South senior wins agriculture award
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Herring receives DEKALB award
Josh Herring, a student at South Rowan High School, was recently presented the schoolís highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award sponsored by Monsanto.
The son of Gordon and Mary Ann Herring, Josh received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience, which includes running a biodiesel mill. He is also recipient of the Clyde Corriher Memorial Scholarship.
Joshís instructor at South Rowan is David Overcash. As winner of the 2011 award, his name will be recorded on a permanent plaque displayed at the school.