WaHi Floral Team competes in Floral CDE
The WaHi Floral Team competed in the Floral CDE at East Valley High School in Yakima on February 4, 2023.
Abigayle Hedges - 5th place individual
Teckla Ware - 7th place individual
Mila Petit - 11th place individual
Carly Newton
Aolani Nunez
3rd Place Team Overall / 21 Teams
Areas of the Contest
1st Place - Practicum (job Interview, Arrangement, Corsage, Greenhouse Procedures, One on One Selling)
1st Place - 50-Question Knowledge Test
2nd Place - Team Activity
4th Place - Plant ID (Be able to identify 40 items from a list of 220 plants and tools/equipment used in the Floral Industry)
6th Place - Problem-Solving (Solve 10 math scenarios from the Floral Industry)
-Arch McHie, WaHi FFA Advisor
“Participants in the Floriculture CDE gain real-world knowledge of all aspects of the industry relevant to the production and retail of flowers, plants, and foliage. Students must identify plants, make pertinent decisions in solving day-to-day problems that occur in any part of the business, and complete an exam that tests their general knowledge. Skill activities, such as flower arranging and corsage design, allow students to showcase their knowledge and talent.”
