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Media Contact: Kevin Kent, kevin.kent@flaffa.org

FFA Announce Top 10 Agricultural Electrification Essay Finalists GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida FFA Association is pleased to announce the selection of the finalists in the 2013 Agricultural Electrification Essay contest. The top ten finalists will compete in the Agricultural Electrification Finals to be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2013 at the 85th Florida FFA State Convention in Orlando. The top ten finalists will be recognized and the winner will be announced at the Middle School Parade of Champions during the 2nd General Session on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. All award finalists should report to the holding room thirty minutes prior to the session in which they are to be recognized. The finalists in alphabetical order by chapter are:

First Name Last Name Chapter Allie Huber Bronson Middle Caleigh Robinson Bronson Middle Sydney Cadrain Fort White Middle Caitlyn Morgan Frisina Fort White Middle Jarrod Stanley Fort White Middle Evan Thompson Gray Middle Cody Emerson High Springs Caul Spencer High Springs Larann Massey Keystone Heights Middle Benji Padgett Tomlin Middle

About the Florida FFA State Convention

The annual state FFA convention is truly a week that absolutely everybody should experience. FFA members come together to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, while continuing to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Over 4,000 FFA members, along with advisors, alumni, parents and supporters, will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and lead our organization to new heights. About the Florida FFA Association The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with nearly 17,000 middle and high school student members - as part of over 300 local FFA chapters across the state. FFA members participate in nearly 50 leadership and career development events each year. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Association Constitution and Bylaws. The FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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