(Continued from Page 6) and off-farm employment She received the Greenhand, chapter, and SUN area degrees. Melissa Kay Charles Melissa Kay Charles wrote that she enjoys the “hands-on learning that FFA offers. It. gives you the oppor tunity to experience; firsthand how a farm really works, and what all goes into a farm.” Melissa, 18, is the daughter of Mark and Janice Charles. Washington Boro. Melissa plans to work on a farm full-time and eventually own her own farm. Melissa has served on various commit tees at Manor FFA, including petting zoo, horse show, fruit sale, and wood cutting. She received the 1998 Leadership Awards and the Greenhand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. Bradley J. Cober Jr. Bradley J. Cober Jr., 18-year-old son of Brad and Ann Cober, Somerset, noted he enjoys the activities and projects FFA has to offer. Bradley, two-year Somerset FFA mem ber. indicated his future plans are to “run heavy equipment” He saved as chapter secretary and on the basketball and ban quet committees. In addition, Bradley has received a land judging award and completed projects in calf hutches and chicken coops. He received his Greenhand and chapter honors. mro-Mm by J - STAR Feed Mixers OSWALT by J - STAR Feed Mixers Weaverline '^aaaigiraaiii) Feed Carts LAPP’S WOODEN MlvaFOUlt I'MOM CONVEYORS O’ A Keystone Degree Recipients 258 Adam Lee Coleman Four-year Brothers valley FFA member Adam Lee Coleman I % enjoys FFA member ship. “It gives me the chance to work with many people who have the same interests as I do,” he wrote. “I also like the opportunities it gives you that will help you in the future. It also gives you the chance to meet many new people.” Adam, 17, is the son of Phillip and Lee Ann Coleman, Berlin. After gradua tion, Adasm noted he plans to expand his herd of registered Brown Swiss and milk about 60 of them. “I also plan to someday purchase my own farm.” Adam has served as chaplain, third vice president, and is chapter president. In addition, be has completed projects in dairy calves and heifers with the Brown Swiss herd. He received his Greenhand and chapter honors. stacles, such as nervous-anxiety of public speaking,” he wrote. Colt, son of Ron and Candy Cooney, Ulysses, plans to attend welding school, Alfred State University. He has served the Headwaters FFA at Northern Potter as vice president and president In nAtitirm J-STW Feeding Equipment Manure Systems Barn Equipment Coll Cooney Seventeen-year-old Colt Cooney pointed to one positive aspect , of FFA membership: it’s made him less • nervous and anxious to speak to peple. Membership helps him meet new people and “overcoming the ob- Bedding Chopper Farm Show Section 1, Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 8, 2000—Page Colt has served on several committees, including program of work, dairy judging, and citrus. Colt has received several awards, including a silver in the state record book contest. He received the Greenhand and chapter degrees. , Eighteen-year-old | Nathan Copenhaver noted that FFA mem- “allows you to get to know people better.” Nathan, son of Neil and Mary Copenhaver, .\\ W Ephrata, is a four-year tmi 1 hL member of Cloister T a M FFA. He plans to attend Harrisburg Area Community Col lege to be an automotive technician. Nathan has served on the citizenship and leadership committees. In addition, he completed projects through off-farm work experience. Nathan received an ag mechanical proficiency award in addition to his Greenhand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. animal science and “own a small form.” Heather. 18, is the daughter of Ellis and Joyce Crowl, Airvil le. She has served as chapter sentinel, chapter secretary, chapter president, and Call or Write FREE CATALOG Nathan Copenhaver Heather R. Growl Red Lion Area FFA member Heather Growl wrote that she enjoys “meeting new people with similar interests and traveling to differ ent schools for con tests.” She plans to attend college for dairy and for a 7|Pt» Fans corp. 0 Tunnel Ventilation Systems I , Mighty Lite™ Dairy Mat county vice president In addition, Heather has served on sev eral committees, including the banquet Halloween, parade float and slideshow. She completed four years of a dairy herd project one year of a dairy beef, and a year of a field com project. Heather received dairy foundation and scholarship awards, in addition to her Greenhand, chapter, and White Rose degrees. Derek Daly Grassland FFA member Derek Daly noted that the FFA “has been a great experience for me. It has given me a chance to share and challenged my inter ests and knowledge with others.” Derek, 18, is the son of Martin and Karen Daly. Narvon. He plans to go to college and major in wildlife and fishe ries. pursuing a career in that area. Derek is chapter chaplain. In addition, he has served on the public relations, environmental, and economic commit tees. He has completed wildlife conserva tion and on-farm work experience projects. In addition, Derek has received a first place for his county Envirothon team membership, a second in state wildlife, a fourth in state poultry, and completed forestry and aquatics competidon. He has received his Greenhand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. 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