Alto's FFA chapter prepares students for top leadership positions in statewide organization
Matthew Barnes meets 2 U.S. presidents while leading State FFA organization
BY JOHN GRIFFITH
      Matthew Barnes, a 2008 graduate of Alto High School and current FFA member, recently completed his term as State FFA president at the 81st Annual State FFA convention held in Dallas. Matthew was elected to his office at the 80th convention last year in Lubbock.
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County FFA members honored in Dallas
      Cherokee County was well represented by four schools - Rusk, Alto, Jacksonville and New Summerfield - at the Texas State FFA Convention held July 7-10 in Dallas.
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Rusk FFA named one of top 10 chapters in Texas
Chapter is 1 of 3 in Texas receiving the ranking
BY BRIAN MARTIN
      Out of more than 1,000 FFA chapters in Texas, the Rusk FFA Chapter was ranked in the top 10 in both chapter rating programs by the Texas FFA Association. This ranking puts Rusk in the top one percent in the state for the second consecutive year.
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