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the students will identify them and the types of ecosystems where they thrive. 

Plant Science - Mr. Franken
• The students are learning and discussing farming practices, specifically for corn.  We have looked at how much our culture is dependent on corn and how new technologies have made it possible for farmers to get record yields. 

Ag Managements - Mr. Franken
• The seniors are gearing up for real life after high school.  In class we are learning about different management practices and techniques needed to be farmer.  The students will be working in groups to put together and manage their own mock farming operation.

Horticulture - Mr. Franken

• Trying something new this year, the students in Horticulture have been doing some work in the greenhouse, growing lettuce and spinach that we can use in the school lunch program.  So far everything looks great and the students are learning about the parts of plants and the proper care needed to make them grow.  The students will also be doing some cleanup around the high school and elementary school by pruning some of the trees and shrubs around the buildings.

FFA - Mr. Franken
• The FFA students are gearing up for the District Leadership CDE.  The chapter officers arrive at the school at 7:30 to practice for the Parliamentary Procedure CDE and a few of the members are practicing for individual contests as well.  Next week, Joellen Gonsoir, Tyra Leonhardt, and Cheyenne Leonhardt will be traveling to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.  Both Joellen and Cheyenne will be representing South Dakota in individual contests.  Joellen was selected as the top public speaker in the state while Cheyenne will be competing in the extemporaneous speaking contest.

Jr. High Band-Deb Jensen
• The band has been working very hard in preparation for the Christmas Concert.  It will be held Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym.  Performing groups will be the Jr. and Sr. High bands and choirs and the sixth grade band and choir.

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