SE Regional Soils Contest 2004—Auburn, Alabama

Aron determines the Munsell color for one of his samples at a practice site.

Aron (L) checks the information he has recorded on his score card during the contest.

Aron takes some extra texture practice in the hotel parking lot.

Jacky examines horizon breaks and collects a soil sample for further evaluation during the contest.

Jeff measures slope gradient at one of the practice sites.

Jeff collects a sample from a practice pit, avoiding the "no pick zone."

Jeff is fairly relaxed as he completes his score card at a practice site.

Jonathan studies his score card while evaluating the texture of a sample during the contest.

Coach John Sencindiver, however, digs right into the "no pick zone."

Coach John Sencindiver (R) discusses a practice site with the team.

Aron, Jacky, and Jared (L to R) evaluate a profile at a practice site.