ARCANUM – Members from Arcanum MVCTC FFA competed in the State Finals for the Ohio FFA Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems Contest and placed 5th in the State. Team members were Charlie Weiss, Noah Egnor, Matthew Denlinger, and Lance Brinksneader.
The members earned the right to compete in the Finals by placing in the top 10 on the online test in October. The online test included general knowledge and problem-solving questions on machinery, electricity, structures, equipment, environmental and natural resources.
During the State Finals Contest, held at The Ohio State University ATI in Wooster, members completed individual and team activities which included electrical skills, stick welding, equipment troubleshooting, differential leveling, yield calculations and the construction of a rafter.
“The ATMS contest uses a lot of real-world skills but on a time rotation,” team member Charlie Weiss said. “Even though I was on the finals team last year, it is always difficult because you never know exactly what challenges will be placed before you.”
For placing 5th the team will receive a banner at the State FFA Convention. Charlie Weiss will also receive a plaque for placing 3rd as an individual in the contest.