Smith Hughs Act
In what year was the Smith-Hughes Act passed by Congress?
1917
What does the acronym VSO stand for?
Vocational Student Organizations
Which organization is designed for students enrolled in technology education programs?
Technology Student Association (TSA)
What year did New farmers of America merge with FFA?
1965
What are the official colors of FFA?
National Blue and Corn Gold
Name the three original types of classes established by the Smith-Hughes Act.
Agriculture, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics
True or False: VSO activities can only be completed after regular school hours.
False (they can be completed during class, activity periods, or after school)
What program isa a voluntary informal educational program offered to youth from 8-19 years old?
4-H
What year were Women allowed in FFA?
1969
Who was the first star farmer?
Carlton Patton
What was the main purpose of the Smith-Hughes Act regarding student preparation?
To prepare students for jobs immediately after high school
What is the main requirement for students to participate in most VSOs?
Students must be enrolled in a related vocational class
Who organized the first Future Farmers of America?
Henry Groseclose
In what year did the organization change from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization?
1988
What was the stock show called that invited students to compete in livestock contests? (first CDE opportunity)
American Royal Livestock Show
Who was the Smith Hughs Act named after?
2 members of congress that wrote it
What is the organization for students enroll in Agriculture Programs called?
The National FFA Organization
Who was the first National FFA President?
Leslie Applegate
By 1934 All states except which one had an FFA Chapter?
When was the first National FFA Alumni founded?
1971
Why was the Smith Hughs Act important to schools?
It gave them addittional funding to have vocational programs
Name 2 Benefits of VSO's
Field trips
Awards
Scholarships
Camps and leadership conferences
International opportunities
State and national conventions
Development of leadership skills
Development of social skills
Development of career skills
Who was the first National FFA advisor?
C.H. Lane
In what year was the first FFA National Convention held?
1929
What does NFA stand for and what was it?
New Farmers of America African American Ag Organiztion that merged with FFA