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FFA

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talents through hands-on experiences, providing the tools needed to achieve real-world success.

Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers, and top professionals across many career fields.

FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of the three vital components of the Agricultural Education model, alongside Classroom/Lab instruction and Supervised Agricultural Experience.


 

CTE Programs

Construction / Framing

Architecture & Construction 🛠️

Classes Offered
📘 Construction / Framing

Metal Fabrication

Architecture & Construction ⚙️

Classes Offered
📘 Metal Fab I
📘 Metal Fab II

Agricultural Science

Agriculture Cluster 🌿

Classes Offered
📘 Horticulture
📘 Greenhouse
📘 Landscape Design

 


 

FFA Advisors

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Mr. Gary Bell

Career Tech / Agriscience

Gary Bell has been a dedicated educator for many years at Fort Payne. Highly involved in hands-on instructional programs, he works with students in areas of agricultural science, construction, and skilled trades. His passion is helping students develop real-world skills that prepare them for both industry and post-secondary opportunities.
Degrees
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Certifications
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Classes Taught
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Mr. Richard Camp

Agriscience & Special Education

Born and raised in Fort Payne. Graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1986. My teaching career began at Fort Payne Middle School in 1995 and moved to Fort Payne High School in 2006. I taught special education from 1995–2018 before becoming an agriscience teacher, the position I currently hold. My coaching career includes: Head wrestling coach (1995–2007), Jr. High Football (1995–1997), Varsity Football D-line coach (1998–Present), and Girls Varsity Soccer (2015–2020).
Degrees
🎓 B.S. in Education
🎓 M.A. in Administration
Certifications
🏅 Special Education (EC/MR)
🏅 Agriscience
Classes Taught
📘 Fundamentals of Ag
📘 Construction Framing
📘 Construction Finishing & Interior Systems

 

FFA Links

Chapter Calendar

📅 Important Dates

View upcoming chapter meetings, competitions, and activities.

Program of Activities

📘 Annual Plan

See the chapter’s annual goals, projects, and initiatives.

Members

👥 Chapter Roster

View the full list of active members and officers.

Competitions

🏆 CDE & LDE Events

Career & Leadership competition information and resources.

Photo Gallery

📸 Event Photos

Browse photos from trips, competitions, and chapter events.

Backpack Buddies

🎒 Service Project

Learn about the chapter’s community outreach program.

Chapter Newsletters

📰 Monthly Updates

Read the latest chapter newsletters and announcements.

The Agriculture Experience Tracker

📘 AET Recordkeeping

Student SAE recordkeeping, journals, and FFA reports.

Alabama FFA

🌾 State Association

State programs, events, conventions, and resources.

National FFA Organization

🇺🇸 National Leadership

Explore leadership, SAE programs, competitions, and more.

Fort Payne FFA Podcast

🎙 Student Podcast

Listen to student-created podcast episodes.

 

Fine Arts & Clubs

Band

🎺 Music & Performance

Marching, concert & jazz ensemble programs.

Drama

🎭 Theatre Arts

School productions, performances & acting opportunities.

FBLA

💼 Business Leadership

Future Business Leaders of America student organization.

FCCLA

🍽 Family & Consumer Sciences

Leadership, competition & community service programs.

FFA

🌾 Agricultural Education

Leadership, ag science, livestock & competition events.

FIRST Robotics

🤖 Engineering & STEM

Robotics competition team designing and building robots.

FPTV

📺 Student Broadcast

FPHS student-produced news and video content.

FTA

🍎 Future Teachers of America

Organization for students interested in education careers.

Honor Societies

🏅 Academic Excellence

National Honor Society, Beta Club & other honor groups.

HOSA

🩺 Future Health Professionals

Medical career training, leadership & competition events.

Key Club

❤️ Community Service

Student-led service organization sponsored by Kiwanis.

Public Safety

🚓 Criminal Justice

Career pathway in law enforcement & public safety fields.

Real World Design Team

🛩 Engineering Challenge

STEM team competing in aerospace engineering projects.

SADD

🚫 Students Against Destructive Decisions

Promoting healthy choices, leadership & student safety.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

🇪🇸 Spanish Honor Society

Celebrating Hispanic culture, language & academic excellence.

Student Council

🗳 Student Leadership

Elected student representatives promoting school spirit.

Computer Science Team

💻 Coding & Competitions

Programming, cybersecurity & algorithmic problem-solving.