Kuna Ag Mechanics Team Going to Nationals!

By: Maggie Reynolds, Kuna FFA Reporter

     The Kuna FFA chapter started off summer with the State Career Development Events (CDE’s). Kuna sent 23 students to compete in 8 CDE’s.  The Agriculture Mechanics team won at the state level, qualifying the team to compete at the national level in October.

2011 Kuna Ag Mechanics Team

 There are many parts that make up this CDE, each of which is completed by one member of the team. Chris Ball competed in Arc Welding (4^th high individual) and Electricity (1^st high individual). Max Blitman competed in Tool Identification. Brett Berheim competed in Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Small Gas Engines (1^st high individual). Dylan Fadgen competed in Copper Pipe Fitting. Way to go Ag Mech!

     Kuna’s other teams also did very well; with all teams placing in the top ten and many high individuals.

• The Forestry team placed 10^th with members Samantha Roberts, Bob Humphrey, Jared Schwartz, and Mackenzie Peace.
• The Livestock team placed 5^th with members Mark Nebeker, Kevin Brown, Brett Blackstock, and Jeni Hagler.
• The Dairy Foods team placed 4^th with members Hailee Hayes, Alyssa Shankel, Kristina Artley, and Cassandra Drake.
• The Environmental Natural Resources team placed 4^th with members Dylan Fadgen (3^rd high individual), Chris Ball, Michelle Ball, and Anna Rodriguez.
• The Dairy Evaluation team placed 2^nd with members Jeni Hagler (6^th high individual), Anna Rodriguez (8^th high individual), Brett Berheim, and Maggie Reynolds.
• The Agronomy team placed 2^nd with members Zachary Reynolds (3^rd high individual), Amanda Reynolds (6^th high individual), Michelle Ball, and Maggie Reynolds.
• The Meats Technology team placed 2^nd with members Kevin Brown (2^nd high individual), Michelle Ball (8^th high individual), Brett Blackstock, and Anna Rodriguez.

     Kuna FFA students will continue to remain busy for the rest of the summer, with Washington Leadership Conference, fairs, and other fun events coming up!