Maryland FFA members shine at national convention
Local FFA members compete nationally in Kansas City including Miss Kemp and Miss Page. Kemp received guidance from Carol Wasky, with sister Karen Arrington providing support. Page, a Lilypons worker, emphasized record keeping for proficiency awards. Maryland's honorees include five American FFA Degree recipients and five honorary degrees, as well as other national contest winners. Events wrap with officer installations and awards.
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Oluck
Carol Irvine Wasky
Montgomery County
FFA
Miss Kemp
Wana
Karen Arrington
Kansas City
Carroll Shry
Frederick High School
Miss Page
Lilypons Water Gardens
Duke
Lilypons
Ed Mayne
Doug Hering
American Royal Stud
Shane Adolph Belohrad
Leigh
Neb
Bonnie Kay Haws
Portage
Ohio
Maryland
Stacey Troxell
Thurmoor
Bobby Fogle
Walkersville
Maryland Ffa
Marcia Summers
Frederick
Joseph Topper
Rocky Ridge
Brian Stonesifer
Union Bridge
Dean Poffenberger
Hagerstown
Richard L. Burch
Mechanicsville
C. Lester Dudrow
Boyd Robinson Jr
Baltimore
Maryland State Department of Education
Richard J. Sauer
Chevy Chase
National
4-H Council
Martha Clark
Glenelg
Maryland Farm Bureau Women’s
Larry E. Stewart
College Park
University of Maryland-College Faia
Clear Spring
Harford Vo- Tech
National Ffa Chorus
National Ffa
Rebecca Smith
Brunswick Ffa
Mike Buckley
North Carroll
Teacher movement cuts misbehavior, boosts student tone
Dr Herr argues teachers should move among desks rather than stay at the front. He notes student behavior improves when teachers circulate, with 26 Staunton teachers testing the method reporting better conduct and no worsening cases.
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Dr. Herr
Staunton
County voters diverge from city GOP trend in races
County voters may not follow the city GOP pattern as two officials face different terms. Bollinger notes longevity in office can bring unpopularity, and warns that taking on property rights may alienate opponents. He dodges specifics, insisting it does not apply to him.
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Hoke
Bollinger
Veterans Day Plans Show Local Variations Across County
In Frederick County many communities map Veterans Day events. Mt Airy hosts a dinner dance at American Legion Post 191 honoring two VW veterans and students sent to Boys and Girls State. Brunswick has no plans today after last Sunday’s Legion sponsored parade. Thurmont AMVETS Post 7 offers a bus trip to Arlington Cemetery, bus full for weeks. Emmitsburg plans a Memorial Park celebration with Frederick Post 11 at 1 PM. Community voices reflect politics, education, and memory as local leaders discuss future issues and the impact of teachers on youth.
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Frederick County
Mt. Airy
American Legion Post
Tilden Barnes Sr
William Brooking
Mount Airy
Post
Brunswick
American Legion
Thurmont
Amvets Post 7
Arlington Cemetery
Woodsboro
Emmitsburg
Frederick
Memorial Park
FFA convention speaker Yeutter urges tackling agricultural challenges
Kansas City report highlights Secretary Yeutter addressing thousands at the National FFA Convention on adapting to changing agriculture. He stresses goal setting, the Golden Rule, and future careers in agribusiness, biotechnology, and rural development. He plans to aid Poland with technical agricultural support.
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Kansas City
FFA
Future Farmers of America
Clayton Yeutter
Yeutter
Puerto Rico
Washington, D.C
Virgin Islands
Mr. Yeutter
Pittschurch
Terry Bradshaw
Debbye Turner
United States
Veutter
Veuter
Poland
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Angela Page
Mr. Smith
Mr. Young
Carroll Creek
Smith
Teacher
Dwight Gooden
Mike Tyson
Pete Rose
Montreal
Charles’ Contracting
JACQ
Bell News-Post
Stu
Denna
Piara
Es Ease
Perens Or
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ST Ar Mali
Qundes
Bethesda
Ethene
Texaco
New Market Center
Davey Allison
Michael
Mario Andretti
New Market Fire Dept