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Though
Block and Bridle is open to all majors, the primary activities of
its members revolve around animals used in agriculture. In an effort
to educate others regarding livestock, club members have conducted
the Children's Barnyard for the past several years. Held in the
Indoor Arena at the Agriculture Center, the two day event draws
over 1000 pre-k and kindergarten children and teachers each year.
Most are from the Huntsville area, but the word has spread and busloads
of children are coming from miles around. In addition to touching
and playing with the various livestock and poultry on display, the
children are provided with brief presentations and displays by club
members on how products from these animals are used in everyday
life. This year's barnyard also included educational displays staffed
by club members from the Ag Mechanics Club, Horticulture Club, and
Collegiate FFA.
This
year's B&B officers are President Dannell Thomas (Houston), Vice
President Sheyenne Krysher (Santa Fe), Secretary Michella Collum
(Alvin), Treasurer Christy Banks (Katy), and Reporter Brandon Gregson
(Conroe). Ag Council representatives are Stephanie Dormire (Houston)
and Josh Lucas (Gonzales). Other events scheduled for the coming
year include the Ag Olympics and a Skeet Shoot at the Possum Walk
Shooting Preserve, both fun departmental events aimed at improving
camaraderie among students.
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