MANHATTAN — Norton FFA team members were recognized for placing first in the State Leadership Quiz Bowl at the 91st Kansas FFA Convention, May 29–31 on the Kansas State University campus.

The Leadership Quiz Bowl gives members an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of FFA and its foundation. The team answering the most questions correctly, in front of a live audience, is determined as the winner.

Norton FFA faced off against Ellis FFA in the final round on the opening day of the state convention. Norton FFA won, and Ellis FFA placed second. Uniontown FFA placed third and Anderson County FFA placed fourth.

Competing on the winning Norton FFA quiz bowl team were: Sarah David, Lexi Kats, Leah David, Jonah Ruder, Hadley Hauser and Mason Schultz.

The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of 9,854 agricultural education students in 205 chapters in every corner of Kansas. It is part of the National FFA Organization, a national youth organization of 669,989 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 8,630 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ksffa.org for more information.