SHS FFA competes in forestry career event

Sixteen members of the Staunton FFA Chapter competed in the Section 15 Forestry career development event on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Beaver Dam Park with 127 other FFA members from around the section. During the contest members tested their knowledge on tree and forestry equipment identification, land map reading, timber cruising, and other forestry skills. The Discovery team, which is geared for members in 6th through 8th grade, came in 4th place with katie Davin placing 7th. The Greenhand team, which consists of all freshmen, came in 2nd with Madelyn Davin placing 3rd, Kelsey Wempe placing 5th...