23 students sell animals in Sale of Champions
Saturday was a really good day for Arlington ISD’s agriculture program at the Tarrant County Jr. Livestock Show. And it was extra good for Martin High School senior Max Maurer.
First, Maurer’s steer was named the Champion American Steer. Then, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, purchased his steer at the Sale of Champions.
“When Brooke Rollins bought my steer, it meant a lot to me,” Maurer – who is planning to go to Angelo State University next year and major in agribusiness – said. “It made all the early mornings, late nights, long days at stock shows, and hard work worth it. Having someone in her position recognize my effort was a huge honor and showed that the work I put in the arena paid off.”…