he has been at Tecumseh High School. Also shown, seated center, is Northern Oklahoma Livestock Judging Coach and Professor Jennifer Bedwell and, standing, the THS FFA Livestock Judging Team. Countywide & Sun/Natasha D

Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20. FFA Advisor and agriculture teacher Dodge Nichols said this is the first livestock judging signing in the 10 years he has been at Tecumseh High School. Also shown, seated center, is Northern Oklahoma Livestock Judging Coach and Professor Jennifer Bedwell and, standing, the THS FFA Livestock Judging Team. Countywide & Sun/Natasha D

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Two Tecumseh FFA Members Sign with NOC For Livestock Judging

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20.
McLoud FFA Sentinel Madison Bickel, Historian Mayrin Perez, Treasurer Emma Bellah and Chaplain Austyn Wood stand in front of where the new McLoud FFA greenhouse is being constructed. The greenhouse was approved by the school board in July and was paid for with ESSER III funds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud FFA Sentinel Madison Bickel, Historian Mayrin Perez, Treasurer Emma Bellah and Chaplain Austyn Wood stand in front of where the new McLoud FFA greenhouse is being constructed. The greenhouse was approved by the school board in July and was paid for with ESSER III funds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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McLoud FFA Looks Forward To New Greenhouse

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The weather forecast may be calling for frigid temperatures, but McLoud FFA members are looking forward to growing plants in their climatecontrolled greenhouse. As of Dec. 15, the dirt work was done, and the posts were in place for the 1,800-squarefoot structure.
Bethel FFA chapter officers attended the OKFFA COLT (Central Area’s Chapter Officer Leadership Training) conference where they were recognized for achieving the State Three-Star Superior Chapter Award. Photo provided

Bethel FFA chapter officers attended the OKFFA COLT (Central Area’s Chapter Officer Leadership Training) conference where they were recognized for achieving the State Three-Star Superior Chapter Award. Photo provided

Bethel, Tecumseh FFA Chapters Receive 3-Star Awards

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Bethel and Tecumseh FFA Chapters both received their Three-Star State Superior Chapter Awards during the Oklahoma FFA Central Area Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference in September.