The Blue Ridge School District came out big in the FFA State Convention.
State Vice President and Blue Ridge alum Jim Tobin chaired the convention and gave a fare well speech. Superintendent Susan Wilson says Tobin's experience as an officer was one he will never forget. As a State officer for FFA, Tobin got to attend national conventions and took a trip to China.
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Blue Ridge's chapter won the State Agricultural Marketing Team. Team members included Connor Builta, JJ Malone, Josh Plunk, Austin Maxwell and Kaityln Zelhart. Builta was named one of the top 4 state stars. Malone and Maxwell both won high individual awards, and Builta, Plunk and Maxwell all received state degrees.