Urbana FFA competes in public speaking
By Faith Denkewalter
Urbana FFA chapter members Lanee Russell, Trey Williams and Faith Denkewalter competed in the sub-district virtual public speaking contests of creed, prepared, and extemporaneous.
Lanee competed in creed speaking, where she recited the FFA creed from memory. Faith competed in prepared speaking. She wrote a speech, memorized it and presented it. Trey competed in extemporaneous speaking. He selected a topic randomly, and had thirty minutes to prepare a speech on this topic and present it fluently and smoothly to the judges.
Faith Denkewalter placed 1st, Lanee Russell placed 4th, and Trey Williams placed 4th. Faith Denkewalter moved on to the district competition.
Urbana FFA competes in Buckeye Meats Invitational
By Hailey Combs
The Urbana FFA Chapter competed in the Virtual Buckeye Meats Invitational on Feb. 17. During this team event, students evaluate beef carcasses for quality and yield grade, identify various meat cuts and place carcasses, and identify wholesale and/or retail cuts. This event is most ideal for students interested in exploring or pursuing a career in the meat animal industry. Students must use critical-thinking, as well as analytical and communication skills in this event.
Urbana placed 9th in this invitational conference with Faith Denkewalter placing 27th individual, Ashley Gemienhardt 39th individual, Riley Wallace 44th individual, and Aerianna Hernandez placing 54th individual.