LAKER
State Star Finalist Agribusiness
Every year, the Michigan FFA recognizes members who go above and beyond in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences, or SAE’s, in their respective categories.The Star in Agribusiness award is presented to the member with the top nonproduction agribusiness SAE in the state of Michigan. Members are to demonstrate outstanding achievement, undergo multiple interviews, organize years of SAE records, and display active FFA participation.
This year, Klaire Reibling was named a finalist in the State Star in Agribusiness Category with her business Reibling Grain & Show Feed.
Congratulations, Klaire Reibling on being named a State Star in Agribusiness Finalist!
State Winning Proficiency Award
These awards honor FFA members who, through their supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Klaire Reibling was named a State Proficiency Winner for her SAE and ownership of Reibling Grain & Show Feed, under the category Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship.
Congratulations, Klaire Reibling on being named a State Proficiency Winner!
L-R: Klaire Reibling
L-R Front: Klaire Reibling. L-R 2nd Row: David Reibling, Lindsay Reibling
L-R 3rd Row: Jon Good, EPBP High School Principal, Jill VerBurg, EPBP Laker Superintendent, Haley Cucinello, Laker FFA Advisor
Laker FFA members pose in front of the Wharton Center at the Michigan FFA State Convention.
Greenhand Public Speaking
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Greenhand Conduct of Meetings
This contest is exclusive to 9th grade members, in their first official year to compete in high school contests.They learn a total of 11 abilities, of which 3 are randomly drawn and assigned to members of the team to be demonstrated during their meeting.Team members are then asked ten questions to round out their performance.
We had two teams who advanced to the state level contest to complete: President Falyn Kreider, Khloe Genow, LeeAnn Kubacki, Madalynn Warneck, Maeson Kady, Sam De Oliveira and Bradyn Craig.
Congratulations team on being named the State Runner Up!
L-R: Madalynn Warneck, Falyn Kreider, Samantha De Oliveira, Brayden Craig, Maeson Kady, LeeAnn Kubacki, Khloe Genow
Sydney Protzman, left. Gracie Prill, right.
Agricultural Issues
Teams participating in this contest consist of 3-7 FFA members where they perform a skit detailing an agricultural issue.These skits are between ten and fifteen minutes in length and allows students to showcase their creativity in props, dialog, as well as knowledge.
We had one team advance to the state level contest to compete.Their topic was titled “Right 2 Repair”, which focused on the right to repair laws that aim to protect consumers’ ability to repair their products instead of having to go through the manufacturer.They had to discuss and explain to the audience the advantages and disadvantages of this agricultural topic, as well as answer questions following their presentation.
Team members consisted of:
Kate Hill, Megan Strieter, Madison Scaddan, Charlotte Scaddan, Kaylee Shaw, Mariam Shupe, and Allison WIlliams.
Congratulations team on being named the State Second Runner Up!
Parliamentary Procedure
The highest level of running effective meetings, students demonstrate,18 abilities, 5 are assigned during their meeting; additionally they must solve a topic and provide debate related to their item of business. Students also demonstrate their knowledge through a written test, prior to delivering their presentation to a panel of judges.
Our team placed 4th in the state! Team members are: Hesston Keim, Chair, Olivia Hooper, Secretary, Sadie Steinmam, Skylar Steinman, Lydia Rokicki, Henry Haag, Eva Zagorski.
L-R: Allison Williams, Megan Strieter, Charlotte Scaddan, Kate Hill, Madison Scaddan, Mariam Shupe, Kaylee Shaw
Every year, a select few students are chosen to represent the Laker FFA Chapter in a delegate voting process. Delegates this year voted on bylaw changes to the Michigan FFA Board of Directors, experienced a house session at our state’s capitol, and were able to be on the House floor, and recognized 2 House of Representatives with their Honorary Michigan FFA Degree. On Friday, they listened to the speeches of the state officer candidates, then voted to install the 2025-2026 State FFA Officer team.
This year Anya Cardoza, Audrey McNabb and Faith Suggitt represented the Laker FFA as delegates at the State FFA Convention.
State FFA Degree
The coveted State Degree is one of the most prestigious awards that an FFA member can receive, right under their American Degree.
This year the following
earned the coveted State FFA Degree: Dylan Braun, Anya Cardoza, Hannah Corp, Sarah Courter, Connor Elenbaum, Kate Hill, Makenna
Lasceski, Abigail LeVasseur, Lauren LeVasseur, Adison London, Sophia Mattice, Carson McCain, Audrey McNabb, Caroline McNabb, Lily McNabb,
Matt Murawski, Klaire Reibling, Abigail Rosentahl, Allysen Smith, Megan Strieter, Faith Suggitt, Cade Truemner
Outstanding Junior Degree
Members who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, participated in at least 1 activity above the chapter level and have 10 community service hours qualify for their Outstanding Junior Degree.
The following received their award at convention this year: Aubree Bouck, Anna Brooks, Michael Bruce, Caden Carriveau, Eli Dubs- Peterson, Ultan Dunn, Addison
A true leader thinks more of the name on the back of his jacket than the one on the front.
Congratulations to the Laker FFA for a successful year at the State Convention!
Elenbaum, Ashley Gentry, Luke Good, Jacob Herman, Logan Hurren, Lakyn Krohn, Nathan Radomski, Levi Renn, Charlotte Scaddan, Madison Scaddan, Hannah
Schember, Kaylee Shaw, Mariam Shupe, Casey Smith, Noah Smith, Sarah Steinman, Teryana Strickland, Allison Williams, Nicole Williams, Gwyneth Zimmerman
L-R: Audrey McNabb, Faith Suggitt, Anya Cardoza