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Voigt enjoys showing sheep, competing in FFA, 4-H

Sue Roesler
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026

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Sophia Voigt shows a sheep at the fair. Voigt has been showing sheep in 4-H for a long time, and sometimes, she shows steers or heifers.

Sophia Voigt showing sheep at Achievement Days, where she received reserve champion.

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Sue Roesler

Sophia Voigt, New Salem FFA chapter member, 4-H member, and a freshman at New Salem-Almont High School, was the second high individual in Milk Quality and Products CDE (career development event) in the nation last fall. The team won national silver.

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