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Friends and Neighbors: KHS sophomore to sing as part of national FFA chorus in Louisville

Leisha Casimiro does not remember a time when she has not been singing.

Soon, the 16-year old daughter of Patrick and Melanie Casimiro will be singing halfway across the country. The Kimball High School sophomore will join nearly 80 fellow vocalists from across the country in Louisville, Ky., as a member of the National FFA Chorus for the 2015 National FFA Convention and Expo held Oct. 28-31.

Casimiro and her fellow National FFA Choir singers will arrive at the convention three days prior for rehearsals, according to Sally Wheeler, Kimball High School's FFA advisor.

"Mrs. Wheeler encouraged...