In another example of our students gaining practical experience and marketable skills through work-based learning, three pages in the current edition of THE AGGIE LIFE were designed by AggieMEDIA student designers Savannah Smith and Corey Davis. Great work, Aggie communicators!
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Page designed by student designer
Another page designed by student designer
Yet another page designed by student designers
The latest of THE AGGIE LIFE magazine is now available! Download the PDF edition at https://www.delahowe.sc.gov/page/aggiemedia
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The Aggie Life Magazine latest edition is now available.
One of projects of the Governor's School for Agriculture AggieMEDIA program is collecting conversations for the Library of Congress StoryCorps project. Our latest submission is a cha with senior student Corey Davis. https://archive.storycorps.org/.../corey-davis-an-artist.../
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Corey Davis, being interviewed for StoryCorps
Corey Davis, being interviewed for StoryCorps
Corey Davis, being interviewed for StoryCorps
Corey Davis, being interviewed for StoryCorps
Corey Davis, being interviewed for StoryCorps
Two of our student leaders, student body president Ty Morton and FFA president Elizabeth Viseth, went behind the scenes Wednesday to witness state government in action. They joined Dr. Keown and other staff who testified at the annual budget meeting of the S.C. House Ways and Means subcommittee for education and public works. They met a number of legislators and state Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
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Elizabeth Viseth and Ty Morton meet State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
Elizabeth and Ty visit with members of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Dr. Keown and our student leaders await their turn to testify in the State House.
The countdown continues to a John de la Howe springtime tradition. AG FEST 2025 is coming up Saturday, March 29. For links to our livestock show registration and vendor application, visit https://www.delahowe.sc.gov/ag-fest
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Ag Fest 2025 is coming soon!
Have you downloaded the new S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture mobile app? It's a great way to stay connected to the day-to-day activities on our campus. It's available FREE on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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The SCGSA mobile app is FREE and available for download.
Renovations continue on the centerpiece building at the Governor's School for Agriculture, historic De La Howe Hall. Once finished, it will blend timeless charm and 21st century technology. Our facilities director takes us on a tour of the project. https://youtu.be/ll98blDz_sY
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The auditorium at De La Howe is a centerpiece of the renovation.
Students in Mr. Morton's classes joined a crew from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources at a prescribed fire near our campus. Student reporter Dell Brockman goes into the fire zone to explore the value of controlled burns. https://youtu.be/tTqisza4buc?si=lCH5DY18vTUPIRrN
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Dell Brockman interviews ag teacher Hunter Morton
After assessing the track of the current winter storm, the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture will operate on a normal schedule this week. Residential students should plan to report to campus Monday, January 20 as scheduled beginning at 4 p.m. Travel safely, Aggies!
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Governor's School for Agriculture issues special weather statement.
Students in Mr. Morton's class got a closer look Thursday at a prescribed burn at the Department of Natural Resources' Bourdeaux Work Center. A SCDNR naturalist described the purpose of controlled burns and the necessary safety precautions. Watch for the full story, coming soon.
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Students in Mr. Morton's class get a closer look at a SCDNR controlled burn.
A SCDNR naturalist spoke to our students about the need for prescribed fire.
Students in Mr. Morton's class give their rapt attention to the SCDNR biologist.
The SCDNR naturalist describes how controlled burns work.
Facilities director Scott Mims accepts the first of 250 peach trees coming to the John de la Howe campus, courtesy of Big Smile Peaches in Johnston. Chris Yonce donated the trees to replace cedars leveled by Hurricane Helene at our Eubanks Garden. The full story is coming up...
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Scott Mims accepts peach trees from Chris Yonce
Laurie Funderburk, State Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency, and staff visited our campus Friday for a quick tour. The FSA team was greeted by our president Tim Keown, student body president Ty Morton and other student leaders then conducted a state committee meeting here.
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FSA State Director Laurie Funderburk greets Aggies.
Student body president Ty Morton and Allie Taylor are introduced to the FSA team.
Dr. Tim Keown welcomed FSA State Director Laurie Funderburk.
The FSA State Committee toured our campus and held a meeting here.
Our student delegation welcomed the FSA staff to campus.
Representatives of the Governor's School for Agriculture leadership team attended the Riley-Wilkins Leadership Awards Banquet on Tuesday, presented by the Riley Institute at Furman. The team visited with former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley, state Senate President Thomas Alexander, and former state Rep. Rita Allison, former chair of the S.C. House Education Committee and a leading legislator in the transition of our school to its new mission.
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Our JDLH leadership team with former governor and Secretary of Education Richard Riley.
Dr. Keown and Mr. Thompson with Senate president Thomas Alexander.
A strong contingent of our leadership team at the Riley Institute leadership night.
Mr. Thompson and Dr. Keown with former state Rep. Rita Allison
Today marked the launch of a new work-based learning program that gives students with an interest in ag communications and/or ag education the chance to study broadcast journalism and practice their public speaking skills. Three conscientious students gathered in the AggieMEDIA Studio after school to further practice key technical aspects of broadcast production and basics in the art of interviewing.
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AggieMEDIA students practice setting up and conducting an interview.
Students practice the placement of cameras and lights in an interview.
Savannah Smith hosts a mock educational show focused on agriculture.
AggieMEDIA is designed to teach students the basics of ag journalism.
Studying both interviewing skills and technical aspects of journalism.
On Friday, January 10, a rare snowfall touched the historic Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe campus. Though only a dusting, the event was at once magical, mysterious, dream-like and ethereal. This is that day... https://youtu.be/lAZiC4xETVM?si=6KatpJ77z3GutMFy
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The John de la Howe campus was dusted with snow.
The 2024-25 school year so far has seen both planned and unplanned breaks in the action. Still, when Aggies return to their residence halls after time away, the feeling is often like a family reunion. Here's a visit to one hall after a recent hiatus. https://youtu.be/nuuvEfC5kao
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After an extended break, there's always a reunion of sorts at the residence halls
When last week's winter storm affected our Friday schedule, folks with our new mobile app and notifications enabled found out within minutes of the decision. Download the FREE app today for the latest JDLH news, right in your pocket.
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The new mobile app is one way to stay prepared for changing weather conditions.
Always magical and mysterious, the John de la Howe campus is especially ethereal and dream-like when blanketed in white. Winter's delicate brush has touched the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture.
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Our iconic dairy barn covered in snow
De La Howe Hall, though under renovation, still has a magical quality in snow.
An antique tractor in snow... magical
Our cabin classroom in snow
Snowfall on historic McKissick Chapel
The Equine Center was blanketed in white
One of our beautiful horses, walking through the snow
The Governor's Green and our residence halls were covered in snow.
From the front gate to the lakeside, the campus was dusted with snow.
Snow fell heavy at the Education Center in our wilderness area
Students engaged in our livestock show culture and advisor Mrs. Templeton excitedly explore a new 30-foot custom trailer and truck for transporting their animals to competition. The new show rig arrived Tuesday. Watch for the full story coming soon on our website.
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Kelly Tasch explores the new show trailer.
Mrs. Templeton opens the dropdown ramp on the new show trailer.
The show students enjoyed touring the trailer on its arrival.
The new trailer is a 30-foot aluminum model.
Blake Arias explores the new show trailer.
Anticipating winter weather, the Governor's School for Agriculture has set Friday as an E-learning day. Thursday will be a normal school day. Students need to depart from 3 to 7 p.m. This is mandatory. Residential students should return Sunday, Jan. 12, no earlier than 4 p.m. Employees will report as scheduled.
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The Governor's School for Agriculture has taken precautions in advance of Winter Storm Cora.