A pair of Oxford High School horticulture student teams have been praised after representing Mississippi at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo recently held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Oxford's agronomy group earned an impressive 8th place finish in the nation, and the floriculture team placed 37th overall. Both teams advanced to nationals after winning first place at the state level earlier this year.
The convention hosted more than 73,000 attendees, including students and teams from across the country showcasing their knowledge in a wide range of agricultural areas. In many states, teams advance through several qualifying rounds before reaching nationals, while Mississippi's single state contest determines its representatives—making Oxford's national performance particularly impressive.
In agronomy, Lilly Ambrose, Uno Estialbo, Meghan Goins, and Stella McConnell put their knowledge of crop science and management to the test through a mix of hands-on and written challenges. Acting as crop consultants, the team analyzed real-world scenarios, diagnosed plant health issues, and recommended solutions. Individually, Lilly Ambrose and Stella McConnell earned gold ratings, and Uno Estialbo and Meghan Goins earned silver.
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