Both the Sebeka and Menahga High School Agriculture programs are taught by Mr. Oyster. I just clarify, Sebeka and Menahga are two separate schools. After our breakfast with the Malikowski's in Detroit Lakes, we traveled Southeast to Menahga Senior High School. It was there that we got to spend the morning with the freshman and sophmores enrolled in the Intro to Agriculture class. To most of them, FFA was a brand new concept, but for 4 students, FFA is something they are currently active in. One of the students is currently serving as the chapter treasurer.
With the time we had, we did a few activities including my favorite: PAPER AIRPLANES! 
After our time in Menahga, we followed Mr. Oyster to Sebeka and visited another freshman class. The difference was this class had about 20 less students. After spending some time with the Intro to Ag. class, the Sebeka chapter officer team came down and helped us out with some other activities and started getting ready for the Cook-Out. It was great to see some familiar faces like Ally and Louise in addition to some new faces like Sam and Allan. Mr. Oyster and the officers grilled hotdogs, made juice and served chips and cookies for not us, but for the whole chapter. After visiting with some of the members from Sebeka, it was evident that Forestry and Dairy Judging are a pretty big deal! 
With the time we had, we did a few activities including my favorite: PAPER AIRPLANES! When driving down the highway, Crystal and I were brainstorming for activities and I thought, "Hmmm.... let's make paper airplanes!" Instead of just the typical paper airplane, we all drew a triangle divided into 3 parts. 
In each space we drew a picture of something that was important to us. We then folded our own paper airplanes for a little competition!! I learned that my original method of making paper airplanes wasn't very effective, so I just watched Crystal to give directions. 
Finally, after adding the final touches to our planes, we launched them down the hallway, picked up a different plane other than the one we made and read what was inside. This was a great way to learn more about those around us.
In each space we drew a picture of something that was important to us. We then folded our own paper airplanes for a little competition!! I learned that my original method of making paper airplanes wasn't very effective, so I just watched Crystal to give directions. Finally, after adding the final touches to our planes, we launched them down the hallway, picked up a different plane other than the one we made and read what was inside. This was a great way to learn more about those around us. After our time in Menahga, we followed Mr. Oyster to Sebeka and visited another freshman class. The difference was this class had about 20 less students. After spending some time with the Intro to Ag. class, the Sebeka chapter officer team came down and helped us out with some other activities and started getting ready for the Cook-Out. It was great to see some familiar faces like Ally and Louise in addition to some new faces like Sam and Allan. Mr. Oyster and the officers grilled hotdogs, made juice and served chips and cookies for not us, but for the whole chapter. After visiting with some of the members from Sebeka, it was evident that Forestry and Dairy Judging are a pretty big deal! Just as we were driving home, we came by this BISON farm!
Total mileage : 36,305,280 inches/3,025,440 feet/922 kilometers/573 miles !
Come and visit us all in Menahga sometime again!!
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