Pictures of the group:
Dressed up with no place to go... almost no place.
Huddling in the winter cold of North Carolina

This year's regional convention of the Americn Society for Horticultural Science was held in Greensboro, NC on February 2-5. Seven FHS members and Dr. Lineberger succeeded in traversing the southern U.S. on a 22 hour road trip. Shannon Henke, Mark Krause, Sarah Lineberger, Kim Mason, Doug Maxwell, Wisty Perry, and Melanie Ulrich attempted the journey. Traci Armstrong would fly out the next day, but never make it to Greensboro due to icy conditions.

The surprisingly chipper group left College Station Thursday during what would soon become a winter ice storm. The trip that lay ahead seemed almost comical to the onlooker; many not believing. "Just don't die, " was the most heard phrsase prior to the trip.

Six states and 22 hours later, the party finally reached its destination: Greensboro, NC. After sliding over a final few bridges, the Texas A&M van rolled into the Four Seasons Holiday Inn, site of the 1996 Regional ASHS Conference and ACB Judging Contest.

The conference itself had many high points. Playing in the snow, a variety of challenging games, and many social activities added a high degree of enjoyment to the escapade.

Of course it had it's rocky moments as well, such as surprise dues, hotel blues, and a plethora of illnesses. However, the FHSers made the absolute best of the situation and pulled off an exciting and rewarding weekend culminating in the ACB judging contest. All that would remain would be the return drive home.

AWARDS:

OVERALL:
Team			1st Place
Doug Maxwell		1st Place

WOODY ORNAMENTALS:
Team			2nd Place
Doug Maxwell		2nd Place

GREENHOUSE FLORAL & FOLIAGE:
Team			1st Place
Shannon Henke		1st Place
Doug Maxwell  		2nd Place

FRUIT & NUT:
Team    		1st Place
Melanie Ulrich 		2nd Place

VEGETABLES:
Team   			3rd Place


OFFICES:
Kim Mason   		SR ACB Representative
Doug Maxwell  		SR ACB Secretary