PHOTO BY BRIANNA BALOGH / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
SERVING SMILE … Smiles fill the serving line as students dish up pancakes, sausage, eggs, and assorted drinks.
By: Brianna Balogh
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
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The Edgerton School Commons came alive bright and early for the annual FFA pancake breakfast held on Saturday, February 28.
The breakfast began at 7 a.m. and ran until 11 a.m. If the aroma wasn’t enough to pull people inside, students were ready to greet guests and guide them to the sign-in sheet.
Inside the Commons, an FFA Alumni raffle ticket table gave attendees a chance to win prizes. Attendees could also peruse items for the silent auction.
Curated baskets, gift cards, and FFA students’ projects filled the stage. Items included chocolate chip cookies, a handmade miniature barn, a picnic table, a deep fryer, a kiddie pool filled with goods, and more.
All items were provided by local businesses, residents, and FFA students. The silent auction was set to conclude at 10:45 a.m. and required a minimum $5 bid.
Nearby on center stage, another display drew attention with students’ FFA scrapbooks and meeting books, two of which recently earned state honors.
The display offered a glimpse into the everyday moments students are most proud of, from meetings and projects to memories made throughout the year.
After taking in the students’ work, guests made their way toward the busy breakfast line, which was offered for a free-will donation. Three pancake options were available, and chocolate chip and blueberry proved popular among guests.
Also offered were sausage, scrambled eggs, and hash browns. Drink options included coffee, orange juice, water, and both white and chocolate milk.
Smiles were easy to find as students served community members, young and old. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, students were busy replenishing food as quickly as possible.
The breakfast also marked the conclusion of the recent FFA week held at the school. Students participated in specialized dress-up days, adding a bit of fun to the halls all week.
Capping off the week’s festivities on Friday, an all-day petting zoo allowed all students the opportunity to interact with common farm animals like horses and chickens, and even some more unique pets like a turtle and bearded dragon.
For Mrs. Kristine Manning, who has guided the program for eight years, the breakfast is a long-standing FFA tradition that she is happy to help carry on.
All proceeds go back into the FFA program to fund student activities ranging from state convention trips to in-class projects.
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