The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WAITSBURG- 5:00 on a Monday morning comes way too quickly for most of us, but for six FFA members at Waitsburg High School, it couldn't come fast enough. Dressed in their corduroy blue and corn yellow, they boarded a flight and head to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 92nd National FFA Convention.

"The kids have been busy getting ready, with fundraising efforts starting back in September," said FFA Advisor Nicole Abel. The members hosted a bake sale and a lasagna dinner, operated the concession stand for a volleyball game, and received lots of donations. A successful 50/50 raffle was also held d...