Olympia FFA Members Travel to Livestock Judging

 

By JT Schneider, OHS Torch reporter

Friday, April 10, 19 FFA students got the opportunity to attend section livestock and dairy judging in Pontiac, this trip gave students real life experience with livestock judging. Shelby Payne scored highest in the Dairy Judging category, awarding her with 1^st place.  Josh Kindred received 2^nd place in Dairy Judging.

            Of the 19 that attended, the senior members were Bryson Gottschalk, Shelby Gordon, and Jenna Kindred. The juniors who attended were Carson Goff, Genna VanWye, Kelsey Slager, Brian Tackett, Gannon Springer, and Bailey Hoerbert. The sophomores who attended were Andrew Renfrow, Sara Zimmerman, Erin Zimmerman, Wes Israel, Andy Davis, Luke Litwiller, and Laura Rankin.     As for freshmen, those who attended were Brock Gottschalk, Josh Kindred, and Shelby Payne.  

Junior Carson Goff said that the interest levels were higher this year than in previous years. Many participants helped allow their experience to be successful this year. Carson Goff also scored the highest on the team, she does livestock. She helps lead meetings in the morning at 7:40 for participants who are actively involved. The team judges cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. Each are placed based on appearance.

            Congrats to Josh Kindred and Shelby Payne for their placements in Dairy Judging!