Manor FFA students placed in the top 10 in several categories at the Pennsylvania FFA Convention, held June 12-14 at Penn State University, with several students earning the right to compete regionally and nationally.
The Penn Manor High School students competed in career development and leadership development events to demonstrate their skills in several areas. Here are the results:
Poultry Evaluation – The team placed first and will compete in the National FFA Convention and Expo in October.
Team members were Sarah Bleacher (3rd place gold award), Morgan Harnish (4th place gold), Renee Eshbach (5th place gold) and Jolene Fields (9th place silver). Individuals who competed were Megan Reen (1st place gold), Berklee Perry (8th place silver), Brianna McMichael (11th place silver), and Jordan Arms (14th place bronze).
Dairy Cattle Management and Evaluation – The team placed second and will compete at the Big E Eastern States Exposition in Massachusetts in September. Team members were Austin Kolb (6th place gold), Alyssa Chalfant (8th place gold), Madeleine Denlinger (12th place silver), and Laurel Barley (43rd place).
National Chapter Award – Manor FFA placed 10th (gold) and will move on to national competition.
Employment Skills – Emily Aukamp, 5th place silver.
Horse Evaluation —The team placed sixth. Team members were Amanda Baker (14th place silver), Hannah Ile (33rd place), Darby Conrad (39th place), and Rebecca Roland (47th place).
Floriculture – Melodie Garrett, 11th place bronze.
Veterinary Science – Angela Frola (14th place silver) and Brenna McDevitt (16th place silver).
Scrapbook – The chapter scrapbook placed 14th and earned a silver medal.
Proficiency Awards – The following students received their state proficiency: Kenny Barley (ag sales entrepreneurship), Jonathon Eshbach (specialty crop production), Clara Hess (dairy placement) and Damian Kreider (vegetable production).
State Officer Nominating Committee – Rebecca High served as a member of the committee to select state FFA officers.
State officer candidates – Kenny Barley and Samantha Garrett spent two days in the state officer selection process.
Congratulations to these students for representing Penn Manor so well!
