EDUCATION

Alanson agriscience students compete in state FFA Floriculture Skills contest

Staff reports

Pictured in East Lansing at the floral design contest are (back row, from left) Aliza Guerrero, Ella
Pressler, Delaney Smith, Mary Bley; (front, from left) Sara Wychowski and Victoria Di Cesare.

ALANSON — Alanson High School agriscience students traveled to East Lansing on April 22 to compete in the FFA (Future Farmers of America) Floriculture Skills contest.

Alanson sent one team of five members: Aliza Guerreo, Mary Bley, Delaney Smith, Victoria Di Cesare, Ella Pressler, and alternate Sara Wochoski.

Students were given a 50-question knowledge test and a 50-question floral ID test. Students also had a practicum test which consisted of making a five-flower corsage with bow and a copy design.

With over 70 teams competing, Alanson’s team placed eighth in the state. Individually all team members were within the top 70, with Guerreo placing 11th in the state out of over 350 students. Guerreo also achieved her Student Certified Florist designation at the event.

Alanson’s agriscience instructor Donna Magill accompanied the students to East Lansing.

“I am so proud of these students. They have worked so hard and have had many amazing experiences this school year,” said Magill. “They have proven that their skills are on par with their peers around the state.”

The Agriscience and Natural Resources program is a career and technical course offered in collaboration with the Char-Em Intermediate School District. Students from any Char-Em high school can enroll in any CTE class offered in any district. For more information, contact your high school counselor.