The FFA District 9 contest, which is a qualifier for state events, was held at Hillsborough Community College in Plant City Tuesday, Jan. 20. Anna Conrad, a local student who is the district president, had spent months organizing the contest in her hometown. More than 50 students competed, representing about 15 schools.
Local Winners
- Opening/Closing Ceremonies, first place: Tomlin Middle School
- FFA Creed, first place: Emma Poole (Tomlin Middle School)
- Middle School Prepared Public Speaking, first place: Cole Hanson (Turkey Creek Middle School)
- Middle School Parliamentary Procedure, first place: Tomlin Middle School
- High School Prepared Public Speaking, first place: Adrian Dyer (Durant High School)
- High School Extemporaneous Public Speaking, second place: Anna Conrad (Plant City High School)
- High School Parliamentary Procedure, first place: Durant High School