Michael Haynes (left) with team members Ashia Stokes, Kenyatta Oliver, Gianni Nelson and Valerie Henry.
MANNING FFA TEAM HEADED TO NATIONAL FINALS
COLUMBIA, SC…The Manning FFA Knowledge Bowl Team took first place honors in the state finals held in conjunction with the State FFA Convention held at Clemson University recently, according to John W. Parris, state director of public affairs with the SC FFA organization.
Team members Ashia Stokes, Kenyatta Oliver, Gianni Nelson and Valerie Henry along with their advisor and coach Michael Haynes were awarded expense-paid trips to the 2008 National FFA Convention set for later this year in Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete in the National Finals.
This career development event, open only to first year FFA members, is sponsored by the SC FFA Foundation.
The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through Agricultural Education.