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PAGE 8A - THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 School Supporting "real-life" education ilot Club makes donations to Community-Based Instruction at county schools 2 .ye Submitted photos Pilots Kathy Ferguson and Jean Ginn deliver a donation to Kelsie Walker of Madison County High School. The Pilot Club of Madison County recently made donations to Commu nity-Based Instruction (CBI) at several county schools. CBI is an educational approach that focuses on practical skills and promotes real-life experiences. Pilots Kathy Ferguson and Jean Ginn deliver a donation to Aubrey Bullock for Madison County Middle School’s CBI classes. Pilots Kathy Ferguson and Jean Ginn deliver a donation to Cindi Wehunt for Danielsville Elementary’s CBI classes. ALL-SANFORD IMENTARY Hull-Sanford Elementary’s Principal Jerry King accepts a donation for the school’s CBI classed from Pilot Kathy Fer guson. COUGAR PR! STUDENTS OF THE MONTH de ARKINGS & QUEENS MATH MASTERS [ PLATE AWARD If *I 19, Self helps lead intro to poultry industry at UNG Pictured from left to right: Parker Rogers, Samantha Foster, Pilot Kathy Ferguson, Amber Threlkeld and Jamie Fahrney. Colbert Elementary staff members accept a donation to the school’s CBI classes from the Pilot Club. Hull native Devin Self, along with other Universi- students and faculty mem ber Dr. Linda Purvis, host ed the ninth annual Poultry 101 event for middle and high school students on Feb. 22 at UNG's Gaines ville Campus. It was an immersive event designed to train, educate and inspire the future of the poultry indus try. Students participating in Poultry 101 received ex pert instruction and hands- on learning opportunities to prepare them for FFA, 4-H and even college-level poultry competitions. Through activities like carcass quality evaluation, egg grading and poultry product assessment, they gained critical skills that will set them apart in com petitions and future ca- “Georgia’s poultry in dustry is the No. 1 agricul tural sector in the state, and events like this ensure that young minds are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in this essential field,” said Pur vis, an associate professor of biology. “It’s great to see our students leading and teaching these young er students. This year, we had a great group of stu dents who stepped up and led. It’s exciting to see our own students taking ownership and leading the event.” Self, who is pursuing an associate degree in ag riculture-poultry science, was grateful to be able to impart some of his knowl edge. A few years back, a joint practice with the poultry judging teams from Self’s high school and UNG helped set him on his current path. “I fell in love with it from there,” Self said. “It all drew me in and capti vated me.” Jefferson Derby & Garden Tea Saturday, May 3*1lam Jefferson Civic Center • 65 Kissam Street 2 tickets $40 Each additional ticket: s15/child • s18/adult Purchase tickets by calling 706-367-5754
