PEARL NEWTON ( PRESIDENT )

Hi my name is Pearl Newton; I am the La Section President. I am a junior at Canoga Park High School. At my school I am involved in many different projects. My first year I raise a lamb to be sold at market. My second year I raised a pig that I got a lot of money off of at market. I also am the head and founder of the natural resources team at my school. I have been working on developing a native garden to teach Elementary School kids about plants native to the Santa Monica Mountains. This project has helped me with get closer to my goal of being an Agriculture Teacher.I have had many good and bad experiences in high school. I would have to say my worst experience was when I was trying to put my pig away and my pig decided it was not going in so it ran through my legs carrying me on top of the pig for about 30 seconds, then I flew off and did a somersault in the air and landed gown on my back and butt it really hurt. I had managed to chip my tale bone and bruise my back at the same time. I would have to say that my best experience was when I decided to become an officer. I have so much fun going to leadership conferences and meet so many other officers. I have learned a lot from the other officers and their experiences. I have only one peace of advice for you which is get involved it doesn't have to be with FFA. Do something that interests you and get involved it will make your high school experience so much better. I hope you have wonderful year and I look forward to meeting you in the future.