ARCANUM – Members from Arcanum MVCTC FFA competed in the State Finals for the Ohio FFA Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems Contest and placed 3rd in the State. Team members were Bohdan Menzie, Charlie Weiss, Logan Besecker, and Hudson Knaus.
The members earned the right to compete in the Finals by placing in the top 10 on the online test in October. The online test included general knowledge and problem-solving questions on machinery, electricity, structures, equipment, environmental and natural resources.
During the State Finals Contest, held at The Ohio State University ATI in Wooster, members completed individual and team activities which included electrical skills, stick welding, equipment troubleshooting, differential leveling, yield calculations and the construction of a small greenhouse.
The ATMS contest uses a lot of real-world skills, but on a time rotation, team member Hudson Knaus said, “I was really excited to participate in the state finals after the success our chapter has had in the past. The group activities were especially fun because of being able to interact with your teammates and I am very excited to have helped bring a banner back to Arcanum.”
For placing 3rd the team will receive a banner at the State FFA Convention. Hudson Knaus and Charlie Weiss will also receive plaques for placing 3rd and 8th as individuals in the contest.
