Waterford FFA team among best in Ohio
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WATERFORD -- The Waterford FFA Chapter's Advanced Parliamentary Procedure Team recently competed in two different contests, which lead them to become one the best parliamentary procedure teams in the state of Ohio, the chapter announced Wednesday in a press release.
Parliamentary Procedure teaches students how to run an organized meeting using "Robert's Rules of Order."
The district contest was held at Waterford High School where the team placed first, received a "Gold Rating" and advanced to the State Parli Pro Contest for the 18th time in 22 years.
The State Contest was held Dec. 9 at the Delaware Area Career Center. Twenty teams advanced to the State Contest out of approximately 100 teams from across Ohio.
During the preliminary round at state, teams are split into five heats consisting of four teams for each heat. The winner of each heat advances to the finals. Waterford placed first in their heat, advancing them to the finals.
In the finals, the team finished fifth in the state. This was the 10th time in 22 years for the program to place in the top five at State.
The Waterford Parli Pro Team consisted of Lanee Heiss, McKenzi Farmer, Allison Huck, Katelynn Valandingham, Taylor Starkey and Kaylie McCutcheon. The team was coached by advisor Matthew Hartline.