Ben Russell student named FFA national champion

Wyatt Allen felt nerve-racking excitement as he appeared before 68,000 people in Indianapolis last week.

The Dadeville-native walked into Lucas Oil Stadium Friday, Oct. 28, where judges crowned him a national champion in the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo. Allen described the moment as surreal, completely unaware that he had achieved history that day.

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Camden Adair stands in the Lucas Oil Stadium as a member of BRHS FFA Nationals team. Adair was a national finalist in the Forestry Management proficiency award area and is in the top four in the nation in the category.
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Camden Adair stands in the Lucas Oil Stadium as a member of BRHS FFA Nationals team. Adair was a national finalist in the Forestry Management proficiency award area and is in the top four in the nation in the category.
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BRHS FFA Agricultural Mechanics team traveled to Indianapolis and finished as a bronze competitor during the FFA Nationals last week.
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