92nd Kansas FFA Convention Guidebook

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ansas FFA Holds True. We continue to strive for growth as individuals, as communities, and in agriculture. Each one of the chapters in our state Holds True to our mission as they create a positive impact and serve those around them.

Every year, our association Holds True to our best traditions by celebrating the accomplishments of our 9,631 members and 211 chapters at our State FFA Convention. Despite these trying times, Kansas FFA has continued to accomplish incredible feats over the course of this last year, and they will be recognized. We are excited to showcase their achievements this week at the 92nd Kansas FFA Virtual State Convention with each and every one of you.

Kansas FFA get ready to experience a unique State Convention that Holds True to the best traditions our organization!

— 2019-2020 Kansas FFA State Officer Team Clockwise, from left: Lukas Sebesta, Ellsworth Chapter – Treasurer; Logan Elliott, Riverton Chapter – President; Mason Prester, Wilson Chapter – Sentinel; J.W. Wells, Sedan Chapter – Reporter; Elizabeth Wright, Blue Valley Chapter – Secretary; Abby Goins, Labette County Chapter – Vice President.

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THE 92nd ANNUAL KANSAS FFA CONVENTION

May 27 – 29, 2020 Presented Virtually through Kansas FFA Social Media Channels Contents

How to Join Us Online................................................................... 4 Convention Schedule..................................................................... 4 State FFA Degrees............................................................................10 State Officer Candidates...............................................................11 State Star Finalists............................................................................12 National Chapter Awards............................................................. 13 Past Triple Crown Recipients...................................................... 13 Past National FFA Officers ..........................................................14 Past Kansas FFA Presidents..........................................................14 Past State Stars..................................................................................16 American FFA Degrees..................................................................19 Past American Stars........................................................................19

On the Cover Front (from top): Arkansas City FFA Chapter members partnered with their city to dig up the succulents in their downtown area and kept them in their greenhouse to overwinter and to propagate, then replanted the succulents and more 250 cuttings back into the downtown containers in the spring.

Caney FFA Chapter members hosted more than 400 elementary students and community members at their annual Kiddie Barn to enjoy learning about agriculture in a hands-on way. Back (from left): Marmaton Valley FFA Chapter members helped clean up a local park before the annual Moran Day Celebration. Ellsworth FFA Chapter members learned how to run the cup while tig welding as part of the Career Day which the chapter hosted for their entire school.

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JOIN US ONLINE! We may have moved our convention to the virtual world, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have an amazing time connecting with each other and celebrating Kansas FFA!

HERE’S HOW TO ATTEND CONVENTION Visit our Facebook Page at facebook.com/ksffa or our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/ksstffa Convention sessions will be streamed live, so we can celebrate together the achievements of our members and chapters.

We will be watching with you, chatting in the comments, and having fun! You can even set a reminder for the videos you want to watch.

Videos will be available in-full after the Session has streamed so you can also watch them later, at your convenience.

We’ll also stream videos and post results at www.kansasffaconvention.org This page will be our convention archive, so you can revisit and watch your favorite videos again and again.

Awards and recognition posts beyond those listed in the guidebook will also be shared throughout the week. Check Kansas FFA social media channels, expecially Facebook, for more information.

Share the fun with #FFAHoldsTrue!

Comment on our videos, share them, and post about convention with the hashtag #FFAHoldsTrue or #KSFFA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Never before have we been able to invite so many people to enjoy convention, so invite your teachers, family, and friends to tune in and see the best of Kansas FFA.

Convention Schedule * Events with an asterisk require pre-registration.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:00 am

* “A Hero’s Call” Virtual Workshop Tess Seibel, National FFA Vice President

7:00 pm

Yoder Meats Kansas Celebration Kick-Off Concert Featuring performaces by Ben McPeak, Lucas Maddy, Caitlyn Ochsner, Josh Abbott, Wade Bowen, and Logan Mize.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020 11:00 am

* “Embracing our Journey” Virtual Workshop Koleson McCoy, National FFA President

1:00 pm

*Virtual Workshop: Ag Careers: What’s Out There and Where Do I Fit?

OPENING SESSION 6:45 pm

Pre-Session Stream Begins

7:00 pm

Opening Ceremony

Conveniton Welcome Logan Elliott, Kansas FFA President

Recognition of Newly Chartered Chapters

State Reporter’s Retiring Address Presented in part by Cargill

J.W. Wells

“Value = Impact”

State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Part I Agricultural Education through Dairy Production – Placement

State Secretary’s Retiring Address Presented in part by MKC

Elizabeth Wright “Non-Negotiable”

National Chapter Awards – Building Communities Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Closing Ceremony

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Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:00 am

Delegate Committee Meetings

11:00 am

Keynote Address

Koleson McCoy

National FFA President

1:00 pm

*Virtual Workshop: Build Your Skills, Not Just a Resume

2:00 pm

Delegate Business Session Agenda Includes Announcement of the State Officer Slate

SECOND SESSION 6:45 pm

Pre-Session Stream Begins

7:00 pm

Opening Ceremony

State Sentinel’s Retiring Address Presented in part by Fueling Kansas

Mason Prester

“Happiness is Within”

National Chapter Awards – Strengthening Agriculture Sponsored by Western Farm Show

State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition - Part II Diversified Agricultural Production through Nursery Operations

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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

State Vice President’s Retiring Address Presented in part by Harris Crop Insurance

Abby Goins

“Pursue Authenticity”

Keynote Speaker Sponsored by Rick & Bonnie Malir

Dr. Rick Rigsby

Closing Ceremony

Friday, May 29, 2020 THIRD SESSION 9:45 am

Pre-Session Stream Begins

10:00 am

Opening Ceremony

Special Remarks Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance

Walter Kinzie

Founder and CEO, Encore Live

National Chapter Awards – Growing Leaders Sponsored by American Family Insurance 7

Friday, May 29, 2020

State of the State Remarks Mr. Kurt Dillon, State FFA Advisor

Drawing for Gator Giveaway Sponsored by John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division, American Implement Inc., BTI, Carrico Implement Co. Inc., Heritage Tractor, Inc., Hiawatha Implement Co., Landmark Implement Inc., and Prairieland Partners LLC.

State FFA Degree Ceremony Presentation begins with the North Central District Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives and Sunbelt Solomon Solutions.

Closing Ceremony

11:30 am

Keynote Address

Tess Seibel

National FFA Vice President

FOURTH SESSION 6:45 pm

Pre-Session Stream Begins

2:00 pm

Opening Ceremony

State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition - Part III Outdoor Recreation through Wildlife Production & Management

State Treasurer’s Retiring Address Presented in part by Central Valley Ag

Lukas Sebesta “Don’t Forget”

Triple Crown Awards

Garlow Memorial Trophy Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow

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State President’s Retiring Address Presented in part by Kubota

Thank You!

Logan Elliott “True Grit”

“Stars over Kansas” Pageant Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Announcement of State Stars Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas, United Bank and Trust, and Kansas Farm Bureau

Announcement and Installation of 2020-2021 State FFA Officers

Greetings – New State President

Closing Ceremony

Thank You! During the uniqueness of the 92nd Kansas FFA Convention, our volunteer’s continued to “hold true” to their commitment, dedication and support of the Kansas FFA Association. There was no doubt as the association shifted from an in-person event to a virtual experience that members would continue to be recognized for their efforts, retiring addresses of state officers presented, and a new team of state officers elected.

Without the assistance of more than fifty volunteers, we would not have been able to successfully host all the special experiences connected with this virtual convention. Throughout it all our volunteers continued to ask how they could help!

A huge thank you goes out to ALL the volunteers who annually share their time and talents to host a special event like none other for the members of the Kansas FFA Association. If you happen to know or see one of these dedicated individuals, please express your appreciation for all they do!

Taylor Apley, Molly Bertz, Clint Blaes, Robin Blume, Chad Bontrager, Colton Branch, Logan Britton, Billy Brown, Jordan Brown, Jade Comstock, Garrett Craig, Wyatt DeJong, Zana DeJong, Miranda Depenbusch, Bill Disberger, Justine Dlabal, Edie Doane, Michael Dowd, Jancey Hall, Katie Harbert, Bill Harlan, Lori Harlan, Max Harman, Phil Harner, Dalton Henry, Brooks Hetle, Dr. Gaea Hock, Lindsey Huseman, Briana Jacobus, Andy Klein, Sandy Klein, Emily Koop, Kyler Langvardt, Alyson Lister, Garrett Lister, Grace Luebcke, Katie Lybarger, Allysa Martinez, Jackie McClaskey, Susan Metzger, Liz Meyer, Noah Ochsner, Eli Ohlde, Ben Pinkston, Russell Plaschka, Bethany Schifferdecker, Riley Sleichter, Andrew Strasburg, Beth Stuewe, Kerry Wefald, Karl Wilhelm, Sheridan Wimmer, Donnie Wolters, and Scuyler Zenger.

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State FFA Degrees The State FFA Degree is the the highest degree that any state association may bestow on its members. The golden charm of the State FFA Degree is the symbol of growth and development in the member’s chosen occupation.

East Central

Alex Brownrigg................................ Anderson County Maya Corley Autumn Ewert Becky Kropf Daelynn Peine Abigael Reid Tucker Tush Rayleigh Wittman Guy Young Daniel Bartley.......................................................Burlington Bryleigh Isch Lily Rolf Drue Thorp Kobey Miller..................................................................... Crest Clinton Barker............................................. Jayhawk-Linn Kathryn Dawson Hayden Lowe Chad Nation Aidan Schneider Connor Schneider Makenzi Umphenour Brody White Bayleigh Lacey................Marais des Cygnes Valley Koby Vanderpool William Blythe...........................................Mission Valley Jodie Bentz...................................................................Ottawa Josiah Jahn McKenna Schulz Caroline Wingert Luke Elkinton....................................................................Paola Maci Gerken Krista Haley Molly Kane Leah Mailand Shelby Minden Brock Pitzer Atticus Sondy Benjamin Timpe Alejandra Wright Emma Epps.......................................................... Pleasanton Megan Gillespie Madison Schreckhise John McWilliam........................................... Prairie View Laura Flanery.........................................................Spring Hill Adam King Alyssa Sherron Tori Gillland....................................................... Tonganoxie Will Glotzbach................................................Wabaunsee

North Central

Jacob Burks......................................................................Beloit Kiran Elam Joshua Hollerich Jenna Loomis Jacob Porter Abby Vetter Brody Barr.............................................................. Blue Valley Madison Johns Will Johnson Ryan Lindell Rylee Olson Brook Staten Benjamin Wichman Brooklynn Zoeller Lindsey Ascher.....................................................Chapman Hannah Karmann Breanna Miles Kevin Mills Julie Rock Ty Seibert Colt Benfer......................................................... Clay Center Eric Peterson..................................................Clifton-Clyde Rachel Sebesta.......................................................Ellsworth Stormy Thompson Tyler Walford

Gene Hanson.......................................................Herington Chase Ahlers................................................. Junction City Morgan Goodwin Johnathan Hensley Alexus Messer Frank Throckmorton Trevor Haley.....................................................Minneapolis Cajsa Carlgren....................................................Pike Valley Jessica Jensen Brianna Sjolander Alexis Hansen......................................Republic County Hunter Hartner Jena Kunc Emma Morris Rhiley Stanton Dylan White Tobi Wilber Tyler Nelson................................. Washington County Grace Otott Tyler Simmons

Northeast

Ryan Dunn..............................................Atchison County Simon Schmitz...............................................................Axtell Ransom Engelken................................................Centralia Tara Fox........................................................................ Frankfort Hattie Polson Jocelyn Dvorak.....................................................Hiawatha Bridget Kucan..............................................................Holton Joel Kennedy........................................Jackson Heights Jerilyn Nelson Andrew Wege Anna Cohorst.......................................................Marysville Jacob Harries Abbey Luedders Kady Figge.......................................................................Onaga Cassidy Parks....................................................Royal Valley Ivy Bailey....................................................................... Sabetha Charlie Bestwick Kody Beyer Erin Deters Andrew Frazee Lauren Gatz Rylie Borgerding.......................................Valley Heights Nathan Holz............................................................Wamego

Northwest

Daisy Hawkins..........................................................Atwood Juliann Sis Kaitlyn Wolters Colton Vajnar.................................................................... Hays Monique William Colt Segarra.................................................................Hill City Andrew Foote.................................................................Hoxie Kyler Niblock Mason Schulze........................................................... Norton Jonah Smith..............................................................Plainville Kayler Getz................................................................... Quinter Dalton Kaiser Kattie Wurm........................................................... St Francis Riggs Reneberg.......................................Thunder Ridge Blakely Aldridge...................................................... Weskan Hannah Young

South Central

Taylor Nulik....................................................Arkansas City Trenton Arheart............................................................Buhler Kaden Armbruster Samantha Baldwin Jackson Berning Kody Carlton Jordan Childs Connor Compton Jacob Fredrickson Colt Hahn Alyssa Herl

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STATE FFA DEGREES

South Central, cont’d

Southeast, cont’d

Emma Hershberger...................................................Buhler Grace Hickert Trenton Matney Ethan McComas Haley Miller Morgan Anne Miller Alex Papenfuss Piper Schlatter Sierra Sherry Tanner Siemens Cade Taylor Emma Willison Erik Moore..................................................................... Central Jensen Riffel.................................................................. Centre Jose Zapien................................................................. Fairfield Rachel Harman.............................................................Inman Lily Tatro Gavin Carp....................................................................... Maize Vivian Steffan Peyton Ensey............................................................... Marion Cassandra Meyer Carson Orpin.................................................. Moundridge Jack Parks....................................................Peabody-Burns Clarissa Stokes Taylor Hedrick.................................................Pretty Prairie Laura Doll.................................................................... Renwick Abbie Schwab Austin Simon............................................................ Renwick Brock Montgomery.................................................Skyline Takira Blick........................................................South Barber Allie Hoch Kutter Jewell Sydney Bacon............................................... South Haven Grace Theurer Rachel Turek Slade Wiley Isaac Jirak............................................................................ Udall Isaac Patteson Taima Graves......................................................Wellington

Ava Perrier.......................................................................Eureka McKenna Richardson Ethan Westerman Sadie Marchiano................................................. Fort Scott Tricia Combs..................................................................Girard Breann Flaharty Bailea Poland Lara Wells Lorie Carpenter................................................................... Iola Levi Meiwes Denton Carrico......................................Labette County Kylie March Taya Maxson Jackson Russell Elsie Sorrell Cameron Vail Cadence Wheeler Allison Heim........................................Marmaton Valley Julianna Sprague Zoi Yoho Tiffany Adee.........................................................Neodesha Eric Boyes.....................................................................Riverton Lane Goodwin Daphnii Parker Elizabeth Sturgis James Osburn...............................................................Sedan Martha Sanders Taylor O’Brien................................................................St Paul Clay Brillhart....................................................... Uniontown Braden Griffiths Clay Sutterby Mark Bacca......................................................Yates Center Trent Burton Taylor Jacobs Joey Smith Kayle Smith

Southwest

Burke Shapland........................................................Dighton Caleb Heinz....................................................................Fowler Kyle Doll...............................................................Garden City Gracie Kraft Karly Larson Josey Schmidt........................................Greeley County Jacob Bell...................................................................Hugoton Laramie Brecheisen Kaleb Grubbs Luis Ramos Conner Wells Dylan Bruntz............................................................Ness City Makenzee Cupp Caitlin Smee Cordell Herron...................................... Stanton County

Southeast

Abigale Reaves..................................Altoona-Midway Kloie Clegg..................................................................... Caney Keaton Herrmann Cord Dodson......................................................Cherryvale Reagan Alsbaugh..................................................Chetopa Owen Carr.............................................................Coffeyville Taylor Isle Alex Bole..................................................................Columbus Landon Coons Kaden Crain Jagger Tanner Karsyn Youngblood........................................Columbus Walker Corle........................................................... Elk Valley Adyson DeWitt Jimmy Greer Faith Mcelroy Malcom Raynor

State Officer Candidates Bryce Atchison, Tonganoxie Ashley Chandler, Neodesha ReAnna Dunlap, South Barber Kiran Elam, Beloit KadyJae Figge, Onaga Hannah Graybill, Labette County Johnathan Hensley, Junction City Abigail Johnson, Southeast of Saline Colby McManis, Girard

Erik Moore, Central Alison Owens, Anderson County Cailin Parks, Holton Eric Peterson, Clifton-Clyde Hattie Polson, Frankfort Bailey Sipes, Stanton County Elizabeth Sturgis, Riverton Colton Vajnar, Hays

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State Star Finalists The State Star Awards represent the best of the best among hundreds of State FFA Degree recipients.

Star in Agribusiness The FFA member with the best non-production entrepreneurial agribusiness SAE and proven leadership skills is selected to be the State Star in Agribusiness, the highest achievement for a person pursuing a career in agribusiness.

Grace Otott Joel Kennedy Austin Simon Josey Schmidt

Washington County Jackson Heights Renwick Greeley County

North Central Northeast South Central Southwest

Star in Ag Placement The FFA member with the best placement SAE program and proven leadership skills is selected to be the State Star in Agricultural Placement. The member’s placement experience can include paid labor hours or directed unpaid labor hours.

Will Glotzbach Tyler Nelson Bridget Kucan Andrew Foote Laura Doll James Osburn Luis Ramos

Wabaunsee Washington County Holton Hoxie Renwick Sedan Hugoton

East Central North Central Northeast Northwest South Central Southeast Southwest

Star Farmer The FFA member with the top production agriculture SAE program each year is recognized as the State Star Farmer. Considered the highest recognition in the state for an aspiring young farmer, the award recognizes achievement in both career and leadership development.

William Blythe Will Johnson Andrew Wege Mason Schulze Levi Meiwes Jacob Bell

Mission Valley Blue Valley Jackson Heights Norton Iola Hugoton

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East Central North Central Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest

National Chapter Awards Altoona-Midway Arkansas City Beloit Blue Valley Buhler Canton-Galva Centre Chapman Chetopa Clay Center Ellsworth Fairfield Fort Scott

Girard Hays Holton Hugoton Iola Marion Marysville McLouth Mission Valley Neodesha Oxford Republic County Riverton

Royal Valley Sedan Smith Center Southeast of Saline St. Marys Stanton County Tonganoxie Udall Valley Heights Weskan Yates Center

Past Triple Crown Recipients 2020

2019 Ellsworth 2018 Chapman 2017 Chapman 2016 Chapman 2015 Chapman 2014 Chapman 2013 Chapman 2012 Chapman 2011 Wilson 2010 Wilson 2009 Riverton 2008 Riverton 2007 Holton 2006 Arkansas City 2005 Arkansas City 2004 Holton 2003 Holton 2002 Holton 2001 Holton 2000 Arkansas City 1999 Arkansas City 1998 Chapman

1997 Chapman 1996 Clay Center 1995 Hill City 1994 Plainville 1993 Marysville 1992 Clay Center 1991 Clay Center 1990 Hill City 1989 Concordia 1988 Clay Center 1987 Mankato 1986 Plainville 1985 Marion 1984 Mankato 1983 Marion 1982 Hill City 1981 Marion-Florence 1980 Hill City 1979 Plainville 1978 Arkansas City 1977 Hill City 1976 Arkansas City 1975 Norton

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Past National FFA Officers 2009-10

Bethany Bohnenblust, Labette County............................Secretary

2007-08

Becky Sullivan, Spring Hill..........................................................Secretary

2004-05

Justine Sterling, South Barber.....................................Vice President

2002-03

J.J. Jones, Atwood..............................................................Vice President

1999-2000 Leslie Small, Arkansas City............................................Vice President 1998-99

Andy Armbruster, South Barber................................Vice President

1996-97

Brad Montgomery, Cheylin..........................................Vice President

1994-95

Jennafer Neufeld, Inman................................................Vice President

1985-86

Rick Malir, Wilson............................................................................President

1983-84

Ron Wineinger, Marion...............................................................President

1977-78

Dee James, Clay Center.................................................Vice President

1976-77

Sam Brownback, Prairie View.....................................Vice President

1975-76

Ron Wilson, Manhattan..................................................Vice President

1973-74

Mark Mayfield, Caney..................................................................President

1965-66

Joe Detrixhe, Concordia........................................Student Secretary

1943

George Stelter, Abilene..........................................3rd Vice President

1938-39

Albert Caotes, Jr., Shawnee Mission.............3rd Vice President

1932-33

Leo Paulsen, Concordia...........................................Student Secretary

1929-30

Boyd Waite, Winfield..............................................4th Vice President

Past Kansas FFA Presidents 2020-21

2019-20 Logan Elliott Riverton 2018-19 Max Harman Inman 2017-18 Eli Ohlde Clifton-Clyde 2016-17 Elizabeth Meyer

Marion-Florence 2015-16 Karl Wilhelm Holton 2014-15 Taylor Green

Southeast of Saline 2013-14 Lindy Bilberry

Garden City 2012-13 Emily Beneda Wilson 2011-12 Jordan Pieschl Ell-Saline 2010-11 Andrew Strasburg Fredonia 2009-10 Garrett Lister Marysville 14

2008-09 Emily Surdez Sabetha 2007-08 Bethany Bohnenblust

Labette County 2006-07 Dalton Henry

Blue Valley 2005-06 Shawn Turner Ottawa 2004-05 Dan Atkisson Stockton 2003-04 Justine Sterling

South Barber 2002-03 Jacob Lauer Holcomb 2001-02 Lindsey George Uniontown 2000-01 J.J. Jones Atwood 1999-2000 Beth Ludlum Uniontown 1998-99 Leslie Small

Arkansas City 1997-98 Emily Belton Centre

1996-97 Andy Armbruster

South Barber 1995-96 Ryan Hiesterman Washington 1994-95 Ross Hellwig

Labette County 1993-94 Emily Harsch

Marais des Cygnes 1992-93 Paul Friedrichs Marysville 1991-92 Matt Schweer Holcomb 1990-91 Larry Whipple Jetmore 1989-90 John Niemann

Atchison County 1988-89 Dennis Fry Uniontown 1987-88 Justin McKee

Labette County 1986-87 Mary Wilson Oberlin 1985-86 Tom Hemmer Salina 1984-85 Daryl Yarrow

Clay Center 1983-84 Rick Malir Wilson 1982-83 Mike Torrey Wamego 1981-82 Ron Wineinger Marion 1980-81 Tim Ohlde Linn 1979-80 Randy Reinhardt Erie 1978-79 Jeff Yarrow

Clay Center 1977-78 Dee James

Clay Center 1976-77 Jay Selanders Garnett 1975-76 Jay Mayfield Caney 1974-75 Sam Brownback

Prairie View 1973-74 Ron Wilson Manhattan 1972-73 Brad Trexler

Hill City 1971-72 Mark Mayfield Caney

Past Kansas FFA Presidents 1970-71 Doug Deets

Arkansas City 1969-70 Lauren Libby

Smith Center 1968-69 Gregory Hands

Garden City 1967-68 Dale Raymond Garnett 1966-67 Dennis Shurtz

Arkansas City 1965-66 Roger Barr Manhattan 1964-65 Terry Odle Stockton 1963-64 Joe Detrixhe Concordia 1962-63 Glenn Gottlob

Arkansas City 1961-62 Lawrence Erpelding Effingham 1960-61 Melvin Hunt Tribune 1959-60 Steve Robb Lawrence 1958-59 Ralph Young Tribune 1957-58 Bob Kreibiel McPherson 1956-57 William Wachs, Jr. Ellsworth 1955-56 Larry Figgs Effingham 1954-55 Harry Dean Peter Edson 1953-54 Nelson D. Galle Moundridge 1952-53 Bill Ray James

Clay Center 1951-52 Marvin Decker Holton 1950-51 Robert Ball

Garden City 1949-50 Paul Mugler

Clay Center 1948-49 John Gigstad Effingham 1947-48 Harland Priddle Haven 1946-47 Richard Chase

El Dorado 1945-46 Rollin J. Casement Sedan

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1944-45 Jack Hall

Highland Park 1943-44 Irwin Alefs

Great Bend 1942-43 Wayne Brent Chanute 1941-42 George Stelter Abilene 1940-41 Raymond Kaup

Smith Center 1939-40 Paul Kelley Solomon 1938-39 Walter Porter

Council Grove 1937-38 Albert S. Coates Merriam

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PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS 1936-37 John Dean Ottawa 1935-36 J. W. England III Merriam 1934-35 Paul Lock Washington 1933-34 Wayne D. Trail Colby 1932-33 Waldo Cox

Mound City 1931-32 Leo Paulsen Concordia 1930-31 Lewis Evans Washington 1929-30 Boyd Waite Winfield

he rising sun is the token of a new era in agriculture. If we will follow the leadership of our president, we shall be led out of the darkness of selfishness and into the glorious sunlight of brotherhood and

cooperation.

-Opening Ceremony

Past State Stars 2020 Star in Agribusiness 2020 Star Farmer 2020 Star in Ag Placement 2019 Star in Agribusiness 2019 Star Farmer 2019 Star in Ag Placement 2018 Star in Agribusiness 2018 Star Farmer 2018 Star in Ag Placement 2017 Star in Agribusiness 2017 Star Farmer 2017 Star in Ag Placement 2016 Star in Agribusiness 2016 Star Farmer 2016 Star in Ag Placement 2015 Star in Agribusiness 2015 Star Farmer 2015 Star in Ag Placement

Kylar Lee, Burlington Ethan Dickerson, Natoma Emily Swiger, Coffeyville Emily Glenn, Scott City Natalie Hawkins, Atwood Ryan Stewart, Washington County Cordell Waggoner, Haven Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley Deven Foster, Labette County Austin Nordyke, Hugoton Samantha Beauchamp, Holton Cole Riggin, Riverton Tate Tremblay, Hill City Wyatt Harting, Norton Kord Curran, Girard 16

2014 Star in Agribusiness 2014 Star Farmer 2014 Star in Ag Placement 2013 Star in Agribusiness 2013 Star Farmer 2013 Star in Ag Placement 2012 Star in Agribusiness 2012 Star Farmer 2012 Star in Ag Placement 2011 Star in Agribusiness 2011 Star Farmer 2011 Star in Ag Placement 2010 Star in Agribusiness 2010 Star Farmer 2010 Star in Ag Placement 2009 Star in Agribusiness 2009 Star Farmer 2009 Star in Ag Placement 2008 Star in Agribusiness 2008 Star Farmer 2008 Star in Ag Placement 2007 Star in Agribusiness 2007 Star Farmer 2007 Star in Ag Placement 2006 Star in Agribusiness 2006 Star Farmer 2006 Star in Ag Placement 2005 Star in Agribusiness 2005 Star Farmer 2005 Star in Ag Placement 2004 Star in Agribusiness 2004 Star Farmer 2004 Star in Ag Placement 2003 Star in Agribusiness 2003 Star Farmer 2003 Star in Ag Placement 2002 Star in Agribusiness 2002 Star Farmer 2002 Star in Ag Placement 2001 Star in Agribusiness 2001 Star Farmer 2000 Star in Agribusiness 2000 Star Farmer 1999 Star in Agribusiness 1999 Star Farmer 1998 Star in Agribusiness 1998 Star Farmer 1997 Star in Agribusiness 1997 Star Farmer 1996 Star in Agribusiness 1996 Star Farmer 1995 Star in Agribusiness 1995 Star Farmer 1994 Star in Agribusiness 1994 Star Farmer 1993 Star in Agribusiness 1993 Star Farmer

Past State Stars

Stone Hayden, Chapman Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville Tristan Davis, Central Heights Bryan Otott, Washington County Zachary Foster, Labette County Rich Ryckert, Paola Ethan Schwarz, Oakley Greg Harris, Chapman Nathan Doss, Washington County Nicholas Peckman, Paola Kaden Rousch, Smith Center Dalton Black, Buhler Kayla Schmitz, Doniphan West Tyler Rose, Washington County Alex Goeckel, Washington County Garrett Lister, Marysville Ben Meyer, Linn Tucker Stewart, Washington County Ben Hutto, Riverton Miles Theurer, South Haven Jesse Muller, Labette County Ryan Windholz, Hays Eric Bekemeyer, Washington County Kally Hood, Rock Creek Jay Stamm, Washington Clarke Nelson, Northern Valley D. Austin Winter, Holton Alex Gottlob, Winfield Kyler Ohlde, Linn Kyle Smith, Arkansas City Caleb Alexander, Garden City Chris Bamberger, Jetmore Clint Wahrman, Atwood Brock Peters, Linn Chase Bontrager, Holton Damian Helms, Linn Edwin Cooper, Altoona-Midway Brent Overmiller, Smith Center Tyler Diepenbrock, Centre Joey McNaul, Buhler Caleb McNally, South Barber Angela Bramlage, Troy Orrin Holle, Atwood Michael Cosseman, Jetmore Anthony Heigert, Wabaunsee Clint Church, Iola Steven Friess, Labette County Dale Brown, Girard Ervin Underwood, Mankato Nathan Shaffer, Smith Center Michael Springer, Neodesha Ryan Reiff, Chapman Elizabeth Neufeld, Inman Trevor Lieb, Pike Valley Ryan Higbie, Williamsburg Chris Cairns, Concordia Jerrod Westfahl, Haven 17

Past State Stars

1992 Star in Agribusiness 1992 Star Farmer 1991 Star in Agribusiness 1991 Star Farmer 1990 Star Agribusinessman 1990 Star Farmer 1989 Star Agribusinessman 1989 Star Farmer 1988 Star Agribusinessman 1988 Star Farmer 1987 Star Agribusinessman 1987 Star Farmer 1986 Star Agribusinessman 1986 Star Farmer 1985 Star Agribusinessman 1985 Star Farmer 1984 Star Agribusinessman 1984 Star Farmer 1983 Star Agribusinessman 1983 Star Farmer 1982 Star Agribusinessman 1982 Star Farmer 1981 Star Agribusinessman 1981 Star Farmer 1980 Star Agribusinessman 1980 Star Farmer 1979 Star Agribusinessman 1979 Star Farmer 1978 Star Agribusinessman 1978 Star Farmer 1977 Star Agribusinessman 1977 Star Farmer 1976 Star Agribusinessman 1976 Star Farmer 1975 Star Agribusinessman 1975 Star Farmer 1974 Star Agribusinessman 1974 Star Farmer 1973 Star Farmer 1972 Star Farmer 1971 Star Farmer 1970 Star Farmer 1969 Star Farmer 1968 Star Farmer 1967 Star Farmer 1966 Star Farmer 1965 Star Farmer 1964 Star Farmer 1963 Star Farmer 1962 Star Farmer 1961 Star Farmer 1960 Star Farmer 1959 Star Farmer 1958 Star Farmer 1957 Star Farmer

Kim Whitney, Norton Brian Sinn, North Central Brian Biddle, Winfield Robert Duey, North Central Steven J. Elstrom, Salina Leland Porter, Clay Center Jackie Coltrane, Southeast John Stika, Centre Mark Stenho, Belleville Brad Grabs, Chaparral Troy Rudman, Palco Bruce Livingston, North Central Devan Sarver, Iola Tim Turek, South Haven Kevin Pool, Coffeyville Brad Swearingen, Hiawatha Todd Stritzke, Caney Matt Wineinger, Marion/Florence David Pachta, Belleville Jeff Ochampaugh, Plainville Mike Torrey, Wamego Loren Pachta, Belleville Daryl Cress, Fredonia Darrin Jesse, Southeast Larry Wiezorek, Washburn Rural David Crosson, Minneapolis Mike Disberger, Haven Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley R. Joe Harris, Erie Michael Smith, Norton C. J. Riemann, Hill City Lorena Croucher, Garnett Charles Hatch, Salina Monte Jessup, Phillipsburg John Bennett, Erie Jeff Stroup, Prairie View Vaughn Kirland, Dodge City Kenneth Lankard, Garnett Alan Ochs, Jetmore Don Garlow, Concordia Dennis Bradford, Jetmore Ron Roth, Clay Center W. Benson Keil, Concordia Kenneth Conway, Plainville Michael T. Samples, Erie Robert E. Wiles, Leoti Myron D. Schmidt, Goessel Donald McLaughlin, Stockton Vernon Mathes, Harper Dennie Dechert, Colby Ronald Mercer, Columbus Terry Hager, Norton Clint Birkenbaugh, Kingman Eldon Eastman, Arkansas City Leo Schwartz, Hanover 18

American FFA Degrees The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs).The American FFA Degree is awarded at the National FFA Convention & Expo each year to less than 1 percent of FFA members making it one of the organization’s highest honors.

In addition to their degree, each recipient receives a gold American FFA Degree key. These members received their American FFA Degree at the 92nd National FFA Convention on November 2, 2019.

Michael Wright................................................ Blue Valley Tyson Breshears..................................................Burlington Chad Ryan Hibdon.............................Central Heights Zach Barney................................................................... Centre Greg David Oborny Hunter Smith..........................................................Chaparral Kinzey Cott........................................................ Clay Center Garrett Craig Courtney Sherbert Camryn Youngers..........................................Dodge City Cory Smith............................................... Doniphan West Austin Taylor Devin Taylor Lukas Sebesta.........................................................Ellsworth Lacey Linnae Vesecky............................................ Eudora Clifford R Hershberger......................................Fredonia Jessica Alyn Brynds...................................................Girard Mary E Zimmerman Emily Meier..................................................................Goessel Madeline Meier Cordell Ray Waggoner.......................................... Haven Marie Reveles.................................................................... Hays Henry Beesley.........................................................Hugoton Ashton C Brunk............................................................Inman Maxwell James Harman Katie Krehbiel Ally Leslie Collin David Wedel Kaylee Wedel Caitlin Dreher....................................................................... Iola Clara Kathleen Wicoff John Kennedy.....................................Jackson Heights Quentin Cahill Unphenour.............. Jayhawk-Linn Katelyn Harbert.....................................................Kingman

Ryan Earl Beeson...................................Labette County Deven Foster Abby Susanne Goins Shyanne Jane Jones Mallorie Danielle Keltz Megan Cheyenne March Raelee Olivia Moore Heather Nichole Smith Aubrie Sorrell Kayleigh Wilson Kyndall Brooke Norris..................................Manhattan William A. Holeman......................Marmaton Valley Emily Jean Smart Rebekah Marie Cain.............................Mission Valley Tanner Lee Duncan.....................................................Paola Devin Michael Elliott Katlyn R Hendrickson Dayton Snyder................................................ Prairie View Tate Wickstrum............................................Riley County Cole Riggin.................................................................Riverton Emily Glenn............................................................Scott City Jordan Beeley............................................. South Central Kayden Wolf.................................................. South Haven Michael Dowd....................................................Spring Hill Alan Hinds.......................................................... Tonganoxie Samantha Koch Rebekah Martin Tanner Walden Malorie Depenbusch................................................. Udall Miranda Depenbusch Gavin Fry............................................................... Uniontown Devin Jay McClayland..............................Wabaunsee Brandon David Wertzberger Scuyler John Zenger............. Washington County Andria Dry...........................................................Wellington Rachel Ann Bellar..................................................West Elk

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