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• TECH-1 - Don Donley
• This is a Freshmen class and the students are currently split into two groups . 
• (1) Woodworking-these students are learning to read drawings, figure a bill of material, use tools safely, work with others, etc. and are in the process of building feed bunks.
• (2) Graphic Design- this group is working with a computer program that allows them to design graphics for t-shirts.
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• Tech-2 - Don Donley
• This is a Sophomore class and the students are rotating between 9 modules which include: Basic house wiring, Mechanical drafting, Architectural drafting, Engineering, Wood lathe, Metal lathe, Plumbing, Welding, and Surveying.
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• Tech-3 - Don Donley
• This is a Junior class and the students are studying carpentry, print reading, estimating, planning etc.  They are in the process of building a storage shed.
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• Tech-4 - Don Donley
• This is a Senior class and the students have finished a unit on small gas engines and are starting a unit on automotive repair, body work, alternate fuel, and individual projects.
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• Introduction to Agriculture- Mr. Franken
• The students in the Introduction to Agriculture class have been busy building their leadership skills while reciting the FFA Creed.  Currently they are selecting projects to use for their Supervised Agriculture Experience where they will learn about record keeping and proper management skills.
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• Plant Science - Mr. Franken
• Having just concluded our unit on weeds and pest management, the students in the plant science class are studying the parts and functions of plants.  They are learning how the roots, stems, and leaves all function together in the life cycle of a plant. 
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• Ag Business Sales & Marketing - Mr. Franken
• The senior class recently completed a marketing plan for a business they developed.  They studied and researched what goes into a marketing plan and then, in groups, created a business.  They had to then develop a marketing plan for their

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