Photo Credit: Den Echoes archive[/caption]By: Alexis Harper
Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week was scheduled to be held February 21 to 28, but got canceled due to inclement weather. In place of last week, March 2 to 6 will be FFA Week.
Monday is Blue and Gold Day, so students should wear national blue and corn gold. Tuesday is Camo Day, where students dress head to toe in camo. It will be time to bring out the plaid on Wednesday, which is Lumberjack Day. Thursday is Farmer Day--students should dress like a farmer and show their appreciation for what farmers do. On Friday, all members of FFA should wear their FFA T-shirts to show they are proud to be a part of the club.
Every day this week, students can pay $1.00 to wear their hat for one day. The money from this fundraiser will go to various charities around the community.
It is not a coincidence that George Washington's birthday is in the same week as FFA Week. Part of the purpose of FFA Week is to recognize George Washington as an agriculturist and a farmer. The first National FFA Week was held in 1948.
FFA Week members are recognized with prizes for going above and beyond in their wardrobe each day.
The FFA officers meet and select the days OHS has for FFA Week. They also plan activities that take place during class time to get FFA members involved throughout the week. The president of FFA is Justin Pope; the vice presidents are Skylar Riley, Jacob Rogers, and Trey Palmer; the secretaries are Brooklyn Hux and Johanna Manley; the treasurers are Preston Harris and Caleb Gray; the reporters are Kirsten Brame and Kirstin Holloway; the sentinels are Spencer Walker and Korie Dean; and the chaplain is Hunter Hall.
- Carson Reagan and Nina Daye won for America Monday.
- Melinda Pickard, Becca Shinnick, Josie Smith, Laura Holmes, and Pam Saunders won for Twin Tuesday.
- Devon Chamberlain and Alia Granger won for Country Club vs. Country Day.
- Andrew Sperling and Justin Webb won for Athlete vs. Mathlete Day.
- Megan Joyner won the Most Spirited Student Award.
- Andrew Sperling won the Best Overall Costume Award.
Winners can pick up their prizes from John Stevens' room, Room 126.
Spirit Color day was Thursday, October 3, in which each class had been given a color that they were supposed to represent. Freshman had white, sophomores had grey, juniors had orange, and seniors had black. The girl winner was Kirsten Owens, a senior, and the boy winner was Jordan Toney, also a senior. They were given prizes on Monday, October 7 during second period.
Wednesday, October 2, marked the middle of spirit week with team day. Students wore collegiate and professional wear of their favorite sports teams. The female winner was Erin Sikes, a sophomore, showing off her Duke pride. Collin Pope, a senior, was the voted the male winner for being decked out in Pittsburgh Steelers clothes. The teacher winner was Mr. Webb who supported his alma mater UNC-Chapel Hill by wearing Carolina blue. Prizes were given out during second period on October 30.
October 1, the second day of Spirit Week was celebrated by the student body and even teachers, dressing up as their favorite characters from movies, history, etc. The female winner was Macy Hughes, a freshman, who dressed up as the Chick-fil-a cow. Taylor McNeill, a sophomore, was voted the male winner for dressing up as Madea from the Tyler Perry comedies. Coach Dease was the teacher winner for dressing up as a Duck Dynasty character. Prizes were given to the winners October 2 during second period.
Women - Rebecca Huffman
Congratulations to the winners!
Men - Christian Walker, junior, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood
Congratulations to the winners!
Female Winner - Ashley Hinkle, senior
- Male Pajama Day Winner Silas Anderson models his pink footie pajamas.
- Female Pajama Day Winner Irene Sanchez models her Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pajamas.
The dates are as followed:
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Wacky Tacky Day
Wednesday - Character Day
Thursday - Throwback Thursday/Blast from the Past
Friday - Country Fried Friday (Ag Day)
When Associate Principle Okun was asked about this change, he replied, "Traditionally it's during homecoming week - but we've never had it this early. We wanted to do it later, have a little more time to get ready for it and let the school year settle down a little bit too." Mr. Okun also foreshadowed an exciting week at Orange. "It's gonna be the week of the senior night football game, and we're also having a dance, all in the same week." He also adds, "SGA decides what days of spirit week we have."