Proud to Announce State Championship Winner, Polk's 2021-2022 Officers

DID YOU HEAR THE GREAT NEWS about Auburndale High School? Jacob Lawson, an Auburndale High School FFA member, recently competed in the Safe Tractor Operations Career Development Event at the state level. Jacob stole the show by winning the state championship! His advisor, Mrs. Kimberly Shaske, shared a few words in regards to Jacob’s hard work and accomplishments.

- JESSICA ANDERSON

“We are very proud to announce the State FFA Tractor Driving Winner is our own Jacob Lawson! After passing the preliminary safety test he then competed in the District FFA tractor driving contest where he won, qualifying for the state contest. Jacob went on to take the State FFA Tractor safety test. He passed this and then competed in the State FFA Tractor Driving test held May 15 in Plant City. This is a very tight and difficult course requiring backing up a trailer, pulling the trailer through a course, and backing the trailer into a very tight “barn” represented with posts. He had to be within inches of each post. Jacob had a nearly perfect score for his driving test and received many compliments from the other competitors, FFA advisors and judges. He will be attending the State FFA Convention in June to be recognized for his accomplishment and receive his award. Great job, Jacob!”