School ag program tops state

RITZVILLE — The local middle and high school agriculture program has received a statewide honor.

The Lind-Ritzville middle and high school agricultural program was recently selected by the Washington Association of Agricultural Educators as the “Outstanding Program(s)” for the year 2023.

High School Principal Kevin Terris spoke highly of the teachers – Lori Sanderson and Andy Williams – noting the program deserves the award due to the teachers’ ability to “connect the two communities of Lind and Ritzville in a fun and competitive manner.”

The teachers were recognized for the state award at the...