Indianapolis, In. — The state winning East Central High School FFA Environmental Natural Resources CDE (Career Development Event) team competed in the 2018 National FFA Environmental Natural Resources CDE at the National FFA Convention. The event was held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Dull’s Tree Farm in Thorntown, Indiana.
The team consisted of Amelia Hartman, Maria Hartman, Bailey Grunkemeyer, and Gage Crone. The Environmental Natural Resources CDE is a competitive event in which FFA members test their knowledge and skills in problem-solving and decision-making skills in environmental and natural resources. These areas concentrate on soil profiles, water quality, waste management, and the use of global positioning units.
Forty-one states were represented, and East Central High School placed in the bronze emblem category. This is the second time to compete in this national event.
East Central’s, Kayla Miles, also competed in the 2018 National FFA Creed Speaking LDE. This consists of delivering the FFA Creed from memory and responding to three questions. Forty-seven states were represented in this event and Kayla placed in the bronze emblem category. This is East Central’s first time competing in the National Creed Speaking LDE.
