Senior spotlights

JASE BARNES

Thursday, May 7, 2015

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Fairfax FFA members attending the State FFA

Convention (pictured above, left to right) were: front
- Leslie Bradley, Ryan Hopkins, Alyssa Garrison,
Emma Morris, Tacy Mitchell, and Mickayla Bowling;
back - Kolbe Cooper, Conner Marshall and Dakota Allen.

State FFA Convention

Crystal Yocum
Crystal Yocum is the daughter of Phil and Laurie Yocum
and younger sister to Amanda Yocum. Crystal plans to attend college at Northwest Missouri State University where
she plans on majoring in Business Management and Finance. After graduating from Northwest, Crystal plans on
starting her own business.
In her high school career, Crystal has received academic
achievement awards, as well as awards for Second Team All
Conference and District Volleyball. She was also the team
captain for cheerleading, volleyball, and basketball. Crystal
was also a Student Council class representative, FBLA secretary, National Honor Society vice-president, and FCCLA
president.

Jase Barnes is the son of Holly and Tracy Barnes. Jase

has two older brothers, Dustin and Spencer, one older sister, Kelly, and one younger sister, Goldie. After graduating
from high school Jase will be attending Northwest Missouri
State University where he will major in Broadcasting Production. After obtaining his major Jase plans on becoming a
broadcaster in the sports field.
In addition to academic achievement awards, Jase also
received First Team Conference in baseball and an honorable mention in basketball. Jase was also the team captain
for basketball as well as the Student Council president, senior class vice-president, and FBLA president.

by Dakota Allen,
Chapter Reporter
We had the opportunity to
attend Missouri State FFA
Convention on April 15, 16,
and 17.
There were nine of us
selected to participate this
year at the convention. Seven Fairfax students were
selected for State FFA Chorus: Leslie Bradley, Kolbe
Cooper, Ryan Hopkins, Tacy
Mitchell, Conner Marshall,
Emma Morris and me!
There were also two students chosen to participate
in this years media room,

where they helped in making sure the sessions ran

smoothly and assisted in
writing press releases. These
students were Alyssa Garrison and Mickayla Bowling.
Ryan Hopkins was also selected to sing for State FFA
Talent. She sang House of
the Rising Sun on Thursday Night in front of the entire session!
We all had a blast even on
the long car rides there and
back! Thanks to Miss Wyatt for driving, chaperoning,
and helping us with music!
Cant wait for next year!

TREVOR
BROWN

Fairfax FFA toured the Mark Twain birthplace in

Florida, Missouri, on their way to the State FFA Convention. Pictured above (left to right) are: front - Ms.
Wyatt, Kolbe Cooper, Ryan Hopkins, Alyssa Garrison, Leslie Bradley, Tacy Mitchell, and Emma Morris;
back - Mickayla Bowling, Conner Marshall, Dakota
Allen and Miss Fields.

Katelyn
Vernon
Katelyn Vernon is the daughter of Garret and Jennifer Vernon and the sister of James Vernon, Brandon Kehl,
Clayton Vernon, and Chloe Vernon. Katelyn will be attending Northwest Missouri State University like her older
brothers. Her goal is to major in Biology/Psychology. After
graduating from Northwest, Katelyn wants to work at the
Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City as an Audiologist.
Katelyn was the Senior class treasurer and secretary.
She has received academic achievement awards, was the
student director for the Drama Department, and the Drum
Majorette for the Bulldog Marching Pride.

Trevor Brown is the son of John and Cheryl Brown. He

has a younger brother, Tyler Brown. Trevor will be attending Missouri Western State University where he will be majoring in nursing. Trevor would like to work at Community
Hospital-Fairfax after graduating college.
Trevor has been a volunteer firefighter with the Fairfax
Fire Department for three years and has recently become a
first responder. Trevor has received academic achievement
awards, and was a captain of the basketball team his senior
year as well as the Senior Class president, National Honor
Society president, FBLA vice-president and Student Council vice-president.

Dakota Allen, left, and the MPBA State President

at the state speaking competition in March.

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State speech competition
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by Dakota Allen,
Chapter Reporter
Earlier this year I had
the opportunity to compete
at the state level in the
Missouri Pet Breeders Associations prepared public
speaking contest. I was chosen from our district after
placing third at the area
level.
Miss Fields and I got to
make the trip down to Lebanon, Missouri, where MPBA
holds their annual conference. We got to meet some
friends for a meal and had
a great time. We spent some
time walking around the
conference hall, observing
all of the booths they had set
out and preparing to speak
that evening, we even got

to meet up with the judges

from district contest, who
became my very own fan
club!
When the time came
to speak it seemed really
nerve-wracking, but I was
able to go up there and present it. Despite some bias,
Miss Fields will still swear
I should have placed in the
top two; unfortunately, that
was not the case.
It was still an amazing
trip and was a great experience. Thanks to everyone
who helped me get so far
and listened to my speech
... some over ... and over ...
and over again. Also, a huge
thanks to Miss Fields for all
of the time she spent helping me prepare for this!