FFA Proceedings 2002 - National FFA Organization
FFA Proceedings 2002 - National FFA Organization
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Agriscience Student<br />
Recognition Program<br />
14<br />
Sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the <strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Foundation.<br />
Hard work and diligent research paid off for<br />
Paul Ruddle as he was named 2004<br />
Agriscience Student of the Year.<br />
PHOTO BY SAM HARREL<br />
Georgia <strong>FFA</strong> member Paul<br />
Ruddle’s hard work studying plants<br />
and photosynthesis over the past<br />
four years paid off at national convention.<br />
During one of the<br />
Thursday sessions, Ruddle, a member<br />
of Lowndes High <strong>FFA</strong> Chapter,<br />
was named the 2004 Agricscience<br />
Student of the Year. Using technology<br />
and science, Ruddle conducted<br />
a plant study to determine if there<br />
was a difference in the photosynthesis<br />
rates of genetically altered<br />
plants and unaltered plants.<br />
Through his research, Ruddle concluded<br />
that genetically altered<br />
plants and non-altered plants have<br />
the same rate of photosynthesis.<br />
Ruddle’s interest in plant genetics<br />
began when he was a middle school<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> member.<br />
“Back in seventh grade, my ag<br />
advisor suggested I do a speech on<br />
genetically engineered plants,” he said.<br />
Ruddle plans to attend college and study plant genetics. For other<br />
members considering an agriscience project, Ruddle recommends getting<br />
involved with some type of agricultural research.<br />
Ruddle is an example of how <strong>FFA</strong> members develop real-world career<br />
skills through integrated agricultural education. The Agriscience<br />
Student Scholarship and Recognition program is sponsored by<br />
Monsanto as a special project of the <strong>National</strong> <strong>FFA</strong> Foundation. Eligible<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> members are selected on the basis of research projects involving<br />
agriscience skills.<br />
The 2004 Agriscience Student of the Year Runner Up was Robert<br />
Bialozynski of the Pulaski <strong>FFA</strong> Chapter in Wisconsin.<br />
<strong>National</strong> Winner<br />
Paul Ruddle II<br />
Lowndes HS-<strong>FFA</strong><br />
Georgia<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: James Corbett<br />
Runner-up<br />
Robert Bialozynski<br />
Pulaski HS-<strong>FFA</strong><br />
Wisconsin<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: Jared Schaffner<br />
<strong>National</strong> Finalists<br />
Jennifer Becnel<br />
St. James HS-<strong>FFA</strong><br />
Louisiana<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: Felix Landry<br />
Brittany Carlson<br />
Sumner HS-<strong>FFA</strong><br />
Washington<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: Greg Pile<br />
Leann Little<br />
Clarkrange HS <strong>FFA</strong><br />
Tennessee<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: Lee Little<br />
Michael Maw<br />
Tift Co HS-<strong>FFA</strong><br />
Georgia<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: Lynne Cook<br />
Chance Simpson<br />
Timberlake HS-<strong>FFA</strong><br />
Oklahoma<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: Jed Lamle<br />
Hannah von der Hoff<br />
Agricultural & Food Sciences<br />
Academy<br />
Minnesota<br />
<strong>FFA</strong> Advisor: Carl Aakre
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