Monday, August 20, 2018
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Two Howe students named national finalist of FFA Awards
Megan Bearden The National FFA Organization announced recently that Megan Bearden and Kindle Catching from Howe were selected as a national finalist for the National FFA Proficiency Award. Bearden was selected in Equine Science while Catching qualified in Beef Production. Each Howe girl is one of only four people chosen to compete for their respective awards at the national finals to be held at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall.
Kindle Catching members can participate in to develop valuable experience and leadership skills at the local, state and national levels. Descriptions of each proficiency award area are available at FFA.org/proficiency. Bearden and Catching, members of the Howe FFA Chapter, became eligible for the national award after winning the Texas state FFA competition earlier this year.
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In recognition of being a finalist, each of the four finalists will receive a plaque and $500. The national winner of the Equine The proficiency awards recognize Science and Beef Production will outstanding student achievement in each receive an additional $500 agribusiness gained through during a special ceremony at the establishment of a new business, National FFA Convention & Expo. working for an existing company This award is supported by Tarter or otherwise gaining hands-on Farm & Ranch Equipment of career experience. Dunnville, KY for Equine Science and by Red Brand of Peoria, IL for The Equine Science award and the Beef Production. Beef Production are two of 47 proficiency program areas FFA page 9
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