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Star Farmer Jubilantly Racks Up State Poultry Honors
Leroy wins a trip to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts for his state poultry judging at FFA week. He is a member of the varsity wrestling team at his school and continues active involvement in agriculture activities. Kenneth Weber, son of Howard and cousin to a former FFA president, is a Garden Spot senior and local FFA secretary. He juggles dairy interests with corn and swine projects and belongs to the Lancaster County Swine Producers Assn. He is an honor student and hopes to manage the family farm after graduation. John Nissley, a Mannheim Central senior, serves as Manheim FFA secretary and Red Rose FFA chaplain. He focuses on beef cattle, leadership in local activities, and has helped in the Mennonite Disaster Relief Program.