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North Georgia student wins top honors in state competition
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FFA adviser Scott Wheatley, left, is pictured with Banks County High School student Calvin Boyer. Boyer won the wiring division of Electric Membership Corp./National FFA Organization State Agricultural Education Career Development Event.
Banks County High School student Calvin Boyer recently placed first in the Electric Membership Corp./National FFA Organization State Agricultural Education Career Development Event with a 95.773 score. Earlier, Boyer also won first in the Area II competition in Jackson County, advancing him to the state level where he competed with other finalists. The 42 EMCs in Georgia, including Jackson EMC and FFA chapters across the state, host and sponsor career events such as a wiring contest to teach students about the safe, efficient use of electricity.