CAM FFA helps area families
Each year the CAM FFA tries to help make Christmas a little better for families that are in need. The CAM FFA sponsors two or three families from the area. The members get the information from one of the local help organizations so the . . . read more
CAM FFA helps withlocal food Pantry
Each year food is donated to the food pantry to help needy families for the season. Karen and Wilbur Berger are volunteers who help coordinate the event and each year the members of the CAM FFA are asked to help with the project. The . . . read more
Hort Class is preparing for the holidays
One of the projects that are done in Horticulture class is to build a evergreen wreath to take home for the holidays. Sometimes winter decoration can be expensive so in class we are learning how to design and build holiday wreaths. The . . . read more
Luminaries for 2011
CAM Freshmen FFA Members Prepare for Luminaries This year the freshmen FFA members got a early start on the holidays by getting the jugs prepared for the luminaries. Each year the CAM FFA helps with setting up the Winter Walk by placing . . . read more
Project pals get ready for Thanksgiving
Project PALS get ready for Thanksgiving On Nov 22 the CAM FFA members helped there project pals get ready to celebrate thanksgiving. No better way then to make some decorations to get everyone into the spirit of the season. . . . read more
CAM AG Business Goes to Windy City
On Nov 11th 5 senior members of the Ag Business class headed for Chicago Ill. The group was off to see many new sites. The group went to the Field museum, the museum of Science and Industry, the Shedds aquarium, and the Willis . . . read more
CAM AG Science prepares Library
AG class help winterize Library Nov 1st saw our Ag Science students help prepare the library for winter. The student trimmed down the decorative grass and cleanup the flowerbed's along with trimming up the shrubs. The time spent . . . read more
CAM AG Spruces up Outdoor Classroom
On Nov 7 2011 the CAM Horticulture class helped Mr. Downer cleanup and plant new trees and shrubs at the outdoor classroom. Mr. Downer’s construction class along with the horticulture class cut down dead trees out of the wind . . . read more
CAM FFA Test Plot
The CAM FFA harvested its annual yield test plot on Oct 25th. With the help of Chris Stephenson and Howard Alff the test plot was harvested. This year the students did all the weighting and measuring of the different varieties . . . read more
Updating The Baseball Field
CAM BASEBALL FIELD The fall of 2011 saw the horticulture class take on a project that needed to be done to help improve the facilities at CAM High School. The class was asked to help redo the infield at the baseball field. The project had . . . read more
CAM FFA Convention adventures 2011
On Oct 21st the members of the CAM FFA attended the Friday morning session with the keynote speaker being well known female aviator Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour. The crowd enjoyed a great motivational speech. We heard the retiring . . . read more
CAM FFA at National Convention
FFA at National Convention On Oct.20 members of the CAM FFA attended the first session of this years National Convention. The student got up at 5:30 to get ready for the day’s events. The first session started with a laser light . . . read more
Pumpkin Carving at the Outdoor Classroom
Project Pals carves pumpkins On Oct 18 the CAM FFA and the north and south 2nd grade elementary student had a pumpkin-carving event. The 2nd grade students had a great time working on the pumpkins. The whole project took place at . . . read more
AG student compete at NWMSU
On OCT. 4TH the CAM Animal Science and Ag Science classes went to NWMSU were they competed in one of the Career Development Event that go on during the Fall contest held at the college. 18 student participated in the judging contest were the . . . read more
Project Pals in 17th year
The CAM FFA is in it 17th year of doing it’s mentoring program with the second grade elementary students. The program is designed to allow high school students to interact with the elementary students. The students have one main activity . . . read more
CAM FFA participates in Buckle up or eat glass Program
During homecoming week the CAM FFA conducted its annual Buckle up or eat glass program. The basic idea of the program is to promote awareness to the use of seatbelts. With the cost of a seatbelt ticket at over 100.00 dollars it is important . . . read more
Hort. Class tour ISU
The 2011 Cam Horticulture class visited various educational areas on the 22 of Sept. on the ISU campus. The class first went to Jack Trice stadium were they were able to visit with the head grounds keeper who takes care of the entire . . . read more
CAM Judging Team Competes at National Barrow Show
On Sept 12 four members of the CAM Livestock Judging team competed at the National Barrow show in Austin Minn. There were teams from all over the U.S. competing at the contest. There were 62 total high school teams at the contest and the CAM . . . read more
FFA Members Compete at State Livestock Contest
On Aug. 27th three members of the CAM FFA competed at the State Livestock Judging contest at ISU. The team was made up of one veteran livestock judger and two new faces this year. Erin did her part as she was 13th overall out of about 250 FFA . . . read more
CAM FFA Helps out at the Iowa State Fair
The CAM FFA had eight members volunteer to help out with one of the most popular attraction for kids 10 and under. The Little hands on the Farm attraction. The students helped with handing out tools and aprons and tending to the garden and . . . read more
AG Science help prepare library for fall
On Aug. 19th the CAM AG Science helped clean up and prepare the library for the fall. The student clean up the flower beds and pulled weed in front of the library. The students also pruned the trees and remove unwanted seedling out of . . . read more
CAM FFA Named Superior Chapter at the Iowa State Fair
The CAM FFA continued its winning ways to the State Fair. The CAM FFA had seven members participate at this years Iowa State Fair with over 30 lambs. The Chapter was name the Superior Chapter showing breeding livestock for the second year in . . . read more
CAM FFA Dominates County Fair
The CAM FFA had one of the best fairs in years.The chapter had over 25 members showing or participating in this years Cass co fair. Members were entered in almost every competition offered at the fair with members placing in the top of almost . . . read more
Judging Team Has Done it Again!!!!
On July 22, 2011, the CAM Livestock Judging team traveled to Montgomery County. The team of six split up into two groups of three. The group of the just graduated seniors of Caitlin Paulsen, Erin Steele, and Ethan Wessling won second place . . . read more
CAM livestock judging successful yet again
On July 20, 2011, the CAM FFA livestock judging team traveled to Crawford County. Team was made up with Ethan Wessling, Caitlin Paulsen, Amber Stender, and Erin Steele. Judging individually was Blake Miller. The team got second place missing . . . read more
CAM Livestock Judging Successful at Mills County Contest
On July 18, 2011, the CAM livestock judgers traveled to Mills County. One of the teams got first place over all. Shelby Erickson placed 1st individually and Caitlin Paulsen placed 4th individually. People who also went were Ethan Wessling, . . . read more
CAM FFA Members Help with Alumni Banquet
On May 28th the CAM FFA helped serve the Anita/CAM alumni dinner. The students help serve coffee,tea, and water to the attendees. The members also help clean up after the dinner so the program could go on without a hitch. The alumni had many . . . read more
CAM FFA helps with Alumni Banquet
On May 28th the CAM FFA help serve over 180 people at this year Anita Alumni Banquet. The members helped serve coffee,lemonade,tea, and water. The members also helped serve ice cream and help clean up after the program. During the program 4 . . . read more
CAM FFA grills senior's final meal
On May 11th Senior FFA members Josh Wittrock and Ethan Miller grilled for the senior class and the rest of the school. Senior FFA members have been grilling for the senior class for the past five years and this year was no different the two . . . read more
Tractor Donated to CAM FFA
This year the CAM FFA received a donation from one of our members grandparents.Gene Hackwell of Anita donated a 350 International Tractor to the chapter. The chapter plans to restore and paint the tractor and sell it this fall at one of the . . . read more
CAM FFA Goes to State
The CAM FFA attended State Convention April 14-15 in Des Moines Iowa. The Chapter had two members receive there Iowa Degree which is the highest award a FFA member can receive at the State level. The chapter also had one member . . . read more
CAM Competes in Envirothon
On Mar.15th members of the CAM Natural Resources class competed in Red Oak in this years Envirothon. The members study 4 different areas in natural resources management this year in class. There were 6 different location around the . . . read more
CAM FFA SKIES AGAIN
On Mar 11 -12 25 members of the CAM FFA along with 6 chaperones headed off to Afton Alps in Minn. to go skiing. The group headed up early so as to have a great start on Sat. The members skied and tubed and snowboarded most of the day. The . . . read more
AG Mech Class tour Farm show
On Mar 10th the AG Mech class went to the the farm power show in Omaha at the Quest Center. The students had the chance to see many new items being made to increase agricultural production in both crops and livestock. They had the chance to . . . read more
CAM Competes at Beef Extravaganza
The three member team of Ethan Miller,Caitlin Paulsen and Erin Steele competed Mar 18th at ISU in the Beef Extravaganza. The contest consisted of 10 disciplines in the beef industry that are reliant in cattle production. The contest started . . . read more
CAM FFA Banquet
The CAM FFA banquet was held Mar 19th the meeting was brought to order by Ethan Miller. The banquet include a buffet and a whole hog roast cooked by Tom Wittrock and Dan Dorsey. The members received there Chapter awards and incoming freshmen . . . read more
AG Business go to Chicago
The CAM AG Business class return from a trip to the Windy City. Twelve Ag business student,two chaperones and Mr Miller left for a new adventure in Chicago. The students raised the money for the trip by the selling of Soybean candles and . . . read more
Animal Science to ISU Vet School
On Mar. 21st the CAM Animal Science class went to the ISU Vet school were the students received a tour of the facility. The students saw surgeries going on and x-raying of horses class rooms and lab were the students learned about animal . . . read more
CAM FFA Week
The CAM FFA started the week with having to reschedule the annual ski trip but spirts were not dampened. The members proceeded on with the rest of the week with Hat day on Tue. with members showing there FFA pride. On Wed. the members . . . read more
CAM Judging Team Does well
The CAM FFA team has had a great start to the 2011 judging season placing 2nd out of 94 teams at the pork expo and 12th place out of 54 at the beef expo. The team has add three new members to this years judging team Shelby Erickson, Ali . . . read more
CAM FFA Does well at Districts
The CAM FFA had two of its member qualify to receive there Iowa Degree this year. The degree is earned by being involved in FFA activities at the local, state and national level. Along with those activities the student must maintain a . . . read more
CAM FFA has new Officers for 2011-2012
The CAM FFA has elected new officers for the up coming year. The new officers will take over at the end of this years banquet on Mar 19th 2011. The new officers are Kelsey Beener as president, Alex Mcafee as v.p., Morgan Ansty as sec., Hannah . . . read more
Animal Science II explores the meat Industry
The animal science II class has been studying the meat industry the past four weeks. The class has been studying how the meat industry is a vital part of Iowa' economy. The students have been studying the different types of . . . read more
AG Students help with Library
On Nov 15th members of the CAM Horticulture class helped clean up th Anita Public Library grounds. The student clean up leaves and trash around the building. The members pruned shrubs and trees around the library and when they finnished they . . . read more
CAM Judging Team Shines at State
The CAM FFA participated at the State FFA Livestock Judging contest on Sat. Aug. 28th. This years team consisted of Erin Steele, Caitlin Paulsen and Amber Stender. The members had to judge nine classes of livestock and give three sets of oral . . . read more
FFA District Camp
On June 11th, members of CAM FFA attended a district camp in Griswold. The members participated in a five workshop rotation. They learned ways to motivate old members and recruit new members. They also learned new ways to set personal . . . read more
CAM AG Bussiness invade Chicago
On Mar 9th the Ag Business class made its way to the Windy City. Erin,Emily,Bailey,Kelsey,Paige and Wendy along with Mona Christensen navigated there way to the Hotel. After a nights rest the group learn how to use the CTA to get from point A . . . read more
Ag Mech Goes to Ankeny
CAM Ag Mech class toured the John Deere plant on Feb19. The members saw many different career opportunity at the foundry. The plant manufactures sprayers and cotton pickers. read more
CAM FFA Chapter Adopts Two Families For Christmas
The CAM FFA Chapter annually adopts two or three area families through the Cass County Crisis Center. This year the chapter adopted two families. One family had five children and the second family had three children . . . read more
FFA Members Participate at Aksarben
The FFA members helped with the Purina Petting Zoo located in Aksarben, for small children to experience farm animals. The members arrived at 8:30, cleaned the animal's pens and then fed the animals. The petting zoo . . . read more
Three CAM FFA Members Give Safety Program
On Wednesday, September 23rd, Taylor Dorsey, Whitney Erickson, and Caitlin Paulsen talked to the third, fourth, and fifth graders at the Anita Elementary about safety tips. They talked about safety on four wheelers, . . . read more
CAM Participates in Buckle Up or Eat Glass
The Wednesday morning during the Homecoming week, September 23rd, several CAM FFA members stood at the ends of the parking lot and stopped everyone coming into the parking lot. They took a survey to see . . . read more
CAM Participates in State Livestock Judging Contest
The CAM Livestock Judging Team traveled to Ames on August 29th to participate in the State Livestock Judging Contest. The contest was held at the Farm Bureau Pavilion at Kilde Hall. The team consisted of Caitlin Paulsen, Erin Steele, and . . . read more
