Senior advances to FFA State Convention

Meghan Benn poses with first-place plaque
Meghan Benn poses with first-place plaque

A Schuylerville High School senior is advancing to compete at the state level after a first-place finish at the FFA Sub-State Career Development Competition on March 18. Meghan Benn will compete in the job interview career development event at the 2017 New York State FFA Convention from May 11-14 at Morrisville State College. Fellow FFA members will compete in group competitions at the convention.

FFA members who competed at the sub-state competition
FFA members who competed at the sub-state competition pose for a photo

“These competitions provide students with public speaking skills and critical thinking,” said FFA advisor Debora Cahan. “All members who competed did a great job and should be very proud!”

The results of the sub-state competition are listed below.

RESULTS

 

Jr. Creed
Heat one
  • Fourth place: Audrey Sickles
  • Eighth place: Hannah Kochendorfer
Heat two:
  • Fifth place: Lainey Koval Jr.
People in Ag
  • Fourth place: Allison Peek
Job Interview
  • First place: Meghan Benn
Senior Prepared Public Speaking
Heat one
  • Sixth Place: Matthew Peck
Heat two
  • First Place: Chrissy Putman
  • Eighth Place: Jillian Peek
Finals round
  • Fourth place: Chrissy Putman