Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster reports that the County Commission recognized three outstanding students during the regular November meeting.
Lexi Christian was named National Runner-up in the National Agriscience Fair where she conducted a survey named “The Perception of the Shortage of Slaughter Houses Nationwide”. Lexi Christion won $850 and is the first member from Cumberland County to win this honor! She will use the money toward her college expenses as she pursues a career as an agriculture educator.
Bella Cross & Jacob Atkinson placed 6th in the National Agriscience Fair. They sent out a survey named “Consumer Preferences on Types of Milk and Milk Substitutes”. Bella & Jacob developed the survey, analyzed results, wrote a 27-page paper, created a research board, and presented to judges in an interview.
Congratulations to each of these students!