My name is Lauren Simmons and I am going to be a Junior at Washington County High School. I am your North Central District Treasurer. I have three siblings. Jefferson is the oldest and will be graduating from Kansas State University this upcoming year. Tyler is a year younger than me and will be a Sophomore at Washington. Mandy is the youngest and will be an 8th grader at Washington. My parents are Bruce and Kathy.
I have been around animals ever since I was a little girl. I remember my first pet was a pygmy goat named Gerdie. Eventually that goat, along with some cats and a dog, lead to what our friends and family called the "funny farm." As the years passed by, we added pigs, sheep, ducks, chickens, rabbits, calves, and three horses. One horse was a miniature horse that led to many stories we now laugh about. My dad was so excited about buying us this horse that was NOT broke. You may think how can a miniature horse be scary? It was. After many tears had been shed one night, my younger brother was up next to take his turn on the horse. Things were not going so well and my dad decided to slap the horse's butt. My brother was still in the saddle and the horse took off. My 45 pound brother fell out of the saddle, but his boot remained in one stirrup. The horse drug him around the arena and when his boot finally came loose, half of my little brother's face was completely scraped up.
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Today we only have sheep, pigs, and a dog. My SAE is Swine Production Placement. I help my family raise show pigs. In this operation, I work for my dad by helping administer shots, feeding pigs, and cleaning pens. My payment is getting two pigs to show throughout the spring and summer. The remaining pigs will be sold on an online auction. After the state fair, the best gilts will go back to the herd and the barrows will be sold to market. The money earned will return to the operation.
FFA is a huge part of my life, but I also enjoy many other activities. I am involved in FBLA, FCCLA, CYO, 4-H, volleyball, and track. Hopefully everyone is off to a great school year. I look forward to meeting all of the FFA members throughout our district.
Lauren Simmons
2017-2018 NCD Treasurer
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