Agronomy team places 1st in district

Centre FFA’s senior agronomy team placed first overall in a south-central district agronomy and floriculture event March 23 at Arkansas City.

In agronomy, competitors had to identify more than 100 crops and weeds as seeds and plants. In floriculture, competitors had to identify 50 flowers and take a 40-question exam.

Karsen Kroupa finished first individually; Allie Stuchlik, third; and Emilee Remmers, fifth.

Other team members were Daniel Moenning, Dwayne Moenning, Bradley Alexander, and Hayley Whiteley.

At least 15 members also participated Friday in Fort Scott Aggie Days.

Addison Bina placed first in freshman speech, and Kaitlynn Bina placed third.