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GSC Student and FFA Member Awarded National American FFA Degree
Thu Dec 10, 2015


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  December 9, 2015

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GLENVILLE, WV - Students at Glenville State College often have a variety of interests outside of their studies and on-campus responsibilities. Many of them are active participants in community and civic organizations. One such student has been recognized for her role in the FFA organization.

Kellie Kinsinger was bestowed with the American FFA Degree at the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo which was held in Louisville, Kentucky back in October. She was among just 3,434 other students throughout the United States who received the degree this year.

Kellie Kinsinger and Rob Harrold Kellie Kinsinger with her FFA chapter advisor Rob Harrold

Kinsinger, who is from Fort Hill, Pennsylvania, is a land surveying major at GSC.

Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing, or service programs.

To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they start, own, or hold a professional position in an existing agriculture enterprise. Recipients must also complete 50 hours of community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement.

Each recipient of the American FFA Degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key, certificate, and matted frame after being recognized on stage at the national convention.

Kinsinger says that being in FFA, something she has done since high school, has helped her be a better student. "Participating in FFA has helped me immensely as a student at GSC; it teaches you life lessons, communication skills, leadership, and it's just fun. I think everyone should be in FFA," she said.

In addition to honing her public speaking and teamwork skills, Kinsinger says she was able to learn more about tree identification, timber cruising, and more through the forestry competitions she participated in.

She is a member of the Somerset County (Pennsylvania) Technology Center FFA chapter and is the daughter of Pam Scoltock and Steve Kinsinger.

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