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Page 28—Farm Show Section 1, Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, January 8, 2000 258 Keystone FFA’s 72nd Year (Continued from Page 27) Earl, plans to receive a degree as a licensed nurse. She works as a nursing assistant <. id anticipates attending a two-year nursing school. After being certified, she noted, she hopes to get married. Jenclle has served as second vice presi dent of chapter operations. In addition, she has served on several committees, includ ing SAE, leadership cooperation, and sup port group. She completed various projects, includ ing beef growing, home garden, work experience at Zerbe Sister's Nursing (as a dietary aide), and at Fairmont Homes (as a nursing assistant). She received a beef pro duction proficiency honor and the Green hand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. Kyle Miller Four-year Headwaters FFA member Kyle Miller noted his enjoyment at being part of a national organization, “because of the sense of belonging to a group,” he wrote. Kyle, 17, Harrison Valley, is the son of Rodney Miller and Melissa Lehman. Kyle plans to attend college fra 1 computer sci ence and engineering. Kyle has served as chapter chaplain and vice president He has served on the prog ram of work, safety, donkey basketball, and flower bulb committees. In addition, Kyle has completed on farm work projects and received a variety of awards, including the Star Greenhand in Ag Business, work proficiency, and state creed speaking. He received his Green hand and chapter degrees. Shawn Douglas Miller Employed at Ridge Point Daily Farm and who is a senior at Juniata Mifflin Vo- Tech School, Shawn Douglas Miller is Big Valley FFA president. Shawn is the son of Jody and Doug Mill er, McVeytown. He completed an SAE project in swine finishing, hi addition, Shawn has received awards at the local and state level for tractor driving and record books. Shawn wants to work for the Pennsylva nia Game Commission as a conservation officer after he is graduated from college. He has eamd his Greenhand and chapter degrees. John Milliard John Milliard, four tyear Coudersport FFA member, enjoys the ex perience and “leader ship skills” evident in John, 17, son of Ann and Don Milliard, ! Coudersport, plans to attend Penn State for environmental science. John has been student adviser from 1997-1999. In addidon, he has served on the fruit sales, banquet, and bird seed sales committees. He completed landscaping turf management projects and with Wend ing Creek Farms. He received a Star Greenhand in Agribusiness and Star Chap ter Agribusiness honors and the Green hand and chapter degrees. Aaron Morin Four-year Twin Valley FFA member Aaron Morin enjoys the “competition in environmental areas,” he wrote, that FFA has to offer. Aaron, 18, son of Gregory and Lorraine Morin, Honey Brook, plans a career in computer programming. Aaron has completed work experience projects. In addition, he has served on the following committees: Tel-Hai pet ther pay, third grade tour. Food For America, Farm Show, banquet, citrus sales, and others. He received a third place award in the regional forestry contest and was on an Eastern States Exposition trip to Spring field, Mass, for a forestry CDE. Craig Moshier “What I enjoy most about FFA is the wide variety of experiences that the FFA offers to its members,” wrote Craig Moshier, four-year Spud Growers FFA member. “I also enjoy working with others and the opportunity to help other people.” Craig, 17, son of John and JoAnn Moshier, Coudersport, plans to attend a four-year college to major in secondary education. Craig has served on various committees, including program of activities and FFA banquet. He completed projects in occupa tional experience and strawberry produc tion and recieved a Star Chapter Farmer award and Star Greenhand honor. He also received the Greenhand and chapter degrees. Matthew Moyer - FFA is enjoyable for the “activities we | do,” noted four-year .jr Northern Lebanon FFA member Matthew Moyer. “It's fun going to the Farm Show and Ounloading fruit for the if fundraiser.” V Matthew, 17, son of Ken and Kim Moyer, Jonestown, plans to attend a technical school for diesel mechanics. Matthew has served as chapter assistant sentinel. In addition, he has served on the safety committee. Matthew completed projects in market hogs, sweet com, and rabbit production. He received a specialty crop honor and a first place gold award for sweet com. He received his Greenhand and chapter degrees. Brian Mull Brian Mull, four-year Solanco FFA member, noted he enjoys “learning about agriculture and being involved in various FFA activities,” he wrote. “This will help prepare me for the future.” Brian, 18, son of Scott and Sheila Mull, plans to become a dairy fanner. Brian has served as chapter sentinel and vice president and is president. In addition, he has served on the environmental and leadership committees. Brian has completed several projects, including dairy herd, swine finishing, tobacco, and sheep finishing. He won a first place award in the state as a member of the dairy cattle judging team and a first as a member of the All-American dairy judging team. He also received his Green hand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. Laura Nafzigcr ■Hbhhh “It's hard to find a better way to learn (leadership skills) than V#< -ip by hands-on projects '< with friends,” some- IPHL r thing the FFA offers, noted four-year Hans Ikte Herr member Laura of Jim and Sarah Nafziger, Parkesburg, has production hor ticulture as part of her plans. Laura has served as second secretary and secretary. In addition, Laura has served on various committees, including public relations as chair, environment and economy, and as chair of the recruitment committee. Laura completed SAE project books Degree Recipients Mark With ‘Signature Of Success’ from 1996-1999, received a bronze award in the county in 1996 and a gold in the state in 1998. She also received a second place for competition in the state dairy foods contest and third at nationals. Laura received the Grecnhand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. Adam Nissley Why FFA? we get and all different activities kJisN noted four-year Manor FFA member Adam BDavc and Lucy ' - * Nissley, Lancaster, plans to “pursue a job in agriculture.” Adam has served as chapter sentinel and treasurer. He is chapter president Adam has served on the fruit sale com mittee. In addition, he has completed work experience, fair hogs, and sweet com pro jects. He received a leadership award and a record keeping honor. He also received the Star Greenhand, Star draper. Red Rose, and is honored with the Keystone Eastern Region Star Agribusiness. Jason Nissley Jason Nissley, 17, son of Melvin and Marilyn Nissley, Middletown, enjoys the “competitions and contests of the FFA,” he wrote. “I particular ly liked the ag mechanics contest, which has taught me many skills that I use now and will use in the future.” Jason plans to do some voluntary ser vice work and then begin a woodworking career. The four-year Hans Herr ERA member has served on the environmental commit tee. In addition, he completed project experience as a dairy employee, on poul try, and on a crop farm. He won first place at states in ag mechanics and a gold at the national ag mechanics contest In addition, Jason received his Green hand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. Audrey A. Nissly According to Audrey A. Nissly, “I enjoy being in FFA because it teaches me the leadership skills I can use in everyday life," she wrote. “I also enjoy serving the school, chapter, and community through FFA.” Audrey, 18, daughter of Michael and Nancy Nissly, Washington Boro, plans to attend college and major in dairy science. “Following college,” she wrote, “I may return to the family dairy to help in the management.” Audrey has served as parliamentarian and secretary. She is vice president of the Manor FFA chapter. Audrey has served on the banquet, FFA scrapbook, and FFA yearbook commit tees. She has completed projects in beef production, work experience, and capons. She received a leadership award, beef proficiency, youth encouragement, and public speaking honors, in addition to the Greenhand, chapter, and Red Rose degrees. Jason Oakes “Most of the things wc do (in FFA) are hands-on,” noted four-year Albion FFA member Jason Oakes. Jason, 18, son of Byron and Susan Oakes, West Springfield, plans to attend technical school. Jason has served on the Grcenhand com- mittce. In addition, he completed employ ment and home improvement projects. Jason received his Greenhand and chap ter degrees. Sandy Opdykc __ “What I have learned H most about the FFA,” B ’ wrote four-year West m. Snyder FFA member ML Sandy Opdyke, “is the B leadership skills I have ■ acquired over the past W years. It has helped V me to talk comfort ably in front of a * group of people.” Sandy, 18, daughter of Charles and Ann Opdyke, McClure, plans to attend Penn State to major in dairy and animal science. Sandy has served as chapter assistant secretary and secretary. She is SUN Area FFA officer. Sandy has served as chair of the PALS commitee and on the citrus. Food For America, recreation, and Conservation Day committees. She completed an SAE project in dairy herd. Sandy won a blue ribbon in the SUN Area project book CDE, a bronze at the state record book CDE, a red ribbon at the SUN Area dairy judging CDE, and a chap ter proficiency award. She received her Grcenhand, chapter, and SUN Area degrees. John M. Paris Four-year Albion FFA member John M. Paris enjoys the “different kind of activi ties we do.” John, 18, son of Joylene and Tim Paris, Albion, plans to enroll in college to study art John has served as chapter sentinel and treasurer and is president, hi addition, he has served on the bowling, football field, banquet, FFA Week, and pig roast committees. John has completed projects in employ ment, improvement, and production. He received awards in employment improve ment production from 1996-1999, in strawberry picking, beef finishing, pig roast, and the Star Grcenhand and chapter degrees. Philip W. Petenbrink “FFA gives me the opportunity to associate others similar interests and to compete in am tests j , where I can improve skills," wrote four-year Meyersdale FFA member Philip M B W. Petenbrink. Philip, 17, son of Wayne and Amy Petenbrink, Garrett, plans to help his father and grandfather manage “our family farm, where we milk 220 cows and farm approximately 1,200 acres.” Philip has served as chapter historian and is secretary. In addition, he has served on the fair booth and calendar ad sales committees. He has completed dairy projects. Also, Philip has received a first place in the county in dairy judging, a first for tractor driving, and a dairy production award. He received the Greenhand and chapter degrees. Kristen Pfeifer Kristen Pfeifer, 17, daughter of Bernadette Pfeifer, Deny, enjoys the learning aspects and “the different people that you meet,” she wrote, “because FFA teaches you more about yourself and the ability to cooperate with others.” (turn to Page 29)