Aldine ISD Livestock Show Still Set for Jan. 29 – 31 Despite Setback
Although the area has had unexpected cold weather this week, the 55th Aldine ISD FFA Livestock Show is still on schedule for January 29-31.
Future Farmers of America (FFA) students lost a day to set up for the event due to inclement weather and the cancellation of school on Tuesday, Jan. 28. But students, parents, staff and volunteers will be moving quickly Wednesday, January 29 to ensure everything is ready for the show and auctions as well as the sale of breakfast and barbeque plates.
Project judging will be held on Thursday, Jan. 31, beginning at 8 a.m. in the M.O. Campbell Center Arena, 1865 Aldine Bender Rd. On Jan. 30-31, all projects will be on display to the public throughout the day.
The Sale of Champions, which produced more than $121,000 in sales in 2013, will be held Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. and will also be held in the Arena.
The 7th Annual Art Breakfast and Auction will be held Fri., Jan. 31 in the foyer (second floor) of the Campbell Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. Individuals who attend the breakfast will have the opportunity to bid on the many student artwork projects on display.The artwork displayed above is by Marissa Rodarte, a 2013 graduate of Nimitz High School.
“This is a great opportunity for the community to see and support the many talented young artists in our school district,” said Joey Doyle, AISD program director of visual arts and elementary creative drama. “The art auction is a great scholarship opportunity for the students.”
Additionally, barbecue plates will be on sale Thursday and Friday (11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.) in Room 104 of the Campbell Center. Everyone in the community is encouraged to buy a plate or buy several plates for family members, friends and co-workers. The concession stand will also be open to serve breakfast on Thursday and Friday (6:30-10:30 a.m.). The link on the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Aldine ISD website allows campuses and offices to view the menu as well as print and fax orders to the concession stand so that orders will be ready for pickup.
The money raised by Aldine ISD Future Farmers of America (FFA) students is theirs to use for college scholarships or to fund future FFA projects.
“The success of the Annual Livestock Show and Sale of Champions is due to the Aldine community’s unwavering support,” stated Franklin Higgins, AISD director of career and technical education (CTE). “Every year we are grateful to the folks who continually support our hard-working students. Every year so many people and groups make a special effort to support our students as buyers. Without a doubt, the students, parents and agricultural science teachers appreciate the support of the Aldine community.”
Those interested in attending either the Art Breakfast or the Buyers Dinner should contact Christina Gaskins in the Career and Technical Education Office at 281-985-6646.
AISD 55th LIVESTOCK SHOW & COUNTRY FAIR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan. 27 (All Day)
Livestock Show Set-UpJan. 29 (4-7 p.m.)
Livestock Show Set-Up, Check-In Livestock, Horticulture & Metal Fabrication Projects
FFA Livestock Art ShowJan. 30 (Open to the Public)
8:00 a.m. Broiler, Turkey & Rabbits Check-In, Sift & Show
9:00 a.m. Goat Show
9:30-11:30 a.m. Elementary Tours
10:00 a.m.* Sheep Show (Immediately Following Goat Show)
1:00 p.m.* Swine Show
4:00 p.m. Horticulture Show Results Announced
4:00 p.m. Steer Show
Heifer Show Immediately Following Steer Show
*Times Are Subject to ChangeJan. 31 (Open to the Public)
7:30 a.m. Art Auction & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Horse Show
8:00 a.m. Ag Metal Fabrication Show
9:00 a.m. Sales Meeting (Students Meet)
9:30-11:30 a.m. Elementary Tours
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Middle School Experience
5:00 p.m. Buyers’ Dinner
7:00 p.m. Sale of Champions
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