High School can be a very busy time. In his senior year of competition Mark is working to do well in each one. He started his Auto Competition run in Pocatello competing in the Diesel engine performance area. He did well for no after school club practices.
Even getting only a few points in the electrical area Mark came away with a 3rd place finish. He won some tools too.
Reed is the worker left at home while the others travel and enjoy time away. He cleaned many neighbors driveways when we got a few rounds of snow this past week.
Addie and Mark left for an overnight trip to be rested and ready for the annual FFA sectionals competition in La Grande. The chapter had a great time spending the night at a hotel with many other teams. Mark came away with a first place finish in the extemporaneous competition and Addie placed 3rd in Advanced. One judge commented she didn't seem to know the subject area. That was very unfortunate but gave her direction from here. She is not a commanding speaker like Mark and Aliza but she did a lot of work and can project as the expert if she wants to.
Another week another trip coming up. We are thankful for teachers who take kids on trips to help them learn ettiquete and confidence in the world. Not to mention the fun times that happen when kids with peers are away from home. It's always interesting to see how the contests shake out. Mark's mission papers are on hold until he sees where he goes from state with both American Legion and FFA. He is a powerful young man and will do well wherever he goes.
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