WHO MADE IT? Henry Groseclose In 1926
HENRY C. GROSECLOSE FUNERAL HONOR GUARD Front row, left to right: Melvin Cox, Paul Morehead, Roddy Crabtree, Bill Groseclose. Back row: Robert “Buddie” Waddle, Gib Ray Repass, Dan Foglesone, Ray Davis, Sherrill Cox, Billy Umbarger, Sheridan Foglesong, David Hubble, E. H. Cregar.
HOW MANY SYMBOLS ARE ON THE EMBLEM?
WHAT DOES THE EMBLEM TELL A STORY OF? Our organization’s history, mission and vision.
THE EAGLE… Freedom A national symbol that reminds us of our freedom And the ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
THE CROSS SECTION OF CORN Unity From the first Thanksgiving feast on… Historically the foundation crop of Agriculture Serves as the foundation for the FFA emblem
THE PLOW… Labor and Tillage of the Soil Agriculture is the backbone of our country It is a symbol of the historic foundation of our country’s strength
THE OWL… Knowledge & Wisdom Symbolizes the knowledge to be successful in the industry of agriculture
THE RISING SUN… Progress Just as new ag technologies have evolved to reach the next generation of consumer demands
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION & FFA NOT A SYMBOL Signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
LEARNING TO DO… DOING TO LEARN… EARNING TO LIVE… LIVING TO SERVE
YOU HAVE EXACTLY 12 MINUTES TO COLOR YOUR EMBLEM…
Activity Color each symbol in the emblem according to the directions below: Owl = Light Brown Field (Behind Plow) = Light Green Corn = Gold (Yellow) Eagle = Light Blue Flag on Eagle = Add some Red (Anywhere) Arrows= Orange Plow = Dark Brown Other objects = Any Color or Shade