The Bainbridge High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter is the outstanding chapter in Area 5 for the 2008-2009 school year.

They were recognized in Tifton at the Area 5 FFA banquet.

The Outstanding Chapter Award is given annually to the chapter that excels in FFA activities on the local, state and national level and goes beyond the call of duty and represents well-rounded programs.

During the course of the year, the chapter was recognized on the national level for having top scholars in the program and was awarded a two-year lease from Ford Motor Company on a new F250 to be used for chapter activities.

The agricultural communications team and the nursery landscape team placed first in area competition and competed on the state level.

Sara Beth Pelham served as an Area officer representing Area 5. The chapter had many teams participate in career development events and leadership events.

The livestock show team represented the chapter well at many livestock events throughout the state this year bringing home many championships with all species of livestock shown, said Chapter adviser Hugh Lanier.

He said being selected as the outstanding chapter was icing on the cake for a successful year.