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The Orangefield High School TAFE members attended the regional Texas Association of Future Educators Convention Wednesday at Lamar-Orange bringing 20 students and two sponsors.

The following students competed in competitions at the convention; Elizabeth Newell placed first and Carrie Grace Henderson placed second in the keynote speech contest, advancing to state. Kristen Wolfford placed first in the Impromptu speaking competition, also advancing to state. Lauren Davis placed third in essay writing, Ashley Kibodeaux will advance in the Educational Leadership Fundamentals category and the t-shirt design by Maggie Hebert placed third overall.

After the convention, the members went to The Meadows nursing home and sang Christmas carols and distributed goodie bags to the residents.

Pictured are competition winners from the convention.