‘It changed me’
Senior Tessa Hausken placed third in the Future Farmers of America Prepared Public Speaking competition. She said FFA helped her become more confident at being able to speak in front of a crowd.
COURTESY PHOTO/RYLEE HOLT
Senior Rylee Holt won first place in district competitions for Agriculture Education. She will be competing at the Future Farmers of America state convention with her presentation on assets and liabilities.
Tessa Hausken competes at the 2025 North Central Washington Fair with her goat. She joined Future Farmers of America to show more livestock but ultimately fell in love with multiple aspects of the organization.
Rylee Holt gets first place at the 2025 Grant County Fair with her sheep. This was her third year showing sheep.
EPHRATA — For two Ephrata High School seniors, the blue corduroy jacket has been more than a uniform. It has been a road map. One that led them to unexpected skills, statewide success and ultimately, their future careers.
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