Hiland junior Scott Mullet receives State FFA Degree
While learning the ropes of FFA are an important part of being a school FFA member, there are times when the lessons learned as a result of what is taking place in the classroom are just as important.
Just ask Scott Mullet, the Hiland High School junior who recently was awarded the State FFA Degree, who has found that winning awards and making good grades isn’t all that comes from dedicating yourself to something like FFA.
On May 6, at the State FFA Convention in Columbus, Mullet was honored as one of only a handful of recipients who earned the State FFA Degree, an honor which is not easily attainable.
“It felt pretty good to be recognized for it,” said Mullet. “It’s been something I have thought about and looked forward to for a couple of years now, and to be able to get it as a junior is exciting.”
While the huge honor is certainly something to be proud of, what got Mullet to the point where he could earn such an accolade is what Hiland FFA advisor Krista Albright was most thrilled with.
“Scott has matured so much over the course of the year,” said Albright. “He works so well with others, and he has grown a lot in his leadership abilities. He is one of those kids who wants to get everyone involved and keep them involved in whatever we are doing.”
According to Albright, about 12 percent of the FFA students in Ohio receive the State FFA honor, which is not a really big percentage, and makes the achievement even more credible. In order to achieve that level, Mullet had to perform a number of tasks, among them working at least 30 hours of community service and earning $1,000 through a supervised agricultural experience.
Mullet did so, earning his $1,000 while working at the Holmes County Farmer’s Produce Auction, and for his 30 hours of community service, he spent 20 doing home improvement work, and 10 hours cleaning up the county’s roadways as part of Adopt-A-Highway.
Mullet said the next step in his progress up the FFA ladder is to earn his American Award, a level which is only obtained by around two percent of all FFA members nationwide. To do that, he must work his way up to earning $7,500, among other challenges, but feels that it is something he can do if he just puts his mind to it.
“I was thrilled to be able to reach the State Degree as a junior,” said Mullet. “And I definitely would like to get the American Degree. Most of the FFA members at Columbus who received the State Degree were seniors, so it gives me at least a chance to get to the next level.”
Mullet said that all honors aside, what has benefited him the most during his time in FFA is that it has helped him to come out of his shell and learn how to communicate and lead better. Mullet, who plans on continuing to work at the Holmes County Farmer’s Produce Auction, said of his time in FFA, “It has really helped me learn how to step outside of my comfort zone and lead. I have realized that there is more to life than just sitting back and not getting involved. I’ve realized that it is OK to try and fail, as long as you’re trying, that is what is important. You can’t be afraid to fail.
“I have also liked the many friendships I have developed over the years in FFA. This has been a very good experience for me, and I have learned so much more than just agriculture. It has helped me grow as a person.”
Just ask Scott Mullet, the Hiland High School junior who recently was awarded the State FFA Degree, who has found that winning awards and making good grades isn’t all that comes from dedicating yourself to something like FFA.
On May 6, at the State FFA Convention in Columbus, Mullet was honored as one of only a handful of recipients who earned the State FFA Degree, an honor which is not easily attainable.
“It felt pretty good to be recognized for it,” said Mullet. “It’s been something I have thought about and looked forward to for a couple of years now, and to be able to get it as a junior is exciting.”
While the huge honor is certainly something to be proud of, what got Mullet to the point where he could earn such an accolade is what Hiland FFA advisor Krista Albright was most thrilled with.
“Scott has matured so much over the course of the year,” said Albright. “He works so well with others, and he has grown a lot in his leadership abilities. He is one of those kids who wants to get everyone involved and keep them involved in whatever we are doing.”
According to Albright, about 12 percent of the FFA students in Ohio receive the State FFA honor, which is not a really big percentage, and makes the achievement even more credible. In order to achieve that level, Mullet had to perform a number of tasks, among them working at least 30 hours of community service and earning $1,000 through a supervised agricultural experience.
Mullet did so, earning his $1,000 while working at the Holmes County Farmer’s Produce Auction, and for his 30 hours of community service, he spent 20 doing home improvement work, and 10 hours cleaning up the county’s roadways as part of Adopt-A-Highway.
Mullet said the next step in his progress up the FFA ladder is to earn his American Award, a level which is only obtained by around two percent of all FFA members nationwide. To do that, he must work his way up to earning $7,500, among other challenges, but feels that it is something he can do if he just puts his mind to it.
“I was thrilled to be able to reach the State Degree as a junior,” said Mullet. “And I definitely would like to get the American Degree. Most of the FFA members at Columbus who received the State Degree were seniors, so it gives me at least a chance to get to the next level.”
Mullet said that all honors aside, what has benefited him the most during his time in FFA is that it has helped him to come out of his shell and learn how to communicate and lead better. Mullet, who plans on continuing to work at the Holmes County Farmer’s Produce Auction, said of his time in FFA, “It has really helped me learn how to step outside of my comfort zone and lead. I have realized that there is more to life than just sitting back and not getting involved. I’ve realized that it is OK to try and fail, as long as you’re trying, that is what is important. You can’t be afraid to fail.
“I have also liked the many friendships I have developed over the years in FFA. This has been a very good experience for me, and I have learned so much more than just agriculture. It has helped me grow as a person.”
Published: May 17, 2011
