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SANTA MARIA — Student achievement was recognized for Righetti High School FFA members at a drive-thru event Monday, June 1, in place of the traditional Awards Banquet forced to be canceled because of social distancing rules of Covid-19.
Recognized were more than 38 State FFA Degree recipients, 20 senior who completed their ag programs, this year’s Star Greenhand, Star Chapter Farmers, outstanding senior, Regional Proficiency Award winners and scholarships awards. Also handed out to seniors were FFA graduation cords and sashes to wear over caps and gowns.
“This was a very special event for our FFA members and especially the seniors because we didn’t get to celebrate our achievements with our friends,” said Sonora Robertson, this year’s chapter president. “It was a special moment to have so many supporters cheer on our students in person.
The ag teachers at RHS, along with the help of the officer team, set up an awards backdrop where photographs of the awards ceremony could be memorialized, while staff provided the cheers. Among those celebrating the FFA efforts were Antonio Garcia, SMJUHSD superintendent; John Davis, assistant superintendent; Paul Robinson, CTE director; Greg Beard, FFA regional supervisor, and the newly elected school 2020-2021 FFA officer team.
“We wanted to make sure our students received the recognition they worked so hard to earn,” said Amy Guerra, ag teacher at RHS. “Being able to have a drive-through event and having so many of our administrators and staff members cheer on our students created a memorable experience for everyone who attended.”
