By: Chapter Reporter, Kyle Capacia
Member of the Month
Jose Castorena is in 9th grade and has been in FFA for 1 year. He joined FFA because he wanted to try something different. Jose is on the Best Informed Greenhand (BIG) Career Development Event (CDE) team. He enjoys his CDE because he gets to learn about the history of FFA and meet famous people. Jose is most looking forward to new opportunities in the FFA and summer activities. From being in FFA, he has learned a lot about the history of FFA. He also learned more about woodworking and fixing holes in walls in Ag classes. Jose is most proud of earning his Greenhand FFA degree.
Member of the Month
Noah Rossbach is in 8th grade and has been in FFA for 2 years. He joined FFA because his brother and sister were in FFA. Noah is on the Poultry CDE team. He likes his CDE because he gets to grade chicken and eggs. For Noah’s SAE, he works at Roseview Dairy milking cows and feeding calves. His favorite FFA activity is doing CDE competitions for poultry. Noah is most looking forward to the lock-ins, being part of the BIG team and summer activities. From being in Ag class, Noah has learned how to use tools safely, about different plants and all about different animals. The award that he is most proud of is placing first as a team for Poultry at State and being a 7 Star Leader.
Member of the Month
Rachel Portner is in 9th grade and has been in FFA for 3 years. She joined FFA because of the opportunities it had to offer and the fun activities. Rachel is on the Dairy Judging CDE team. She likes being on the Dairy team because she gets to be around cows, and gets to learn more about the dairy cows. Rachel’s favorite FFA activity was going to Little I at SDSU. She is looking forward to showing cows at the fair. From being in an Ag. class, Rachel has learned about different animals that can be on farms including exotics. She has also gained skills in communicating, building new relationships, and to be okay with stepping out of her comfort zone. She is most proud of placing 1st as a team at the Region VI Dairy Evaluation Contest and placing 13th individually at State.
Member of the Month
Lee Wahlborg is in 12th grade and has been in FFA for 3 years. He decided to join FFA to attend cool events and to make new friends. Lee is on the Market Plan CDE team. His favorite part was being part of a team and making it to State. Lee’s favorite FFA activity was going to Nationals and region volleyball night. Lee is looking forward to graduating this year. Lee has learned to be more outgoing by taking on new challenges and how to work as part of a team. Lee is most proud of finishing 5th place at State for Market Plan as well as his Greenhand and Chapter degrees.
The Sleepy Eye FFA members met with their Wee Deliver Buddies from St. Mary’s and Sleepy Eye Public. Members and third graders had milk and cookies while discussing their favorite things.
By: Chloe Howe, Chapter Reporter
The end of the year is a time to wrap up the Wee Deliver PALS Program for FFA members. We had get-together events for both schools with their third grade buddies.
The Wee Deliver Program ended with a “My Favorites” activity and milk and cookies with their buddies. WEE DELIVER BUDDIES: When Everyone is Excited about Doing Excellent work Learning Is Very Enjoyable and Rewarding. By Understanding that Doing things in Duos Is Encouraging, we attain Success!
This program involved 54 FFA members writing letters to third-grade students at the Sleepy Eye Schools. The FFA truly appreciates the cooperation from all of the third-grade teachers: Mrs. Sittig and Mrs. Jensen from Sleepy Eye Public, and Mrs. Mathiowetz from St. Mary’s.
The purpose of the program is to connect high school students with elementary students by writing letters back and forth over the year in order to get to know each other better, as well as to practice writing skills for the students.
Through the Wee Deliver Program, FFA members have the opportunity to serve as role models for the elementary students while also creating friendships.
The Sleepy Eye YES! team accepted their state championship award at Target Field.
The 2022 State Champion, receiving a $500 award, is the Sleepy Eye YES! Team. YES! is
a statewide organization that challenges youth to engage in hands-on projects that benefit the environment and their communities.
The Sleepy Eye YES! Tteam is comprised of students from Sleepy Eye Public and St. Mary’s schools, with science teachers Deb Reinarts and Mary Beth Botz as advisors.
This year, the students invested hundreds of hours to complete projects which included expanding pollinator habitat in Sleepy Eye,
monitoring water quality, recycling drives, providing education programs in their schools and community, and more.
The Retiring Officer Team for 2021-22 included: L to r – front: Brooke Arneson (Reporter), Alex Joramo (Treasurer), Winsten Nienhaus (Officer at Large), Isaac Lendt (Sentinel), Adam Johnson (2nd Vice President). Back: Miah Brown (Historian), Presley Braun (Student Advisor), Leisha Martinez (Reporter), Carmen Lendt (Secretary), Morgan Hoffmann (President), Gracie Sellner (Student Advisor), Maddi Helget (1st Vice President), Katelyn Capacia (Historian). SEE MORE PHOTOS BELOW
The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter held the Awards Program on Sunday, May 1st, 2022. It was a great opportunity to honor the members and chapter leaders as well as the major supporters for the chapter throughout the year.
Successes this year for the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter include: 82 Discovery Degrees (7th & 8th graders), 48 Greenhand Degrees, 42 Chapter Degrees and 10 State Degrees. Many awards were presented to the active members and leaders of the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter.
This year our FFA Chapter has continued with our Service Theme and conducted several different programs and activities. They include the following: Adopt-a-Senior Program – members participated in making cards for 140 Nursing Home and Countryside Living Residents each month. Wee Deliver Program –members participated in writing letters to 65 third grade students (Pen Pals) each month. Service –members helped with the Backpack Supplies project with United Way, the Backpack Food Project with Trinity, making extra-large Valentines and Spring cards for residents, putting up lights at the park, painting pumpkins, and tying blankets.
The Sleepy Eye FFA members who participated in at least three of these programs were named 3- 5 Star Members. If members participated in at least 6 of the programs they were named a Star Leader. 38 FFA members were presented with certificates for being a 3-5 Star Member and 28 members were presented with trophies for being a 6-12 Star Leader.
The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter presented three Diamond Awards to supporters of the Chapter and its members. The Diamond Award went to Sleepy Eye Sportsman’s Club, Miller Sellner Implement, and Schwartz Farms.
This year there were six Platinum, TOP LEVEL Sponsors – Edward Jones- Bill & Julie Ries, Cunningham Seed Farms, Central Region Cooperative, Co-Bank, Sleepy Eye Servicemen’s Club, and Mary Ann Christensen.
These businesses and individuals supported FFA members by providing new FFA Jackets, sponsored Chapter and Crop Show Awards, Ag. Program needs, Conventions, Service Projects, and much more.
Each year, top scholar awards are presented to one active FFA member in each grade who has the highest GPA in their respective class. These members received a plaque and a scholarship pin: Nora Coulson & Landon Wendinger (freshmen), Isaac Lendt (sophomore), Brooke Arneson (junior), Morgan Hoffmann (senior).
The Honorary Chapter Degree award is presented to an individual who supports the Sleepy Eye FFA in exceptional ways throughout the year. This year’s Honorary Chapter Degree was presented to an individual who is a huge supporter of our chapter and school – Mary Ann Christensen. She is truly inspiring!
There were two community members who were presented with an Appreciation Award for 2022. The first recipient of the FFA Appreciation Award was Doug Miller of Miller Sellner Implement. We truly appreciate his support for the Sleepy Eye Ag. Program as well as his willingness to help with the fruit sale each year.
The 2nd recipient of the FFA Appreciation Award was for another great supporter of our chapter. We awarded this award to Schwartz Farms, Inc. This company has been a supporter for many years donating to our program as well as providing tours and learning opportunities in and out of the classroom as well as donating piglets to our Animal Carnival.
The fruit sale was a successful fundraiser for our FFA Chapter this year. A great deal of thanks goes to our 4 top sellers who sold $5000 of products for the fruit sales. The Top Junior High Fruit Seller was Trevor Rathman with over $1000 of products sold. The 2nd Place Junior High Top Seller was Rheanna Stone with over $600 in sales. Our Top High School Fruit Seller was Morgan Hoffmann with over $2100 of products sold. The 2nd Place High School Top Seller was Jacob Mellen with over $1300 in Sales.
The leadership awards are presented to FFA members from each class who displayed tremendous amounts of leadership skills throughout the year and who participated in numerous FFA events. The freshman winners were Chloe Howe and Izzy Kunkel. Sophomore recipients included: Isaac Lendt and Marcus Martinez. Junior winners were Leisha Martinez, Brooke Arneson, and Jake Price. Senior winners included: Maddison Helget, Katelyn Capacia, and Presley Braun.
The Phoenix Awards are presented each year for Students who are upcoming leaders. These 4 individuals got involved, got others involved, and showed true enthusiasm for the FFA. This year’s Phoenix Award Winners were Lily Kallevig, Kyle Capacia, Nathan Rathman, and Noemi Rodriguez.
The Star Greenhand Award goes to the most outstanding Freshmen Greenhand degree participant for the year. This award is presented to a first year high school member who is active in the chapter, and who has demonstrated leadership and scholarship. This year’s Star Greenhand was NORA COULSON.
The Sophomore Achievement Award states, “Overall Success is Achieved through Hard Work and Dedication.” The Sophomore Achievement Award Winner for 2022 was WINSTEN NIENHAUS.
ADAM JOHNSON received the Outstanding Junior Award, called the Blue and Gold Award. This award acknowledges someone for overall achievement in the FFA.
The Star in Ag. Placement Award is presented to a member who has an outstanding production placement SAE program and who is involved in all areas of the chapter’s activities. A placement SAE program means that you have a project where you work for someone in agriculture. This year’s winner of Chapter Star in Ag. Placement , Region VI Star, and State Star Finalist was SOPHIE KYLLONEN.
This year’s recipient of the Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award was MORGAN HOFFMANN. This award is presented to the most outstanding senior in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience.
The 2021-22 Retiring FFA Officer Team was recognized for their exceptional efforts in leading the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter for the year. The night ended with the installation with the 2022-23 FFA Officer Team.
Mrs. Hoffmann commented on the year, “I am so proud of all of the hard work and dedication the members show on a daily basis – through their efforts with CDE’s, their SAE’s, Ag. Classes, and Community Services projects. What a great year this has been and now, to bring everything to a close with a great State FFA Convention with 59 Sleepy Eye members attending.”
Hoffmann added, “Having Jake Price, Morgan Hoffmann, and Adam Johnson be State Proficiency Winners, having the Poultry Team earn first place and a trip to nationals, being a National Chapter Model of Innovation Finalist, being the first place chapter in the state for the Ag. Literacy Challenge and 4th in the state for the Land of Service Award, and last but not least, earning Runner Up Premier Chapter in the state for the National Chapter Award. These are all fantastic accomplishments! The Sleepy Eye FFA is about students developing leadership skills, experiencing personal growth, and serving the Sleepy Eye Community and I am extremely honored to work with them each day.”
The 2021-22 FFA Chapter Leader Trophy Recipients included, from left to right – Front: Adam Johnson, Mateo Hornsby, Noah Rossbach, Kyle Capacia, Lucia Martinez, Isaac Lendt, Same Price, Alex Confer. Middle: Presley Braun, Hailey Meinert, Brooke Arneson, Katelyn Capacia, Gracie Sellner, Maddi Helget, Miah Brown, Nathan Rathman, Winsten Nienhaus. Back: Leisha Martinez, Morgan Hoffmann, Carmen Lendt, Marcus Martinez, Jake Price, Taylor Berkner, Katylyn Romberg, Ellen Windschitl, Alex Joramo.
The 2021 FFA Top Scholars include, from left to right: Brooke Arneson, Morgan Hoffmann, Landon Wendinger, Isaac Lendt, and Nora Coulson.
The Top FFA Stars and Leadership Award Winners for 2021-22 include, from left to right – Front: Brooke Arneson, Chloe Howe, Izzy Kunkel, Sophie Kyllonen, Winsten Nienhaus, Nathan Rathman, Adam Johnson, Nora Coulson, Maddi Helget. Back: Presley Braun, Katelyn Capacia, Morgan Hoffmann, Lily Kallevig, Noemi Rodriguez, Jake Price, Marcus Martinez, Kyle Capacia, Leisha Martinez, Isaac Lendt.
Representatives from Christensen Farms, Schwartz Farms, Sleepy Eye Sportsman’s Club, Cunningham Seed Farm, and Central Region Cooperative are pictured with 2021-22 Chapter President Morgan Hoffmann for their efforts and support of the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter.
FFA Advisors, Katie Emmett (left) and Mary Hoffmann (right), are pictured with Mary Ann Christensen (middle), Platinum Level Sponsor and Honorary Chapter Degree Recipient for 2022.
Julia Helget signed her Letter of Intent to play college hockey at Bethel University. Julia is pictured with her parents Jenny and Bill and her high school hockey coach Kristin Faber
Sleepy Eye FFA and advisor Mary Hoffmann accepted the Sleepy Eye FFA Award for Runner Up Premier Chapter. Pictured l to r- Presley Braun, Kyle Capacia, Gracie Sellner, Marcus Seifert, Morgan Hoffmann, Leisha Martinez, Miah Brown. SEE MORE PHOTOS BELOW
Fifty-nine Sleepy Eye FFA Members traveled to the University of Minnesota Campuses and State Fairgrounds, where they participated in the Annual Minnesota FFA State Convention. More than 4,700 FFA members, advisors and guests from throughout the state gathered for the convention from Sunday, April 24 – Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
The Sleepy Eye FFA members traveled to Convention with Advisors, Mary Hoffmann, Katie Emmett, and McKenzie Wagelie, Assistant Advisor Ben Seifert, and Student Teacher Kaiya Novacek.
The Sleepy Eye FFA Career Development Event teams brought home plaques and success stories after competing at the state level. Nine Sleepy Eye FFA CDE Teams placed in the Top Thirteen for CDE contests.
Sleepy Eye CDE Results:
Poultry Team: State Winner – Advanced to Nationals!
- Isaac Lendt (1st at State), Adam Johnson (2nd at State), Winsten Nienhaus (6th at State), Noah Rossbach
Milk Quality Team: 2nd Place Gold at State
- Katelyn Capacia (4th place at State), Megan Sellner, Rylee Jennisen, Jace Schauman
Market Plan: 5th at State
- Gunny Coulson, Alexis Garza, Lee Wahlborg
Floriculture Team: 7th Place Gold at State
- Brooke Arneson (8th individual at State), Morgan Hoffmann, Presley Bauer, Miah Brown
Soils Team: 10th Place Gold at State
- Maddi Helget, Caleb Suess, Nathan Rathman, MacKenna Fischer
Dairy Team: 11th Place Gold at State
- Rachel Portner (13th individual at State), Gracie Sellner, Emma Fischer, Lucia Martinez
Best Informed Greenhand (BIG) Team: 12th & 13th Place Gold at State
- Chloe Howe (12th place individual), Jose Castorena, Nora Coulson, Yanellie Fernandez, Tim Friton, Brissa Hernandez, Lily Kallevig, Izzy Kunkel, Manny Poplow, Adam Rodriguez, Noemi Rodriguez, Cody Schultz, and Nolan Weicherding
Meats: Silver at State
- Alex Confer, Yuridia Fernandez, Trevor Rathman, Gavin Fischer
Nursery Landscape Team: Silver at State
- Kyle Capacia, Marcus Martinez , Leisha Martinez, Austin Uecker
Forestry Team: Bronze at State
- Daniel Armstrong, Jaelynn Schauman, Sam Price, Hannah Meyer
In the proficiency category, the following individuals placed in the top three in the state:
Morgan Hoffmann – Ag. Communications: 1st at State – Advanced to Nationals
Jake Price – Landscape Management: 1st at State – Advanced to Nationals
Adam Johnson – Poultry Production: 1st at State – Advanced to Nationals
Isaac Lendt – Swine Production Entrepreneurship: Runner Up at State
The Sleepy Eye FFA had 10 members receive their State FFA Degrees while at the State FFA Convention. They included: Wyatt Barnes, Presley Braun, Katelyn Capacia, Alexis Garza, Maddison Helget, Sophie Kyllonen, Taylor Lambrecht, Carmen Lendt, Brennen Meyer, and Jacob Schultz.
Sophie Kyllonen was recognized as a State Finalist for Minnesota Star in Ag. Production Placement. We are so proud of her and all of her accomplishments with her Dairy Production Placement Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project.
We had several junior high students participate in the State Agriscience Fair this year. These are the results from the Top 3 at State:
Daniel Armstrong – Plant Systems, Division I, 2nd place
Yuridia Fernandez and Maria Galaviz-Camacho – Plant Systems, Division II, 1st place
Destiney Dittbenner and Taylor Berkner – Plant Systems, Division II, 2nd place
Ari Krzmarzick and Emma Weilage – Plant Systems, Division II, 3rd place
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Sleepy Eye FFA was named the Runner Up Chapter in the State of Minnesota for the National Chapter Award. In addition, the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter was recognized for their participation in the Land of Service Challenge and the Ag. Literacy Challenge. Sleepy Eye was the Top Chapter for the Ag. Literacy Challenge and 4th place in the state for the Land of Service Challenge. Sleepy Eye FFA was also recognized as a Model of Innovation Finalist for Growing Leaders – Wee Deliver Buddies Program with 3rd graders.
Other happenings at convention included: hearing from great speakers, Courtney Zimmerman (National FFA Officer) and P.J. Fleck (Gophers Football Coach) as well as State FFA Officer retiring addresses, Leisha Martinez participating in the 2022 State FFA Officer Nominating Committee, and our chapter helping with two major service projects (making cards/posters for nursing home residents and helping to set up the Career Connections booths).
The Sleepy Eye FFA has a lot to be proud of in 2022. The members worked very hard this year to qualify for and excel at their state competitions! Advisor Mary Hoffmann states, “I am so proud of all of the hard work that the Sleepy Eye FFA members show on a daily basis! Through their efforts with CDE’s, their SAE’s, Ag. Courses, and Community Services projects, these members show and earn success through their great work ethic and dedication!”
The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter had an amazing 2022 State FFA Convention in the Twin Cities! They were named the Runner Up chapter for the National Chapter Award. 59 members participated in the convention and numerous members earned awards as well as the chapter. Pictured to l to r, front: Trevor Rathman, Noemi Rodriguez, Chloe Howe, Izzy Kunkel, Maria Galaviz-Camacho, Nora Coulson, Brooke Arneson, Katelyn Capacia, Daniel Armstrong, Noah Rossbach, Jose Castorena, Lucia Martinez, Alex Confer, Rylee Jennissen, Jace Schauman. Row 2- Adam Johnson, Isaac Lendt, Emma Fischer, Miah Brown, Mackenna Fischer, Alexis Garza, Morgan Hoffmann, Maddi Helget, Sophie Kyllonen, Carmen Lendt, Gracie Sellner, Yanellie Fernandez, Presley Braun , Taylor Berkner, Megan Sellner, Destiney Dittbenner, Hannah Meyer, Lily Kallevig, Juridia Fernandez, Sam Price. Back- Jake Price, Adam Rodriguez, Winsten Nienhaus, Gunny Coulson, Nathan Rathman, Austin Uecker, Cadence Okerman, Lee Wahlborg, Ari Krizmarzick, Marcus Martinez, Leisha Martinez, Jon Baures, Caleb Suess, Gavin Fischer, Tim Friton, Kyle Capacia, Nolan Weicherding, Manny Poplow, Jaelynn Schauman, Brissa Hernandez, Brennen Meyer, Jacob Schultz, Taylor Lambrecht.
The Poultry CDE Team placed 1st at State and will be advancing to Nationals! Pictured l to r: team members Noah Rossbach, Isaac Lendt (1st place individual), Adam Johnson (2nd place individual), Winsten Nienhaus (6th place individual), and Advisor and Coach, Mary Hoffmann.
Baleigh Peterson (left), State FFA Sentinel, awarded the 2nd place Milk Quality Team plaque to the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter. Team members include: Katelyn Capacia, Megan Sellner, Jace Schauman, and Rylee Jennissen.
Emily Matejka, State FFA President, (left) presented Sophie Kyllonen (right) with her State Finalist plaque for Star in Ag. Production Placement.
Ten Sleepy Eye FFA members earned their State Degrees at the Minnesota FFA State Convention. (l to r): Alexis Garza, Sophie Kyllonen, Maddi Helget, Katelyn Capacia, Carmen Lendt, Presley Braun, Brennen Meyer, Jacob Schultz, and Taylor Lambrecht. Not pictured- Wyatt Barnes.
Kyle Thomas, State FFA Treasurer, presented Morgan Hoffmann with the 1st place award for the State FFA Ag. Communications Proficiency.
Wyatt Halvorson, State FFA Vice President, presented Jake Price with the 1st place award for the State FFA Landscape Management Proficiency.
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Wyatt Halvorson, State FFA Vice President, presented Yuridia Fernandez and Maria Galaviz-Camacho with the Plant Systems, Division II, 1st Place Award for the Agriscience Fair.
First Row: Priscila Chuc-Feliciano Grade 10 World Languages Grecia Navarro Grade 11 English Marley Davila Grade 7 Health Madison Helget Grade 12 Careers Vanessa Martinez Grade 9 Physical Education. Back Row: Alexys Odegard Grade 9 Career Exploration Austin Uecker Grade 10 Social Studies Trey Heiderscheidt Grade 12 Science Alex Dominguez Grade 10 Industrial Arts Gavin Fischer Grade 7 Mathematics Katelyn Romberg Grade 8 Music
Sleepy Eye Elementay Schol April 2022 Students of the Month
Kdgn- Julieta Munoz Kdgn- Ayden Hen
1st – Isaac Havemeier 1st – Roman Helget
2nd– Brody Helget 2nd – Miley Zinnielf
3rd – Natalie Madson 3rd – Andres Sanchez
4th – Aubree Rathman 4th – Kendall Haala
5th – Cassie Muehlbauer 5th – Kaliya Confer
6th – Karter Haala 6th – Paola Gonzalez
Back row: Brea Mertz, Kadence Hesse, Julia Berkner, Kaydince Thoms, Jade Sellner, Emma Schieffert, Carmen Lendt, Erizen Traconis. Middle row: Jackson Huiras, Brooklyn Moldan, Ava Schubbe, Alexis Garza, Katelyn Capacia, Miah Brown, Brooke Arneson, Maddison Helget. Front row: Trey Heiderschedit, Adam Johnson, Gunny Coulson, Mason Sellner, Nolan Domeier, Isaac Lendt, Austin Uecker, Kyle Capacia.
Juniors: Brooke Arneson, Jade Sellner, Nolan Domeier, Adam Johnson, Gunny Coulson.
Seniors: Back row: Brooklyn Moldan, Jackson Huiras, Trey Heiderschedit, Mason Sellner, Erizen Traconis, Kaydince Thoms. Front row: Katelyn Capacia, Morgan Hoffmann, Alexis Garza, Maddison Helget, Miah Brown, Carmen Lendt, Emma Schieffert
Sophomores: Brea Mertz, Kadence Hesse, Ava Schubbe, Julia Berkner, Isaac Lendt, Austin Uecker, Kyle Capacia
By: Chapter Reporter, Brooke Arneson
Member of the Month
Austin Uecker is in 10th grade and has been in FFA for 4 years. He joined FFA because many of his peers also joined. Austin is on the Nursery and Landscape CDE (Career Development Event) team. He enjoys his CDE because it is fun and challenging. His favorite FFA activity is participating in all of the lock-ins. Austin is most looking forward to going to state for Nursery and Landscape. From being in FFA, he has learned many different types of plants and trees. Austin is most proud of earning 10th place individual and being on the winning team at the region contest and this Member of the Month Award.
Member of the Month
Sophie Kyllonen is in 12th grade and has been in FFA for 4 years. She joined FFA to build relationships and to grow in the dairy industry. Sophie does not have a CDE team this year but in the past she did Dairy Judging. She enjoyed her CDE because she loved learning in depth about the anatomy of the cow and what to look for in a well-structured animal. For Sophie’s SAE, she works at two dairy farms with varying tasks, including scraping, feeding, and milking calves. Her favorite FFA activity is the animal carnival. Sophie is most looking forward to state convention to receive her state star finalist award and to meet the other three finalists. From being in FFA, Sophie has learned how to understand her SAE and has expanded her knowledge about animals. The awards that she is most proud of receiving include the Region Star Award in Ag. Production Placement and State Star Finalist.
Member of the Month
Alex Confer is in 8th grade and has been in FFA for 2 years. She joined FFA because she enjoys all the fun activities that it has to offer. Alex is on the Meats CDE team. She likes being on the Meats CDE team because of the fun van rides and the time she gets to spend with her friends after competitions. Alex’s favorite FFA activity is doing the Adopt-A-Senior cards. She is looking forward to participating in state convention this year. From being in an Ag. class, Alex has learned how to use woodshop tools. She is most proud of earning 3rd place in the crop show and her many ribbons.
Officer of the Month
Adam Johnson is in 11th grade and has been in FFA for 5 years. He decided to join FFA in seventh grade because it sounded cool and he thought the meetings after school were fun. Adam has been serving as the 2nd Vice President for our FFA Officer Team. As the 2nd Vice President, he enjoys organizing and preparing for the animal carnival and the crop show. Adam is on the Poultry CDE Team. He likes his Poultry CDE team because it helps him understand more about his chickens. For Adam’s SAE, he raises 60 chickens each year in portable open bottom chicken coops called chicken tractors. This allows them to forage for grass and grubs, and he doesn’t have to clean up litter. Adam’s favorite FFA activity is participating in all of the lock-ins. He is most looking forward to Timberland Camp in the upcoming summer. From being in an Ag. class and FFA, Adam has learned that there are many different careers in agriculture. He is most proud of earning the Sophomore Achievement Award and getting first place in the regional poultry competition.
