WaHi Floral Team shines at FFA competition
By WWPS Communications Department
The Walla Walla High School FFA Floral Team took 3rd Place at the Washington State FFA Floriculture CDE. Participants in the Floriculture CDE gain real-world knowledge of all aspects of the industry relevant to 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.
Results:
Abigayle Hedges - Tie for 10th place Individual
Mila Petit - Tie 10th place Individual
Joscelyne Baughman
Carly Newton
Teckla Ware
CDE Format
• 50 Question KnowledgeTest
• Identify 50 out of possible 320 Plants and Equipment
• 10 Question Problem Solving Set
• Practicum (Make Corsage, Make Arrangement, Job Interview, One on One Selling and Application of Growing Procedures)
• Team Activity
Advisor Arch McHie says the team consists of quality young people who represent the school and program at the highest levels.
