CATA HALL OF FAME - CLASS OF 2002
Les McCabe
UC Davis 1950, UC Davis 1955, Nova Southeastern Univ. 1977, Marysville HS 1951-1954, Lincoln HS 1954-1957, Yuba City HS 1957-1958 UC Extension Service 1963-1967, Merced College Dean, Voc. Ed. 1977-1986, Merced College 1986-1997
Teacher of Excellence
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Les was a leader in agriculture education in every area of our profession. He was an excellent teacher of vocational agriculture at high school and community college levels. He was an outstanding administrator of agriculture programs in his college and his county. Most importantly, Les was a strong advocate of agriculture education throughout his career. The governor, the state superintendent of instruction, by congressmen, boards of county supervisors, and other agencies appointed him to agriculture leadership positions. Les was a leader in the successful effort to restore agriculture education teacher preparation to UCD. His service to his community is unmatched and too extensive to list here. |
Chester McCorkle
UC Berkeley 1927, UC Berkeley 1937, Red Bluff HS 1927-1932, Cal Poly SLO 1932-1960
CATA President 1931-1932
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Chester McCorkle was California’s first special supervisor dealing primarily with the FFA. It was the idea at the time that the entire educational program within the agricultural department of local schools would be centered on the FFA. Much was done by Chester to put more emphasis on the FFA activities. In 1933 Mr. McCorkle became primarily an administrator at Cal Poly and retired as Dean Emeritus at Cal Poly, Kellogg Voorhis campus in Pomona. |
Byron McMahon
U. of Nebraska 1929, Eagle-Nebraska HS 1929-1926, Madera HS, 1926-1936, San Fernando HS 1936-1937, Cal Poly SLO 1937-1938, Regional Supervisor 1938-1939, Asst. Chief 1942-1944, Chief of the Bureau 1944-1965
CATA President 1932-1933
| Byron was the fourth state supervisor of agriculture education in California. From the standpoint of vocational agriculture at the local level, his tenure as chief was one of rebuilding and strengthening local programs. During these years the program suffered from the war. The aftermath of the war left teacher shortages and low enrollment. The Bureau became actively involved in working with veterans and young farmers. By the end of Byron’s tenure, local programs were stabilized and growing. |
Dean McNeilly
Univ. of Nevada 1947, UC Davis 1955, Modesto HS, 1948-1954, Modesto JC 1954-1963, Delta JC 1963-1988
Teacher of Excellence
| Dean will always be remembered as a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivational teacher. His wit and humor were highly prized by his students. Dean was an innovator and was instrumental in the development and implementation of the parliamentary procedure contest in California. Deans service to vocational agriculture and the FFA is extensive. He has served as judge, host, and sponsor of numerous activities at local, regional, and state levels. Dean’s community activities include serving on the boards of many service and charitable organizations. |
Julian McPhee
UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Gilroy HS 1922-1926, State Supervisor 1926-1944, President Cal Poly SLO 1926-196?, State Director of Voc Ed. 1944- 196?
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Julian was the father of agriculture education in California. Beginning in 1926 as the third state supervisor of agriculture education he initiated a host of changes and new ideas to the training of teachers. He was responsible for developing the state staff structure. He was a visionary, developing a state aggie club before FFA was founded. He also is credited with developing the record book for SAE’s. |
Dixie Mitchell
Cal Poly SLO 1951, Cal Poly SLO 1958, Madera HS 1951-1952, Riverdale HS 1952-1961, Campbell HS 1961-1986
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Dixie taught for 27 years in an urban setting in the San Jose area. He developed a model school farm while at Campbell. He was an outstanding master teacher and supervised over 14 students teachers. As a CATA president, he was one of the first to become active politically and was heavily involved in the Save-Our-Bureau effort. |
Dick Mossbarger
Cal Poly SLO 1954, Washington-Fremont HS 1955-1962, Fillmore HS 1962-1989
Teacher of Excellence
| Dick was an excellent teacher and FFA advisor. His students excelled in leadership, competition, and state and national awards’ programs. He was a "program builder" who was skilled at developing new curriculum as well as school farms. His students respected and admired him. Dick was active in his community and was highly respected by his fellow agriculture teachers. He was chosen as the "Outstanding Citizen Award" winner by the city of Fillmore for his contributions to the agriculture of that community. Dick was a dedicated member of CATA and contributed greatly to his profession. |