Woodmore FFA announces scholarships

ELMORE, Ohio — The Woodmore FFA Alumni Association recently announced the award winners of the nearly $3,000 in scholarship funds presented during the Woodmore FFA’s annual banquet.

Sarah Depner, Woodmore’s 2007-2008 president, was selected to receive The Richard Heins Memorial Scholarship for $500 and The Paul Rothert Memorial Scholarship for $1000. Both of these scholarships require the recipient to major in a field of study related to agriculture. Depner will be attending Findley University and will pursue a double major in equestrian studies and pre-veterinary medicine.

Krista Hellwig, Woodmore’s 2007-2008 sentinel, was chosen to receive the other three scholarships. Hellwig was selected to receive The Dan Juergens Memorial Scholarship for $500; The Woodmore FFA Alumni Scholarship – also for $500 – both requiring an agricultural field of study; and finally, The Woodmore FFA Alumni Scholarship in Memory of Beth Roberts, also for $500. This final scholarship does not specify a field of study, but instead, is given to a student who embodies the same enthusiasm and dedication to the FFA program of the memorialized member. Hellwig will be attending The Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute her first two years and then transfer to the main campus to complete her degree in animal science.

Additionally, Hellwig was selected as the student who consistently delivers extra effort in support of the FFA program, with Woodmore’s 110 percent award. She received a certificate of recognition and a monetary check from the Fremont branch of AG Credit, ACA, and additionally was recognized with a plaque from her FFA chapter.

Ft. Recovery members compete at state FFA contest

FT. RECOVERY, Ohio — Members of the Ft. Recovery FFA Chapter recently competed in the state ag mechanics competition and placed 4th out of 21 teams and the livestock judging team placed 11th out of 159 teams.

Individually, Jeremy Siegrist placed 7th in the state ag mechanics competition. This contest assesses a student’s agricultural mechanic skills such as welding, torching, electrical testing, soldering, using micrometers, identifying oils and tools and small engine troubleshooting. Members who competed were Jordan Hess, Chris Gehret and Siegrist. The team placed 2nd at the district level with Siegrist, son of Don and Sally, placing 3rd individually.

Also, the Ft. Recovery FFA General Livestock Team comprised of Dan Brackman, Riggs Florence, Travis Hart, Dustin Homan, Jessica Link, Mason Schmackers, Alison Tobe, Ben Tobe and Matt Whitacre traveled to the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus to place 11th in the state out of 159 teams. Team member Ben Tobe, son of Tom and Cheryl, placed 15th out of 733 individuals.

The general livestock team judged classes of cattle, hogs, and sheep, which helps them become better livestock producers and consumers.

Alexander FFA attends district banquet

ALBANY, Ohio —- On April 18, the Alexander FFA Chapter attended the District 10 banquet at Waterford High School in Waterford, Ohio.

Before the banquet there were officer training sessions for the new officers. These sessions helped to explain the duties of each new officer and give helpful tips to help their chapter.

During the banquet awards were handed out to each chapter. Some of the awards the chapter received included: Zach Crabtree, who received a plaque for being 4th in district for livestock judging along with Taylor Adelsberger for being 2nd in equine judging.

Also, Kara Oberholzer, Brent Kasler and Jarrett Bright received plaques for their proficiency award areas. After awards were given out, the new officers were inducted. Kathy Kasler was selected as the District 10 Treasurer for the 2008-2009 year.

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