I can relate to the questions and comments of the young people about their FFA program and the classes related to it.

Unfortunately, reason doesn't always will out. Our largest industry in this county is Agriculture! It seems that this being true, it should follow that it would be reasonable to support the industry.

Years ago, when I was a high school student, the decision was made to eliminate Physics and teach French IV. This was of great concern to me and several others because we knew that we needed Physics in college. What Physics I learned was due Mrs. Ethel Scott, on my own, and in her free time. Soon, in college, I realized that I was far behind my fellow college students. If my ancient mind is correct we did not turn out one French teacher but we did have Vets, MDs, a DMD, Pharmacists, RNs and many other science related professionals. Each of these degrees required some level of Physics.

Not all of our students desire or need a college education, but they all need to learn how to make a decent living. The choices made by the leaders of today shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Roger D. Smith DMD