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Three East Central FFA Members Qualify for State Competition

Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

All 23 members had great showings at the recent District 12 FFA Leadership Contest.

Photo by East Central FFA.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – Members of East Central FFA have qualified to compete at the upcoming State Convention.

Last Saturday, 23 members from the East Central FFA Chapter competed in the District 12 FFA Leadership Contests.

Contests varied from several categories of demonstrations, multiple public speaking events and quiz bowl.

EC FFA had three 1st place winners, six 2nd place finishers, and three 3rd place finishers.

Members who placed first will advance to the state competition this June at Purdue University.

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