The District 5 Ag Science Fair was held on March 6, 2025. This event was hosted at Benton High School in conjunction with the District 5 FFA Proficiency Awards Judging.  

Three schools participated included Cisne, DuQuoin and Galatia with 26 projects and 28 students. 

Top Project in each area included:

Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems: Ethan Harris, Du Quoin

Plant Systems: Kadence Smith, Cisne

Animal Systems: Kenzie Alvis, Cisne

Food Products and Processing Systems: Garrett Arnold, Galatia

Deegan Riley, Power, Structural and Technical Systems: Mikkie Hearle, Cisne

Judges for this event were: 

• Rachel Smith, Thompsonville High School, Ag Teacher

• Shelia Lueking, DaVita Dialysis, Dietician

• Emily Britton, Zeigler-Royalton High School, Science Teacher
  
  

Thank you to the agriculture teachers/FFA Advisors for including agriscience fair projects as part of your agriculture course requirements. Congratulations to all students participating.