MPHS FFA competes at San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo

• Fastest Torch Cutting Contest participants (L to R) Ricardo Barboza, Miguel Martinez, Aidyn Botello, Jagger Moss
• Rebecca Dunn and Ben, the goat COURTESY PHOTOS
• Karson Brown and his mulcher
• Jagger Moss and his outdoor swing
• Aidyn Botello (left) and Jonathan Dalby with their hog trailer
• Fernando Robles, Rafael Ortiz, and Christian Bello and their Lift Pole

Mount Pleasant High School FFA members traveled to San Angelo for the annual Stock Show and Rodeo competing with Ag Mechanics projects, Market Goats, and the Fastest Cutting Torch contest.

On February 1, Ricardo Barboza, Miguel Martinez, Aidyn Botello, and Jagger Moss competed in the Fastest Cutting Torch Contest. Only the first 128 mailed entry forms were accepted. The contest randomly paired participants through a drawing, creating a bracket that remained unchanged throughout the competition. In each round of the contest, participants lit their torches, adjusted to a neutral flame, and made the cut required for that specific stage. The student whose metal fell to the ground first advanced to the next round, while their competitor was eliminated. Martinez and Moss advanced to the 2nd round while Barboza made it to the 3rd round of the competition.

Eight FFA members earned ribbons for their Ag Mechanics projects. Earning blue ribbons for their projects were Karson Brown for his Mulcher, Jagger Moss for his Outdoor Swing, Ricardo Barboza for his Entrance Gate, and the team of Jonathan Dalby and Aidyn Botello for their Hog Trailer. The team of Fernando Robles, Rafael Ortiz, and Christian Bello earned a Red Ribbon for their Lift Pole.

Finally, in the Market Goat Show, Rebecca Dunn placed 4th in her class with “Ben” and made the Premium Market Sale to be held on April 20.

MPHS FFA members are continuing to show in San Antonio and Houston and are gearing up to compete in Career Development Events starting at the end of February. MPHS FFA advisors are Susie Hearron, Blake Denson, Mike Huff, and Rance White.