Rebekah Zuniga, Rio Hondo MS, 8th Grade
By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise
The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with a number of RGVLS participant Rebeka Zuniga heading to the competition to show off her work with his animal. Here is what she had to say:
Q: What club are you a member of?
A: Rio Hondo FFA
Q: What will you be presenting at RGVLS?
A: Commercial breeding Heifer.
Q: What is your animal’s name?
A: Sassy
Q: What is your animal’s breed?
A: Red Brangus
Q: What do you like most about RGVLS?
A: Showing my animal, the food and the week I get to spend with my friends.
Q: Tell us your favorite memory presenting at RGVLS?
A: My very first show ! Mr Correa my AG teacher at the time made me feel very confident.
Q: Who or what encouraged you to join FFA and compete at RGVLS?
A: My parents and grandparents.
Q: What is your goal at RGVLS competition this year?
A: To place top 3.
Q: What is it like for you when you when you come to participate at RGVLS?
A: It is fun I enjoy the time I spend with the different kids from other school getting to know people and relaxing with my animals
Q: What would be your best advice to someone who wants compete at RGVLS?
A: Work hard !!
Q: Tells what you did so far to prepare for this year’s RGVLS competition?
A: Worked my heifers, showed at prospect shows , picked out my show clothes
Q: What is the weirdest, or funniest thing your animal as ever done while you have been raising it?
A: Funniest thing she has done is fart in the show arena
Q: What is your go to food or snack at RGVLS?
A: Funnel cakes
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: I like a lot of different movies !
Q: What is your favorite game or carnival ride at RGVLS?
A: I don’t like the rides they are scary
Q: What actor would play you in a Hollywood movie?
A: Michelle Rodriguez