Methodist Children’s Home School provided an opportunity for
the Agricultural class to participate in an open livestock judging contest. Stephen
Kruse, Ag teacher, took 12 youth on Friday, March 27, to Corsicana for the
competition.
During the judging contest, youth work in teams to scrutinize
several animals including goats, pigs, sheep and cattle, and try to come as
close as possible to what an official said about the animal. At this
competition, the official was a professor from Texas A&M University. They
then take a written test and speak about why they made the judgement they did.
Kruse said the youth learn valuable life lessons through these competitions
such as reasoning and defending their actions and speaking in front of groups.
“We have been attending this competition for the past seven
years,” said Kruse. “Our youth set goals during the year and if they attain
certain scores during local competitions they are eligible to compete in the
area contest in Stephenville, Texas on April 8.”
This year Team 1 who consisted of Starr, Diego, Justus and
Chayce, did just that and advanced to the Stephenville competition.
“I am proud of all our students especially the ones that
advanced,” Kruse said.
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