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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.
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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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