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LHS FFA students bring home awards from State Convention

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Lehi High School FFA students recently traveled to the State FFA Convention. The youth had a great experience and brought home many awards. The students worked hard and were supported by a group of teachers and helpful parents.

The Agri-Science Fair was a huge success and many projects qualified to compete at the National FFA Convention in October. The following students competed in Agri-Science Fairs and placed in these categories:

Animal Systems Agri-Science Fair:
Jessie Ellsworth and Abby Peterson – 2nd Place (Division 4)
Environmental Systems Agri-Science Fair:
Jennifer Webb and Lilly Larson – 1st Place (Division 4) ~ Competing at Nationals
Food Products Agri-Science Fair:
Talia Linford and Colton Evans – 1st Place (Division 4) ~ Competing at Nationals

Halle Larson and Matilyn Miller – 1st Place (Division 6) ~ Competing at Nationals
Plant Systems Agri-Science Fair:
Morgan Busk and Shelby Allison – 1st Place (Division 4) ~ Competing at Nationals
Makayla West – 3rd place (Division 5)
Power, Structure, and Technical Systems Agri-Science Fair:

Holly LaRose and Mataya Hugh – 2nd Place (Division 4)
Social Systems Agri-Science Fair:
Braden Hoyer and Danny Jackson – 4th Place (Division 4)

Star Greenhand:
Shelby Allison competed in the Star Greenhand Agri-Science contest and was third runner-up in the state. She won a $20 Scholarship award.

Star State:
Halle Larson competed in the Star State Agri-Science contest and won first place in the state. She won a $200 Scholarship award. Haley Thomas competed in the Star State Placement contest and was named Second Runner-Up in the state.  She won a $175 Scholarship award.

Proficiencies (Awards for students who excel in their agricultural projects):
Haley Thomas ~ State Winner competing at National FFA Convention

State Degrees:
The following students received their state degree because of their excellent projects and their continued involvement in FFA and agriculture-related activities: Haley Thomas, Halle Larson, Hunter Larson, Colbey Luce, Max Sorenson, Drake Soper, Shaylee Wootton, Matilyn Miller, Hannah Caldwell, Jaxson Peterson, Kalob Christofferson, and Miles Beck.

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Chapter Awards:

Lehi High School’s FFA club received the Superior Chapter Award and the 5-Star Chapter Award. Both are based on involvement and success in FFA activities and events.