L-S FFA Teams Place at National Convention

The Lampeter-Strasburg chapter of the Garden Spot Future Farmers of America (FFA) had a banner year at the National FFA Convention and Expo. Two teams attended the conference, which ran from October 29 – November 1, 2014, in Louisville, Kentucky. Both teams had previously won at the state level and were representing Pennsylvania at the national competition.

The veterinary science team competed against 40 other teams and received a Silver Plaque. The team members also placed individually:
Kelly Harnish – gold
Gina Rivera – silver
Ella Tice – silver
Becca Brian – bronze

The Agriculture Technology and Mechanical Systems team was the highest placing Pennsylvania team in the entire convention, coming in second place nationally among 42 teams and receiving a Gold Plaque. The team also received a brand new Lincoln Welder for being among the top 12 welding teams. Members also placed individually:
Mark Mellinger – gold and 2nd place ($1000 cash prize)
Shannon Fairchild – gold and 7th place ($600 cash prize)
Matt Harnish – gold and 12th place ($400 cash prize)
Jesse Diller – silver

Congratulations to our FFA members for their accomplishments!