By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter
During the Paulding County Fair, the Paulding FFA had many members participate in a variety of activities throughout the week. This year’s fair was June 10th-17th, with many activities going each day from livestock shows to still project judging.
On Monday, several members participated in the annual Jr. Fair King and Queen contest. Carter Manz was this year’s King. 1st runner-up king was Mason Schlatter and Jamy Hunt was 1st runner-up queen. 2nd runner-up king was Colby Singer and 2nd runner-up queen was Ally Jo Merriman.
On Thursday, the Paulding FFA hosted the 1st Annual Animal and Me livestock show which was a huge success and we are excited to expand the program next year!
Every Paulding FFA member had at least one project at the fair this year. This year there were over 40 animal projects and over 80 still projects.
The still projects this year included Wood hanging basket stands, wooden mug holders, SAE poster and metal Boot scrapers. Jamy Hunt won a plaque for the BEST SAE project poster and Dominik Batt was the BEST Metal Working project.
The chapter also had a lot of members win awards with their livestock projects as well as several members placing 1st and 2nd in many of their livestock classes. Katie Beckman won the Showman of Showmen contest on Friday where she showed all the species of livestock during this event winning a belt buckle for all her efforts.
The members were also very busy helping in the FFA Alumni Sausage Stand and serving on the Paulding County Jr. Fairboard helped to run the livestock shows.
The Paulding FFA had a very successful year at the Paulding County Fair, the chapter is excited for next year! Paulding FFA appreciates everyone for their support of our members at the livestock sale and throughout the year.
