WHS Hosts Region FFA

Wayne High School has one of the top Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters in the State of Utah. The chapter is very active in competitions and community service. On January 28th Wayne High School hosted the Region FFA competition. It was magnificently organized by the Wayne FFA Chapter. During a competition FFA members focus on skill development and career preparation. These competitive events develop individual responsibility, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement. Successful members expand their knowledge base by interacting with peers, teachers, as well as business and community leaders to gain a complete and comprehensive knowledge about specific career and leadership areas. Some of the events that were organized included: Creed Speaking - FFA members recite the National FFA Creed to develop public speaking skills and self-confidence; Extemporaneous Public Speaking - Students showcase their agricultural knowledge and ability to think on their feet in front of a panel of judges: and Prepared Public Speaking - During the Prepared Public Speaking LDE, students present a speech on an agriculture-related topic. Wayne also took top honors in three of the Agricultural Proficiency Awards. Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. We want to thank Mrs. Grundy for helping our kids understand so many topics that are vital to our community.

The Region Results are as follows:
Creed Speaking: Shaleen Nelson 3rd place
Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Braige Jacobson 3rd Place
Prepared Public Speaking: Aubree Brian 2nd Place
Discussion Meet (Participated): Addison Grundy, Vanessa Barlow
State Degree: Makeyla Bradbury, Wade Jeffery, Maloree Mitchell, Hannah Morrill, Brynnli Nelson, Traven Peterson, Dawson Rees, Gentry Taylor
State Placement: Traven Peterson (State Finalist)
Proficiency: Equine Business – Gentry Taylor – Region 1st; Agriculture Mechanics – Dawson Rees – Region 1st; Beef Production – Traven Peterson – Region 1st