Serving the High Plains

Logan FFA member takes top prize in speech

A member of the Logan FFA chapter recently won the top prize in a prepared-speech competition at the state convention in Las Cruces.

Micah Lightfoot earned first place in the Greenhand prepared speech contest at state. Greenhand members are high-school students who have completed a several FFA criteria.

Logan teammates Jodi Vance, Joanie Vance, Rilee Nials and Kyndall Ragland finished fourth in the quiz-team competition. The Vances and Lightfoot also finished in the final eight of the creed contest.

Logan also saw seven students receive state degrees at the convention, which is the highest degree a state can bestow a member. Kindal Smith received the Star Greenhand award for excellence in Supervised Agricultural Experience.

Mackenzie Lightfoot was a finalist for proficiency award in Diversified Livestock, along with receiving the Blue and Gold President Award. She also was elected as District 2 Reporter.

Clay Lightfoot is the Logan FFA chapter's adviser.