Frank H. Peterson Students Shine at Fair

Staff Report / jaxlocal.org

Students from Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology in Jacksonville celebrated significant achievements at the Northeast Florida Fair, as reported by Principal Jessica Mastromatto. The Future Farmers of America (FFA) students excelled in various competitions, securing multiple top honors.

In the Poultry Judging category, students achieved 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Furthermore, in the Rabbit Showmanship event, they earned 1st and 2nd place.

Notable individual accomplishments included Brandi Acadimia's goat winning the Grand Champion Dairy Goat title, and Eden Ortega's pig earning the Reserve Grand Champion award.

Principal Mastromatto expressed pride in the students’ hard work and dedication, highlighting their success in agricultural education.



Source: Duval County Public Schools

Source Type: School

Source Location: Jacksonville

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