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Hooks FFA Delegates Journey to National FFA Convention

Hooks FFA Delegates Journey to National FFA Convention

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez October 28, 2024

Members from all 50 states and two territories gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 97th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 23rd-26th, showcasing the strength and unity of agricultural...

Showcase of Champions

Showcase of Champions

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez October 8, 2024

Hooks FFA participated in the Four States Fair livestock show, their first major show of the fall season, on Sept. 13-16. “The Four States fair cattle shows were great as always. I’m very proud...

From Pasture to Podium

From Pasture to Podium

Lexi Reyenga and Kimberly Vasquez September 4, 2024

Hooks FFA kicked off the school year with their annual Hooks FFA Summer Blowout livestock show on Aug. 26th. Cattle showmanship started promptly at 6:00 pm, with classes that followed, and small animal...

Let the Competition Begin!

Let the Competition Begin!

Laila Harmon and Clara Poell August 28, 2024

Mrs. Angela Duke has always been a Hooks Hornet, from the time she started kindergarten at Hooks elementary until her graduation in 1987. After that, she went off to college, came back, and never left....

Hooks FFA to hold annual dinner and auction

Hooks FFA to hold annual dinner and auction

Mason Carlow, Media Editor April 19, 2024

The annual Hooks FFA agriculture auction and dinner will be held tomorrow, April 20th. Barbeque is the dinner of choice, and doors open at 5:00pm in the HHS cafeteria. As people finish eating, the doors...

The Ultimate Fair Experience

The Ultimate Fair Experience

Mason Carlow, Media Editor November 2, 2023

People go to the State Fair of Texas to eat the iconic delicious food, and ride the thrilling rides, but for Hooks FFA it was the thrill of competing! Hooks FFA represented well at the State Fair of Texas....

A Yam-tastic Show

A Yam-tastic Show

Mason Carlow, Media Editor October 24, 2023

Hooks FFA had a busy day showing cattle on Saturday, Oct. 21st, at the 2023 East Texas Yamboree Heifer Show in Gilmer, Texas. The results are as follows:  Tatum Hickey- 2nd in class with her Beefmaster  Kason...

Showing in the Heart of Texas

Showing in the Heart of Texas

Mason Carlow, Media Editor October 11, 2023

The Hooks FFA showteam kicked off their season with the Heart O Texas fair in Waco, Texas. Team members competed on Wednesday (9/27) in Showmanship, Thursday (9/28) for the Scholarship show, and Friday...

Let the livestock do the talking!

Let the livestock do the talking!

Mason Carlow, Media Editor September 6, 2023

Hooks FFA kicked off the school year with the annual Hooks FFA Summer Blowout livestock show, held Saturday, Aug. 26th, at the show barn off Interstate 30. Livestock showmen from all over the state of...

Hooks proves excellence in agriculture

Hooks proves excellence in agriculture

Karyssa Riley, Reporter September 9, 2022

On Saturday August 27th, our agriculture department hosted the “Summer Blowout” show in the agriculture barn. There were multiple shows, including: small animals, which featured pigs and goats, and...

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