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WCHS graduate being considered for National FFA position

A recent Whitley County High School graduate is currently vying for one of the few available spots as a National FFA officer, marking the first time someone from Whitley County has been considered for a position at the national level. Each year, every state’s FFA association can...

Toy and supply giveaway event helps families in Whitley County

Last week, folks in Whitley County who were in need of food, clothing, or even toys for young children, were in luck as the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) partnered with several other groups to present a one-day free giveaway event on the campus of Whitley County High School.

Whitley Cattleman’s Association holds annual Christmas Dinner

On Dec. 20, the Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association held its annual Christmas Dinner in the Whitley County High School cafeteria.

Whitley County’s Leslie Monhollen obtains state-level FFA appointment

Whitley County High School graduate Leslie Monhollen recently became only the fourth Colonel in history to be chosen for a state-level appointment within the Kentucky FFA (Future Farmers of America) organization.

Whitley County High School FFA students win multiple awards at Kentucky state competition

The Whitley County High School (WCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, recently took home several awards during state competition finishing in first place, second place and third place in various competitions. The WCHS FFA Agriculture Mechanics Team won first place for...
Posted On 08 Oct 2020

Cattlemen’s Association contributes $1,500 to FFA Chapter of WCHS

Following their long-standing tradition of supporting youth involved in agriculture, the Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association voted at their January meeting to contribute $1500 to the FFA Chapter of Whitley County High School. When asked how the donation would be used, Aaron...

Former Farm Bureau Board Member, former FFA Vice President visits family in North Carolina

Recently, Wilbert “Bert” Siler and his wife, Bessie of the Rockholds community traveled to Old Fort, NC to visit Bessie’s brother, Dr. George Ellis and his wife Joyce. During their enjoyable visit, Bert learned that his great niece, Hannah Ellis had been selected as Vice...