2024 Kansas FFA State Convention Guidebook

96 TH KANSAS FFA CONVENTION OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK May 29 – 31, 2024 Manhattan, Kansas

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OOTED. Throughout every moment of joy, struggle, and success this past year, we’ve been given the opportunity to honor our heritage and traditions. Last year, we collectively emerged, coming together to celebrate all of our achievements.

As we approach the 96th Kansas FFA Convention, we’re excited to continue this journey of growth and development while remaining firmly rooted in our values.

Kansas FFA boasts more than 13,500 members across 229 chapters, making this convention a pivotal moment for us to gather, support one another, and celebrate our shared dedication to agriculture. It’s a time to recognize the tireless efforts of members, advisors, and supporters who have served others and championed our industry, all while upholding the legacy of our organization.

Get ready to stay rooted at the 96th Kansas FFA Convention, as the iconic sea of blue corduroy jackets transforms Manhattan into a place for celebration and the blossoming of friendships!

— 2023-2024 Kansas FFA State Officer Team From left: Christian Peña, Sublette – President; Cecillia Newby, Labette County – Secretary; Karli Neher, Hays – Treasurer; Sage Toews, Canton-Galva – Reporter; Payton Ryba, Cheney – Vice President; Kai Cox, Northern Valley– Sentinel.

On the Cover Front, counterclockwise, from top: Beloit FFA Chapter celebrated a senior signing day, recognizing outgoing seniors who are pursuing careers in agriculture after graduation whether they are going directly into the workforce or attending a postsecondary institution; Sabetha FFA Chapter members attending National Convention participated in a workshop on habits and how to better themselves each day; West Franklin FFA Chapter members hosted a teacher breakfast during National FFA Week to show appreciation for school staff; Members of the Abilene FFA Chapter developed relationships with a local business by helping to paint panels in exchange for the business sponsoring the chapter’s t-shirts. Back, from left: During their school’s Backto-School Bash, Hoxie FFA Chapter members shared their experiences in FFA and encourage other students to join FFA.; Doniphan West FFA Chapter members hosted an Agricultural Experience Tracker Work & Watch Night, with pizza, a movie and time to develop resumes, career goals, update SAE records, and proficiency applications 2

T H E 9 6 th A N N U A L KANSAS FFA CONVENTION

May 29 – 31, 2024 Kansas State University Campus Manhattan, Kansas

CONTENTS General Information.......................................................................5 Convention Schedule....................................................................6 Opportunity Fair Exhibitors....................................................17 State CDE Winners.......................................................................18 State Proficiency Award Finalists........................................19 State FFA Degrees......................................................................... 21 American FFA Degrees.............................................................24 National Chapter Awards........................................................ 25 Past Triple Crown Recipients................................................ 25 State Officer Candidates..........................................................26 Past Kansas FFA Presidents...................................................26 Past National FFA Officers......................................................28 State Star Finalists........................................................................29 Past State Stars...............................................................................30 Past American Stars.................................................................... 32 State Band Participants............................................................ 32 State Chorus Participants....................................................... 33 Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors .................................. 40 K-State Campus Map..................................................................67 Safety Information........................................................................68 Acknowledgements....................................................................70

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elcome to the state’s largest annual agricultural student convention. As one of more than 2,500 attendees, you have a key role in creating history in Manhattan. As you can see by the pages of this guidebook, many things are going on throughout our host city this week. Challenge yourself to make the most of this state convention! It showcases how the Kansas FFA Association is developing its members’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The following groups are taking an active role in the convention.

Special thanks to those of you who make a positive difference in the lives of today’s youth by offering your time and skills to the Kansas FFA Convention!

• FFA members, more than 2,000 strong, are in Manhattan this week to observe and participate in the activities.

• FFA delegates, 300 elected chapter representatives of 18,750 agriculture students will vote on issues that affect the direction and operation of the Kansas FFA Association.

• FFA advisors, representing 289 chapter advisors—the core of influence, strength and progress in agricultural education and FFA. • Teacher educators, who prepare agriculture instructors.

• State FFA Degree recipients, representing the highest achievement in the state association, are being recognized for their success, personal development and establishment in agriculture and agribusiness careers.

• Award and Career Development Event winners have set high goals and worked diligently to achieve recognition provided by the State and National FFA Foundations.

• Band and Chorus, more than 70 members from across the state, will provide musical entertainment for convention participants and fulfill an important program role.

• Parents have demonstrated their support of the FFA and recognized its value by encouraging their sons and daughters to participate fully in FFA activities.

• Sponsors invest in the future of today’s youth and agriculture by providing personal support and funds for FFA activities and incentive awards.

• Judges and assistants aid in conducting state judging contests and selecting state winners in FFA award programs and contests.

• Press, radio and TV representatives tell the story of active youth involvement in the agriculture industry through the media.

• FFA Alumni represent former FFA members and friends of the FFA who demonstrate continued support to the organization that contributed much to their personal success.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Dress and Conduct . . .

All FFA members are to be in complete official dress for the State FFA Convention. Please refer to the FFA Code of Ethics for complete official dress requirements. Courtesy Corps will be watching for proper official dress as you enter the convention auditorium.

People form their first impression of you and your chapter based on your conduct and appearance. Proper conduct and a neat appearance will continue to build the positive image of the FFA. Here are some guidelines to follow for proper conduct and official dress at our convention.

• Respect the rights and property of others.

• Show pride in being a member of the FFA. • Your FFA jacket should be kept clean and neat at all times.

The FFA jacket must be worn with the zipper fastened to the top, collar turned down and the cuffs should be in place and buttoned. Keep scarves and ties tied at all times.

Official Dress for an FFA member includes: • An official FFA jacket zipped to the top.

• Black slacks and black socks/nylons or black skirt and black nylons.

• White collared blouse or white collared shirt.

• Official FFA tie or official FFA scarf.

• Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe.

Courtesy Corps . . .

Throughout Convention, FFA members serve on the Courtesy Corps.

A yellow Courtesy Corps badge identifies these individuals. If you have questions during convention, please feel free to ask these FFA members.

McDonald’s Blue & Gold Conclave …

Join the members and chapters who have been selected from the Agriscience Fair and National Chapter applications as having an innovative idea, or project. These members will showcase their experiences to inspire opportunities for other Kansas FFA members in the Big 12 Room of the K-State Union on Wednesday at 11 am, Thursday and Friday at 12:30 pm.

FFA Hall of Champions . . .

The Supervised Agricultural Experience programs of the National Proficiency winners and finalists will be highlighted at State Convention. Displays featuring their programs will be featured throughout convention in the McCain Auditorium lobby. We will also be highlighting the achievements of chapters that were named Premier Chapter finalists at the National FFA Convention this past fall.

Take a minute to look at the finalist applications for the Agriscience Fair, National Chapter, Proficiency and Star recognitions by scanning the QR code on their respective display. We hope providing these applications in the Hall of Champions serve as an inspiration and learning opportunity for all members.

Connect . . .

Get updates throughout convention at www.ksffa.org/convention, on X @KansasFFA, Facebook facebook.com/ksffa, Snapchat ksffa, and Instagram @ksffa. Include the hashtag #KSFFA in your tweets, Instagram photos and Facebook posts to share your convention experience.

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Watch Live and Later . . .

Watch every session of the 96th Kansas FFA Convention live on AcresTV! Download the free AcresTV app on your smartphone or table, watch online at www.watchacrestv.com, or watch on your connected TV (Roku, FireTV or AppleTV) with the free. app Official photos will be available for download at flickr.com/ksffa. *Events with an asterisk require a ticket or pre-registration for admission.

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 8:30 am

State Band & Chorus Check-In McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

9:00 am 5:00 pm

State Band & Chorus Rehearsal McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

12:00 noon

Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event Report to Justin Hall, Room 109

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024 8:00 am

Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 1070, 1078, 2101 and 2103

8:00 am

Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 3082, 3083, 3096 and 3097

8:30 am5:00 pm

Convention Band & Chorus Rehearsal McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

9:00 am

Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event Finals Justin Hall, Room 163

10:00 am

Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 4061

10:00 am

Leadership Development Workshop Grant Norfleet, National FFA Secretary K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room

10:30 am

Ag Issues Forum Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1092

10:30 am

Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals Business Building, Rooms 3096 and 3097

10:45 am

Opportunity Fair Grand Opening K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Foyer

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:00 am4:00 pm

23 Annual Kansas FFA Opportunity Fair K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association See list of exhibitors, page 17

11:00 am

Convention Registration Opens McCain Auditorium Lobby

11:00 am

McDonald’s Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 1 K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains

11:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Navigating Diversity in Agriculture

11:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop The Daily Grind to Make Daily Bread

11:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Feed Your Curiousity – What is that tall building?

11:00 am1:30 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Livestock Farm Tours

11:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Flour Power

11:30 am

Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals Business Building, Rooms 2100 and 2101

11:30 pm

Conduct of Chapter Meetings Leadership Development Event Justin Hall, Rooms 163 & 164

11:30 am

Career Development Workshop: Skip College and Start Your Career Now! K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers

12:00 noon

Convention Delegate Process Begins K-State Student Union, Forum Hall Dress code for all delegate activities is official dress.

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12:00 noon Check-in 12:45 pm

Training and Technology Checks

1:15 pm

Redistricting Education Session

2:00 pm

State Officer Candidate Facilitations with Delegates

3:15 pm

Committee Meetings

4:15 pm Meet the Candidates Ice Cream Social

Sponsored by the Kansas Army National Guard 5:30 pm

Delegates Dismissed

12:30 pm

*Hands-On Service Activity K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom

1:00 pm

Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 3082

1:00 pm

Leadership Quiz Bowl Event Business Building, Room 1070

1:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop The Daily Grind to Make Daily Bread

1:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Feed Your Curiousity – What is that tall building?

1:30 pm

Invitational Spanish Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1092 7

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:30 pm

Career Development Workshop: Outstanding in the Field (of Application and Interview Competition) K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)

1:45 pm

*Hands-On Service Activity K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom

2:00 pm

Leadership Development Workshop Grant Norfleet, National FFA Secretary K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)

2:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Flour Power

2:00 pm

Deadline to submit scrapbooks for evaluation McCain Auditorium, Convention Registration Desk

3:00 pm

Creed Speaking Career Development Event Finals Business Building, Room 1078

3:00 pm

Courtesy Corps Meeting McCain Auditorium Lobby

3:30 pm

Leadership Development Workshop Cortney Zimmerman K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)

5:45 pm

District Officer McCain Preview McCain Auditorium, Loft

We ask all session attendees to please stay seated throughout the entire session and award winners return to their seats after being recognized on stage.

Member attire in McCain Auditorium will be Official Dress. It will be strictly followed for all stage appearances and award or prize recognitions.

OPENING SESSION

McCain Auditorium 7:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Posting of Colors National Anthem Opening Ceremony Welcome to Kansas State University Presentation of Chapter Charters Creed Public Speaking LDE Recognition Creed presented by State Creed Speaking Finalists In Honor of Robert and Melva Armbruster by their Family 8

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Invitational Spanish Creed Speaking Recognition Sponsored by Carmelita Goossen in honor of her mother Maria (Belia Treviño) Goossen and father Ervin Goossen State Sentinel’s Retiring Address

Kai Cox

“All it Takes is 10”

Parliamentary Procedure LDE Recognition Sponsored by CHS Foundation Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE Recognition Presentation of State Officer Candidates Speeches Closing Ceremony 9:00 pm11:00 pm

*FFA Night at LEAP Trampoline Park 3011 Anderson Ave

9:30 pm

*Convention Kick-Off Concert The Hat, 1315 Laramie St (Aggieville) Sponsored in part by Yoder Meats

Ty Myers

Dress code for the concert is as follows: • Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or purchased t-shirt; (2) Chapter FFA issued or purchased shirt; (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt or (4) button-down/ collared shirt.

• No midriffs exposed.

• No shorts allowed.

Members arriving at the concert in clothing that does not meet the above listed code will not be allowed to enter until dressed appropriately.

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THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024 7:00 am

Convention Registration Reopens McCain Auditorium, Lobby

7:00 am

State Officer Candidate Breakfast McCain Auditorium, Loft Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

SECOND SESSION

McCain Auditorium 8:30 am

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony Presented by the 25th Anniversary State Officer Team Innovative Ideas in Building Communities State Vice President’s Retiring Address

Payton Ryba

“Cultivating Grace”

Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees Recognition Leadership Information Recognition Recognition of SAE Grant Recipients Sponsored by National FFA Foundation, Kansas FFA Foundation, Harris Crop Insurance, Kansas Corn, Kansas Grain Sorghum, Kansas Soybean, MFA Oil, MKC, and Allan & Deanna Sents KAAE Essay and Video Awards Recognition of Teacher Service to KAAE and Districts Golden Owl Awards Sponsored by Nationwide Insurance Special Remarks Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance, Kevin & Rosemary Harris

Cortney Zimmerman

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 State Proficiency Award Recognition Sponsored by CHS Foundation Equine Science through Wildlife Production & Management See finalists and sponsors, page 19 Closing Ceremony 9:00 am

Marketing Plan Career Development Event K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

10:00 am

Career Development Workshop What Can You Do with a Law Degree & How Fast (and Cheap) Can You Get One? K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

10:00 am

Leadership Development Event Finals Stage K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chamber Open to the Public 10:00 am Discussion Meet 11:00 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking 1:00 pm Prepared Public Speaking

10:30 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Crops and Weeds in Agronomy

12:00 noon

*Proficiency Award Luncheon K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room Presenting sponsor CHS Foundation

12:30 pm

McDonald’s Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 2 K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains

1:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Get Real with Repro

1:30 pm

Leadership Development Workshop Cortney Zimmerman K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

THIRD SESSION

McCain Auditorium 2:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony Presented by the winning Chapter in the Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE State Proficiency Award Recognition Sponsored by CHS Foundation Agricultural Communications through Diversified Livestock Production See finalists and sponsors, page 19 11

Thursday, May 30, 2024 State Reporter’s Retiring Address

Sage Toews

“Fierce Steps”

Recognition of Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors Recognition of Chapter Seed Program Scrapbook Awards Employment Skills LDE Recognition Sponsored by Ag 1 Source Agriscience Student Recognition Sponsored by Pioneer and Merck Animal Health Innovative Ideas in Growing Leaders Recognition of Presidential CTE Scholars Special Remarks

Grant Norfleet

National FFA Secretary

Scholarship Presentations Kansas FFA Alumni Washington Leadership Conference

John Deere Gator Finalist Drawing Closing Ceremony 2:30 pm

Career Development Workshop Building a Resume that Impresses K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

4:30 pm

Delegate Business Session K-State Alumni Center

5:30 pm

State Convention Band & Chorus Concert McCain Auditorium Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage State Convention Band Directed by Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School State Convention Chorus Directed by Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School 12

Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:45 pm

Band & Chorus Recognition K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers Sponsored by Hildebrand Dairy

FOURTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 7:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony State Treasurer’s Retiring Address

Karli Neher

“Leave Them Better”

Presentation of VIP Citations Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony Recognition of Discussion Meet Winners Sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau Recognition of Ag Issues Forum LDE Winner Sponsored by Kansas Corn Extemporaneous Speaking LDE Recognition Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni & Supporters Prepared Public Speaking LDE Recognition Sponsored by Landoll, Inc. Innovative Ideas in Strengthening Agriculture Keynote Speaker Sponsored by Rick Malir and Bonnie Coley-Malir

Justin McKee

Closing Ceremony

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THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024 9:00 pm

Ignite the Night at the Rec Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex Sponsored by Kansas Army National Guard, Beck’s Hybrids and iCEV Kansas FFA Alumni Dodgeball Tournament, Pickle Ball, 3 on 3 Basketball, Sand Volleyball, DJ and more!

FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 7:15 am

Convention Registration Reopens McCain Auditorium, Lobby

FIFTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 8:00 am

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony State Secretary’s Retiring Address

Cecillia Newby

“Being Your Best”

National Chapter Award Recognition State of the State Remarks Mr. Guy Shoulders, State FFA Advisor Leadership Quiz Bowl Award Marketing Plan CDE Recognition Recognition of Kansas Chapters Participating in National Career Development Events and High Individuals Recognition of Career Development Events Sweepstakes Winners Scholarship Presentations Kansas FFA Foundation - High Plains Journal, June Beaver Trust, Yoder Meats Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough National FFA

Delegate Committee Reports (If needed) New Business (If needed) Closing Ceremony

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Friday, May 31, 2024 9:30 am

Career Development Workshop Where Can an Ag Education Degree Take You? K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

10:30 am

*Hands-On Service Activity K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom

SIXTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 10:30 am

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony Special Remarks

Brityne Rucker

State FFA Degree Ceremony Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives Presentation will begin with the Northwest District.

See degree recipients, page 21 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., Keating Tractor, Landmark Implement Inc., and Prairieland Partners LLC Closing Ceremony Immediately following Sixth Session: State FFA Degree Picture McCain Auditorium 11:00 am1:00 pm

Past State Officer Reunion Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art

12:00 noon

*Stars Over Kansas Luncheon K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A & D Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

12:30 pm

McDonald’s Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 3 K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains

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Friday, May 31, 2024

SEVENTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 2:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony State Convention Band Directed by Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage State President’s Retiring Address

Christian Peña

“A Champions Journey”

Presentation of Triple Crown Awards Presentation of Garlow Memorial Trophy Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow State Convention Chorus Directed by Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage “Stars over Kansas” Pageant Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas Announcement of State Stars Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas, United Bank & Trust, and Kansas Farm Bureau Recognition of 2023-2024 State FFA Officers Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni Officer Scholarship Presentation Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains Election of 2024-2025 State FFA Officers Recognition of Past State Officers Installation of 2024-2025 State FFA Officers Greetings – New State President Closing Ceremony 20 Minutes following Seventh Session: Blue and Gold Celebration K-State Berney Family Welcome Center

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OPPORTUNITY FAIR EXHIBITORS 190th Air Refueling Wing Kansas Air National Guard 4 Seasons Fundraising 701x, Inc. Abilene Machine Ag Educational Solutions Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc. AgTrax Allen Community College Animal Health International Berry Companies Cargill Protein Carrico Implement Central Valley Ag Colby Community College Concordia University, Nebraska Cowley College- Department of Agriculture Crop Quest, Inc. Farm Credit Associations of Kansas Farmers Cooperative Fellowship of Christian Farmers, Int’l FHSU Ag Department Flint Hills Farm and Ranch Foley Equipment Fresh Country Fund Raising Grass & Grain Great Plains Manufacturing Greenhouse Megastore Health Innovations Network of Kansas Heritage Tractor HME Hummert International Hutchinson Community College Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC John Deere Kalvesta Implement Company, Inc. KanEquip Inc. Kansas Bankers Association Kansas Corn Kansas Department of Agriculture Kansas Department of Transportation Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas Forest Service Kansas Grain Sorghum Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation Kansas Soybean Commission

Kansas State University Kansas State University – College of Agriculture Kansas State University – College of Arts & Sciences Kansas State University – Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Kansas State University – Department of Animal Sciences & Industry Kansas State University – Department of Communications & Agricultural Education Kansas State University – Department of Grain Science & Industry Kanza Cooperative Association KEY Apparel Landmark Implement Merck Animal Health MFA Oil Midland Marketing Coop Missouri Welding Institute MJE Livestock Equipment MKC Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Northeastern Junior College PrairieLand Partners Pratt Community College Purple Wave Auction S. & S. Rock Crushing, Inc. Salina Area Technical Seitz Fundraising Seward County Community College South Dakota State University – College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences SurePoint Ag/Electronics Turning Point USA USDA-NASS West Texas A&M University – Department of Agricultural Sciences WyoTech

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STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS IN AGRICULTURE WINNERS

Agricultural Communications

Agricultural Sales

Team—Girard Top Individual—Lily Gronau, Girard Sponsored by High Plains Journal

Team—Labette County Top Individual—Anna Cantrell, Labette County Sponsored by KFRM

Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Team—Girard Top Individual—Jacob Lehmann, Shawnee Heights Sponsored by Berry Companies and AGCO Agronomy

Team—Southeast of Saline Top Individual—Landon Albrecht, Southeast of Saline Sponsored by Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association

Dairy Cattle Evaluation

Team—Iola Top Individual—John Langill, Nemaha Central Sponsored by Royal Dairy

Entomology

Team—Labette County Top Individual—Elli Winbolt, Spring Hill Sponsored by Pioneer

Environmental & Natural Resource Team—Mission Valley Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Farm & Agribusiness Management

Team—Paola Top Individual—Kira Johnson, Paola Sponsored by AgMark, LLC

Floriculture

Team—Lousiburg Top Individual—Erin Apple, Louisburg Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Food Science & Technology

Team—Louisburg Top Individual—Parker Koch, Centralia

Forestry

Team—Rock Creek

Horse Evaluation

Team—Flinthills Top Individual—Brooklyn Sherron, Spring Hill Sponsored by University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Livestock Evaluation

Team—Eureka Top Individual—Kyser Nemecek, Iola Sponsored by NextGen Cattle Co.

Meats Evaluation & Technology Team—Pleasant Ridge Top Individual—Sarai Parsons, Pleasant Ridge Sponsored by Cargill Milk Quality & Products

Team—Anderson County Top Individual—Hanna Bailey, Girard

Nursery / Landscape

Team—Holton Top Individual—Jacob Huyett, Holton Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Poultry Evaluation

Team—Caney Top Individual—Janie Pond, Caney Sponsored by Amos Kahr Trust

Veterinary Science

Team—Labette County Top Individual—Jaci Falkenstien, Labette County Sponsored by Zoetis/Animal Health International

National Land, Homesite & Range Evaluation Teams: Andale, Bucklin, Girard, Ingalls, Jackson Heights, Louisburg, South Haven, Stockton Sponsored by John Deere Ag & Turf Divison, Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation 18

STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS The agricultural proficiency award program recognizes excellence in supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs. The program rewards FFA members at the local, district, state and national levels for exceptional accomplishments in progressing toward specific career objectives in agriculture.

Entrepreneurship program (E): For FFA members whose SAE involves owning an agricultural production operation or agribusiness enterprise.

Placement program (P): For FFA members whose SAE involves working for others for wages or experience.

We would like to honor all the district proficiency applications that were considered for state evaluation. Please note that in some cases members won two areas on the district level and were able to select their first proficiency area to be reviewed for state evaluation. If they won that area their second application was removed from consideration. If they were not selected as a winner in their first area of consideration their second application was then reviewed.

Agricultural Communications (E/P) Logan Graber, Pretty Prairie

Agricultural Services (E/P) Dane Haverkamp, Nemaha Central Creyo Koop, West Elk Eli Meyers, Paola

Sponsored by Kansas Farmer Magazine

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Agricultural Education (E/P) Nora Bosse, Wamego Carson Fouard, Ell-Saline

Sponsored by Kurt Dillon Family and Harmon Bliss Family

Agriscience Research – Animal Systems Ava Oentrich, Junction City

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication (E/P) Clancy Cummings, West Elk Andrew Garman, Pike Valley Bryson Schull, Paola

Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems Maggie Chandler, Neodesha Hannah Gideon, Russell Jory Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva

Sponsored by Abilene Machine

Agriscience Research – Plant Systems Isabel Huddleston, Junction City Elle Jacobs, Smith Center

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance (P) Jackson Freeman, Shawnee Heights Luke Metzger, Sabetha

Sponsored by KanEquip

Sponsored by Pioneer Corteva Agriscience

Agricultural Processing Madeline Bontrager, Holton Micah Kessinger, West Elk Joel Zillinger, Norton

Beef Production (E) Creed Caldwell, Prairie View Emma Karst, Russell Aidan Mingus, Perry-Lecompton

Sponsored by Santa Fe Trail Meats

Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands

Agricultural Sales (E) Brady Ketzner, Cheylin Delaney New, Holton

Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance

Beef Production (P) Adelaide Haverkamp, Nemaha Central Jackson McCurry, Andale Cecillia Newby, Labette County

Agricultural Sales (P) Kourtney Dibben, Junction City Kara Helms, Paola Madelyn Schiltz, Oakley

Dairy Production (E) Gavin Carson, White City Alexandria Kester, Royal Valley

Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co.

Sponsored by Stewart Seed

Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

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State Proficiency Award Finalists Dairy Production (P) Lauren Benfer, Clay Center Krysten Hamby, Buhler Laura Metzger, Sabetha

Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (E/P) Noah Wiley, Labette County

Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission

Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

Forage Production (E/P) Levi Judd, West Franklin Tatum Rountree, Wellington Jacob Wendland, Riley County

Diversified Agricultural Production (E/P) Josie Kueser, Ellsworth Lane McMannis, Canton-Galva Lucas White, Holton

Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc.

Sponsored by Triangle H Farms – In Memory of Greg Hands

Forest Management & Products (E/P) Dergan True, Southern Coffey County Lucas White, Holton

Diversified Crop Production (E) Ean Doane, Smith Center Paxton Voet , Marysville Clayton Wagner, Labette County

Sponsored by Kansas Forest Service

Fruit and Nut Production (E/P) Timothy Ames, Uniontown Clare McKain, Minneapolis

Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms

Diversified Crop Production (P) Karsen Kroupa, Centre Wyatt Shields, Holton Hallie Sutherland, Iola

Sponsored by Sturgis Enterprises

Goat Production (E/P) Chesnie Dickinson, Beloint Abigail Meiwes , Iola Olivia Sprang, Valley Falls

Sponsored by Kansas Corn

Diversified Horticulture (E/P) Jacob Huyett, Holton Candace Lippe, Clay Center

Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family

Grain Production (E/P) Kourtney Dibben, Junction City Cason Leonard, Sublette Emerson Montgomery, Sabetha

Sponsored by Hummert International

Diversified Livestock Production (E/P) Maggie Bohl, Ellsworth Kierra Eck, Russell Lora Larison, Holton

Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission

Landscape Management (E/P) Noah Bartel, Holton Jenna Bittle, Centre Grady Gleason, Garden City

Sponsored by Hutchinson Community College

Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape

Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management Colton Bettenbrock, Ellsworth Graham Foley, Tonganoxie

Nursery Operations (E/P) Jansen Gerstner, Frankfort Emilee Remmers, Centre Dylan Ruger, Spring Hill

Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers Association

Outdoor Recreation (E/P) Kara Helms, Paola

Equine Science (E) Laura Goodman, Sabetha Emerson Hoppes, Canton-Galva Piper L. Whildin, Prairie View

Poultry Production (E/P) Kaylen Langhofer, Southwestern Heights Jaydon Morrison, Iola Grady Oentrich, Junction City

Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch

Sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.

Equine Science (P) Claudia Grimm, Sabetha Kairi Quinn, Spring Hill Cadence Togersen, Ellsworth

Service Learning (E/P) Zoie Crupper, West Elk Carson Fouard, Ell-Saline Hayley Hines, Paola

Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control

Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising

Sheep Production (E/P) Tate Crystal, Fort Scott Lora Larison, Holton Jacob Wendland, Riley County

Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs

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STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS Small Animal Production & Care (E/P) Alyssia Brown, Chapman Kaylee Dillow, Labette County Corbett Hinck, Mission Valley

Turf Grass Management (E/P) Noah Bartel, Holton Rhett Jackman, Prairie View

Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc.

Vegetable Production (E/P) Karsen Kroupa, Centre Kennedy Smith, Holton Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth

Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County

Specialty Animal Production (E/P) Jason Mader, Chapman

Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program

Sponsored by Prairie School Farms

Veterinary Science (E/P) Katelyn Haines, Wellington Adalyn Pfizenmaier, Clay Center Madison Seyb, Stanton County

Swine Production (E) Kyser Nemecek, Iola Tyson Parks, Royal Valley Kyler Stephenson, Mission Valley

Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

Wildlife Production and Management (E/P) Trent Haag, West Elk

Swine Production (P) Landon Baetz, Lakeside Tucker Leck, Neodesha Jyllian Stapleton, Sabetha

Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

STATE FFA DEGREES The State FFA Degree is 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

Carson Kuhlman............. Anderson County Sayleen Partida Isaak Porter Spencer Rockers Austin Teter Colt Baker............................................... Burlington Taggart Isch Madison Keim Ashdynn Lehmann Kent Stukey Brody Webb Nash Cardell............................. Central Heights Emma Cubit Carter Kimball Brooklyn Bogan.........................Jayhawk-Linn Abigail Holt Callie Holt Cierra Lindsey Taryn Poole Adison Randall Olivia Lacey........Marais des Cygnes Valley Dagan Murray.............................Mission Valley Carlie Van Meter Bethany DeDonder...North Lyon County Lilly Parks Austin Woodrow..........North Lyon County Braxton Young

Mackenzie Cunningham................... Ottawa Aiden Finch Tyler Kerns Erin Livingston Brynn Perry Brock Wadkins Laura Wingert Ellie Baska............................................................Paola Lane Beery Lana Enman Kena Leonard Bree Allen............................................. Prairie View Gage Belcher Mary Jane Britz Creed Caldwell Whitley Cox-Halliburton Sadie Ellis Ryleigh Lueker Colten McCrea Rebecca Miller Kaylee Ring Kadance Shelton Madison Stahl Rian Stainbrook.............................. Prairie View Isabella Stolle Kallynn Stroup Wylie Teagarden Alina Velez

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State FFA Degrees Kallie Bell.......................................................Seaman Daniel Biggs Violet White Daegan Crouch................Shawnee Heights Jackson Freeman Ryleigh Kelly Jacob Lehmann Colton Stahlheber Seth Gleue............ Southern Coffey County Isaac Higdon Kynlee Lind Emily Ludolph Kaytlynn Winn Dergan True Logan Alexander................................Spring Hill Carter Meek

Kairi Quinn..............................................Spring Hill Kylie Rogers Dylan Ruger Kevin Sanford Lillian Toyne Elli Winbolt Gage Wingerter Tate Deever........................................ Wabaunsee Zachary Frank Calvin Magette Luke Wertzberger Kathryn Cameron....................West Franklin Kenna Cooley Hope Crabtree Bryce Hatfield Adelle Higbie

North Central

Zoey Debenham.......................................Abilene Adam Snowball Abram Stirtz Riley Croisant...................................................Beloit Chesnie Dickinson Sophie Easter Kolbie Bartlett.................................Bennington Brock Burgman................................ Blue Valley Kolby Craig.............................................. Chapman Emmy Gfeller Nora Kvacik Chase Lillard Hanna Miller Tucker Seibert Carson Fouard........................................Ell-Saline Hunter Holmgren Reygan Schrock Colton Bettenbrock........................... Ellsworth Maggie Bohl Will Donley Rylee Holt Cadence Togersen Tyus Becker............................................Herington Emma Kickhaefer

Isabel Huddleston......................Junction City Leon Leadabrand Ava Oentrich Jordan Thiem Keiondrae Wilcox Ava Widman........................................Manhattan Maddy Krueger..............................Minneapolis Andrew Garman...............................Pike Valley Sean Morgan Miles Rickard Morgan Shelton Lily Havel.................................. Republic County Kadence Henke Macey Homeier Hanna Orr Camryn Reynolds Gracia Siemsen Keaton Kirmer................................Riley County Jacob Wendland Gavin Carson........................................ White City Parker Diekmann Amelia Friedli Jacob Kasten

Northeast

Blaise Blessing................................................. Axtell Chloey Strathman Samantha Johll......................................Frankfort Sophie Polson Kasey Smith Aaralynn Allen...............................................Holton Tiah Gross Lora Larison Emma Harries.......................................Marysville Shaylee Vering Adelaide Haverkamp.....Nemaha Central Derek Wurtz

Aidan Mingus....................Perry-Lecompton David Hays Joie Boyer............................................. Royal Valley Tyson Parks McKenna Gatz...........................................Sabetha Cole Grimes Aiden Lang Laura Metzger Ellie Wessel Olivia Sprang........................................Valley Falls Ciera Steinlicht

Northwest

Matthew Hendricks................................Cheylin Brady Ketzner Blayne Reid Emma Anderson.............................................Hays Kara Bemis Jaiden Pfannenstiel Marisa Wasinger..............................................Hays Garrett Billips...............................................Hill City Taydem Mitzner

Joel Zillinger...................................................Norton Graham Dreiling........................................ Russell Kierra Eck Hannah Gideon.......................................... Russell Emma Karst Teagen Pfeifer Connor Schwien Ruby Gomel-Osthoff..............Smith Center Easton Hrabe

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State FFA Degrees Sierra Kingsbury.........................Smith Center Kaitlyn Maruska Hannah Rothchild Kaden Weltmer

Maggie Hingst..................................... St. Francis Riley Klinzmann Delaney Myers

South Central

Lucas Rohlman...........................................Andale Kylee Simon Stetson Shook..............................Arkansas City Peyton Coldren............................................Buhler Marlie Cooper Brynlee Frank Krysten Hamby Amos Harder Kaden Lohrentz Hunter Metzger Mikayla Milburn Madison Shain Makenna Siemens Emmie Stallman Isom Marston............................... Canton-Galva Jory Ratzlaff Taylor Groene................................................Central Kaitlynn Bina..................................................Centre Jenna Bittle Karsen Kroupa Jenaya Plett Isabel Rziha Alexandria Stuchlik Payton Svitak Anakyn Smith........................................ Chaparral Amelia Meng............................................... Cheney Jaelynn Peintner Luke Reno Breanna Wells Amy Wright Kaitlynn Buxton...........................................Dexter Brooke Haunschild Riley Schalk Connor Fowler.......................................... Fairfield

Ellie Gard........................................................ Fairfield Auburne Katz Charles Mendenhall Marissa Pugh Connor Blubaugh.......................................Haven Brody Boese Diego DeSantiago Tatumn Lutes Zachary Martisko........................................Inman KateLyn Nichols Kami Grasser........................................Little River Carter Stansbury Lauren Andringa........................................... Lyons Wrikin Scobbee Treven Webb Taylor Jones.......................................................Maize Virginia Steffan Ashleigh Timmons.................................Newton Kruce Liddeke.......................................... Norwich Kyler Murphy Alayna Reese Max Wineinger Renee Hamm.....................................................Pratt Konli Sterling Devin Strohl Brogan Stucky.............................. Pretty Prairie Hazen Willis Jessica Jahay.................................South Barber Alivia Bacon.....................................South Haven Pake Spencer Cole Theurer Jacee Theurer Katelyn Haines...................................Wellington Tatum Rountree

Southeast

Summer Raymond.......... Altoona-Midway Emmi Burris.....................................................Caney Sarah Pond Kilee Cummings....................................Chanute Tessa Golay Jeanette Guernsey Brayden Swiler Liz Thompson Madyson Gann...................................Cherryvale Taylor Plumley Olivia Saucedo Halle Hayes............................................. Coffeyville Lauren Lee Anna Merka Emma Thompson Ashlyn Velasquez Addy Boaz................................................................ Erie Cody Elliott Jacksen Powell Dakota Hazelbaker...........................Fort Scott Gracin Pitts Blaiton Terry Graci Murphy................................................... Girard Ainsley Norton Natalia Onelio

Avery Smith...................................................... Girard Bethany Beshear................... Independence Isabella Jones Autumn Roe Kyser Nemecek....................................................Iola Hallie Sutherland Aubrey Boss..............................Labette County Kinsley Boss Anna Cantrell Macy Clevenger Kaylee Dillow Kaycee Reed Laynee Reed Noah Wiley Lily Hudson.................................................Madison Colton Isch Cohen Luthi Haylee Lanham..................Marmaton Valley Mason Springer..................................Neodesha Caleb Hodge............................................. Riverton Ethan Hodge Oakley Carter..................................................Sedan Jade Peak.................................................Southeast Masen Powell..................................... Uniontown Jozie Stagg

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STATE FFA DEGREES Zoie Crupper.............................................West Elk Clancy Cummings Marisa Ghramm Trent Haag Ale Hurt

Micah Kessinger.....................................West Elk Creyo Koop Josey Toon Trailyn Wiseman Emery Yoho......................................Yates Center

Southwest

Patrick Amaro.............................................Bucklin Brooke Evans Harlee Tilley Madison Deaver....................................Cimarron Paslie Werth Nicole Bustillos.......................................Hugoton Tobias Grubbs Jayce Heger Torrin King Carter McClure Zane Poulsen

John Shelton............................................Hugoton Mitchell Lehman......................................... Ingalls Lane Lightner Layton Simon Kami Whipple Megan Jacobs.........................................LaCrosse Kaylen Langhofer.....Southwestern Heights Madison Seyb.........................Stanton County Cason Leonard......................................... Sublette Lilli Moke Carsten Vaughan

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 96th National FFA Convention on November 4, 2023.

Austin Simon.................................................Andale Addison May Emmot................................Beloit Elliott Burns.......................................... Burlington Logan Freund Kyanna Jo Lankton Drue Michael Thorp Serenity Washburn Quinten Bina..................................................Centre Tanner Stuchlik Kaitlyn Butler........................................ Chapman Reece Geer...........................................Clay Center Nicole Haase............................................ Ellsworth Brady Fowler............................................... Fairfield Payton Walk..............................Greeley County Grace Dillinger........................................Hugoton Jay McClure Charlie Wettstein Levi Meiwes.............................................................Iola Henry Wicoff Juliauna Throckmorton........Junction City Carter Machelle Walsh......................Lakeside Bodhi Smith.......................................................Lakin Jodee Borgerding..............................Marysville

Christopher Cain.......................Mission Valley Colbey Hinck Grace Young....................................Osawatomie Krista Haley.........................................................Paola Kody Hendrickson Augustus Wright Lauren Aust........................................ Prairie View Kaden Stroup Nicole Popelka.................... Republic County Lane Goodwin.......................................... Riverton Derek Larison Karlie Albright.................................. Royal Valley Kendon Wege Rory Walker......................................................Sedan Lucas Kale Younger......Shawnee Heights Cali Newdigger.......................Skyline Schools Adam King..............................................Spring Hill Morgan Winebold Tori Gilliland........................................ Tonganoxie Kristy Beene........................................ Uniontown Gwen Fry James DeRouchey............................. Wamego Tyler Gene Nelson....Washington County

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NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

Chapters listed in bold are finalists for the Triple Crown Award.

Inman Iola Jefferson West Junction City Marysville McLouth Minneapolis Mission Valley Ottawa Pike Valley Riverton Royal Valley Russell Sabetha Shawnee Heights Skyline Smith Center Southeast of Saline West Franklin Winfield

Abilene Altoona-Midway Arkansas City Beloit Buhler Caney Canton-Galva Centre Chapman Cheney Clay Center Dexter Doniphan West Ellsworth Fairfield Girard Haven Hays Hill City Hoxie

PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

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Riverton Riverton Holton Arkansas City Arkansas City Holton Holton Holton Holton Arkansas City Arkansas City Chapman Chapman Clay Center Hill City

PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

Plainville Marysville Clay Center Clay Center Hill City Concordia Clay Center

1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975

Mankato Plainville Marion

Mankato Marion Hill City Marion-Florence Hill City Plainville Arkansas City Hill City Arkansas City Norton

STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES Zoe Rhodes, Girard Mason Springer, Neodesha Emma Thompson, Coffeyville Jacob Wendland, Riley County

Bricen Benyshek, Concordia Natalee Bray, Pike Valley Quinn Browning, Prairie View Hayley Hines, Paola Jory Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Christian Peña Sublette Karlie Albright Royal Valley Ashley Chandler Neodesha Elizabeth Sturgis Riverton Logan Elliott Riverton Max Harman Inman Eli Ohlde Clifton-Clyde Elizabeth Meyer Marion-Florence Karl Wilhelm Holton Taylor Green Southeast of Saline Lindy Bilberry Garden City Emily Beneda Wilson Jordan Pieschl Ell-Saline

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Andrew Strasburg Fredonia 2009-10 Garrett Lister Marysville 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 26

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80 1978-79 1977-78 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75 1973-74 1972-73 1971-72

Andy Armbruster South Barber Ryan Hiesterman Washington Ross Hellwig Labette County Emily Harsch Marais des Cygnes Paul Friedrichs Marysville Matt Schweer Holcomb Larry Whipple Jetmore John Niemann Atchison County Dennis Fry Uniontown Justin McKee Labette County Mary Wilson Oberlin Tom Hemmer Salina Daryl Yarrow Clay Center Rick Malir Wilson Mike Torrey Wamego Ron Wineinger Marion Tim Ohlde Linn Randy Reinhardt Erie Jeff Yarrow Clay Center Dee James Clay Center Jay Selanders Garnett Jay Mayfield Caney Sam Brownback Prairie View Ron Wilson Manhattan Brad Trexler Hill City Mark Mayfield Caney

1970-71 1969-70 1968-69 1967-68 1966-67 1965-66 1964-65 1963-64 1962-63 1961-62 1960-61 1959-60 1958-59 1957-58 1956-57 1955-56 1954-55 1953-54 1952-53 1951-52 1950-51 1949-50 1948-49 1947-48 1946-47 1945-46 27

Doug Deets Arkansas City Lauren Libby Smith Center Gregory Hands Garden City Dale Raymond Garnett Dennis Shurtz Arkansas City Roger Barr Manhattan Terry Odle Stockton Joe Detrixhe Concordia Glenn Gottlob Arkansas City Lawrence Erpelding Effingham Melvin Hunt Tribune Steve Robb Lawrence Ralph Young Tribune Bob Kreibiel McPherson William Wachs, Jr. Ellsworth Larry Figgs Effingham Harry Dean Peter Edson Nelson D. Galle Moundridge Bill Ray James Clay Center Marvin Decker Holton Robert Ball Garden City Paul Mugler Clay Center John Gigstad Effingham Harland Priddle Haven Richard Chase El Dorado Rollin J. Casement Sedan

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS 1944-45 1943-44 1942-43 1941-42 1940-41 1939-40 1938-39 1937-38

Jack Hall Highland Park Irwin Alefs Great Bend Wayne Brent Chanute George Stelter Abilene Raymond Kaup Smith Center Paul Kelley Solomon Walter Porter Council Grove Albert S. Coates Merriam

1936-37 1935-36 1934-35 1933-34 1932-33 1931-32 1930-31 1929-30

John Dean Ottawa J. W. England III Merriam Paul Lock Washington Wayne D. Trail Colby Waldo Cox Mound City Leo Paulsen Concordia Lewis Evans Washington Boyd Waite Winfield

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

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

1929-30

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

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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.

Creed Caldwell Andrew Garman Tyson Parks Brady Ketzner Kaylen Langhofer

Prairie View East Central Pike Valley North Central Royal Valley Northeast Cheylin Northwest Southwestern Heights 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.

Maggie Bohl Laura Metzger Blayne Reid Krysten Hamby Noah Wiley Zane Poulsen

Ellsworth Sabetha Cheylin Buhler Labette County Hugoton

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.

Adelle Higbie Brock Burgman Lora Larison Kaden Weltmer Stetson Shook Mason Springer Carter McClure

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East Central North Central Northeast Northwest South Central Southeast Southwest

PAST STATE STARS 2024 Star in Agribusiness 2024 Star Farmer 2024 Star in Ag Placement 2023 Star in Agribusiness 2023 Star Farmer 2023 Star in Ag Placement 2022 Star in Agribusiness 2022 Star Farmer 2022 Star in Ag Placement 2021 Star in Agribusiness 2021 Star Farmer 2021 Star in Ag Placement 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 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

Christian Peña, Sublette Ella Pachta, Republic County Abigail Porter, Beloit Karlie Albright, Royal Valley Aidan Yoho, Yates Center Katina Bartel, Holton Jay McClure, Hugoton Wesley Denton, Valley Heights Nicole Haase, Ellsworth Austin Simon, Renwick Levi Meiwes, Iola Tyler Nelson, Washington County 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 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 30

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 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

PAST STATE STARS

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 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

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AMERICAN FFA DEGREES 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

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

PAST AMERICAN STARS 2017 2011 2007 2003 2002 2001 1999 1982 1975 1957 1935

Austin Nordyke, Hugoton Star in Agribusiness Alex Goeckel, Washington County Star in Ag Placement Caleb Alexander, Garden City Star in Agribusiness Orrin Holle, Atwood Star Farmer Kyle Cott, Clay Center Star in Ag Placement Steven Friess, Labette County Star Farmer Michael Springer, Neodesha Star Farmer Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley Star Farmer Dan Worcester, Hill City Star Farmer Jim Jarnigan, Jetmore Star Farmer Paul Leck, Washington Star Farmer

STATE BAND PARTICIPANTS Director – Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School Tyler Batson............................................. Bluestem Mason Brenton Jacie Koch................................................... Centralia Parker Koch William Strauss.................................... Chapman Savannah Valenzuela

Kaitlyn Webb............................................... Cheney Jonathan Bowman..........................Concordia Charlotte Bettenbrock.................... Ellsworth Katherine Rathbun Kay Ritchie Parker Hurley................................................Eudora

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STATE BAND PARTICIPANTS Devlin Ogg.................................................Frankfort James Marquardt.................Greeley County Dana Howard..........................................Hiawatha Dylan Anderson...........................................Holton Elisa Bartel Jace Huyett Jacob Huyett Madelin Beshear.................... Independence Paul Funk..........................................................Inman Cierra Lindsey..............................Jayhawk-Linn Easton Ford..........................................Manhattan Gabriel McKinley LesLeigh Cary......................Marmaton Valley Andrew Duever....................................Marysville Grace Turner Charley Coffin..........................................McLouth

Kurtis Caruthers.....................................Mulvane Izzy Loveless Ainsley Wood Zain Kaufman.......................................Neodesha Brynna Brown..............................................Norton Lillie Weiser......................................................Onaga Jesse Dettmer.................................Phillipsburg Lydia Walker Mariah Zavala.................................... Royal Valley Shelby Swanson......................................Seaman Emily Ludolph.......................Southern Coffey Cyrus Nickel August Stutzman................................. St. Marys Kiera Thomas Preston Mermis..............................TMP-Marian Lucas Langley........................Washburn Rural Taylor Kaufman.............. Wichita Southeast

STATE CHORUS PARTICIPANTS Director – Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School Accompanist – Leah Claypool Kimberly Crouch.....................................Ashland Hayden Garman Tiffany Watkins Katy Prieb........................................ Canton-Galva Addison Bina..................................................Centre Reece Langvardt................................ Chapman Kristyn McAndrew.................................. Cheney Gabriella Robben Rafael Silva................................Doniphan West Mary Habjan..................................................Eudora Mollie Ruff.........................Hodgeman County Tobias Grubbs..........................................Hugoton Lorenzo Martinez Addison Wedel.............................................Inman Clare Hockett...............................................Lyndon Braxton Grimes..............................Minneapolis

Shelby Vance....................................Minneapolis Emma Petersilie....................................Ness City Jhett Johnson..................................Phillipsburg Colten McCrea................................. Prairie View Aundre Perez.....................................Rock Creek Eve Bailey......................................................Sabetha Lauren Jones..............................................Seaman Tyler Archuleta.............................South Barber Cole Howland Brianna Summers.............Southern Coffey Dergan True Kaytlynn Winn Katelyn Burger.......................Stanton County Sydney Heller.................................Sylvan-Lucas Graham Foley................................... Tonganoxie Caitilin Phengdara....... Wichita Southeast

ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS You didn’t have to wear the “blue jacket” to join the Kansas FFA Alumni Association!

Contact your local Alumni Affiliate or Jackie Chandler, Kansas FFA Alumni Executive Director at jlchandler18@gmail.com.

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To Kansas FFA Family and Friends,

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elcome to State Convention! We are excited for this week’s convention festivities where we celebrate achievements of the past year and recognize the excellence achieved by members from chapters all over the state of Kansas. This week, our agricultural educators together with student representatives of more than 13,000 members across chapters in 103 of the 105 counties in Kansas, converge with donors, leaders, and supporters of the FFA. No doubt, thousands of hours have been invested in projects, events, and instruction and here we celebrate and recognize the achievements over this past year and prepare for the next year’s ambitious plans, all working to achieve the mission of the FFA, and making a positive difference in lives of students through leadership development, personal growth, and career success.

As you read through this program, take note of the many companies, organizations, and individuals who have been willing and continue to invest in the Kansas FFA Foundation. As you may meet some of them and have the opportunity, please take a moment to thank them personally for supporting the Kansas FFA in the quest to prepare each new generation of students for success. We are truly blessed to have and continue to grow this amazing support for our student programs.

Throughout this week’s events, I encourage you to take a moment to reminisce about your own personal experiences in FFA, and to pause for a moment just to take it all in. Consider how one day also, you may make a difference in the lives of students in the future, or to borrow a memorable line, how you may also, “Pay it Forward”. The Kansas FFA Foundation exists to allow for gifts of all kinds, financial, estate gifts, multi-year pledges, and through the organization, all gifts make substantial differences in the lives of FFA members for generations to come.

Thank you for being here this week and celebrating alongside our members, agriculture education professionals, industry leaders, and supporters. Together, the future of agriculture in Kansas and beyond looks bright.

Forever Blue, Michael “Mike” Smith, Chairman Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees

Kansas FFA Foundation

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KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS Donations received July 1, 2023 – May 10, 2024

Corporate Partners

Premier – $50,000 & above

5 Star – $20,000 to $49,999

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Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

4 Star – $10,000 to $19,999

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Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

3 Star – $5,000 to $9,999 Ag Partners Cooperative AGP Berry Companies, Inc. Chapman FFA Alumni Corteva Agriscience Heartland Regional Stockyards Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Kansas Ag Bankers Division KSU College of Agriculture Marysville FFA Alumni Royal Dairy United Bank & Trust Yoder Meats

2 Star – $2,000 to $4,999

4 Seasons Fundraising Ag Mark, LLC America’s Team Beck’s Hybrids CDC-BME Crader Distributing Culver’s Topeka #755 Emprise Bank GNBank NA Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Assn Kansas FFA Alumni Kansas Grain & Feed Association Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation Kanza Cooperative Association Land O’Lakes Foundation Mel Hambelton Ford MFA Oil Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture NextGen Cattle Co Prairie Land Electric Coop Riverstar Farms Seitz Fundraising Zoetis/Animal Health International 42

Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

1 Star – $1 to $1,999 701x Inc. Ag 1 Source Ag Press/Grass & Grain AgriCenter All Creatures Vet Clinic American Implement Anderes Seed Animal Health Center of Marion Co. Barber Co. Conservation District Bauer Agency Big Iron Auctions, Livestock Division Bill Stevenson Agency Brevant Seeds Bucklin Tractor and Implement Butler Co. Conservation District Cargill - Cattle Procurment Carrico Implement Inc. Centera Bank E and E Ag Insurance LLC Elkhart Co. Pork Producers Farm Country Ford Franklin Co. Conservation Dist.

From the Land of Kansas Heinen Bros Agra Service Heritage Tractor, Inc. Hiawatha Implement High Plains Farm Credit Horizon Real Estate Services Hubbard Feeds Hugoton FFA Alumni Hummert International Hutchinson Community College ICEV Jayson Hanschu Insurance Kalvesta Implement KanEquip Kansas Dairy Commission Kansas Electric Cooperative Kansas Farmer Kansas Forage and Grassland Council Kansas Forest Service Kansas Pork Association Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Kansas Wheat Commission Kanza Bank Keating Tractor and Equipment Inc Kentucky 4-H Foundation, Inc.

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Kingman Co. 4-H Foundation Kingman County 4-H Council Kingman Healthcare Center Kramer Agency & Associates LLC Kroger Labette Bank Landmark Implement, Inc Landoll Company Inc. Lawrence Landscape Lone Star Cemetery Association, Inc. Midland Marketing Mitchell County Conservation District MJE, LLC Morton Buildings Mt Vernon FFA Alumni Association Nemaha County Conservation District Newberry Family Motors Northwest Tech Oakes Ford Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Pottawatomie County Conservation Dist.

PrairieLand Partners Precision Ag & Seed Services Rick Honeyman Ford S&S Rock Crushing, Inc. Santa Fe Trail Meats Section 16 Teachers Security State Bank Simon Bros.

Sod Shop Inc. Stevens County Farm Bureau Stewart Seed LLC Sunflower Well Service Taylor Communications/KFRM TE-PE Oil and Gas Co. The Peoples Bank Thompson Brothers’ Industrial Supplies, Inc. Tiffany Cattle Co. Tractor Supply Triangle H Farms Tubbs & Sons Ford Sales TWI Insurance Services United Mosquito & Fly Control Valor Auto Group Walmart Spark Wise & Reber, L.C.

Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

Individual Donors Premier – $10,000 & above June Beaver Robert & Bunny Broeckelman Kevin & Rosemary Harris Tom & Maggie Hemmer Rick Malir & Bonnie Coley-Malir John & Jennifer Niemann Randy & Cheryl Reinhardt David VanderGriend Ken & Diane Wagner Keith & Sheri Westervelt Jerrod & Amy Westfahl

5 Star – $5,000 to $9,999 Dave & Diana Bradbury Michael Burns Jeff & Allie Cather Brad & Ann Cox Larry & Donna Erpelding Nelson & Marilyn Galle Doug & Nancy Hofbauer Joe & Dana Newland Mike & Julia Torrey

4 Star – $2,500 to $4,999 Kyle Essley & Sarah Friedricks Hannah & Ryan Hahn Todd & Janell Harman Greg & Beth Krissek Emily & Jeremy Lehning Kassie & Austin Long Halley & Mark Nett Todd Sturgis 44

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3 Star $1,000 to $2,499 Lorri Adams Scott & Barb Albright Danette & Todd Amstein Tom & Donna Benoit Don & Rosemary Boggs Chad & Mandy Bontrager Family Justine & Chris Converse Kevin & Brenda Davis Gregg & Penny Doud Becky & Tristan Fouard Kevin & Brenda Gleason Sam & Janet Hands Catherine Kane Garrett & Alyson Lister Jackie McClaskey & Mike Matson

Anthony Meals Sean Miller Tom & Carolyn Perrier DeWayne Rosson Mark & Nancy Schifferdecker Kylene & Spencer Scott Renee Scott Kevin & Rochelle Sheddrick Dennis Shurtz Kelly & Jim Sipes Riley Sleichter Andrew Cole Strasburg Colleen & Allen Trater Jonathan & Ann Ulmer Yancy & Christina Wright

2 Star $500 to $999 J.J. Jones Mary Kane John & Kristin Kennedy Robert Kohman Casey Mattke Mark Mayfield Nicki McLain Meghan Mueseler Rick Perkins Guy & Leslie Shoulders Jessie Smith Emily & Nathan Staton Zach Vincent Pat & Janel Wiederholt Karl & Bailey Wilhelm Dennis Will

Jennifer Anderson David Crossen Kurt & Pam Dillon Kevin Donnelly Bo Downing Rich and Shirley Felts Emily and Justin French Randy and Terrie Galle Larry Gleue Drew Goering Max Harman Mark & Kim Harms Joe & Megan Hobbs Gaea & Mathew Hock Lindsey & Mark Huseman Becky & Andrew Johnson

1 Star – $250 to $449 Jim & Johanna Anderes Matthew & Megan Anguiano Harmon & Diana Bliss Jackie & Eric Chandler Rebecca & Kody Chase Scott Clark Brandie & Bill Disberger Verne Dow Cory Epler Chad & Laura Epler Beth Gaines Sarah & Brent Goss Family

Steven Helm Susan Kirk Corey Krehbiel Nathan Laudan Tracey & Audrey Mann Mark & Marsha Meyer Jackie Mundt Andy Nelson Arleta Ohlmeier Jason & Kara Peterson Mike & Mary Smith Karl Dawn & Jeremy Stover 45

Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors Everette Thomas Shawn Turner Kim Viets

Doug Wareham John & Marlene Wells Brenda and Mark Wolters

Chapter Seed Participants Beloit Buhler Centre Chapman Ellsworth Hiawatha Hill City Holton

Hugoton Ingalls Iola Jefferson West Marion-Florence McLouth Minneapolis Mission Valley

Osborne County Republic County Royal Valley Sedan South Barber Southeast of Saline Southwestern Heights Winfield

Bolded Chapter reached the milestone of $1,000 donated to the Kansas FFA Foundation, and received a complimentary registration to State FFA Convention.

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Leadership Studies Waters Hall

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McCain Auditorium

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Alumni Center

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SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING If you or someone else is in danger or have been injured, call 911.

All staff and volunteers hosting this convention at Kansas State University are designated as a mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Report all incidents involving minor children to the university by completing reports provided at https://www.k-state.edu/report/.

The K-State Police Department nonemergency number is 785-532-6412.

Emergency Management Resources: https://www.k-state.edu/risk/ emergencymanagement/resources.html Subscribe to K-State Emergency Alerts: Text KSTATEVISITOR to 67283

MEDICAL FACILITIES Ascension Via Christi Hospital 1823 College Avenue 785-776-3322

MMG Walk-In Clinic 2900 Amhearst Ave. 785-320-6770

K+Stat Urgent Care 711 Commons Pl. 785-537-6264

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THE FFA CREED I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so – for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

— The creed was written by E.M. Tiffany of Lyndon, Kansas, and adopted at the Third National FFA Convention. It was revised at the 38th and 63rd National FFA Conventions.

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Thank You!

ore than 200 alumni, industry representatives • and other individuals united to provide countless hours of their time to plan, organize, and execute all of the events of the Kansas FFA Convention. Kansas is blessed to give members, guests, and supporters an amazing experience of celebration and growth, all with a 100% volunteer-run convention. When seeing any of these volunteers, be sure to thank them for all their work in making the 96th Kansas FFA Convention possible!

Barabra Albright• Karlie Albright • Taylor Apley Molly Biggs • Clint Blaes • Robin Blume Colton Branch • Billy Brown • Tyler Cates Jackie Chandler • Ali Corbett • Rylee Coy • Kurt Dillon Justine Dlabal • Edie Doane • Michael Dowd Logan Elliott • Lakin Giager • Drew Goering Tessa Golay • Hannah Graybill • Hannah Hahn Jancey Hall • Bill Harlan • Lori Harlan • Max Harman Dalton Henry • Gaea Hock • Rachel Hood Mikey Hughes • August Hulse • Lindsey Huseman Abby Johnson • Amara Johnson • Denver Johnston Emily Koop • Kirsten Kyger • Kyler Langvardt Kellen Liebsch • Abi Lillard • Alyson Lister • Garrett Lister Mary Marsh • Jackie McClaskey • Janae McKinney Glendolyn Neely • Heather Ober • Cailin Parks Bailey Peterson-Wilhelm • Russell Plaschka Mason Prester • Kara Riffel • Jade Robben • Grace Roth Bethany Schifferdecker-Ens • Weston Schrader Sarah Sergeant• Peyton Sherron • Lucas Shivers Bailey Sipes• Andrea Sisson • Riley Sleichter Adam Spencer • Beth Stuewe • Elizabeth Sturgis Tom Torres • Shawn Turner • Kerry Wefald • Noah White Elizabeth Wright • Aidan Yoho

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