Rusk FFA

Rusk FFA Officer Team

President: Brody Hicks

Vice President: Makinzy McNew

Secretary: Omar Vences

Treasurer: Keelee Wilcox

Reporter: Janayah Jenkins

Sentinel: Britt Martin

Chaplain: Gracee Davis

SAE GRANT PROGRAM

Students interested in raising a goat, lamb, or pig as their first project can apply for the SAE $500 Grant. This grant can be used to purchase the market animal and any left over funds can be used for feed and supplies. Students will be responsible for thanking their sponsor at the beginning, inviting them to county show, and letting them know how their project did at the end of the year. If you are interested in applying for this grant please see the grant application below and return to your teacher by August 29, 2024.

• SAE Grant Application

Anyone wanting to sponsor an SAE scholarship please see the sponsor paper below and return to the Rusk Agricultural Department by August, 29, 2024.

• SAE Grant Donor Form

If you would like the following calendar shared with you via Google, please email Mrs. Foreman at kelley.foreman@ruskisd.net.

You may click on events below for more details.

Words from Alumni...

"Involvement in the Rusk FFA helped me to broaden my understanding of human interactions from the local level to the state and national levels. It gave me confidence in the goodness in all people. Technically, I gained skills - from design and problem solving skills to communication and leadership skills - that helped me to more easily complete an engineering degree. Finally, it continues to inspire me to a life of service."

Tommy Marchetti

Agriculture & Biological Engineering Degree - Texas A&M

"When someone asks me how FFA impacted my life, I am able to say in every way possible. I am not afraid to take charge, I love helping others, and I want to make a difference in my community. Confidence was the best gift given to me from FFA and I know I can take what I learned from it and pass on the confidence and care to others as well! FFA can shape you into a champion for competitions and as well into a champion of life."

Christian Holman

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Chamberlain College of Nursing

"The organization is a family. To say the FFA has made a positive impact on my life in more ways than one is an understatement. I am blessed to have been, and still feel like I am a part of such a great organization. One that gave me some of the best memories, friendships, and taught me some of life's most valuable lessons."

Jade Buckey

Graduate Student in Forestry & Wildlife Mgt. - Stephen F. Austin State University

"I never thought I would weld or grind anything after Ag. Mech., but now I'm an artist and 40% of what I do is welding or grinding. FFA really helped me not only be able to speak to a room full of people, but also be able to speak one on one with people about my work."

Kailan Counahan

Graduate Art Student - Stephen F. Austin State University

"I think the Rusk FFA and my time involved was one of the single most formative programs that developed my poise and confidence in my professional life. I also gained good and useful practical skills that I utilized anywhere from welding in my graduate research project to conversations about livestock and offshore platforms."

Joey Marchetti

Mechanical Engineer, Exxon

"FFA taught me the necessary skills to have a successful college career. Consistently working towards excellence and never settling for less, the Rusk FFA taught me leadership, time management, and that getting out of my comfort zone cultivates a successful individual."

Nicole Phifer

Accounting Student - Stephen F. Austin State University

"I left Rusk FFA with a passion for leadership and a deep understanding of the necessity of hard work. These two things helped me find my career and I believe they will continue to benefit me for a lifetime. I am constantly reminded of the relevance of my favorite quote, 'Without labor, neither knowledge nor wisdom an accomplish much.'"

Colton Kadlecek

Mechanical Engineer for Pump Works