Zane Trace FFA enjoys a successful state convention

Thirty-four members of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter recently attended the 96th Ohio FFA Convention in Columbus, on May 2 and 3.

During the two-day event, the students explored ag careers in the expo center and received recognition for various awards during business sessions. In the area of Agriscience Fair, sophomore Elise DePugh placed third in Food Science, the team of Sadie Swepston and Lily Rose also placed third in Food Science while the team of Wyatt Vick and Charley Clyne placed second in Power Systems.

Ellie Doles, Sadie Swepston, and Cora Pelletier received Gold rating awards for their Secretary, Treasurer, andReporter books while Swepston was also recognized as the third place winner in the Animal Research Proficiency award.

Senior Kailee Adkins was named a finalist in the State Star In Agriscience award and Sarah McGraw earned second chair clarinet in the Ohio FFA Band.

Seniors Ellie Doles, Sarah McGraw and Lily Rose were also presented the Ohio FFA State Degree during the final session of the convention.

In addition to the individual awards presented, the Zane Trace FFA Chapter received the Gold Rated Chapter award and was recognized for charitable giving throughout the year. The

ZT FFA has donated over $3,500 to charity through various projects this school year. All of the chapter members grew as leaders during the event by learning from keynote speakers including Morris Morrisson and Ohio FFA President Luke Jennings. The members also enjoyed learning new skills such as MIG welding in the career show and golfing at Top Golf. Everyone enjoyed the convention and returned to school motivated to make a difference in their community.

This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Zane Trace FFA members take home awards at state convention