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West Muskingum FFA named 3-Star Chapter

Committee Chairs: Kiah Wallace, Joey Corson, Raegan Randles, Abby Crum, 24/25 Chapter President; Committee Chairs: Sydney Bollinger, Rieleigh Knox, Dylon Brown at the 2025 West Muskingum
FFA Banquet. Submitted

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to experience the convention, as well and shocking to see how many people flected on the convention session dur- and career possibilities. Abby Crum was
as accept their award. Along with a re- are in FFA. It was a good opportunity to ing which the chapter was recognized. able to make a community connection
cord setting 73,379 other members and meet new people and have fun experi- Members Abby Crum, former chapter that has redirected her entire career
guests in attendance, these members ences," said member Milly Castro. president, and Maria Hill, current chap- path. "FFA has opened up so many op-
were able to visit a trade show and ca- "While all of the things in the Expo ter president were honored to be able to portunities for me including my future
reer expo, which gives them the oppor- were amazing, it’s a whole different accept the award on behalf of the entire career. What was once helping the lo-
tunity to connect with colleges, trade feeling during the sessions. The opening chapter. "You have a sense of pride and cal Soil and Water Department has now
schools, and career pathways to con- ceremony is very special and it is really involvement in such an impactful orga- turned into finding the perfect career
tinue their education and pursue an oc- amazing being surrounded with so many nization that is like no other" said Crum, and college. That came out of one sin-
cupation within the diverse agriculture people that might have similar interests a fifth year member of the chapter and gular connection from FFA." As current
community. "It was very fun, interesting, as you," member Shaelyn Watiker re- state degree recipient, had a large part President Maria Hill stated, "I think this
in working on the application and en- is only the beginning of what is to come
couraging the chapter to continue to for the West Muskingum FFA Chap-
evolve their community activities. ter, and I am looking forward to seeing
Looking forward, members are con- what happens in the future!" Whether
tinuously discussing new ideas and it involves making dog toys, thanking a
projects to add to their future program teacher, collecting recyclables, or simply
of activities. They have recognized the raising plants for a garden, the students
difference they are making in their com- of the West Muskingum FFA Chapter are
munity and strive to uphold that mission, following the FFA mission statement by
as well as hoping to expand by affecting developing their potential for premier
more groups and individuals. These ac- leadership, personal growth, and career
tivities have even made connections be- success.
tween students, community members,

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ing Band Competition held over the and second at the University of Akron.
course of four days, October 25th, Class A Tri-Valley performed at Medina
26th, and November 1st and 2nd. High School on the third day with near-
Zanesville performed on the first day by bands Ridgewood, River View, and
with a bout 40 other bands, including Heath. The Marching Scotties earned
Newark and Meadowbrook. This was an Excellent (II) rating. The band has
Zanesville's second consecutive state performed at the state level every year
appearance. Before the last two years, since at least 1982 (as far back as the
the Blue Devils had not been since 2019. SMBF Public Records go for Tri-Valley).
This year, the Class A band matched
their streak of Excellent (II) ratings. John Glenn competed on the final
The second day of the competition day alongside Crooksville and 26
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last year. Their show, titled "A Child's great season!
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