Broadway High School

This past week, 25 Broadway FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, IN for the National FFA Convention and Expo. In addition to attending leadership workshops, sessions, and networking with colleges and business, members competed in national career and leadership development events. The Milk Quality team (Herschel Hoffeditz, Maggie Toothman, Jackie Diaz, and Katie Payne) earned a Gold Rating. The Poultry Evaluation team (Romney Ritchie, Ayla Janney, Gabbie Garlock, and Madison Morales) earned a Silver Rating. Thomas Lohr and Haelyn Keller placed 10th in the nation for their research project in Environmental Systems, and Calyn Burke placed 8th in the nation for his research on Power, Structural, and Technical Systems. Former FFA members Ryan Conley, Will Zerkel, Nate Zerkel, and Blake Payne each received their American FFA Degree,; the highest award an FFA member can earn. The Broadway FFA Chapter was also recognized as a Superior Chapter, with honorable mention in the area of Strengthening Agriculture. Our members represented Virginia well at this national event! (For more photos go the BHS Facebook page.)