On October 21-24, four members of Jordan’s FFA chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend the 82nd National FFA Convention. Xan Carlson, Brandi Ricci, Helen Giles (pictured left) and Cameron Leedy (pictured on right in bottom photo) represented Durham Public Schools at the convention. The group was accompanied by Mr. Beasley and Mrs. Melino, the club’s advisors.

The FFA National Convention is considered to be the most anticipated leadership event in the country for youth, with over 53,000 members in attendance. While at the convention, students participated in leadership workshops, seminars, and team-building activities and met FFA members from all over the country. Students had the opportunity to network with representatives from colleges and agriculture companies and explore options in the agriculture industry in the largest indoor career show in the US. Booths featured displays ranging from veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical companies to a mechanical bull. Students attended sessions where they heard from the National Officer team and key note speakers such as Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs. 

Jordan’s Men’s Varsity Soccer team finished the season with an unprecedented 19-0-0 record.  The team won the 4-A Pac 6 conference with a conference record of 10-0-0.   Head Coach Steve Turner could not be prouder of his boys.   “Every player on this team has made a valuable contribution,” said Turner recently at Senior Night.  And what a contribution they made.  It is the first time in school history the team has won all games played!  

The team gained momentum early in the season with big wins against Enloe (3-1), Green Hope (4-1), and Broughton (2-1). The trend continued in conference play with wins against East Chapel Hill (2-0) & Riverside (2-1).  Joaquin Del Rosario leads the team in goals with 14.  Midfielders Matt Feigler, Ted Mullin, Ezra Ntirugelegwa, Jon Ray & Brian Roque combined for another 32 goals and 28 assists.  The defense is lead by Seniors Sonny Mukungu & Kyle Stuart (Keep).  Along with Christian Bowers, Nolan Cain, and Mark Harris they allowed only 5 goals all season.  

The team is currently ranked #1 in the State, # 3 nationally by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), and #4 nationally by ESPN.  Hats off to these fine young athletes!

The 2009 Jordan Men’s Varsity Team:  Steven Baran, Christian Bowers, Nolan Cain, Joaquin DelRosario, Eric Dugan, Matthew Feigler, Justin Finger, MarkHarris, Peter Lawson, Senyonjo Mukungu, Teddy Mullin, Eddie Mwangi, Ezra Ntirugelegwa, Michael Osei, Jonathan   Ray, Brian Roque, Ryan Sawaya, Joe Schreyack, Michael Seagroves, Anosh Sethna, Kyle Stuart, Brooke Teffera, Inyaki Uriz, Ian Zimmer.