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Laurel students, alumni and nurses honored for national FFA recognition and board honors
Summary
The board recognized two nurses for national board certification and honored multiple FFA students and alumni for state and national competition achievements, including Joey Nowotny’s election as National FFA Eastern Region vice president.
At the start of the meeting the board recognized two district nurses — Logan Downs and Kelly Drive — for earning national board certification and thanked them for their work supporting students. A presenter said the nurses "take care of hearts and fears and futures every day" and the board asked them to join the front of the room for recognition.
Board members and FFA advisors introduced student achievements from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Dr. Matt Wood and Cindy/Sydney Simmons, identified as Laurel High School agriculture teachers and FFA advisors, presented several student projects that reached nationals: Carson Pete (animal systems project "SIP Grow Repeat"), Jaslyn Hersher and Brooklyn Hyson (plant systems project "Substrate Showdown," placed 7th nationally), and Bridal Thompson and Destiny McCray (social systems project "Not Filling a Circle," a national study with 493 respondents on barriers to minority participation). Alumni Braden Hearn was recognized for earning the American FFA degree; Joey Nowotny was introduced as the National FFA Eastern Region vice president.
Dr. Wood said the chapter continues to "shine on the national stage," and the board asked attendees to join in applause for the students and advisors.
The presentation highlighted student research in agriscience (animal growth additives, hydroponics vs. soil substrates) and a national survey on barriers to minority participation in FFA, which the students shared with the National FFA Organization to inform equity work.
