News : V-S FFA Shows Skills at District Ag Mechanics

Dallas Fairbanks, Jacob Dudley, and Wes McKenna received

Andrew Allsup, Ben McGowan, and Evan Lopata received

Evan Lopata completes the carpentry portion of the Ag Mechanics contest.

Andrew Allsup configures the valve timing on an engine.

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker

On Wednesday, April 24th members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Calmar for the annual District Ag Mechanics Career Development Event.

Two teams of three were able to compete including Dallas Fairbanks, Evan Lopata, Jacob Dudley, Andrew Allsup, Ben McGowan, and Wes McKenna. These students used their skills to stand out in the Northeast District by being tough competitors.

Andrew Allsup placed 4th individually while Jacob Dudley placed 9th. Team 1 received a 2nd Place ranking while Team 2 received 5th Place.

Congratulations to these members on their top-notch performance.