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Hermiston FFA Zon Àrst place in Yet science at the state
competition Dec. 5 in Ontario. From left: Tanna Osmin, junior;
Dru Walchli, senior; Hannah Walker, sophomore; SeYana
Patrick, junior; and Gissep Marin, sophomore.
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Hermiston FFA took third place in ag sales at the state
competition Dec. 5 in Ontario. From left: Shasta Jundt, junior;
Claire Wilson, senior; Emily Vandehey, senior; and Jessica
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