Food and Nutrition 1 students enjoyed a cheese and whole grain cracker bar with non-dairy beverages that broadened their food palate. -Ms. Ferrelli
I was surprised that a number of students had
never eaten sweet potatoes. So, I baked some and set-up a mini toppings bar. NC
is the #1 grower of sweet potatoes which are very nutritious and delicious! I
love it when the palette broadens! – Ms. Ferrelli
Kaleb Hodge, a 2021 graduate of Starmount High School, won SkillsUSA Nationals his senior year and received a full ride to NASCAR Tech. He recently graduated from NASCAR Tech and now is employed at North Point Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Winston Salem.
Way to go Kaleb! YCS and SHS are proud of your accomplishments!
Bruce Traver from UNOH spoke to students in the Automotive courses at SHS about their program offerings, which include the following: Automotive Technology, Automotive Technology Supervision, Robotics and Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, High Performance Motorsports Technology, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology, Alternate Fuels Technology, Agricultural Equipment Technology and HVAC/R Technology.
Thanks to Mr. Traver for taking the time to share with our students!
Starmount High School FFA members (L to R) Jake Shoemaker, Mica Swaim, and Jackson Craver, presented to the Yadkin County Board of Education during the December 5th meeting. During the presentation they shared their experiences at the FFA National Convention.
Starmount HS Animal Science I students recently completed their BQA credential. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common-sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions.
Congratulations to all on their achievement!
SHS FFA members fought the rain and cold to enjoy riding in the Yadkinville parade! Members present include: Colton Allen, Mica Swaim, Jackson Craver, Nathan Darnell, Hailey Shepherd, Molly Swaim, Jenna Tolbert and Olivia Williams.
Merry Christmas!
Surry Community College EMT and Paramedic Program presented to Mrs. Triplett's Health Science classes. Link, a member of the West Yadkin Fire Department and Paramedic came and talked to the students about his career path and how they too can get into emergency care!
Dr. Wendy Rash, a Starmount Alumni and Nurse Practitioner, came to speak to the Health Science classes about her winding road through nursing careers and education. Dr. Rash has over 10 years of education, has worked for two large companies as a flight nurse, pulled her weight in both Intensive care and Emergency medicine and now teaches at a university and works as a Nurse Practitioner in the Interventional Radiology Department at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health. She reminded the students that you never stop learning, especially in healthcare, and that you can do anything that you put your mind to!
Thank you, Dr. Rash for sharing your knowledge and expertise
with our students!
Several of the SHS FFA members joined with Tractor Supply of Yadkinville to celebrate their Grand Opening on Saturday September 14th. They p...
