Information from Kankakee Valley High School shares that its FFA Soil Judging Team placed 17th out of 44 teams at the Indiana State Soil Judging Contest held October 17th in Clay County.
During the competition, students from across the state analyzed soil profiles formed along the historical boundaries of the Wisconsin and Illinois Glaciers.
Team members included seniors Tess Bell, Shawn Lee, and Katie Fahey, along with Lydia Bell.
Tess Bell, Lee, and Fahey each qualified for the state competition during all four years of their high school careers.
Kankakee Valley High School Principal Ryan Myers congratulated the team on its performance and recognized the three seniors for their continued participation at the state level; which requires analytical skills, teamwork, and hours of dedication from team members.
The press release stated that the seniors’ leadership sets a high standard for the entire school community.
