Quizbowl Questions Flashcards
1
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In what year was vocational agriculture started?
A
1917
2
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What are the official colors of the FFA?
A
Corn gold and national blue
3
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Who was the first national FFA president?
A
Leslie applegate
4
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Who was the first National Executive-Treasurer?
A
Henry C. Groseclose
5
Q
How many symbols are found in the FFA emblem?
A
5
6
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When was the FFA started?
A
1928
7
Q
Adjournment
A
Announcement of a vote
8
Q
Who wrote the creed?
A
E.M. Tiffany
9
Q
In what year was the present official dress adopted?
A
1933
10
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What do three taps of the gavel indicate?
A
Stand
11
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What is the official name of the FFA magazine?
A
FFA new horizons
12
Q
What was the first state to be charted?
A
Virginia
13
Q
How many medals may be worn on the FFA jacket?
A
3
14
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In an official FFA meeting who is stationed by the ear of corn?
A
Secretary
15
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What is the FFA motto?
A
Learning to Do doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve
16
Q
At what convention was the creed adopted
A
3rd National Convention
17
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What is the name and state of the first female national FFA president?
A
Jan Eberly California
18
Q
What is the FFA salute?
A
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
19
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When did the NFA and FFA merge?
A
1965
20
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When were girls allowed into the FFA?
A
1969
21
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In what city and state was the 1st national convention held?
A
Kansas City Missouri
22
Q
In what metal is the chapter degree pin made?
A
Silver
23
Q
In an official FFA meeting what symbol is the treasurer stationed by?
A
Bust (emblem) of Washington
24
Q
In what year did Kentucky charter the FFA?
A
1930
25
Who is considered the Father of the FFA
Henry C. Groseclose
26
What metal is the greenhand pin made?
Bronze
27
Who was the first star agribusinessman of america?
Ken Dunagan
28
Who was the first national ffa advisor?
C.H. Lane
29
What are the three awards that may be worn on the ffa jacket?
Highest degree, highest office position, highest honor
30
In what year did national ffa week begin?
1948
31
What metal is the state ffa degree pin made?
Gold
32
What is the maximum age of active membership?
23rd birthday
33
In what year was the FFA magazine started?
1952
34
What are the five degrees of active membership?
Discovery, greenhand, chapter, state, American
35
Who was the first national executive secretary?
W.A. Ross
36
In an official ffa meeting what symbol is the reporter stationed by?
American flag
37
Name the Five levels of the FFA?
Discovery
Greenhand
Chapter
State
American
38
What months does the FFA begin and end?
July- June
39
What percentage of chapters in Kentucky can enter the national ratings contest?
10%
40
Who wears an FFA jacket with only the emblem on the back?
National officers
41
What is the name of the association for former members and supporters of the FFA?
Alumni
42
In what year was the national supply service established?
1948
43
During what week is National FFA Week celebrated each year?
Week of George Washington’s Birthday
44
List the four types of FFA memberships
Active
Alumni
Collegiate
Honorary
45
The main goal of the national ffa is to make a positive difference in the lives of students
By developing ther potential for premiere leadership and personal growth
46
What is the symbol for the American FFA Degree?
The golden key
47
In an official ffa meeting where is the sentinel located?
By the door
48
How many first place proficiency entries can a member submit to the national level?
1
49
In what year was the national ffa band established?
1947
50
In what city and state is the National FFA headquarters located?
Indianapolis, Indiana
51
In what year was the FFA code of ethics adopted?
1952
52
What did NFA represent?
New farmers of America
53
What parliamentary authority does the ffa use?
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
54
What are the four categories for an SAE?
55
Entrepreneurship
Placement
56
What national ffa award promotes diversity in agriculture education and ffa?
H.O. Sargent award
57
What does the code of ethics represent?
FFA viewpoint of proper behavior
58
In what year was the ffa foundation started?
1944
59
In what year was the national FFA chorus established?
1948
60
In an official ffa meeting who is stationed by the owl?
Advisor
61
Vocational agriculture was a result of what act?
Smith-Hughes act
62
In what year was the national ffa alumni started?
1971
63
In an official FFA meeting who is stationed by the plow
Vice president
64
What rating must a chapter receive on the regional level to be able to go to state for star ratings?
Gold
65
What degree pins may be worn above the name of the FFA jacket?
State or American
66
What three cities have hosted the national FFA convention?
Kansas City, MO; Louisville, KY; and Indianapolis, IN
67
At what convention was the FFA creed revised?
38th and 63rd
68
What is the meaning of the initials CDE?
Career Development Event
69
What is the meaning of the initials SAE?
Supervised Agriculture Experience
70
What are the four ratings a member can receive from being in FFA contests?
Superior, Excellent, Good, and Fair
71
In an official FFA meeting, what symbol is the president stationed by?
Rising Sun
72
Who was the last U.S. President to speak at a national FFA convention?
George H.W. Bush
73
Which two states were the last to charter the FFA?
Alaska and Virgin Islands
74
List the four regions of the FFA.
Central, Eastern, Southern, Western
75
When was the Future Farmers of America changed to the National FFA Organization?
1988
76
Who designed the FFA jacket?
Dr. Gus Litner
77
When was the Michigan FFA Foundation founded?
1984
78
How many regions does Michigan have?
VI
79
How many districts does Region V have?
3
80
What are the district I chapters?
Beal City, Cedar Springs, Chippewa Hills, Fremont, Montcalm Career Center, Newaygo
81
What are the district II chapters?
Careerline Tech Center, Coopersville, Montague, Muskegon Career Tech Center, Ravenna, West Shore
82
What are the district III chapters?
Caledonia, Ionia/Heartland Tech Center, Kent Career Tech Center, Lowell, Saranac
83
When was the Smith Hughes Act passed?
1917
84
Who is the 'Father of the FFA'?
Henry Froseclose
85
When were the FFA colors adopted?
1929
86
What are the FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
87
What are the first two words of every paragraph in The Creed?
I believe
88
How many districts does Region V have?
3
89
What are the district I chapters?
Beal City, Cedar Springs, Chippewa Hills, Fremont, Montcalm Career Center, Newaygo
90
What are the district II chapters?
Careerline Tech Center, Coopersville, Montague, Muskegon Career Tech Center, Ravenna, West Shore
91
What are the district III chapters?
Caledonia, Ionia/Heartland Tech Center, Kent Career Tech Center, Lowell, Saranac
92
When was the Smith Hughes Act passed?
1917
93
Who is the 'Father of the FFA'?
Henry Froseclose
94
When were the FFA colors adopted?
1929
95
What are the FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
96
What are the first two words of every paragraph in The Creed?
I believe
97
What does NFA stand for?
New Farmers of America
98
What year did the FFA Organization and NFA merge?
1965
99
What year did Future Farmers of America change its name to the FFA Organization?
1988
100
What does the eagle of the FFA emblem stand for?
National Pride and Freedom
101
What does 1 gavel tap mean?
Everyone sits
102
What does 2 gavel taps mean?
Call meeting room to order
103
What does 3 gavel taps mean?
Everyone stands
104
Who was the first African American National FFA president?
Corey Flournoy
105
Who is the Michigan FFA Advisor?
Mark Forbush
106
Who is the Michigan FFA President?
Haili Gusa
107
Who is the Michigan FFA Vice President?
Avianna Jackson
108
Who is the Michigan FFA Secretary?
Nicholas Prestly
109
Who is the Michigan FFA Treasurer?
Andrew Smith
110
Who is the Michigan FFA Reporter?
Kyle Stack
111
Who is the Michigan FFA Sentinel?
Anna Baker
112
Who is the Michigan FFA Region I State Vice President?
Devin Haywood
113
Who is the Michigan FFA Region II State Vice President?
Abigail Stubbins
114
Who is the Michigan FFA Region III State Vice President?
Andrew Davis
115
Who is the Michigan FFA Region IV State Vice President?
Matthew Albrecht
116
Who is the Michigan FFA Region V State Vice President?
Kalie Chrystler
117
Who is the Michigan FFA Region VI State Vice President?
Lindsey Hoppe
118
Who is the Region V Advisor?
Tony McCaul
119
Who is the Region V President?
Ian Klaes
120
Who is the Region V Vice President?
Trey Ellens
121
Who is the Region V Secretary?
Clay Jancek
122
Who is the Region V Treasurer?
Zoey Zupin
123
Who is the Region V Reporter?
Andy Yonker
124
Who is the Region V Sentinel?
Sadie Loveless
125
Who is the Region V District I Vice President?
Avery Claybaugh
126
Who is the Region V District II Vice President?
Aubrey Woodwyk
127
Who is the Region V District III Vice President?
Cordell DeRuischer
128
What is the Region V theme?
Respect. Inspire. Serve. Empower.
