(Pictured L to R: Jackson Shelby, Zavior Lee, JJ Spray, Quentin Pike, Hayley Perry, Hannah Perry, and Emma Carwile)
Edwards County FFA members participated in the Section 23 Leadership Training School on Wednesday, September 23, at Wayne City High School.
The event was organized by the Section 23 FFA officer team, which includes Edwards County representatives Hayley Perry and Quentin Pike.
Following the FFA Official Opening Ceremonies, participants were served a meal from La Fuente before attending workshops designed by the Section 23 officers to develop leadership skills.
The evening concluded with a keynote address from Illinois State FFA Secretary Owen Rigg.
The Section 23 Greenhand Quiz Bowl was also held during the event. First-year FFA members competed in a head-to-head tournament testing their knowledge of FFA trivia.
Representing Edwards County in the competition were Emma Carwile, Zaivor Lee, Hannah Perry, Jackson Shelby and JJ Spray. The team finished fifth overall in the Greenhand Quiz Bowl.