HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, July 9, 2024 - Worcester Technical High School was honored during the 96th annual Maryland FFA State Convention held at Garrett College and the WISP Resort in McHenry, Maryland, June 24-26.
During the convention, Maryland FFA State Officers announced the top teams and individuals in the career and leadership development events. Worcester Tech's team took first place in the Agricultural Issues Forum, which means the team will advance to represent Maryland in the National FFA competitions this fall.
In addition, Worcester Technical High School student Brooke Fitzgerald was recognized alongside 51 other seniors who earned the State's FFA degree. To earn this degree, Fitzgerald successfully completed 360 hours of agricultural education instruction, productively invested $1,000 or 300 hours in a supervised agricultural experience program and demonstrated leadership abilities above the chapter level.
About the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-governmental nonprofit established in 1989. Through the Maryland FFA, teacher workshops, scholarships, grants, Mobile Labs and Showcases, and revenues from the Ag Tag license plate sales, the Foundation pursues its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of the importance of agriculture in everyone’s daily lives. The Maryland FFA Association’s staff team is partially funded through a $60,000 federal Perkins Grant facilitated by the Maryland State Department of Education. The Maryland FFA Association has 2,513 members in 44 Chapters throughout the State. For more information, visit www.mdffa.org or contact Naomi Knight at nknight@maefonline.com