Page 36—Farm Show Section 1, Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 8, 2000 258 Keystone FFA’s 72nd Year (Continued from Page 35) Andrew Weyand The 18 -year-old son of Ray and Michele Weyand, Fricdcns, Andrew Weyand noted that he enjoys “working with my hands,** and FFA offers just that: hands-on experience. Andrew plans to go to college. The three-year Somerset FFA member has completed projects in tractors, hay wa gons, and stacking lumber. Jennifer Marie Whitman “The thing I enjoy fHH| most about FFA is the family atmosphere,** wrote four-year Cum berland FFA member \ “ Jennifer Marie Whit r* man. “We are all like » a big family, no mat ter where you go or who you meet. Also, the FFA has taught me a lot It has made me a better person by leaching me responsibility and how to keep my priorities straight” Jennifer, 17, daughter of Paula and Michael Whitman, Carlisle, noted that the “FFA has given me opportunities that no other organization could have offered. I have the opportunity to travel and see great places and meet great people. I can leant leadership and career development as well as earn a scholarship. The FFA is a world of open doors.” Jennifer plans to “graduate high school and go as far in the FFA as my ability will take me,” she wrote. Afterward, she wants to join a branch of the military and further her education. Jennifer hopes to have i family and own her own farm, and to hav a steady job which will “help support my family and myself.” Jennifer has served as Cumberland Val ley FFA sentinel and is vice president In addition, she has served on a variety of committees, including fruit sale, ham and cheese sandwich, BOAC, parliamentary procedure, tractor driving, Ag Olympics, banquet, and membership. As officer, Jen nifer is actively involved with all the com mittees. “I try to help where it is needed and encourage others to help also,” she noted. Jennifer wrote that in 1999, she and a group of other members were involved in the National Chapter Award Committee and applied for the award. “We did very well and this year, at National FFA Con vention, we received our National Chapter Award on stage.” Jennifer has completed several SAE projects, including beef finishing in her sophomore year, beef and sheep finishing her junior year, and sheep, swine, and goat finishing in her senior year. She received a Star Greenhand Award and was a regional proficiency winner in beef production in 1998. She also received many chapter pro ficiency awards in 1998, such as beef pro duction and extemporaneous speaking. In 1999 Jennifer received chapter proficiency awards in nursery operations, conservation public speaking, sheep production, out door recreation, and beef production. Jennifer received her Greenhand, chap ter, and area degrees. Kelly Wilson ‘The best part of ■ FFA, wrote four-year W-B. Saul FFA mem- T |ber Kelly Wilson, arc educational, and soci able, all at the same of James and Margar et Wilson, Philadelphia, plans to major in horticulture at Penn State or Temple University. Kelly has served as chapter freshman sentinel and 10th, 11th, and 12th grade vice president She also completed pro jects in landscape, nursery, and floriculture. Kelly was an intern at the Morris Arboretum and at Long wood Gardens. She received the Star Gteenhand and the state Star in Horticulture, eastern region. She also received the Greenhand arid chapter degrees. Donald E. Wirt Jr. Four-year United FFA member Donald E. Witt Jr. enjoys the different activities dial FFA offers. Donald, 17, son of Donald and Karen Wirt, Homer City, plans to attend FIT Tech in Monroeville for computer-aided drafting and design technology. Donald has served as chapter treasurer. In addition, he has served on several com mittees, including Adopt-A-Stream, pheasant, tree planting, and Food For America. Donald completed several projects in home improvement and agricultural Degree Recipients Mark With ‘Signature Of Success’ employment He received daily and home improvement proficiency honors. He also received his Greenband and chapter degrees. fConneaut Valley FFA member Baron G. Wolf enjoys the “leadership and growth” FFA teaches. “I will use those skills the rest of my life," he wrote. Baron, 19, son of m a i Donald and Connie ■ w / Wo i f> Albion, plans to attend college and major in biology education. Baron has served as chapter president and is vice president hi addition, he served on the FFA Week and banquet committees. Baron has completed several projects in Food For America, pleasure horse, and swine finishing. He received the Star Plea sure Horse Farmer honor and the Star Greenhand Award. He also received the Greenhand, chapter, and county degrees. Alan Wolf Alan Wolf, Con neaut Valley FFA member, noted that he enjoys “working with animals and the outdoor environment,” something FFA al lows members to do. He also enjoys work ing with family and friends and, he wrote, “learning lots of interesting things.” Alan, 19, son of Don and Connie Wolf, Albion, plans to attend college. Alan has served as chapter treasurer from 1997-1999. He also served on the FFA Week committee. In addition, Alan has completed projects in fruit sales and swine finishing. He received the county Star Swine Fanner honor and received the Greenhand, chap ter, and county degrees. TIMMERMAN MFG. CORP. WELL BALANCED, RUGGEDLY BUILT FOR 380 SERIES P( A Vei El< A Full Line Of rf EFFICIENT BELT DRIVE fans Exhaust Fan g w/Housing & Shutter 36” & 48” Portable 1 jftjPPr 24”, 30”, 36”, 48” Circulating Fans RT and FRT Series Trailers Aval We Also Build Other Models, Sizes, Baron G. Wolf Seventeen-year-old Amanda Yeager, four-year Conrad Weiser FFA member, plans to attend Peim State to major in wild life and fisheries sciences with a minor in agricultural communications. She plans a career in environmental journalism. Amanda, ¥l, is the daughter erf Glen A. and Janice L. Yeager, Wemersville. Amanda has served as reporter, vice presi dent, and is president She also received various honors, including Chapter Star Farmer, Star Agribusinessman, Star Green hand, and honors in state conserva tion public speaking and a bronze in the state wildlife contest Amanda has served on various commit tees, including Adopt-A-Highway, poinsettia sale, CDE preparation, leader ship, citrus sale, alumni relations, scholar ship, and community service. yl Yoder, Nescopeck, plans to attend Penn Stale to major in ag business management. Jackie is student adviser. She partici pated in various committees, including cit rus sales, Bloomsburg Fair, and ag safety. 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