Hillsboro FFA members compete in job interview contests

On Oct. 11, the Hillsboro FFA Chapter hosted one of their many competitive events for members of their chapter. The chapter held a job interview event at HHS in order for the members to compete with one another while also learning important employment and speaking skills for their futures.

In this event, these FFA members were asked to prepare a résumé and cover letter, which were to be scored by a panel of judges. During the actual interview section, individuals were asked questions from a judge, where they had to answer them properly in order to show their skills and separate themselves from the competition.

At the conclusion of the interview, the contestants were sent to write a follow-up letter in reference to their interview and also properly address a letter to be sent out. All of these skills that were gained in the competition will help advance these participants in many aspects of their lives.

Hillsboro FFA participants who competed are as follows: Senior Division: Kathryn Ogden, first and Abbie Rudy, second; Junior Division: Corbin Winkle, first and Madison Dearmon, second, Alexander McClarren, Addyston Knauff and Carter Boyd; Sophomore Division: Reagan Leeth, first, Aubry Yochum, second, and Abigail Fryman; and Freshman Division: Adalyn Gaines, first, Claire Winkle, second, and Jay Reno.

The Hillsboro FFA Chapter would also like to recognize the members who made it to the Sub-District and District Competition. Kathryn Ogden earned first place at Sub Districts and, second place at Districts. Abbie Rudy received fifth at Sub-Districts. Corbin Winkle received first place in both Sub-District and District Competition. Madison Dearmon was awarded second place at the Sub-District Competition and eighth when competing at Districts. Reagan Leeth was third at the Sub-District event. Claire Winkle was third at Sub-Districts, and Adalyn Gaines was awarded fourth.

Hillsboro FFA would also like to give special recognition to Corbin Winkle, who will be competing in the State Job Interview competition in November. This is a large feat to accomplish, and the chapter will be supporting Winkle in his advancement.