From Harford County Public Schools:
At the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Louisville, KY, from October 28-31, winners of the National FFA Dairy Cattle Handlers Activity were announced during the annual awards luncheon.
Sydney O’Dell, senior at North Harford High School in the Animal Science strand of the Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences (NRAS) magnet program, was named the top FFA Dairy Handler in the country. She placed 1st in the National Dairy Handling Career Development Event and was awarded $300 and a gold FFA medal.
The purpose of the event is to recognize the contributions of the handlers in presenting each animal to its best advantage in the evaluation of the dairy cows and heifers. Skills in dairy cattle handling and herd management are important for successful careers in the dairy industry. Through participation in the Dairy Cattle Handlers Activity, students learn to work with others in a way that is cooperative, courteous and helpful.
In addition, two North Harford High sophomores placed 10th in the Animal System Division 3 of the National Agriscience Fair Contest: Gabrielle Roeder, a student in the Animal Science strand of the NRAS magnet program, and Sarah Burton, a student in the plant science strand of the NRAS magnet program. Gabrielle and Sarah were awarded silver FFA medals.
“We are proud of the accomplishments and recognition these young ladies earned through their hard work and dedication to the NRAS and the FFA here at North Harford High School,” said Edward Stevens, assistant principal of North Harford High School.
The Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Magnet is composed of three clusters focusing on Large Animal/Equine Sciences, Plant Sciences, or Natural Resources Sciences. Programs provide students with the opportunity to experience challenging course work and experience science and technology with emphasis on career development and real world application. The Harford County Agricultural Economic Advisory Board, the University of Maryland, Harford Community College, and Harford County Public Schools partner to develop a program where each cluster provides students with the quality background knowledge and skills necessary for continued education or to gain entry into their work based field of choice.
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 629,367 student members as part of 7,757 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
A lousy $300 and some cheap gold medal? lol
…feel free to make a contribution to this outstanding young lady if you feel she deserves more! Her hard work and dedication will benefit herself and many others for years to come. If you eat a meal today, you can thank a farmer! And if you eat one tomorrow, you can thank young people like her!
lol I’m not giving anyone nothing. They can feel free to give me Monet, for free.
Just laughing at the 1st place prize.
End of story. And?
OK, I’m confused. “I’m not giving anyone nothing”. So are you actually going to give something to someone or do you just like to use double negatives?
Seems like you could use a lousy $300 for grammar lessons since you obviously didn’t get a cheap gold medal in English.
Congratulations Sydney on your win. I’m sorry that this idiot can’t see this award as just the start of which will be one of many accomplishments in your life.
Funny how no one here used personal insults.
And I sincerely doubt anyone would give you a Monet. Those things go for millions of dollars! Besides, you don’t strike me as the Impressionist type.
I don’t think she did it for the money, but I certainly wouldn’t resent $300…especially as a senior.
But yes, I see your point. I took the time to laugh at the prize this young person received, but didn’t even consider her hard work and dedication enough to congratulate her. She definitely deserves kudos for working hard and earning such an honor. I apologize for my short-sightedness. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
lol
At least not use that avatar next to your user name if you want to pretend you are me.
#idiot
I was just giving you an example of what a polite, kind, considerate you would sound like. Try it sometime!
…you actually thought I was pretending to be you when I obviously know that I have an avatar.
#idiot
Congratulations to the young lady for the job well done. Farmers work hard. They deserve thanks. Plus cows are cool – even the dirt that sticks to the gooey face is sort of cute and nothing in the world cuter than a calf. Something special about ag kids – they’re far more responsible that most others.