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FFA State Convention

by Bailey Rexford

     On Wednesday, April 17, Lane Oerke, Bailey Rexford, Scott Morris, Ben Oswald, Graham Wainscott, Kyle Teagarden, and Ag advisor Mr. Bridges all went to Columbia for the Missouri State FFA Convention. They spent 3 days in Columbia representing Ballard’s FFA chapter. Scott, Ben, Kyle, and Graham all competed in the state livestock judging competition. After five long hours, the boys were done and had placed in the bronze group.  Lane Oerke was at convention receiving his State FFA Degree. He is the first from our school to receive this honor. Bailey Rexford was representing our chapter as President. While at convention, we attended a career fair and numerous sessions. Some of the speakers were very impressive. We all had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

 

Livestock Team L-R: Scott Morris, Ben Oswald, Graham Wainscott, Kyle Teagarden

 

Lane Oerke, Ballard’s State Degree Recipient