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69-522: Cape Cod Regional Technical High School was founded in 1975. The school accepts students from the towns of Mashpee , Barnstable , Yarmouth , Harwich , Dennis , Chatham , Brewster , Orleans , Eastham , Wellfleet , Truro and Provincetown . Cape Cod Tech is located just off Route 6 in Harwich at Exit 82. The school has an approximate enrollment of 650+ students in grades 9–12. The previous school building has been closed and demolished to make way for

138-468: A Northeastern Oak / Pine ( 110 ) vegetation type with a Southern Mixed Forest ( 26 ) vegetation form. Parts of Mashpee include: Major roads include Massachusetts Route 28 , Massachusetts Route 130 and Massachusetts Route 151 ; none of these is a freeway. Route 28, along with U.S. Route 6 to the north, comprise the main east-west routes along the Cape. Route 130's southern terminus lies just outside

207-421: A basis of parliamentary procedure is completed during meetings and banquets; each officer during these procedures will stand and recite their office level and what it is stationed by, and why the particular position is stationed as so. Typical officer roles are: Each officer is an agriculture student and holds responsibilities needed to serve. Officers are elected each year by members at the respective level. At

276-542: A co-op program with Cape Cod Academy in the 2009–2010 season. Cape Cod Tech experienced much success in the early 2000s in football. Under coach David Currid, the football team has participated in Eastern Massachusetts Championship games in 2000 and in 2006. In 2000, they lost to Georgetown . In 2006, the team went 9–1 in the regular season, with the lone loss coming at the hands of Mashpee , 12–0. They then defeated West Roxbury 35–27 in

345-744: A delegate process, and more. Nationally, the National FFA Convention & Expo is held once a year in the fall. It was held in Kansas City, Missouri , from 1928 to 1998. The convention moved to Louisville, Kentucky , in 1999 before moving again in 2006 to Indianapolis, Indiana . Louisville again hosted the national convention from 2013 to 2015. FFA announced in July 2015 that the national convention would be hosted in Indianapolis each year from 2016 to 2024. In 2018, FFA announced that

414-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

483-596: A local or district level, state level, and on the national level. Students are taught by educators with the help of parents, employers, and adults who assist in their development by helping them achieve their educational and career goals. The official colors of FFA are national blue and corn gold. To be an active member in the National FFA Organization, a member must have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. The projects involve hands-on application of concepts and principles learned in

552-631: A military response. In 1834, the state returned a certain level of self-government to the Wampanoag, although they were not completely autonomous. With the idea that emulating European-American farming would encourage assimilation, in 1842 the state broke up some of the Wampanoag communal land. It distributed 2,000 acres (8.1 km ) of their 13,000-acre (53 km ) property in allotments of 60-acre (240,000 m ) parcels to heads of households, so that each family could have individual ownership for subsistence farming. The legislature passed laws against

621-427: A nationwide organization known as Future Farmers of America . In 1988, the name was changed to the National FFA Organization, now commonly referred to as FFA, to recognize that the organization is for students with diverse interests in the food, fiber, and natural resource industries, encompassing science, business, and technology in addition to production agriculture. FFA is among the largest youth organizations in

690-817: A new building, which was scheduled to be opened after the 2019–2020 school year, but partially closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Cape Cod Tech is part of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association and fields many varsity sports. The school's team name is Crusaders and the school's colors are maroon and gold. Cape Tech offers many sports programs. They are football, golf, cheerleading, cross-country, volleyball, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, boys' ice hockey, girls' ice hockey, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, and tennis. Cape Cod Tech's ice hockey team began

759-577: A quarter final match 2–1. They ended their season with a loss against Atlantis Charter 5–1, but still managed to provide an impressive record for their first Mayflower playoff run, with a record of (9-0-1). Coach Ivan Popov was then named the Mayflower League Coach of the Year, and player Rick Goncalves was named Player of the Year. These sports are currently offered at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School as of January 2020. A majority of

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828-858: A recycling program called the "Green Beings", which was started in 2005. The school is also home to a Renewable Energy Center (REC). Construction on the REC building was completed in the spring of 2009, and the grand opening for the facility took place in October 2009. Cape Cod Tech held the license for a radio station, WCCT-FM 90.3, which broadcast actively from 1989 to 2014. It primarily rebroadcast WBUR-FM in Boston, though it did produce student-run programming for most of its history. The Federal Communications Commission cancelled WCCT-FM's license effective January 24, 2024. Mashpee, Massachusetts Mashpee ( / ˈ m æ ʃ p i / Wampanoag : Mâseepee )

897-636: A season of change, after moving to the Mayflower Small League of the Mayflower Athletic Conference, District D- MIAA, earlier during the 2017–18 season. With a record of (12-7-2), they gave CCT the best soccer season since the championship run of 2000–2003, and the best season with coach Ivan Popov. They won the Mayflower League when they beat Sacred Heart in the first round 3–2, and then beat Nantucket in

966-724: A small area of Otis Air National Guard Base , Joint Base Cape Cod , and Camp Edwards in the northwest portion of the town. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Mashpee, Massachusetts has a warm-summer, wet year round, humid continental climate ( Dfb ). Dfb climates are characterized by at least one month having an average mean temperature ≤ 32.0 °F (≤ 0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), all months with an average mean temperature ≤ 71.6 °F (≤ 22.0 °C), and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. The average seasonal (Nov–Apr) snowfall total

1035-533: A suit was filed earlier that year by opponents to Mashpee Wampanoag's plans to build a gaming casino on their Taunton land. The Wampanoag hold an annual pow-wow at which they display both modern and traditional activities and crafts. According to the United States Census Bureau , Mashpee has a total area of 27.2 square miles (70.5 km ), of which 23.4 square miles (60.6 km ) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.9 km ), or 14.10%,

1104-541: Is a town in Barnstable County , Massachusetts , United States, on Cape Cod . The population was 15,060 as of 2020. The town is the site of the headquarters and most members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe , one of two federally recognized Wampanoag groups. Cape Cod was occupied for more than ten thousand years by indigenous peoples . The historic Algonquian -speaking Wampanoag were

1173-580: Is also allowed. Official dress consists of black slacks or a black skirt, a white button-up shirt with collar, an official FFA blue scarf or tie, black dress shoes with closed heel and toe, black socks or nylon hosiery, and an official FFA jacket zipped to the top. FFA members earn metal pins that signify achievement within the organization. These pins can be placed on the front of the FFA jacket; however, official guidelines state that no more than three pins may be worn at one time. The pins are to be placed beneath

1242-464: Is an Anglicization of a native name, mass-nippe : mass is "great", or "greater" (see Massa chusetts), and nippe is "water". The name has been translated as "the greater cove" or "great pond," or "land near great cove", where the water being referenced is Wakeby Pond , which is greater at one end. In the year 1763, the British Crown designated Mashpee as a plantation , against the will of

1311-528: Is approximately 30 inches (76 cm). The average snowiest month is February, which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. According to the United States Department of Agriculture , the plant hardiness zone is 7a, with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 0.9 °F (−17.3 °C). According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. Potential natural vegetation Types, Mashpee, Massachusetts would primarily contain

1380-523: Is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The Official FFA Colors: National Blue and Corn Gold (worn on the Official FFA jackets). The FFA Emblem: Cross section of the ear of corn: represents unity. Wherever you live in the United States, corn

1449-422: Is embroidered below the emblem. The front of the FFA jacket features a smaller FFA emblem on the left chest and the FFA member's name and sometimes, if applicable, office and year on the right chest. Members may also wear award pins or officer pins under their names. FFA members are required to wear the jacket as part of the official dress while participating in all official organization activities. The FFA jacket

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1518-644: Is expected to open in Mashpee in 2016, serving preschool students in its first year and kindergarten students starting in 2017. Future Farmers of America The National FFA Organization or FFA is an American nonprofit career and technical student organization , which offers middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education . FFA was founded in 1925 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute , by agriculture teachers Henry C. Groseclose , Walter Newman , Edmund Magill, and Harry Sanders as Future Farmers of Virginia . In 1928, it became

1587-587: Is governed by the open town meeting form of government, led by an executive secretary and a board of selectmen . The town operates its own police and fire departments, both of which are headquartered together near Pine Tree Corner. The town's post office and public library are also located nearby, and the library is a member of the Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing library network. Mashpee has two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school located in

1656-416: Is grown everywhere. Rising Sun: signifies progress. It represents that tomorrow will always bring a new day. Plow: signifies labor and tillage of the soil. It also shows the historic foundation of our country's strength. Eagle: symbolizes freedom and our ability to explore the new agriculture world. Owl: represents knowledge. Long recognized for wisdom and knowledge. Agriculture Education and FFA: symbolizes

1725-621: Is patrolled by the Seventh (Bourne) Barracks of Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police . On the national level, Mashpee is a part of Massachusetts's 9th congressional district , and is currently represented by Bill Keating . The state's senior (Class II) member of the United States Senate , elected in 2012, is Elizabeth Warren . The junior (Class II) senator, elected in 2013, is Ed Markey . Mashpee

1794-449: Is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement I cannot deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and

1863-524: Is that of sandy soil, small ponds and inlets, surrounded by the pines and oaks indigenous to the area. The town's shoreline is framed by Waquoit Bay to the west and Popponesset Bay to the east, with several rivers, brooks and small ponds in the area. The town contains South Cape Beach State Park along Dead Neck and Waquoit Bay, and the Lowell Holly Reservation, comprising the land between Wakeby and Mashpee Ponds. Mashpee also borders

1932-411: Is water. Mashpee is on the "upper," or western, portion of Cape Cod . It is bounded by Sandwich to the north and northwest, Barnstable to the east, Nantucket Sound to the south, and Falmouth to the west. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) south-southeast of Boston and 70 miles (110 km) east-southeast of Providence, Rhode Island . Like all towns on the Cape, Mashpee's topography

2001-567: The South Shore League , which participates in the Division 3 & 4 level of competition. Mashpee High School's main rivals are Monomoy Regional High School , Abington High School , Sandwich High School , and Cohasset High School . From 1999 to 2003 Mashpee played Sandwich High School in an annual Thanksgiving football game rivalry. From 2003–2009, Mashpee played Cape Cod Regional Technical High School . In 2009, Mashpee dropped

2070-640: The poverty line , including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over. Mashpee is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as part of the Third Barnstable district. The town is represented in the Massachusetts Senate as a part of the Cape and Islands district, which includes all of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, with the exception of Bourne, Falmouth, and Sandwich. The town

2139-530: The ADA on-call services of CCRTA (DART). The permanent, year-round population has nearly doubled since 1990, with the number of residents increasing since the late 20th century. As of the census of 2010, there were 14,006 people, 5,256 households, and 3,652 families residing in the town. The population density was 514.9 inhabitants per square mile (198.8/km ). There were 8,325 housing units at an average density of 354.6 per square mile (136.9/km ). The racial makeup of

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2208-706: The Cape Cod Tech will always play Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School on the annual Thanksgiving Day game. In the 2013–2014 boys' hockey season, Cape Cod Tech had much success. Finishing with a record of (15–4–1) .775, Cape Cod Tech/Cape Cod Academy were the number 1 seed in the MIAA South Division 3 Tournament. Although they suffered a loss to Abbington, the Crusaders held their heads up high on their season's accomplishment. The athletic facilities at Cape Cod Tech have not been host to just

2277-560: The Department of Interior evaluated taking into trust 170 acres (0.69 km ) in Mashpee as a reservation for the Wampanoag, who already controlled the land, however in 2018 the request was ultimately rejected. This decision also applied to the 150 acres (0.61 km ) in Taunton, Massachusetts, which the Wampanoag tribe had acquired. That action was challenged in October 2016 by a United States District Court decision, reached after

2346-613: The English. Following the American Revolutionary War , the town in 1788 revoked Mashpee self-government, which European-American officials considered a failure. They appointed a committee, consisting of five European-American members, to supervise the Mashpee. William Apess , a Pequot Methodist preacher, helped the Mashpee Wampanoag lead a peaceful protest of this action, and the governor threatened

2415-668: The FFA member's name on the right chest and can recognize the highest degree, highest office, and/or highest award in that order from left to right. Two exceptions exist within pin placement guidelines. When an FFA member earns a State FFA Degree or American FFA Degree, the award keys should be worn above the name on the right chest or attached to the FFA jacket with a standard key chain, and no other pins should accompany these. FFA has many traditions and trademarks identifying it as an agricultural education organization: The FFA Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. The FFA Mission: The National FFA Organization

2484-530: The FFA since 1933. The debut of the National FFA Chorus and Talent was in 1948 at the 20th National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Since then, members of the talent competition chorus, and band have provided entertainment at each National FFA Convention during the sessions. Members of the talent competition must apply and audition directly in the case that their state does not host

2553-490: The Greenhand Degree. I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits,

2622-627: The Thanksgiving rivalry with Cape Cod Tech and has since renewed the Thanksgiving rivalry with Sandwich, which is effective in the year 2010. Mashpee's football team is regarded as one of the premier small-school programs in the state. the Falcons have won 4 state championships (2011, 2015, 2016, 2017) under the leadership of head coach Matt Triveri. Additionally, high school students may attend Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in Harwich free of charge. Students from Mashpee may also attend

2691-542: The United States, with 945,988 members in 9,163 chapters throughout all 50 states, Puerto Rico , and the Virgin Islands . FFA is the largest of the career and technical student organizations in U.S. schools. The organization holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code . The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in

2760-576: The Wampanoag of the mainland were resettled with the Sakonnet in present-day Rhode Island . Others of the people were brought, together with the Nauset , into the praying towns , such as Mashpee, in Barnstable County . There were also Wampanoag on Martha's Vineyard and other areas. The colonists designated Mashpee on Cape Cod as the largest Indian reservation in Massachusetts. The town's name

2829-460: The Wampanoag. Designation as a plantation meant that the area governed by the Mashpee Wampanoag was integrated into the colonial district of Mashpee. The colony gave the natives the "right" to elect their own officials to maintain order in their area, but otherwise subjected them to colonial government. The population of the plantation declined steadily due to the conditions placed upon the Wampanoag. They also suffered from encroachment on their lands by

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2898-467: The agricultural education classroom, with guidelines for the SAE projects governed by the state FFA delegation. SAE programs are grouped into four areas: The most recognizable symbol of the organization is the blue corduroy jacket that is worn by FFA members. The back of the jacket features a large FFA emblem underneath the name of the member's state. The name of the local FFA chapter, district, region or area

2967-533: The approximately 1,700 students in town. The Kenneth C. Coombs School (Also known as the K. C. Coombs School) is for pre-school to grade 2, the Quashnet School is for grades 3 to 6, and Mashpee Middle-High School is for grades 7–12. Before Mashpee High opened its doors in 1996, students residing in Mashpee attended nearby Falmouth High School . Mashpee's athletics teams are named the Falcons, and their colors are royal blue, white, and black. They compete in

3036-463: The best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. FFA is represented at several different levels across the nation; FFA administration may change from state to state. The basic levels are the national level, serving all of the United States of America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands;

3105-511: The combination of learning and leadership. The FFA Creed: The creed was written by Erwin Milton "E.M." Tiffany of Lyndon, Kansas and adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention. It was revised at the 38th and 63rd National FFA Conventions by the assembled delegate body. It is recited by new members to the organization to reflect their growing belief in agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA Creed also must be memorized and recited to earn

3174-418: The encroachments on Wampanoag land by European Americans, but did not enforce them. The competing settlers also stole wood from the reservation. It was a large region, once rich in wood, fish and game, and desired by white settlers, who envied the growing community of Mashpee. The Mashpee Indians suffered more conflicts with their white neighbors than did other more isolated or less desirable Indian settlements in

3243-546: The first round of the playoffs to earn a berth in the Division 3A Super Bowl, where they lost a 7-0 heartbreaker to Ipswich . Year in and year out, the football team competed for the Mayflower Large League title. In 2010, the MIAA voted to end the cooperative football program between Harwich High School and Cape Cod Tech, because Cape Cod Tech has enough players to run a football program on its own. Since 2011,

3312-570: The hotel, Restaurant, and Business Management program may participate in DECA . Students enrolled in all other CCT technical programs may participate in SkillsUSA which hosts district, state, and national competitions between technical schools for students to show what they have learned. Carol Olsen, a Graphic Arts instructor, organizes Cape Cod Tech's involvement in SkillsUSA. Cape Cod Tech offers

3381-551: The largest airport on the Cape), can be found in the neighboring Town of Barnstable. The nearest national and international air service can be reached at Logan International Airport in Boston, or at T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island . The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority serves Mashpee. The Sealine bus route stops at South Cape Village and Mashpee Commons , in addition to other flag stops. As well as being serviced by

3450-796: The lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership , personal growth, and career success through agriculture education. The FFA Motto is Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Learning to Live, Living to Serve. FFA functions within the three-circle model of agricultural education as a student leadership organization that complements a student's classroom/laboratory instruction and supervised agricultural experience program. FFA members can compete in Career Development Events (CDE) that cover job skills in everything from communications to mechanics. Some events allow students to compete as individuals, while others allow them to compete in teams. These competitions can happen at

3519-545: The loss of lands. While they ultimately did not win their case, the Mashpee continued to develop as an organized community and gained federal recognition as a tribe in 2007. Today the town of Mashpee is known both for tourist recreation and for its distinctive minority Wampanoag culture. The population is predominately European American in ancestry. As the town attracts numerous summer visitors, there are many seasonal businesses and service jobs to support this tourism. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has its headquarters here. In 2015

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3588-423: The national convention would be hosted in Indianapolis each year from 2025 to 2031. In 2023 FFA announced an extension of the Indianapolis contract. The National Convention is now set to be held in Indianapolis until 2033 As FFA is a student-led organization intended to serve youth around the nation, it elects officers from its own diverse membership to certain levels of FFA. With these basic constitutional officers

3657-514: The national level, the organization has student-held positions of president, secretary, and vice president for each of the four administrative regions (Eastern, Southern, Central, and Western). FFA Career and Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDEs) are competitions that members compete in to test their skills learned through agricultural education instruction. They vary at the different levels of FFA, and some are contested only at certain levels or in specific states, districts, areas, or regions. At

3726-437: The national level, there are 25 Career and Leadership Development Events offered: Examples of CDE/LDEs offered in some states but not at the national level include: In addition to the various Career and Leadership Development Events, the organization also hosts a national band and chorus alongside a talent competition. Although not officially recognized until the 20th National FFA Convention, concert bands have been present in

3795-496: The native people encountered by the English colonists here and in the area of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the seventeenth century. The Wampanoag also controlled considerable coastal area. These two cultures would interact, shaping each other for decades. After English colonists arrived, they began to settle the area of present-day Mashpee in 1658 with the assistance of the missionary Richard Bourne, from

3864-478: The neighboring town of Sandwich . In 1660 the colonists allowed those Christian Wampanoag who had been converted about 50 square miles (130 km ) in the English settlement. Beginning in 1665, the Wampanoag governed themselves with a court of law and trials according to English custom (they had long governed themselves according to their own customs). Following their defeat in King Philip's War (1675–1676),

3933-444: The public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to

4002-794: The school's own activities. In 1988, the Brewster Whitecaps , of the Cape Cod Baseball League , were founded. From their inception in 1988 until 2005, the Whitecaps played their home games on the grounds of this school. Cape Cod Tech, in conjunction with the Whitecaps, hosted the CCBL All Star Game in 2000. Brewster also managed to win the League Championship that season. In the 2018-19 boys' soccer season, Cape Cod Tech had much success during

4071-665: The sports offered to students at CCT are for both boys and girls, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Cape Cod Tech currently offers 15 shop programs to students, which are as follows: Each year, students at Cape Cod Tech have the opportunity to participate in various technical competitions. For example, students in the Horticulture program have the opportunity to participate in Future Farmers of America competitions, and students in

4140-461: The state level, serving an individual state association; and the chapter level, serving a school or set of schools in an area. By definition, there can be three types of chapters at the secondary level, they are middle for middle school, junior for ninth grade and senior which can be either tenth through twelfth or ninth through twelfth depending on the school. Other levels include districts, sub districts, sections, regions, areas, and federations. FFA

4209-410: The state. In 1870 the state approved the incorporation of Mashpee as a town , the second-to-last jurisdiction on the Cape to undergo the process. Ultimately the Wampanoag lost control of their land and self-government. Many of their descendants remain in the area and identify as Mashpee by their communal culture. In the early 1970s, the Mashpee reorganized and filed a land claim against the state for

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4278-560: The town limits in Santuit , a village in the town of Barnstable. Route 151's eastern terminus is within the town of Mashpee; both these roads end at Route 28, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) apart. The Town of Mashpee is the only one on Cape Cod that never had a railroad constructed to it. According to 2.5. Rail Transportation, Joint Base Cape Cod has a railroad track extending into the town. The nearest airports ( Cape Cod Airfield , an airstrip for small planes, and Barnstable Municipal Airport ,

4347-402: The town was 84.13% White , 4.28% African American , 6.08% Native American , 1.22% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 1.27% from other races , and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population. There were 5,256 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had

4416-469: The town. The middle school is located in the same building as the high school, operates under the same administration and has its own wing strictly for the 7th and 8th grade students. The building also houses the Technology "Center of Excellence" . It has been recognized at several statewide conferences for its industry education and innovative course offerings. Mashpee operates its own school system for

4485-658: The two Catholic high schools that serve the area, Bishop Stang High School in Dartmouth , or the newly opened Pope John Paul II High School in Hyannis . Private schools located in nearby communities include Falmouth Academy in Falmouth , Cape Cod Academy in Barnstable , and Tabor Academy , a private-prep boarding school in nearby Marion . A Wampanoag language Immersion school called Wôpanâôt8ây Pâhshaneekamuq

4554-406: Was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 50,871, and the median income for a family was $ 56,702. Males had a median income of $ 43,922 versus $ 31,416 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 25,215. About 4.5% of families and 5.5% of the population were below

4623-836: Was accompanied by a restoration of the embroidered FFA emblems and fit corrections led by Clemson University 's Apparel Research Center. The improved FFA jacket, produced in both Van Wert, Ohio and South Vietnam , was first made available in August 2005. Currently, all lettering, embroidery and finishing of FFA jackets is completed by Universal Lettering Company in Van Wert, Ohio . FFA members are required to wear official FFA dress while participating in official organization activities. The National FFA Organization recently updated its bylaws, stating that members may wear any item they are comfortable in, including those which were previously reserved for only one gender. Religious garb, such as headwear,

4692-649: Was created to be worn by the Fredericktown Band of the Fredericktown FFA Chapter by Dr. Gus Lintner. It was adopted in 1933. The color of the jacket's corduroy has ranged from shades of blue to shades of purple through the years. In 2004, the National FFA Organization worked with a supplier in North Carolina to set a new standard for the blue corduroy by using samples from archived FFA jackets. The jacket's color standardization

4761-489: Was created to serve high school students and has moved into middle schools where membership may begin as early as age 12, allowing members to become active earlier and stay active longer. Each chapter is chartered as part of the state association and national organization. Collegiate chapters exist as well. Most states hold FFA conventions at least once annually, where members gather to compete, be recognized for awards, attend leadership workshops, debate organizational issues in

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