COVINGTON, Ga. - Officers from Eastside High School FFA recently attended the annual COLT Conference hosted by the Agricultural Education Department.

Officers traveled to Sapelo Island, which is one of the barrier islands of Georgia. Each of the officers worked diligently on creating their program of activities (POA), which must be turned in and approved by the state.

In addition to creating their POA, FFA officers had the opportunity to develop a budget and plan community service activities. Officers also had the opportunity to seine the ocean to collect various species, toured the Reynolds Mansion, visited Chocolate Plantation, along one of the original Sears and Roebuck houses. 

FFA Officers had numerous activities planned for the entire year and are excited to kick the year off. As a county, some of the goals include: the chapter having 100 percent membership, increase the amount of participation in Career Development Events and increase the amount of participation in conferences and summer camp.

Eastside’s FFA President is senior, Allen Miller. He is the son of Al and Amy Miller of Covington. Emalee Green, senior, is the Vice President and is the daughter of Kevin and Michelle Green. Secretary for the 2015-2016 school year is junior, Ava Jane Teasley who is the daughter of Lisa and Todd Teasley. Logan Mask, sophomore, is the Reporter and is the son of Sharon and Keith Mask. The Sentinel for the 2015-2016 school year is Kade Mitcham, junior, son of Keith and Sandi Mitcham. Trace Larimer, junior, is the Treasurer and is the daughter of Dave and Amy Larimer. The Eastside FFA Advisor is Catrina Pollard.