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St. Helena FFA
Leadership, Growth, Excellence!
Meet the Ag Teachers
Mr. Mendes
Advisor since 2001
Ag Mechanics Pathway
Ms. Swickard
Advisor since 2023
Plant Science Pathway
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Awards
2020 Outstanding Secondary Agriculture Education Program
California Ag Teachers Association (CATA) Awards
Judy Aschwanden, State Teacher Mentor 2019
Judy Aschwanden, State Teacher of Excellence 2014
Judy Aschwanden, State Outstanding Young Teacher 2010
Randy Mendes, State Teacher of Excellence 2008
Region Outstanding 2-3 Person Ag Department 2022
State Overall Outstanding Ag Department 2020
State Outstanding 2-3 Person Ag Department 2014
State Overall Outstanding Ag Department 2011
State Overall Outstanding Ag Department 2002
National FFA Awards
Judy Aschwanden, Honorary American FFA Degree 2017
Randy Mendes, Honorary American FFA Degree 2008
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