Forty-two Godley FFA students at Godley High School and Godley Middle School received Greenhand degrees during the chapter meeting on October 3, 2023, at GHS.

Students earning the honors were:  Dillan Akridge, Campbell Armstrong, Bella Atwood, Caleb Auzenne, Layla Balderas, Anna Braswell, Kylee Carter, Marisa Coggin, Jason O’Conner, Mazzy Croan, Ava Currie, Makinley DeFoor, Cooper Giesen, Tommie Green, Jace Haws, Tessa Heath, Allison Henderson, Presley Hindash, Jack Howell, Izayah Hunnicutt, Soren Jenkins, Ty Jones, Lilly Knight, Brooke Lynch, Dominic Masidonio, Graham McMullen, Luke Mercer, Josalyn Meyers, Katelin Parker, Kasen Polson, Bear Riley, Josh Salach, Andrew Salazar, Carson Showalter, Cooper Showalter, Abbie Smith, Alexia Solorzano, Gunner Ward, Ian Watters, Emma Wilkin, Adalee Wilson, Landon Wolinkski.

Welcoming the honorees were 2023-24 chapter officers:  president Abbey Mathis, vice president Wylie Simpson, secretary Peyton Haws, treasurer Payton DeFoor, reporter Alberto Diaz, sentinel Lila Heiner, parliamentarian Veronican Duran and historian Caitlyn White.

To receive the Greenhand Degree. FFA members must be enrolled in their first year of high school credit agricultural science, have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, and demonstrate understanding of the history and purpose of FFA.

In addition, members must meet the following requirements:

• learn and explain the FFA Creed, FFA Mission and Motto, and FFA salute

• describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and FFA colors

• demonstrate an understanding of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket

• demonstrate an understanding of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities

• own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the Official FFA Student Handbook

• submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree

FFA sponsors are Lacey Bennett, Lloyd Pinkerton, Leslie Bourgea, Millie Loftin and Katherine Adams.