Mustang CTE

If you walked into our Senior Success class the past 3 weeks, you might’ve thought we were filming a Netflix series. We had: ✔️ An FBI Agent ✔️ A Lawyer ✔️ Correctional Officers ✔️ A Social Worker All sharing real-life stories, career paths, and the truth about what their jobs actually look like day-to-day. We are also grateful for Dr. Jesse Thomas (Superintendent for City View ISD) spending the day with our classes discussing the upcoming school bond, the Senior Class trip and graduation. We are thankful for community leaders who show up for our students! #SeniorSuccess #LifeAfterHighSchool #CityViewMustangs

Our Graphic Design students are putting their creativity to work by developing social media branding guides for a variety of City View organizations. We are excited to see their finished work come together later this spring!

We are in full swing for area prep next week, but more results are coming in from CDEs and our first SDE of the year!
Results are as follows:

**Battle of the Bosque Online**
Meats- 4th place team
- Addason Goodwin: 9th overall individual

FBM- 12th place team

**James Madison Online**
Meats- 4th overall team
- Paxton Hollemans: 9th overall individual
- Audrey Graham: 10th overall individual

**Junction FFA Online**
Plant ID- 3rd overall team
- Lydia Saucedo: 4th overal individual
- Nic Mok: 7th overall individual
- Anthony Nguyen: 10th overall individual
- Camden Walser: 13th overall individual

**Cav Classic Online**
Floral- 2nd overall team
- Isa Lopez: 1st overall individual
- Haley Hill: 5th overall individual

Ento- 7th overall team
- Malina Cantu: 11th overall individual

Vet Tech- 2nd overall team
- Makenzi Nicholson: 2nd overall individual
- Brandon Beltran: 6th overall individual
- Lillian Klein: 13th overall individual

**Weatherford College**
Vet- 2nd overall team
- Makenzi: 6th overall individual
- Brandon: 8th overall individual

**SFA**
Forage- 6th overall team
FBM- 23rd overall team

**Alvarado SDE**
Prepared Plant Science Malina Cantu- 6th overall individual
Prepared Agricultural Policy Imaya Hawkins- 15th overall individual

**40 students. 1,300 miles. 10 CDE teams. 3 universities.**

To say this week was busy would be an understatement. Our ag teachers and students are exhausted, but the experiences, growth, and memories gained from the miles on the road will last a lifetime.

Over the course of the week, we traveled to Glen Rose High School, Tarleton State University, West Texas A&M University, and Texas A&M University, competing and learning alongside some of the best in the state.

Here’s how our teams did:

**Glen Rose Invitational**

**Wool – 33rd**
- Addison Moore, Amber Moore, Elizabeth Magnon, Korbin Lindsey, Dylan Rhodes

**Meats – 11th**
- Paxton Hollomans, Audrey Graham, Gabby Huerta, Addason Goodwin, Aislyn Amaya


**Tarleton State University**

**Wool – 31st**
**Veterinary Science – 29th**
- Makenzi Nicholson, Lillian Klein, Brandon Beltran, Jantzen Lindsey, Anna Hutson, Evelyn Rios, Jordison Nugent

**Nursery/Landscape – 43rd**
- Addason Goodwin, Kelsey Dragovich, Amie Gallegos

**Livestock Judging**
- Aizlynn Horton, Kaden Guerra, Brianna Turnbo, Maleah Hutchinson, Emriah Davis

**Horse Judging – 68th**
- Keagan Corn, Brooklyn Owens, Shayna Deane, Kentlee Hawkins

**Floriculture – 68th**
- Isa Lopez, Nic Mok, Madelynn Hopkins

**Farm Business Management – 37th**
- Daniel Sawyer, Audrey Graham, Jayden Clay

**Entomology – 66th**
- Anastasia Campbell, Malina Cantu, Amirah Robinson


**West Texas A&M University**

**Veterinary Science**
- Makenzi Nicholson – *18th out of 252 individuals*

**Nursery/Landscape – 6th Team Overall**
- Addason Goodwin – *7th out of 59 individuals*
- Kelsey Dragovich – *19th out of 59 individuals*

**Meats – 14th out of 78 teams**
**Livestock – 106th out of 156 teams**
**Floriculture – 11th out of 59 teams**
- Isa Lopez – *7th out of 170 individuals*
**Cotton – 30th out of 47 teams**
- Tristan Resendiz, Auriya Hernandez, Gabriella Langford, Janaye Judie, Avery Brantley


**Texas A&M University**

We wrapped up the week with a hands-on clinic for our Meat and Livestock Judging teams, where students gained valuable skills and insight they’ll take with them into future contests.

This week wasn’t just about placings, it was about growth, grit, and representing our program with pride. We are proud of every single student who stepped up, competed, and continued to improve.

Now… time to catch up on some sleep before the next one.

The City View FFA Alumni and City View FFA program invite you to partner with us in supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders.
On Saturday, May 2 at 6:00 PM, the City View FFA Alumni will host the City View FFA Alumni Auction and Fundraiser at the J S Bridwell Agricultural Center 111 N Burnett St, Wichita Falls, TX 76306.
This event has been organized to benefit all students who participate in City View FFA by providing scholarships, leadership development opportunities, program resources, and support for student activities throughout the year.
We are asking for your support in one of the following ways:
Donation Link: https://square.link/u/LKBkq0jn
Single Ticket Link: https://square.link/u/Fe5gDnap
Table Sponsor Link: https://square.link/u/kPU2p7Z1

Mark your calendars!

Our City View FFA Annual Plant Sale is coming up May 8–9, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend! Whether you're looking for the perfect hanging basket, a pop of color for the porch, or a thoughtful gift she’ll love, we’ve got you covered.

Come support our students, shop a wide variety of plants, and find something special for all the moms in your life or for yourself!

📍 City View FFA Plant Sale
📅 May 8–9: 8am-6pm

Bring your mom, your grandma, or just your love for plants! We’ll see you there!

Not every success in the show ring comes with a banner, sometimes it comes from the courage to try something new. This year, one of our City View FFA students stepped into a Show Heifer project and took on a challenge that was completely outside her comfort zone. While she didn’t place in the arena, what she accomplished matters far more than the final lineup. It’s easy to try something when you know you might win. The real growth happens when you step into the unknown, when you’re willing to learn, work, and push yourself even when the outcome is uncertain. In agriculture, and in life, success isn’t measured only by banners or buckles. It’s measured by effort, grit, and the willingness to keep showing up. You won’t always be the best but you can always give your best. We’re proud of the work, dedication, and courage it took to take on this challenge. That’s what building the future of City View FFA is all about.

We’re proud to share that both of our steer pens made grade at the Houston Junior Commercial Steer Show. Making grade means these cattle met the standards for producing high-quality beef, and it reflects the time, care, and management that goes into raising them right. A big congratulations to Audrey and Jantzen, who represented City View with pride. Their hard work and dedication helped make this accomplishment possible and continue to build momentum for our program. The City View Beef Program is about more than showing cattle, it’s about learning how to produce safe, high-quality beef for consumers, understanding the beef industry, and developing responsibility through daily care and management of livestock.

CDE season is underway for City View FFA! Over the past week, our members have competed in several online contests and traveled to the Jack County/Jacksboro contest yesterday. Our students have been putting in a lot of time and effort preparing, and we’re excited to see them begin competing. Contest results are listed below:

--Klein Oak FFA Online Contest
Meat Judging: 3rd Place Team
Team members: Audrey Graham (7th Overall Individual), Paxton Hollemans (13th Overall Individual), Addason Goodwin, Aislin Amaya

--ATSA Online Contest
Meat Judging: 4th Place Team
Paxton (10th Overall Individual)

--Madison FFA Online Contest
Meat Judging: 2nd Place Team
Audrey (8th Overall Individual), Addason (10th Overall Individual), Paxton (11th Overall Individual)

--San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Wool Judging Contest: 13th Place Team
Team Members: Amber Moore, Elizabeth Magnon, Addison Moore, Dylan Rhodes, Korbin Lindsey

--Hendrickson FFA Online Contest
Entomology: 5th Place Team
Team Members: Anastasia Campbell (15th Overall Individual), Malina Cantu, Prestyn Brandon, Anna Tillman

Floriculture : 11th Place Team
Team Members: Isabella Lopez (7th Overall Individual), Nicholas Mok, Haley Hill, Madelynn Hopkins

Nursery/Landscape: 2nd Place Team
Team Members: Addason Goodwin (2nd Overall Individual), Haley Moon (10th Overall Individual), Kelsey Dragovich (11th Overall Individual)

Plant ID: 4th Place Team
Team Members: Lydia Saucedo (11th Overall Individual), Nic Mok (13th Overall Individual), Anthony Nguyen (15th Overall Individual), Camden Walser

Veterinary Science: 3rd Place Team
Team Members: Makenzi Nicholson (9th Overall Individual), Lillian Klein, Brandon Beltran, Jantzen Lindsey, Evelyn Rios, Korbin Lindsey, Jordison Nugent, Anna Hutson

--Jack Co. SWCD and Jacksboro FFA Contest
Cotton: 25th Place Team
Team Members: Auriya Hernandez, Janaye Judie, Tristan Resendizz, Gabriel Langford

Ento: 14th Place Team

Floral: 9th Place Team
Isabella Lopez (14th Overall Individual)

Milk Quality and Products: Shyann Sales

Nursery: 11th Place Team
Addason (11th Overall Individual)

Plant ID: 1st Place Team
Mattie (1st Overall Individual), Anthony (3rd Overall Individual), Camden (8th Overall Individual)

Vet Tech: 6th Place Team
Makenzi (4th Overall Individual), Lillian (11th Overal Individual)

Wool: 13th Place Team

Chef Chelsea from Escoffier Culinary College came in to talk and demonstrate a few things in each class this week. The students in principles and intro classes got to learn about scones both sweet a d savory. The advanced class learned a little on street tacos and then got a chance to have a little work on their own. The earlier students will get a chance to make some scones soon as well.

Our Floriculture and Nursery/Landscape teams took off to Gilmer to compete in the White Oak/Gilmer CDE Double Header. Addason Goodwin and Isabella Lopez both brought home some banners! Floriculture: 22nd (WO) and 24th (Gilmer) - Isa: 7th place overall individual in the WO contest. Nursery/Landscape: 13th (WO) and 12th (Gilmer) - Addason: 6th place overall individual in the WO contest and 10th place overall individual in the Gilmer contest. We are very happy with how our first CDE contest went! On to the next!

To wrap up National FFA Week, here's a few fun facts about the organization that we all love!
1. FFA is the largest youth-led organization in the U.S.

2. The FFA was formerly called "Future Farmers of America"

3. Taylor Swift was an FFA member.

4. In 1928, National FFA Dues were 10 cents.

5. Texas FFA Association is the largest state FFA asssociaton

6. Texas has more cattle than 43 states have people

7. FFA is a national organization, being in all 50 states including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Happy National FFA Week!!
If you are interested about getting more involved, please reach out to ANY of the ag teachers. We would love more student as well as adult/parent involvement!

Good luck to our Ag Mechanics Marketplace exhibitors as they work to sell the hog trap they designed and built from the ground up!

Yesterday, the team completed their objective exam, and today they’ll be evaluated on product workmanship and quality, their team sales presentation, and their product summary and marketing materials.
We are proud of the skill, professionalism, and hard work they are showcasing throughout this competition! Go make CV proud!

Our Principles of Ag students wrapped up their Swine Unit in a hands-on way! 🐷✂️

Students created their own customized ear notch pig ears and then put their skills to the test by finding their “litter mates” through correctly reading the notches. It was a fun and interactive way to learn how producers identify pigs and keep accurate records.

Great job applying those real-world livestock management skills!

Not only do our elementary students have some talented showmen, they also have some incredible artists!

This week in art class, our elementary students participated in the Texas FFA Association Elementary Coloring Contest. Ms. Eudy and several of her students carefully selected their favorite artwork from each grade level. From there, one overall winner was chosen in each division: K–1, 2–3, and 4–5 and is being sent off to Austin to compete against other division winners from across the state!

We are so proud of the creativity and hard work our students put into representing agriculture through art!

Our grade level winners were:
Kindergarten- Gabriel
**First Grade- Kelly
Second Grade- Emory
**Third Grade- Audie
**Fourth Grade- Elynna
**Are being sent of to the Texas FFA Association to be judged statewide!

Welcome to “The Mini” where today’s 2nd graders became tomorrow’s showmen.

For the past few days, our elementary teachers have been teaching students about the livestock species they’ll be able to exhibit one day as members of Jr. FFA and FFA members which included cattle, pigs, lambs, goats, horses, and even Ag Mechanics projects. Then came the fun part… they created their very own stuffed show project, colored them, named them, and stepped into the ring to show them off.

Our high school FFA members proudly served as this year’s judges, encouraging, high-fiving, and officially evaluating some very serious competition. We saw some strong contenders in the cattle division and a few future ag mechanics pros in the making.

Events like this remind us why agricultural education matters. We’re not just raising animals we’re raising confidence, leadership, and the next generation of exhibitors and agriculturalists.

The future is looking bright for CVFFA and congratulations to all of our amazing exhibitors!!

If you are interested in Jr. FFA, please attend our meeting Monday, March 2nd in the elementary cafeteria at 6pm!

The future is digital… and our Seniors are preparing for it! Today’s guest speakers come from Vernon College to introduce our Senior Success class to careers in Cyber Security and IT. We learned about certifications, salaries, and the skills it takes to thrive in the tech world. #SeniorSuccess #LifeAfterHighSchool #CityViewMustangs

Yesterday, we celebrated with Cowboy Hat/Hat Day and had even more students on the hunt as a few more ducks were found around the CTE building.

This morning some of Ms. Wood’s Greenhand members took part in Texas FFA's "Read to Lead" initiative, visiting every elementary class to read books about the different sectors of agriculture. From crops and livestock to food science and natural resources, they helped our youngest Mustangs see just how big and important the agriculture industry really is.
We’re proud of these 8th graders for stepping up as leaders and sharing their passion for agriculture with the next generation!

We also want to give a big shoutout to Aislin Amaya for being our top salesman in our fall fundraiser! Your hard work and dedication truly made a difference for our chapter. We are so proud of you!

We will be back tomorrow with another jam packed day! Happy National FFA Week!

We kicked off National FFA Week with a full day of engagement and service! Students showed their spirit with Camo Day, participated in a CTE building-wide rubber duck hunt, and finished the day volunteering at the Humane Society of Wichita Falls.

We are proud of our members for representing FFA through leadership, involvement, and community service.

Happy National FFA Week!