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Three high school students in Great Falls are taking advantage of technology and taking aim at the ag-related competitions in this weekend's MAGIE expo.

Allie Nelson and Katy Byrd, both freshmen, and Tory Byrd, a junior, are part of a unique school partnership, enrolled at both Foothills Community Christian School and CMR, taking online agriculture classes.

Allie and Katy are testing their skills at this weekend's MAGIE.

The online course's first year has come with challenges, but extra effort on both ends makes it work.

Allie, Katy and Tory spend 7th period in the computer lab, logged onto modules to find lessons, homework, and some textbook reading.

Allie and Katy will compete this weekend in ag sales, livestock, and crop judging.