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On The Land

1 April, 2022

Atherton students impress at rural ambassadors comp

ATHERTON State High School has dominated the recent Cairns Show Young Rural Ambassador competition, taking out fi rst place and second with joint runner ups.


Atherton State High School 2022 Cairns Show Young Rural Ambassador Jacy Evans (centre) with joint second place David Kilpatrick and Sascha Micola von Furstenrecht.
Atherton State High School 2022 Cairns Show Young Rural Ambassador Jacy Evans (centre) with joint second place David Kilpatrick and Sascha Micola von Furstenrecht.

Enthusiastic Year 12 Agricultural Science students David Kilpatrick, Sascha Micola von Furstenrecht and Jacy Evans participated in the competition held in Cairns on 12 March. 

The students were asked to submit a short video about themselves as well as be interviewed by a panel of judges and finally conduct an impromptu speech on an agricultural issue in front of an audience. 

Winner Jacy said her experience in the competition was fantastic and through it, she has gained inspiration for future careers. 

My personal experience was enlightening, through competing I met a large group of amazing people, and I loved every minute of it,” she said. 

“I gained a lot of amazing contacts and found another career pathway for future aspirations.” 

Joint runner ups David and Sascha learned greatly from the competition and hope to use this experience to further their careers in agriculture. 

“As I want to pursue a career in agriculture, I found this experience extremely valuable to meet professionals in the field and gain connections in the industry,” David said. 

“The show helpers were really friendly and accommodating while we waited to be interviewed,” Sascha said. 

“I gained many valuable contacts and thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience.” 

Jacy will now represent the Cairns Show Society as their rural ambassador, promoting the agricultural show movement at local shows and various other functions. 

All participants of the competition also have the opportunity to conduct work experience with Savannah Ag Consulting, to further their interests and careers in agriculture.

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