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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center High Schools


by Michael Lucero


We were pleased to take a tour of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC) High School in Prescott Valley, AZ. one of five campuses in Arizona with the remaining schools in South Mountain, Paradise Val- ley, Red Mountain, Estrella Mountain, and Mesa.


is designed to prepare students not only for further university study, but also for the horse industry. (aaechighschools.com)


AAEC Early College High Schools


was established in 1997 in an effort to assist high school students in their higher educa- tion aspiration. The schools in partnership with the Maricopa Community College Dis- trict and Yavapai College, allow students to take transferable college courses in their high school tenure. Approximately 23% of the grad- uates complete Associate degrees prior to their high school gradua- tion. AAEC College Scholarships assist AAEC graduates in pursuing an associate degree. AAEC seniors apply for scholarships yearly and are awarded monies to assist in tuition or other college expenses. (aaechighschools.com)


AAEC Equine Studies Program provides unique, challenging, broad- based educational opportunities for students who have a special interest in horses and the horse industry. Modeled in both content and rigor after university Equine Science programs, the AAEC cur- riculum is unparalleled at the high school level, and offers numer- ous equine-related options to engage students. The Equine Studies Program is the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that


The Veterinary Science Tract was created to offer students an opportunity to learn about the careers available as a veteri- narian, certified veterinary technician, and other animal and human health fields. AAEC offers 4 courses (2 semesters each): Introduction to Veterinary Science, Ani-


mal Anatomy & Physiology, Animal Diseases, & Clinical Techniques. (aaechighschools.com)


We spoke with Mr. Monty Soto, who teaches Agricultural Education and who is very proud of his Horse Evaluation Team who placed first in the State Championship, along with the Entomology team who also placed first. The event was held at Arizona FFA Association State Spring Conference at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. March 2017. The AAEC Horse Evaluation Team went on to represent Arizona at the National FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) in India- napolis, IN. October 2017. Coming in at 7th Place was Arizona, Kate Koehl, Weslee Green, Rebecca Myers, and Danielle Stephenson, all of AAEC Prescott Valley FFA. Congratulations to the team at AAEC Prescott Valley!


HORSE & AG MAGAZINE I DECEMBER / JANUARY 2018 29


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