Heights Takes Top Honors
It was a good day to be a Husky with all teams placing in the Top 10 at the Area 6 Livestock Skillathon held earlier this month. The event drew in competition from 46 teams representing 15 schools in Area 6.
Livestock Skillathon is a contest where students are tested on their knowledge of identifying livestock equipment, breeds, feeds, and meats; along with a livestock quality assurance quiz and general livestock knowledge exam.
The HHHS 4-H Senior team took first place and the HHHS FFA Orange team placed fourth. Both advance to state next month. HHHS 4-H Senior team members include: Madison McLendon (2nd High Individual), Lauren Happel (5th High Individual), Quentin Derrer (11th Individual), and Kaden Derrer (15th Individual). HHHS FFA Orange team members include: Cooper Rollins (3rd High Individual), Ryann Liggett (14th Individual), Cheyenne Boggs (27th Individual) and Maddie Shively.
HHHS FFA White Senior Team (9th) members include Marshall Frye (8th High Individual), Caden Hine, Brooklyn McMillen, and Joani Swinford. HHHS Junior Team (5th) members include Annie Sheller (7th High Individual, Hallie Sheller (25th Individual), Leah Happel (26th Individual) and Davie Sheller.
“This is really exciting for our students,” said Emilie Carson, Hamilton Heights High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor. “The students work very hard in preparing for this event. This is only the second time we have ever won the area contest (2018). Our area is tough, and we are better for it. We did this for Faith [Lehman]!”
The State Livestock Skillathon will be held at Purdue University on Saturday, Oct. 5.