Thurmont teen learns by doing at World Dairy Expo
Maryland student Chris Keilholtz of Thurmont travels with the Maryland Brown Swiss junior group to the World Dairy Expo in Madison. The 15-year-old gains hands on skills abroad while pursuing his junior year studies, including geometry biology and American studies. He describes the trip as valued practical learning, requiring long hours and teamwork to prepare his cow for judging and sales events, with shows and forums scheduled throughout the Expo week.