Two Manchester High School FFA teams placed in the State Contest last weekend, qualifying them for the National Contest in West Virginia next year. Pictured is the Forestry Judging team of Maegan Metzger, Landon Gish, Clark Showalter and Thane Metzger. Photo provided by Manchester High School.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — After competing in the State Competition last weekend, Manchester High School’s FFA chapter finished with two teams placing first, earning them spots at the National Contest in West Virginia in July 2024.

The Forestry Judging team consisting of Clark Showalter (1st overall), Thane Metzger (3rd), Maegan Metzger (8th) and Landon Gish (15th) won first place as a team, qualifying them for the National Contest.

The Crops Judging team of Lacey Dawson (2nd overall), Avery Atkins (3rd), Grace Hall (3rd) and Joscelyn Jones (8th) will also advance to the National Contest.

Additionally, the junior high Crop Judging team finished in fifth place, with Ella Peden in sixth place individually.

The Crop Judging team of Lacey Dawson, Avery Atkins, Grace Hall and Joscelyn Jones. Photo provided by Manchester High School.

The junior high Crop Judging team of Ella Peden, Marysa Stroud, Sophie Cumberland and Cora Brown placed fifth overall. Photo provided by Manchester High School.