Update (Dec. 20, 11:38 am.):
The article previously listed National Honor Society as having assisted FFA with the event. It has been confirmed that while NHS did participate in the blanket making event, they did not actually assist with the organization and hosting of the event itself; full credit for the event goes to FFA and Anna Olson, the BHS Activities Director.
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On November 6, the clubs of BHS gathered in the cafeteria after school to help make blankets for local organizations.
The event was sponsored by the BHS Future Farmers of America (FFA) and was open to all BHS staff and students. Some students opted to come to participate solo or with their friends, highlighting that this community service event was a hit with Drillers of all backgrounds.
Students are confirmed to have made 105 blankets that will be donated to the Wounded Heroes of Kern County Foundation. Additional blankets are being sent to two local animal shelters.
For those who missed out, there will be a variety of community service opportunities throughout the upcoming months; be sure to listen to the announcements and ask your teachers about any opportunities that may be listed in the daily bulletin.
For FFA members, the event was a fun way to earn two of their required community service hours. Throughout the week, Drillers were reminded of the importance of community service- both for the social significance of giving back to the community and for the advantage it can offer with the college application process.
What is FFA:
Future Farmers of America is an organization that doesn’t just revolve around students who are aspiring to be future production farmers. FFA welcomes teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and lots more– the agriculture industry requires all of these specialties to thrive.
Today, the FFA helps out individual students by helping them achieve their personal growth, and their own success through their agricultural education. The BHS FFA program pathways give students the opportunity to learn more about ag business, ag floral design, veterinary science, and ag mechanics. Interested students can learn more on the BHS FFA website.
Within FFA, community service is not just an expectation- it is a requirement. There is a wide variety of ways these hours can be earned, including, such as the blanket making event, so students should not be discouraged by the requirement.