Lind FFA claims national trophies

Last updated Oct 27, 2011 12:0pm0

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AGRONOMY. The Lind High School FFA Chapter enjoyed high honors at the National FFA Convention. The agronomy team captured third place in the nation. The team includes Maya Wahl (left), Scott Diefenbach, Connor O’Neill and Bridger Smith. Advisor Andy Williams is on the right. -Photo courtesy of Andy Williams

The Lind FFA’s excursion to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention turned into a trophy collecting trip.

The chapter’s agronomy team captured third place overall as a team. The individual members also placed high in the rankings. Bridger Smith finished eighth overall. Maya Wahl came in 13th. Connor O’Neill followed in 16th and Scott Diefenbach finished 18th.

The marketing team, featuring two Lind High School graduates, captured fifth place. The team consisted of Saige Casady, Jessica Hernandez and Brandon Knodel.

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