Memphis High School freshmen recently receive their Future Farmers of America (FFA) jackets. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis High School students Emma Talley, left, Gabriel Zuniga and Chloie O’Neal win $500 scholarships during the recent Tri-State Fair Calf Scramble Saturday, Sept. 23 in Amarillo. O’Neal, Talley and Zuniga were three of 10 contestants to win scholarships. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis Future Farmers of America (FFA) welding students compete in the First Annual Cotton Field Classic Build-Off and Welding Certification Event Saturday, Sept. 16 at Lorenzo Independent School District. At the build-off, over $65,000 in scholarships were awarded to students across Texas. Competitors traveled from Brock, Floydada, Huntsville, Lockney, New Waverly, Petersburg, Perryton, Slaton and Sands. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

The Memphis High School (MHS) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) senior team of Gizelle Rodriguez, Maggie Cook and Corrina Torres, along with MHS FCCLA Adviser Summer Lindley, visit the Memphis Lions Club Wednesday, July 12. The team presented their Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Event Level 3 Event Management project, which they recently took gold with at the National Leadership Conference in Denver, Colo. Courtesy Photo

Memphis High School FFA students receive their Lonestar Degrees, the highest degree the state association can bestow upon a member, at the 95th Texas FFA State Conference Tuesday, July 10- Friday, July 14 in Dallas. From left: Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

CAILIN ROSE