2018
STATE YEAR
4,963
OF THE
* 5th time since 2005
138
AMERICAN DEGREES
PROFICIENCY AWARD WINNERS
169 recognized in 2018
4 National Winners and 21 Finalists in 2018
*1928-2018
*1928-2018
40
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNERS
AGRISCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
2 National Winners and 6 “Top 5” Teams in 2018
2 National Winners and 13 “Top 5” Projects in 2018
*2018
*1928-2018
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NATIONAL OFFICERS *1928-2018
Including back to back Central Region Vice President for 2017-18 and 2018-19
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National Convention Highlights Association Highlights Proficiency Awards WLC Scholarships Hunger Challenge Future Ag-Ed Academy
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Agriscience Fair Alumni Camp Careeer Development Awards Hall of Achievement
In addition to sponsor advertisements, special thanks goes to Randy and Suzanne Gilbert for contributing to the Year in Review.
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National Convention Highlights
Back to Back National Officers Piper Merritt, 2017-18 Central Region Vice President, passes the torch to Ridge Hughbanks. Ridge becomes Oklahoma’s 22nd national officer and first back to back national officer from Oklahoma since 1970.
Career Development Event National Champions Livestock Evaluation Kingfisher FFA Chapter Advisors: Ryan and Lori Burns Members: Madelyn Gerken Victoria Gerken Jentry Squires - Second High Individual Bree Taylor - Third High Individual
Agricultural Issues Kingfisher FFA Chapter Advisors: Ryan and Lori Burns Members: Thomas Himes Max Hartman Maggie McCully Kara Murray Elizabeth Perdue Catherine Stangl Cora Taylor 2
National Agriscience Fair National Champions Division 1: Power Structures and Technical Systems Cade Beck Edmond FFA Chapter Advisors: Kenny Leatherwood, Jeremy Schmidt and Mason Jones Division 6: Animal Systems Morgan Williams and Abbie Wooten Stillwater FFA Chapter Advisors: Robby Branscum, Bailey Kliewer and Tanner Nipper
Proficiency Award National Champions Fruit Production Seth Stone Chandler FFA Chapter Advisor: Britton Putman Home and Community Development Wyatt Hancock Oologah FFA Chapter Advisors: Katie Smith and Sammy Leonard Outdoor Recreation Kelby Rudd Stillwater FFA Chapter Advisors: Robby Branscum, Bailey Kliewer and Tanner Nipper Sheep Production Entrepreneurship JaLeigh Oldenburg Mulhall-Orlando FFA Chapter Advisor: Jerry Brooks
National Three Star Chapters Adair Alva Broken Bow Calumet Carney
Coalgate Colcord Copan Dewey Fairview
Garber Madill Marlow Newkirk Prague 3
Strother Tecumseh Tulsa-Webster Vinita
25,934 Oklahoma FFA Members
60% Male 40% Female
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CHAPTERS
Career Pathways • Ag Business and Management • Ag Communications • Animal Science • Ag Power, Structures and Technology
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• Food Products and Processing • Natural Resources and Environmental Science • Plant and Soil Science
65.7% 20.1% 6.5% 4.4% 2.4% 0.9%
White American Indian Hispanic Other Black Non-Disclosed
Agriculture Teachers
438
Through agricultural education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and career success.
High School Programs Preparing students for careers in production agriculture, agribusiness and other emerging agricultural-related occupations.
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PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 10,200 State Convention
1,636 Alumni Leadership Camp
2,050 Made for Excellence Conference
1,050 Advanced Leadership Development Conference
2,172 Chapter Officer Leadership Training
198 Washington Leadership Conference 5
2018 STATE OFFICERS
President Cole Eschete Secretary Madelyn Gerken Reporter Jake Landrum Northeast Area VP Kenzie Cannady
Northwest Area VP Shadi Nettles Central Area VP Makala Parsons Southeast Area VP Drew Hardaway Southwest Area VP Emily Kirk
State Officer Briefcases and Padfolios Scott and Melissa Eisenhauer (In Memory of Justin Whitefield) Gilbert Insurance Agency
Sponsors State Officer Scholarships Cherokee Nation Shane and Mandy Clifton Ralph Dreessen Memorial Trust Express Employment Services - Robert A. Funk Gable Gotwals Kalee Horn and Family Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Autumn Williams Clifton Williams Memorial Trust Noble Research Institute 2003-2004 State FFA Officer Team 2004-2005 State FFA Officer Team 2005-2006 State FFA Officer Team
State Officer and Parent Convention Dinner Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Western Equipment LLC State Officer and Family Christmas Dinner Randy and Suzanne Gilbert State Officer Convention Video McDonald’s of Oklahoma State President’s Retiring Address P&K Equipment
State Officer School and Community Officials Robert and Nikki Williams David, Jo Lynn and Alex Cash
State Officer Garment Bags Bo and Holly Blakey 6
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State Star Farmer JaLeigh Oldenburg
2018 AREA STARS Area Star Farmers
Area Stars in Agribusiness
Rhett Taylor Okemah Northeast Area
Jackson Ray Wetumka Southeast Area
Jesse Rader Oologah Northeast Area
Toby Bowles Colbert Southeast Area
JaLeigh Oldenburg Mulhall-Orlando Northwest Area
Kade Squires Lookeba-Sickles Southwest Area
Logan Maher Mooreland Northwest Area
Chisholm Kliewer Thomas-Fay-Custer Southwest Area
Garrett Kline Chandler Central Area
Garrett Koester Wellston Central Area
State Star in Agriscience Riley Bingham
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State Star in Agricultural Placement Hannah Williams
Area Stars in Agriscience
Area Stars in Agricultural Placement
Riley Bingham Vinita Northeast Area
John Shepard Valliant Southeast Area
Wyatt Hancock Oologah Northeast Area
Samantha Stuart Valliant Southeast Area
Colton McCracken Vici Northwest Area
Amy White Tipton Southwest Area
Tel DeWitt Laverne Northwest Area
Tyler Wilkinson Calumet Southwest Area
Hannah Williams Elmore City-Pernell Central Area
Katelynn Carey Harrah Central Area
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State Star in Agribusiness Jesse Rader
2018 STARS OVER OKLAHOMA
State Star Farmer
State Star in Agricultural Placement
JaLeigh Oldenburg
Hannah Williams
Mulhall-Orlando FFA Chapter Sponsors: • Davis Farms • Oklahoma AgCredit • Sirloin Club of Oklahoma
Elmore City-Pernell FFA Chapter
State Star in Agribusiness
State Star in Agriscience
Oologah FFA Chapter
Vinita FFA Chapter
Sponsor: • Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
Jesse Rader
Riley Bingham
Sponsor: • Blue & Gold Sausage Company
Sponsor: • Noble Research Institute
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2018 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY AWARDS Agricultural Communications
State Sponsors: Heath and Deana Beanland Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SandRidge Energy 1st Brylee McCue, Fairview 2nd Gabby Barber, Lawton 3rd Kaylyn Branen, Collinsville
Agricultural Education
State Sponsors: Robetha Fariss McDonald’s of Oklahoma OSU Agricultural Education Workgroup State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation 1st Addison Spicer, Fairview 2nd Madison Stephens, Weatherford 3rd Brianna Roat, Edmond
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication
State Sponsor: Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 344 and 430 Training Center State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 344 and 430 Training Center 1st Hunter Graumann, Weatherford 2nd Morgan Knox, Carney 3rd Dalton Dunkin, Woodward
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship
State Sponsor: Warren CAT State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsors: Mustang Fuel Corporation Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 1st Clay Grossnicklaus, Chickasha 2nd Riley Walker, Cimarron 3rd Conrad Moffat, Lexington 11
2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement State Sponsor: Warren CAT 1st Joshua Arnold, Adair 2nd Toby Bowles, Colbert 3rd Blaine Cope, Macomb
Agricultural Processing
State Sponsors: Peter and Annie Dillingham Keith and Marlene Kisling NextEra Energy T&D Meats 1st Courtney Schulze, Adair 2nd Faith Swart, Vinita 3rd Madeleine Musick, Elgin
Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship
State Sponsors: Livingston Machinery Mahindra North America The Oklahoma Land Lady Redgate Cattle Company State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SBJ Feeds 1st Parker Cantrell, Skiatook 2nd Sydney Tynon, Wyandotte
Agricultural Sales Placement
State Sponsors: Blue Ribbon Show Supply Pioneer Cellular State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Reuter Equipment 1st Tanner Taylor, Adair 2nd Dixie Boyce Smith, Cheyenne 3rd Lexi Leamon, Mangum
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Agricultural Services
State Sponsors: AFR Insurance The Oklahoma Land Lady State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Texoma Custom Baling LLC 1st Darrell Thomas, Perry 2nd Coleby Haymaker, Hennessey 3rd Jared Nicholson, Skiatook
Agriscience Research — Animal Systems State Sponsor: Noble Research Institute State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Noble Research Institute 1st Calvin Johnson, Vinita 2nd Garrett Thornton, Central High 3rd Kenzie McAlister, Stillwater
Agriscience Research — Integrated Systems
State Sponsor: Noble Research Institute State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Noble Research Institute 1st Nicole Stevens, Yukon 2nd Logan Carter, Oologah 3rd Austin Hooten, Stillwater
Agriscience Research — Plant Systems State Sponsor: Noble Research Institute State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Noble Research Institute 1st Ashlyn Dobbs, Stillwater 2nd Jessica Kenville, Edmond 3rd Tanner Stevens, Yukon
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Beef Production Entrepreneurship
State Sponsors: Durham Hereford Ranch Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Steve and Merrie Lynn Vaughan 1st William Clune, Edmond 2nd Cade Jenlink, Timberlake 3rd Derrick Wood, Adair
Beef Production Placement
State Sponsors: Grissoms LLC Noble Research Institute 1st Rylee Wahl, Fairview 2nd Landri Chaplin, Weatherford 3rd Kinzie Burtrum, Stillwater
Dairy Production Entrepreneurship State Sponsors: Dairy Max Morrisland Dairy Oklahoma Holstein Association Pieter and Anita Van der Laan 1st Cobie Rickner, Chandler
Dairy Production Placement
State Sponsors: Dairy Max Midwest Dairy Association Oklahoma Holstein Association 1st Teegin Crosthwait, Stillwater 2nd Emily Cusack, Fairview 3rd Laney Ann Hover, Carney
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Diversified Agricultural Production
State Sponsors: Canadian Valley Ranch Kurt and Debbra Murray Virgil and Renee Murray Jim and Carla Pilkington State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Nelda Matthews - In memory of Bill Matthews 1st Maggie Martens, Fairview 2nd Blake Failes, Cherokee 3rd Trabor Mannering, Thomas-Fay-Custer
Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship
State Sponsors: Noble Research Institute Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association David and Linda Shepard Texas Feed Fat Company Inc. 1st Tuff Johnson, Afton 2nd Reagan Klaassen, Hydro-Eakly 3rd Caitlyn Mack, Drummond
Diversified Crop Production Placement
State Sponsors: Paul and Colleen Bicket Ron Hays, Radio Oklahoma Network Livingston Machinery 1st Brock Moman, Newkirk 2nd Luke Muller, Navajo
Diversified Horticulture
State Sponsors: Cherokee Nation Oklahoma Horticulture Society 1st Ethan Sacket, Fairview 2nd Hannah Williams, Elmore City-Pernell 3rd Ravin Norbury, Woodward
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Diversified Livestock Production
State Sponsors: Brent and Jennifer Kisling Lost Princess Cattle Company/Palace Drug OKC West Livestock Market Inc. Randy Wedel State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Atwoods 1st Jesse Rader, Oologah 2nd Chisholm Kliewer, Thomas-Fay-Custer 3rd Cooper Sneary, Alva
Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management
State Sponsors: Cobb-Vantress Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Oklahoma LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Public Service Company of Oklahoma 1st Riley Estes, Cashion 2nd Jacob Jones, Stillwater 3rd Cade Leonard, Sequoyah
Equine Science Entrepreneurship State Sponsors: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Connors State College 1st Natally Owen, Mustang 2nd Reagan Stephens, Weatherford 3rd Halle Barker, Jones
Equine Science Placement
State Sponsors: Jordan and Dustie Baker Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 1st Seth McCaa, Elmore City-Pernell 2nd Wacey Capps, Vinita 3rd Ashley Silvers, Edmond
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production State Sponsors: Cameron University Agriculture Department Oklahoma Soybean Board 1st Hunter McGuire, Erick 2nd Toby Chisum, Hydro-Eakly 3rd Ace Ullrich, Caney Valley
Food Science and Technology
State Sponsors: CASNR-ANSI Sonic, America’s Drive-In State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Craig Sutton Memorial Trust 1st Kaylee Pameticky, Fairview 2nd Madison Zweiacker, Stillwater
Forage Production
State Sponsors: Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Noble Research Institute Texoma Custom Baling LLC 1st Kohl Murray, Perkins-Tryon 2nd Bryant Hague, Edmond 3rd Trent Griggs, Caney Valley
Forest Management and Products
State Sponsors: Comanche Home Center Tony and Sheryl Kennedy Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association 1st Dalton Wade, Adair 2nd Blake Randall, Edmond
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Fruit Production
State Sponsors: Canadian Valley Ranch Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Oklahoma LP Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission 1st Seth Stone, Chandler 2nd Bryce Slagell, Hydro-Eakly 3rd Conner Sawyers, Byng
Goat Production
State Sponsors: Pfeiffer Farms Show-Rite Feeds 1st Alexis Hoang, Stillwater 2nd Eryn Smith, Erick 3rd Austin Taylor, Deer Creek-Lamont
Grain Production Entrepreneurship
State Sponsors: CHS Tom Glazier Oklahoma Wheat Commission P & K Equipment State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Wheat Commission 1st Caleb Hatch, Garber 2nd Trenton Minson, Vinita
Grain Production Placement
State Sponsors: Rural Community Insurance Services Sidwell Insurance Agency Inc. Wheeler Brothers Grain Company State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Wheat Commission 1st Whitney Glazier, Lomega 2nd Jason Tharp, Thomas-Fay-Custer 3rd Jali Robertson, Hydro-Eakly
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Home and/or Community Development State Sponsors: AARP Oklahoma Cherokee Nation McClain County Farmers Union State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Chacey Schoeppel 1st Wyatt Hancock, Oologah 2nd Katelynn Parker, Adair 3rd Hunter O’Daniel, Weatherford
Landscape Management
State Sponsors: Blue Mountain Equipment and STIHL Mahindra North America 1st Jared Blevins, Jenks 2nd Lane Dobrovolny, Kingfisher 3rd Justin Branen, Collinsville
Nursery Operations
State Sponsors: Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association 1st Jade Fitz, Shattuck 2nd Trenton Shaw, Byng 3rd Dru Bryant, Timberlake
Outdoor Recreation
State Sponsor: Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation 1st Kelby Rudd, Stillwater 2nd Austin Cooper, Fairview 3rd Ty Taylor, Oklahoma Union
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Poultry Production
State Sponsor: Cobb-Vantress 1st Chad McGolden, Fairview 2nd Kylee Metheny, Edmond 3rd Molly Franks, Adair
Sheep Production
State Sponsors: McGolden Club Lambs Oklahoma Sheep & Wool Producers Trust Ott Club Lambs Warren Club Lambs State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Final Drive Photography 1st JaLeigh Oldenburg, Mulhall-Orlando 2nd Garrett Kline, Chandler 3rd Shaylee Maddox
Small Animal Production and Care State Sponsors: The Chickasaw Nation Piedmont Vet Clinic/West Yukon Animal Hospital Dwight Stoddard 1st Ty Goss, Leedy 2nd Damian Ramirez, Madill 3rd Justin Wells, Luther
Specialty Animal Production State Sponsors: Gilbert Insurance Agency Autumn Williams 1st Austin Harris, Carney
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Specialty Crop Production
State Sponsors: American Plant Products & Services, Inc. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 1st Jett Smith, Perry 2nd Nolan Feazle, Byng
Swine Production Entrepreneurship
State Sponsors: Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation Show-Rite Feeds State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Pork Council 1st Chasen McPherson, Minco 2nd Emily Cinnamon, Garber 3rd Paden Day, Mulhall-Orlando
Swine Production Placement
State Sponsors: The Chickasaw Nation Essential Feeds Oklahoma Pork Council T&D Meats 1st Tyler Wilkinson, Calumet 2nd Maddox Coulson, Wellston 3rd Jaden Brunnemer, Cushing
Turf Grass Management
State Sponsors: Blue Mountain Equipment and STIHL Rainmaker Sales Inc. State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association 1st Logan Maher, Mooreland 2nd Connor Doyel, Binger-Oney 3rd Kaden Mitchell, Hennessey
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2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Vegetable Production
State Sponsors: Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association 1st Kade Squires, Lookeba-Sickles 2nd Micheal St. Clair, Bethel 3rd Hunter Thomason, Harrah
Veterinary Science
State Sponsor: AFR Insurance 1st Will Shelby, Madill 2nd Kadi Webb, Chisholm 3rd Leslie Smith, Woodward
Wildlife Production and Management State Sponsors: The Chickasaw Nation Steve and Merrie Lynn Vaughan 1st Easton Snow, Sulphur 2nd Clay Laughlin, Durant 3rd Dakota Miller, Thomas-Fay-Custer
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Proud Supporters of
OKLAHOMA FFA
2018 PROFICIENCY AWARDS PROGRAM Chapter Secretary Contest
State Sponsors: AFR Insurance Rocky and Jennifer Burchfield Cherokee Nation Dr. Robert Terry Family 1st Kasady Marshall, Sand Springs 2nd Matthew Hinson, Vinita 3rd Alyssa Snow, Lawton
Chapter Reporter Contest
State Sponsors: The Chickasaw Nation Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 344 and 430 State Winner $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Chacey Schoeppel 1st Madison Vance, Pawnee 2nd Caterina Mott, Chelsea 3rd Logan Carter, Oologah 4th Cameron Woods, Chattanooga 5th Monte Dunham, Coweta
Food For America Pork Promotion State Sponsor: Oklahoma Pork Council 1st Yukon FFA Chapter 2nd Quapaw FFA Chapter 3rd Mustang FFA Chapter
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2018 WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Recipients and Sponsors Full Scholarships Sponsored By: Blue & Gold Sausage Company Gabhriel Barber, Lawton
American Farmers & Ranchers Paige Nagy, Wellston Colton Evans, Dibble
Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association honoring Ralph and June Dean Tanner Stevens, Yukon
Craig Foundation Halle Lester, Stillwater Peyton Smith, Coyle Emma Rich, Prague Addison Spicer, Fairview Sydni Case, Wellston Skye Tilley, Ripley
Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association honoring Raymond Cockrum Peyton Burns, Kingfisher Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association honoring Barbara Kirby and the late Kennith Kirby Cade Jenlink, Timberlake
Cherokee Nation Tanner Taylor, Adair
Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association honoring Joe and Kathy Stafford Bree Taylor, Kingfisher
Express Employment Professionals Betsy Sweiger, Edmond Payson Ramirez, Blair Julie Isbell, Fort Gibson
Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association honoring John Carter Gavin McCullough, Burlington
Oklahoma Agricultural Education Teachers Association Duke Kelln, Shattuck
Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association honoring Monte and Reina Womack Alexis Hise, Byng
Mahindra North America Wyatt Brown, Tecumseh Braylee Heisler, Pawnee
Muscogee Creek Nation Ashlynn Thompson, Moss Easton Horton, Jenks
Southeast Area Has Been State FFA Officers Colt Crowson, Madill
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Caitlin Flackman, Burlington Trenton Shaw, Byng
Pioneer Cellular Jenna Steadman, Woodward
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Rio Bonham, Madill
Enel Green Power Kamry Shelby, Hobart
T&D Meats and the Oklahoma FFA Foundation President’s Club Emily Kennedy, Edmond
SandRidge Energy Chad McGolden, Fairview Bart and Karalyn Fischer Elizabeth Schneider, Seiling
Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma Kenzy Corbett, Elgin
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2018 WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Matt and Twana Griffith Allie McCracken, Claremore
Ernest and Helen Muncrief Memorial Trust Erin McCaslin, Marlow
Eric and Cheryl DeVuyst - Courage Scholarship Madyson Knox, Cashion
Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma Hunter Gibson, Jenks Kabrin Martin, Harrah Jake Bishop, Bristow
Western Equipment Lauren Bilderback, El Reno Farm Data Services Brantlee Cox, Morrison
Alfred & Anita Green Trust, Larry and Helen Harvey and the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Ryan Macy, Harrah
Dupy Family Trust Sadie Learned, Billings APEX Clean Energy Krista Carroll, Tishomingo
Mike Stephens Memorial Trust and the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Tiffani Snow, Lawton
Partial Scholarships Sponsored by: F.B. & Dessie Luke Elaina Eddleman, Prague Kaylee Rolph, Dewey
Martindale Feed Mill and the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Halley Hoskins, Kiefer
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Courtney Tillinghast, Owasso
CM Trailers and the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Will Thompson, Elk City
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OKLAHOMA FFA HUNGER CHALLENGE Oklahoma FFA members donated animals and cash between May 1, 2017, and April 1, 2018, to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.
231 FFA Chapters
1,055,437
protein sticks produced $5,337 raised 388 animals donated 26
2018 FUTURE AG-ED TEACHER ACADEMY Eleventh Class of Academy Participants Madison Boone Harrah
Seth Jackson Bethel
Laney Stearman Tecumseh
Aimee Cagle Bethel
Ryen Macy Harrah
Tanner Stevens Yukon
Hunter Gibson Jenks
Calley Martin Byng
Tanner Taylor Adair
Alexis Hise Byng
Courtney Schulze Adair
Ashley Woods Jenks
Spencer Sinclair LeFlore Designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in becoming an agricultural education instructor, the program encourages agricultural education as a positive and promising career choice. During the five-day academy, students receive an overview of the OSU agricultural education teaching program, visit agricultural education programs across Oklahoma, and receive a hands-on teaching experience. Future Ag-Ed Teacher Academy Scholarship B-5 Show Supplies Darrell Moser Memorial Scholarship Ernest & Helen Muncrief Memorial Trust Oklahoma Farm Bureau Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association OK Steel & Wire Sundowner Trailers
Future Ag-Ed Teacher Academy Sponsors Chapman Ranch Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association
A Brighter Future Together Today’s curiosity becomes tomorrow’s innovation. Together, with FFA, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma is proud to support young leaders who make our future brighter. 27
2018 AGRISCIENCE FAIR Animal Systems
Food Product and Processing Systems
Division 1. Jacqueline Bandy, Vinita Division 2. Jacy Crowe and Kaylene Montgomery, Quapaw Division 3. Kaycee Reeves, Latta Division 4. Kenzie McAlister and Riley Luginbill, Stillwater Division 5. Calvin Johnson, Vinita Division 6. Morgan Williams and Abbie Wooten, Stillwater
Division 2. Emily Steele and Taylor Welch, Quapaw Division 3. Lexie Evers, Edmond Division 4. Tristan Kauffman and Kaylee Backus, Vinita Division 5. Faith Swart, Vinita Division 6. Madison Boone and Josh Skalicky, Harrah
Plant Systems
Environmental Service and Natural Resources Systems
Division 2. Mia Gaches and Maddylon Burris, Stillwater Division 3. Trey Snowden, Morrison Division 4. McKinzie McAffrey and Masyn Copeland, Vinita Division 5. Ashlyn Dobbs, Stillwater Division 6. Betsy Sweiger and Jacksen Moore, Edmond
Division 1. Avery Engel, Edmond Division 3. Sara Howard, Altus Division 4. Harrison Themer and Jentry Squires, Kingfisher Division 5. Cameron Kahoe, Edmond Division 6. Shelbee Christy and Alayka Hayes, Vinita
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2018 AGRISCIENCE FAIR (cont.) Best Oil and Gas Project
Power, Structural and Technical Systems
1. 2. 3. 4.
Logan Carter, Oologah Kylee Pameticky, Fairview Carson Candler, Cushing Addison Themer and Emily Garrett, Kingfisher 5. Justin Massee, Laverne
Division 1. Cade Beck, Edmond Division 2. Jenna Maier and Lyndsie Bickers, Alva Division 3. Nate Osborn, Vinita Division 4. Shelby Lewis and Justus Turner, Quapaw Division 5. Kylee Pameticky, Fairview Division 6. Bryant Hague and Marshall Clune, Edmond
Chapter Sweepstakes Trophy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Social Sciences
Division 2. Makayla Gaylord and Taylor Deatherage, Vinita Division 3. Teegin Crosthwait, Stillwater Division 4. Madison Zweiacker and Keelyn Schaefer, Stillwater Division 5. Avery Cluck, Oologah Division 6. Brayden Stewart and Alyx Parrott, Cashion
Vinita FFA Chapter Edmond FFA Chapter Stillwater FFA Chapter Oologah FFA Chapter Harrah FFA Chapter
Sponsors
2nd and 3rd Place Sweepstakes Trophies Keith and Marlene Kisling 2nd and 3rd Place Medals Continental Concrete
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2018 OKLAHOMA FFA ALUMNI LEADERSHIP CAMP
1,636 Campers First Time Campers
852
302 Chapters
61%
ALUMNI
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39%
635 Male Campers 1,001 Female Campers
Flagpole Dedication
Thank you to AFR Insurance for funding the flagpole project at the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp located at the Tulakogee Conference Center. Dedicated July 11, 2018.
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Plumbers and Pipefitters Training Centers Local 344 and Local 430
Our motto is EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION. We take great pride in providing the state of Oklahoma with highlyskilled, competent workers in the pipe trades. Mike Davidson, Training Director Tulsa Pipe Trades Local 430 Training Center Tulsa 918-836-0430 www.tulsapipetrades.com
Tommy O’Donnell, Training Director Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 344 Training Center Oklahoma City 405-632-5629 www.plumbersandpipefitters.com
The Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors of Oklahoma City and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Oklahoma are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 32 Earn While You Learn opeiu381,aflcio
2018 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS
Speech and Parliamentary Procedure Events Conduct of Chapter Meetings Sponsors: AFR Insurance Dr. Jack Pritchard 1. Stillwater 2. Edmond 3. Kingfisher 4. Chattanooga 5. Madill
Senior Parliamentary Procedure
Sponsors: American Farmers & Ranchers (State Event) Oklahoma Farm Bureau (State Event) CEV Multimedia (National Team) Tecumseh Tag Agency (National Team) 1. Kingfisher 2. Madill 3. Coalgate 4. Mustang 5. Atoka
Junior Opening Ceremonies CDE
Sponsor: Cherokee Nation 1. Owasso 2. Fairview 3. Madill 4. Tuttle 5. Pawnee
*recognized at the 2018 State Convention
FFA Greenhand Quiz CDE
Sponsors: Cherokee Nation Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma 1. Emma Janes, Wellston 2. Lexie Evers, Edmond 3. Grant Myers, Tuttle 4. Jacque Barfield, Elgin 5. Austin Hooten, Stillwater
Employment Skills
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Sponsors: AFR Insurance Pioneer Cellular Individuals 1. Emily Kennedy, Edmond 2. Carli Seabolt, Perry 3. Katherine Cockreham, Woodward 4. Landri Chaplin, Weatherford 5. Cade Jenlink, Timberlake
2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events 8th Grade Agricultural Exploration Speech Sponsors: Clay Martin Consulting Inc. McDonald’s of Oklahoma Smith Cattle Company First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Farm Bureau 1. Jacob Miller, Thomas-Fay-Custer 2. Charley Johnson, Mulhall-Orlando 3. Jorja Sherler, Chattanooga 4. Katon Lunsford, Kingfisher 5. Rebeckah Rake, Owasso
Animal Science Speech
Sponsors: Oklahoma State University - CASNR Sonic, America’s Drive-In Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Inc. First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SandRidge Energy 1. Victoria Gerkin, Kingfisher 2. Sara Lovett, Chattanooga 3. Bree Kisling, Chisholm 4. Amy White, Tipton 5. Keaton Cunningham, Jenks
Plant Science Speech
Sponsor: Sonic, America’s Drive-In First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SandRidge Energy 1. Emily Garrett, Kingfisher 2. Emily Kennedy, Edmond 3. Emily Kirk, Chattanooga 4. Landri Chaplin, Weatherford 5. Hannah Williams, Elmore City - Pernell
Natural Resources Speech
Sponsors: Sonic, America’s Drive-In Vivayic First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SandRidge Energy 1. Ethan Attebery, Moore 2. Caleb Hutson, Chattanooga 3. Ryen Macy, Harrah 4. Kalynn Williams, Latta 5. Tanner Taylor, Adair
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events FFA Creed Speaking
Sponsors: M2 Consulting Sirloin Club of Oklahoma David Turner First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: AFR Insurance 1. Braden Burns, Kingfisher 2. Grace Schneberger, Burns Flat-Dill City 3. Elizabeth Nichols, Edmond 4. Keaton Cunningham, Jenks 5. Carson Clayton, Adair
Extemporaneous Speech
Sponsors: Doug and Kathy Harryman Carl Laubach Family Rhett Laubach - YourNextSpeaker Scott Stewart - Synergy Medical Services Steve and Merrie Lynn Vaughan Vivayic First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: American Farmers & Ranchers 1. Jessica Kenville, Edmond 2. Calvin Johnson, Vinita 3. Addison Themer, Kingfisher 4. Cassidy Baughman, Lone Grove 5. Reagan Stephens, Weatherford
Agribusiness Speech
Sponsors: Sonic, America’s Drive-In Steve and Merrie Lynn Vaughan First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SandRidge Energy 1. Madalyn Gerken, Kingfisher 2. Amarie Griffeth, Cushing 3. Toby Denny, Chattanooga 4. Bree Kisling, Chisholm 5. Jaci Deitrick, Newcastle
9th-Grade FFA Opportunities Speech Sponsor: Noble and Mary Sokolosky First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Steve and Merrie Lynn Vaughan 1. Averee Murray, Owasso 2. Carson Candler, Cushing 3. Preston Pratt, Silo 4. Ella Strader, Fairview 5. Cora Taylor, Kingfisher 35
2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events 8-9-10th-Grade General Agriculture Speech
Sponsor: AFR Insurance First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Farm Bureau 1. Adyson Blakey, Stillwater 2. Jentry Squires, Kingfisher 3. Tatum Disidore, Stillwater 4. Lana Sherry, Yukon 5. Gabby Buellesfeld, Perry
Agriscience Speech
Sponsors: Lee and Jeanette Coker Ed and Monica Sneary Sonic, America’s Drive In First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SandRidge Energy 1. Toby Denny, Chattanooga 2. Kylee Pameticky, Fairview 3. Garrett Thornton, Central High 4. Rylee Detrick, Ringwood 5. Michael Carson, Sallisaw
Agricultural Policy Speech
Sponsors: Bart and Karalyn Fischer Professional Animal Health Center First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: SandRidge Energy 1. Emily Kennedy, Edmond 2. Krista Carroll, Tishomingo 3. Cade Jenlink, Timberlake 4. Parker Terrill, Prague 5. Pace Mittelstaedt, Amber-Pocasset
Prepared Public Speaking Champion First Place $1,000 Cash Award: First National Bank of Thomas Davis Farms First Place $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: American Farmers & Ranchers 1. Emily Garrett, Kingfisher
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events
Top Teams and Individuals Agricultural Communications
Sponsors: Kent Gardner Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Farm Bureau Teams 1. Elgin 2. Lawton 3. Claremore 4. Fairview 5. Vian Individuals 1. Gabby Barber, Lawton 2. Morgan Harless, Elgin 3. Jacque Barfield, Elgin 4. Ashley Koch, Claremore 5. Autumn Patton, Claremore
Agricultural Education Teaching Sponsors: Chapman Ranch Melot Real Estate 1. Betsy Sweiger, Edmond 2. Kenzie Cannady, Adair 3. Skyler Gann, Elgin 4. Gracie Norris, Oolagah 5. Halle Lester, Stillwater
Ag Issues Forum
Sponsors: AFR Insurance Roberts Ranch of Oklahoma LLC Teams 1. Kingfisher 2. Shattuck
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
Sponsors: Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 344 and 430 Training Center Western Equipment LLC High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Warren CAT Teams 1. Edmond 2. Tecumseh 3. Kingfisher 4. Elgin 5. Moore Individuals 1. Austin Sack, Tecumseh 2. Alex Reynolds, Edmond 3. Ethan Shirey, Tecumseh 4. Kody Muno, Elgin 5. Kyle Ollar, Perkins-Tryon
Ag Sales
Sponsors: Pinpoint Monograms T&D Meats High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsors: Carissa Taylor Memorial Trust FFA Foundation Presidents Club Teams 1. Amber-Pocasset 2. Prague 3. Oologah 4. Tipton 5. Burlington Individuals 1. Tanner Wallace, Amber-Pocasset 2. Jamee Parker, Amber-Pocasset 3. Jesse Rader, Oolagah 4. Emilie Mittelstaedt, Amber-Pocasset 5 Audrey Bradford, Amber-Pocasset
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Agronomy
Sponsor: O. Clifton Gooding, The Gooding Law Firm, In Memory of Hal Gooding Teams 1. Afton 2. Kingfisher 3. Broken Bow 4. Colcord 5. Waukomis Individuals 1. Tuff Johnson, Afton 2. Chelsea Johnson, Kingfisher 3. Kaci Jackson, Kingfisher 4. Alli Clayton, Afton 5. Jared Hartley, Broken Bow
Animal Science Quiz Bowl
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Oklahoma Teams 1. Asher 2. Tecumseh 3. Battiest 4. Wellston 5. Moore
Dairy Cattle Management and Evaluation
Sponsor: CEV Multimedia Teams 1. Adair 2. Morrison 3. Indianola 4. Edmond 5. Davenport Individuals 1. Cade Dunham, Davenport 2. Caden Carlile, Morrison 3. Khloe Hatcher, Indianola 4. Katelynn Parker, Adair 5. Kaylee Massey, Adair
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Electricity
Sponsors: I.B.E.W. Local 584 Public Service Company of Oklahoma High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Public Service Company of Oklahoma Teams 1. Broken Bow 2. Spiro 3. Edmond 4. Ketchum 5. Muskogee Individuals 1. Blake Hammontree, Spiro 2. Kylia Green, Broken Bow 3. Jaedon Lott, Broken Bow 4. Braden Spears, Spiro 5. Blake Fogg, Broken Bow
Entomology
Teams 1. Oklahoma Union 2. Strother 3. Wellston 4. Morris 5. Shattuck Individuals 1. Taylor McConnell, Wellston 2. Ellie Moore, Oklahoma Union 3. Cheyenne Schluefer, Strother 4. Suntilla Jack, Strother 5. Laura Compston, Oklahoma Union
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Environmental and Natural Resources
Sponsors: AFR Insurance Public Service Company of Oklahoma High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association Teams 1. Byng 2. Madill 3. Alva 4. Kansas 5. Fairview Individuals 1. Rio Bonham, Madill 2. Katie Bryant, Byng 3. Kyle Grant, Byng 4. Gracie Scarbrough, Alva 5. Joel Halvorsen, Madill
Farm and Agribusiness Management
Sponsors: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Oklahoma Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Steve and Merrie Lynn Vaughan Teams 1. Amber-Pocasset 2. Edmond 3. Adair 4. Morrison 5. Spiro Individuals 1. Nick Savage, Amber-Pocasset 2. Nathan Ratcliff, Amber-Pocasset 3. Jacob Lewis, Owasso 4. Trey Snowden, Morrison 5. Marshall Clune, Edmond
Floriculture
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Sponsor: Capitol Hill Florist Teams 1. Byng 2. Burlington 3. Edmond 4. Jenks 5. Owasso Individuals 1. Alexis Hise, Byng 2. Gavin Mccullough, Burlington 3. Everett Daugherty, Edmond 4. Calley Martin, Byng 5. Caitlin Flackman, Burlington
2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Food Science and Technology CDE
Sponsors: The Chickasaw Nation High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Nelson and Helen Taylor Teams 1. Lawton 2. Elgin 3. Colcord 4. Salina 5. Fairview Individuals 1. Elizabet Kopsky, Lawton 2. Hope Cunningham, Elgin 3. Colby Gilpen, Lawton 4. Dean Lest, Lawton 5. Morgan Magness, Elgin
Forestry CDE
Teams 1. Valliant 2. Fairland 3. Vinita 4. Bluejacket 5. Watts Individuals 1 Karson Fields, Valliant 2. Lawson Coulter, Valliant 3. Jake Fuller, Valliant 4. Charlene Flowers, Fairland 5. Robbie Wilmoth, Fairland
Freshman Agriscience I Quiz Bowl CDE Sponsors: Hofschulte Show Pigs Teams 1. Kingfisher 2. Tecumseh 3. Lookeba Sickles 4. Fort Gibson 5. Amber-Pocasset
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Homesite Judging CDE
Sponsor: Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Teams 1. Thomas-Fay-Custer 2. Vian 3. Tipton 4. Moore 5. Caddo Individuals 1. Zack Selzer, Thomas-Fay-Custer 2. Dakota Miller, Thomas-Fay-Custer 3. Jake Coffee, Vian 4. Chisholm Kliewer, Thomas-Fay-Custer 5. Brooks Coffee, Vian
Horse Evaluation CDE
Sponsors: CEV Multimedia International Professional Rodeo Association & IFR Teams 1. Chouteau 2. Locust Grove 3. Oklahoma Union 4. Bixby 5. Adair Individuals 1. Jewel Bibelheimer, Chouteau 2. Elizabeth Hokit, Chouteau 3. Janessa Rice, Locust Grove 4. Connor Pell, Locust Grove 5. Delaney Pippin, Oklahoma Union
Land Judging CDE
Sponsors: CEV Multimedia Ronnie and Glenda Rose High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: FFA Foundation President’s Club Teams 1. Vian 2. Whitesboro 3. Wetumka 4. Caddo 5. Tishomingo Individuals 1. Tuff Trotter, Vian 2. Cali Sweazea, Wetumka 3. Jon White, Porter 4. KW Adair, Caddo 5. Roxy Blagg, Whitesboro
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Livestock Evaluation CDE
Sponsors: Randy and Deanna Abbott L.E. Castle Scholarship Trust, Sponsored by Farm Credit of Enid Tyler and Beth Norvell Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Youth Expo Teams 1. Kingfisher 2. Maysville 3. Locust Grove 4. Tuttle 5. Guthrie Individuals 1. Ty Taylor, Oklahoma Union 2. Zachary Green, Maysville 3. Jentry Squires, Kingfisher 4. Bree Taylor, Kingfisher 5. Owen Lingle, Tuttle
Marketing Plan CDE
Sponsors: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma ITC - International Transmission Company Teams 1. Kingfisher 2. Tipton
Meats Evaluation and Technology CDE
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Sponsors: CEV Multimedia Cherokee Nation Noble Research Institute Don Troub Memorial Trust High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Oklahoma Youth Expo Teams 1. Porter 2. Kingfisher 3. Burlington 4. Tuttle 5. Sequoyah Individuals 1. Peyton Burns, Kingfisher 2. Samantha Turner, Porter 3. Emily Snow, Porter 4. Thomas Himes, Kingfisher 5. Lauren Lagos, Burlington
2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Milk Quality and Products
Sponsor: Oklahoma FFA Alumni Association Teams 1. Weatherford 2. El Reno 3. Binger-Oney 4. Fairview 5. Marlow Individuals 1. Brandon Kahn, Fairview 2. Ruby Salcido, Weatherford 3. Dylan Barker, Weatherford 4. Ellie Marler, El Reno 5. Cadon Detweiler, Weatherford
Nursery/Landscape CDE
Sponsors: The Chickasaw Nation P & K Equipment Top Four High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Blue Mountain Equipment and STIHL Teams 1. Byng 2. Wellston 3. Edmond 4. Adair 5. Henryetta Individuals 1. Sydney Paul, Edmond 2. Kylee Matheny, Edmond 3. Jackson Janes, Wellston 4. Connor Sawyers, Byng 5. Faith Cooper, Byng
Poultry Evaluation CDE
Sponsor: CEV Multimedia Teams 1. Coweta 2. Watts 3. Colcord 4. Pryor 5. Moore Individuals 1. Mekenzie Beller, Watts 2. James Waller, Coweta 3. Madison Goeppinger, Coweta 4. Easton Horton, Jenks 5. Tyler Duncan, Colcord
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Rangeland Judging CDE
Sponsor: Oklahoma Society for Range Management Teams 1. Broken Arrow 2. Sequoyah 3. Fox 4. Oklahoma Union 5. Muldrow Individuals 1. Randie North, Broken Arrow 2. Drew Martin, Fox 3. Tanner Grubbs, Sequoyah 4. Maddy McKinney, Oklahoma Union 5. Billy Gibbs, Muldrow
Soil and Water Management CDE Teams 1. Oklahoma Union 2. Tishomingo 3. Vian 4. Madill 5. Sallisaw Individuals 1. Jeff Collier, Oklahoma Union 2. Damian Ramirez, Madill 3. Quade Hays, Tishomingo 4. Dakota Arnold, Vian 5. Brandon Hammontree, Spiro
Veterinary Science CDE
Sponsors: Phil and Linnie Berkenbile Livestock Nutrition Center High Individual $1,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Phil and Linnie Berkenbile FFA Foundation President’s Club Teams: 1. Weatherford 2. Owasso 3. Claremore 4. Billings 5. Guthrie Individual: 1. Reagan Stephens, Weatherford 2. Madison Stephens, Weatherford 3. Seth Stone, Chandler 4. Erica Nightengale, Billings 5. Loren Irwin, Guthrie
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Single Teacher Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma First-Place Chapter Weatherford FFA Chapter
National Qualifying Forestry CDE
Multiple Teacher Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma First-Place Chapter Kingfisher FFA Chapter
Hosted by: Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, Okla. Teams 1. Whitesboro 2. Eagletown 3. Broken Bow Individuals 1. Ethan Adams, Whitesboro 2. Cason Brewster, Broken Boe 3. Levi Odom, Whitesboro
State FFA Interscholastic CDE Medals to Individuals on First Place Teams Sponsor Trusted Choice – Independent Insurance Agents
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2018 STATE FFA INTERSCHOLASTICS — Career Development Events Commercial Cattle Grading
Sponsors: OKC Stockyards Tulsa State Fair Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Teams 1. Adair 2. Oilton 3. Henryetta 4. Nowata 5. Oklahoma Union Individuals 1. Zabre Pound, Porum 2. Kylee Massey, Adair 3. Jace Hollingshed, Oklahoma Union 4. Hannah Becker, Nowata 5. Nathan Habekott, Stillwater *recognized at the 2018 State Convention
Sporting Clays Event
Sponsors: National Wild Turkey Federation Oklahoma City Gun Club Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Hosted by: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Shotgun Training and Education Program Senior Division Teams 1. Cushing 2. Hydro-Eakly 3. Spiro 4. Lone Grove 5. Wright City Senior Division Individuals 1. Ruger Grimm, Cushing 2. Dakota Pridemore, Luther 3. Kaden Farrow, Eufaula 4. Harrison Wood, Cushing 5. Grant Ryan, Hydro-Eakly Junior Division Teams 1. Woodward 2. Durant 3. Luther 4. Stilwell 5. Cement Junior Division Individuals 1. Drake Parker, Woodward 2. Caleb Grounds, Luther 3. Cole Highfill, Stigler 4. Seth Deweese, Woodward 5. Gunner Massey, Apache
*recognized at the 2018 State Convention
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STEM GRANTS
Devon Energy and the AEP Foundation on behalf of PSO partnered with the Oklahoma FFA Foundation to distribute $49,500 in grants to 13 FFA chapters for the enhancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.
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OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80
State FFA Association Presidents 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08
Cole Eschete, Rock Creek Ridge Hughbanks, Alva Cale Jahn, Elgin Drake Boyce, Cheyenne Garrett Reed, Locust Grove Steven Vekony, Byng Brandon Baumgarten, Oilton Courtney Maye, Haworth Emily Beanland, Hollis Amy Peel, Wetumka Chelsea Clifton, Kingfisher Austin Akins, Amber-Pocasset 2006-07 Travis Schnaithman, Garber 2005-06 Whitney Danker, Wellston 2004-05 Travis Jett, Laverne 2003-04 Kelly Barnes, Webbers Falls 2002-03 Jonathan Holloway, Chattanooga 2001-02 Casey Smith, Medford 2000-01 A.J. Butler, Reydon 1999-2000 Mel Ray Albright, Balko 1998-99 Josh Brecheen, Coalgate 1997-98 Chance Kornegay, Owasso 1996-97 Ben Lastly, Freedom 1995-96 John Ashley, Bokoshe 1994-95 C.C. Vernon III, Morrison 1993-94 Greg Jeter, Copan 1992-93 Rhett Laubach, Laverne 1991-92 Brent Kisling, Burlington 1990-91 Christie McDaniel, Newcastle 1989-90 Danny Grellner, Kingfisher 1988-89 Scott Stewart, Bethel 1987-88 Shane Stewart, Madill 1986-87 Terri Hames, Noble 1985-86 David Shaffer, Pond Creek-Hunter 1984-85 Cindy Blair, Noble 1983-84 Milford Jenkins, Shattuck
1978-79 1977-78 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75 1973-74 1972-73 1971-72 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 1944-45 1943-44 1942-43 1941-42 1940-41 1939-40 1938-39 1937-38 1936-37 1935-36 1934-35 1933-34 1932-33 1931-32 1930-31 1929-30 1928-29 1927-28
Brian Campbell, Checotah Wendell Jeffreys, Bokchito Rick Davis, Guthrie Mark Herndon, John Marshall/OKC Noble Sokolosky, Owasso Rocky Taylor, Thomas Dee Sokolosky, Owasso James Bode, Geary Bill Nowlin, Colcord Bart Brashears, Alex Ricky Thomas, Walters Jerry Goolsby, Guthrie Teddy Shaw, Ninnekah Jim Beard, Beggs Harry Birdwell, Fletcher Johnny McElroy, Snyder David Deason, Oney Monte Reese, Mooreland John Kusel III, Fort Cobb Stephen Armbruster, Burlington Mickey Thompson, Beggs Jon Ford, Helena Joe Thompson, Mangum Larry Bellamy, Fort Cobb Wesley Watkins, Bennington Max Lindsay, Fort Gibson Nathan Reese, Mooreland Jim Hogan, Clinton Max Berry, Lambert Barton Ridling, Sentinel Morris Thurman, Sayre Bart Brorsen, Perry Charles Brown, Chickasha Walter Cummins Jr., Freedom Jack Dreessen, Moore Richard Every, Kingfisher Ray Gene Cinnamon, Garber Emil Grieser, Hobart Ray Tucker, Antlers Wayne Boothe, Cordell Wilbourn Waller, Weatherford Jene Mungle, Atoka Cecil Maynard, Garber Charles Thompson, Sayre Donald Dickey, Weatherford Murl Rogers, Pawnee Paul Lauvier, Mannford Ivan Taggart, Hennessey Sanford Caudill, Erick Ishamel Smith, Excelsior Forrest Barker, Noble Clinton McCarley, Quinlan Ephraim Wall, Perkins Elwood Berry, Clinton Wilbur Kent, Nash-Seiling Ralph Runnels, Claremore
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State FFA Officer Hall of Fame 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 2000 2000 2000 2005 2005 2005 2010 2010 2010 2015 2015 2015
Marvin Bicket Francis Tuttle Bill Harrison Jene Mungle Oliver Kinzie Dr. Robert Totusek Emil Grieser Ralph Dreessen Donald F. Dickey Wesley Watkins Fred Stanley Monte Reese Monte Womack Link Newcomb Holly Blakey Gary Clark Rick Davis
National FFA Officers 2018-19 Ridge Hughbanks, Alva Central Region Vice President 2017-18 Piper Merritt, Owasso Central Region Vice President 2010-11 Riley Pagett, Woodward National President 2008-09 Laila Hajji, Guthrie Central Region Vice President 2005-06 Travis Jett, Laverne National President 1990-91 Danny Grellner, Kingfisher National Secretary 1987-88 Terri Hames, Noble Western Region Vice President 1985-86 Cindy Blair, Noble Western Region Vice President 1982-83 Wendell Jeffreys, Bokchito Western Region Vice President 1980-81 Mark Herndon, John Marshall National President 1977-78 Dee Sokolosky, Owasso Western Region Vice President 1976-77 C. James Bode, Geary National President 1974-75 Bart Brashears, Alex Southern Region Vice President 1972-73 Jerry Goolsby, Guthrie National Secretary 1970-71 Jim Beard, Beggs Southern Region Vice President 1969-70 Harry Birdwell, Fletcher National President 1966-67 Monte Reese, Mooreland Southern Region Vice President 1963-64 Jon Ford, Helena National Secretary 1957-58 Nathan Reese, Mooreland
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT
National FFA Officers (continued)
National Secretary 1950-51 Walter Cummins, Freedom National President 1944-45 Oliver Kinzie, Cushing National President 1932-33 Vernon Howell, Guymon National President
National NFA Officers 1936-37 1939-40 1940-41 1940-41 1942-43 1944-45 1945-46 1946-47 1948-49 1949-50 1951-52 1958-59
Paul Counter, Geary National Treasurer Isaac Coggs, Muskogee National Treasurer Isaac Coggs, Muskogee First Vice President Hollis Stearns, Boley National Reporter Timothy Armstrong, Hugo National Reporter James Roy Johnson, Wewoka First Vice President Henry Ponder, Wewoka Third Vice President Lucius Vickers, (Unknown) Second Vice President Willard Dallas, Ada National Treasurer Vernon Breckenridge, Hennessey Second Vice President Franklin Hill, Boley National Treasurer Eugene Martin, Boley National Reporter
National Event Winners
2013
1927-1934-1935 Oklahoma Livestock Evaluation 1935 Mooreland FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1960 Cashion FFA Chapter Dairy Cattle Evaluation 1963 Ripley FFA Chapter Dairy Foods 1965 Burlington FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1970 Stillwater FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1971 Stillwater FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1972 Perkins FFA Chapter Meats Evaluation 1972 Waynoka FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1973 Newkirk FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1974 Mannford FFA Chapter Meats Evaluation 1979 Perkins-Tryon FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1980 Perkins-Tryon FFA Chapter Meats Evaluation 1984 Jay FFA Chapter Poultry Evaluation 1988 Olive FFA Chapter Meats Evaluation 1989 Waynoka FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1991 Lawton FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 1994 Jay FFA Chapter Horse Evaluation 2005 Yukon FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 2005 Locust Grove FFA Chapter Horse Evaluation 2006 Kingfisher FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 2009 Locust Grove FFA Chapter Horse Evaluation 2009 Chacey Schoeppel, Fairview Job Interview 2009 Noble FFA Chapter Model of Innovation 2010 Kingfisher FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 2012 Kingfisher FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation 2012 Vinita FFA Chapter Model of Innovation 2013 Adair FFA Chapter Horse Evaluation
2014
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2014 2015 2015 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
Kingfisher FFA Chapter Parliamentary Procedure Fairview FFA Chapter Agricultural Communications Kingfisher FFA Chapter Marketing Plan Kingfisher FFA Chapter Agricultural Issues Forum Burlington FFA Chapter Model of Innovation Tuttle FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation Fairview FFA Chapter Marketing Plan Kingfisher FFA Chapter Conduct of Chapter Meetings Kingfisher FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation Kingfisher FFA Chapter Agricultural Issues
National Proficiency Winners 1957 Ralph Thomas Morgan, Ninnekah Agricultural Mechanics 1961 Jon Ford, Helena Livestock Farming 1962 Merle Roy Buss, Hunter Livestock Farming 1963 Rexford Tautfest, Marland Livestock Farming 1963 Charles Holmberg, Erick Dairy Cattle Evaluation 1964 John Aaron Linn, Red Rock Livestock Farming 1964 Wayne Johnson, Afton Dairy Cattle Evaluation 1965 Joe Spencer, Oney Dairy Cattle Evaluation 1966 David Deason, Oney Soil and Water Management 1967 Johnny McElroy, Snyder Soil and Water Management 1968 William B. Thomason, Stillwater Soil and Water Management 1969 Danny Mitts, Moore Agriculture Electrification 1972 H.L. Goodwin Jr., Tahlequah Soil and Water Management 1972 Wade Christensen Thomas-Fay-Custer Agricultural Sales 1974 Russell K. Prentice, Rock Creek Sheep Production 1975 Dirk N. Webb, Elk City Swine Production Entrepreneurship 1975 Marlin Trissel, Mooreland Livestock Farming
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT National Proficiency Winners (continued)
1976 Troy Henry, Stratford Livestock Farming 1977 Richard L. Lowe, Ninnekah Home/Farmstead Improvement 1977 David Brown, Stidham Agricultural Mechanics 1978 Buddy Norman, Springer Outdoor Recreation 1978 Jon Brown, Chickasha Beef Production 1978 Leslie Brorsen, Perry Soil and Water Management 1980 Clay Christensen, Thomas-Fay-Custer Agricultural Sales 1981 Mike Kauk, Leedey Placement Agriculture Production 1982 Tom Sturgeon, Hennessey Horse Proficiency 1982 Charles A. Spann, Choctaw Agriculture Electrification 1982 Roy A. Boswell, Elgin Floriculture 1984 Lyle Blakley, Oologah Dairy Cattle Evaluation 1986 Jay Overton, Pond Creek-Hunter Beef Production 1986 Bret Mouse, Elk City Wildlife Management 1987 Brett Ramsey, Nowata Agricultural Processing 1988 Jeff Harrison, Hugo Horse Proficiency 1988 Brett Bonham, Cordell Specialty Animal Production 1989 Jay Payne, Alex Specialty Crop Production 1989 Trista Ward, Guthrie Outdoor Recreation 1989 A. Trent Peper, Adair Agricultural Mechanics 1989 Matt Muller, Altus Fiber Crop Production 1990 Brent Kisling, Burlington Diversified Livestock Production 1990 Brian Johnson, Gotebo Home and/or Farmstead Improvement 1990 Brian Scott Day, Waurika Fruit and/or Vegetable Production 1991 Devin DeLozier, Adair Swine Production 1991 Sarah Bartram, Guthrie Home and/or Farmstead Improvement
1992 Devin DeLozier, Adair Diversified Livestock Production 1992 Eric Johnson, Afton Feed Grain Production 1993 Ryan Sites, Mountain View-Gotebo Swine Production Entrepreneurship 1995 Pokey Varner, Bristow Agricultural Sales and/ or Service 1995 Scott King, Morrison Outdoor Recreation 1996 Derek Again, Thomas Cereal Grain Production 1997 LaRena Smith, Thomas-Fay-Custer Environmental Science 1997 Jody Jackson, Thomas-Fay-Custer Diversified Crop Production 1997 Blake Drinnon, Thomas-Fay-Custer Beef Production Entrepreneurship 1997 Roy Branch, Chickasha Specialty Crop Production 1997 Grant Turner, Amber-Pocasset Beef Production Placement 1998 Shane Stephens, Chickasha Forage Production 2000 Ezra Zoschkle, Thomas-Fay-Custer Nursery Operations 2001 Craig Murray, Lomega Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance
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2001 Daniel Mosburg, Thomas-Fay-Custer Swine Production Placement 2002 Ruth Bobbitt, Deer Creek-Lamont Grain Production Entrepreneurship 2003 Nathan Johnson, Boise City Grain Production Placement 2003 Ruth Bobbitt, Deer Creek-Lamont Diversified Livestock Production Entrepreneurship 2004 Ruth Bobbitt, Deer Creek-Lamont Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship 2004 Zeb Bradford, Atoka Forest Management and Products 2005 Brendon Lowe, Chickasha Agricultural Services 2005 Colin Lowe, Ninnekah Wildlife Production and Management Entrepreneurship 2005 Allison McGolden, Arapaho Sheep Production 2005 Ty Runyan, Atoka Wildlife Production and Management Placement 2005 Travis Schnaithman, Garber Diversified Agricultural Production 2005 Chance Simpson, Timberlake Grain Production 2006 Chance Simpson, Timberlake Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT National Proficiency Winners (continued)
2006 Kelsey Pfeiffer, Mulhall-Orlando Beef Production Placement 2006 Robert Parrish, Pond Creek-Hunter Grain Production Entrepreneurship 2007 Slade Nightengale, Cordell Beef Production Entrepreneurship 2007 Laramie Estes, Glencoe Diversified Livestock Production Placement 2007 Bradley Bradford, Atoka Forest Management and Products 2007 Clay McCarley, Central High Home and/or Community Development 2007 Ty Runyan, Atoka Outdoor Recreation 2007 Chase Kokojan, Drummond Wildlife Production and Management Placement 2008 Nicole Folger, Burlington Agricultural Education 2008 Tyler Schafer, Lomega Dairy Production Entrepreneurship 2008 Kalin Jenkins, Stillwater Diversified Livestock Production Placement 2008 Sage Shoulders, Oilton Equine Science Entrepreneurship 2008 Rashele Blakley, Oologah Nursery Operations 2008 Kellie Whipple, Alva Wildlife Production and Management Placement 2009 Brian Masters, Drummond Agricultural Processing 2009 Rusty Kenner, Cheyenne Agricultural Services 2009 Kassandra Pfeiffer, Mulhall-Orlando Beef Production Placement 2009 Rashele Blakly, Oologah Diversified Livestock Production 2009 Brodie Poppino, Adair Equine Science Entrepreneurship 2009 Josh Goff, Woodward Equine Science Placement 2009 Brian Livesay, Porter Fruit Production
2009 Jared Yost, Lomega Grain Production Entrepreneurship 2009 Dalton Brewer, Okeene Grain Production Placement 2009 Mikka Harman, Mulhall-Orlando Small Animal Production and Care 2009 Amber Allen, Burlington Vegetable Production 2010 Kassandra Pfeiffer, Mulhall-Orlando Diversified Livestock Production Placement 2010 Taylor Runyan, Atoka Emerging Agricultural Technology 2010 Brandon Folger, Ringwood Forage Production 2010 Joshua Conaway, Ringwood Nursery Operations 2010 Madison McGolden, Fairview Sheep Production 2010 Austin Kindschi, Mulhall-Orlando Swine Production Entrepreneurship 2010 William Maltbie, Burlington Turf Grass Management 2010 Emily McCullough, Lone Grove Veterinary Medicine 2011 Joshua Conaway, Ringwood Diversified Horticulture 2011 William Maltbie, Burlington Landscape Management 2011 Tanner Miller, Mulhall-Orlando Small Animal Production and Care 2012 Trenton Grimes, Pond Creek-Hunter Environmental Science and Natural Resources 2012 Bryce Bulling, Mulhall-Orlando Forage Production 2012 Talon Alexander, Madill Landscape Management 2012 Reighly Blakley, Oologah Nursery Operations 2012 Allison Slagell, Weatherford Vegetable Production 2012 William Maltbie, Burlington Diversified Horticulture 2013 Jacob Grossnicklaus, Chickasha Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship
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2013 Carson Vinyard, Altus Diversified Crop Production Placement 2013 Tanner Miller, Mulhall-Orlando Diversified Livestock Production 2013 Blake Goss, Sentinel Emerging Agricultural Technology 2013 Garrett Sharp, Waukomis Environmental Science and Natural Resources 2013 Tyler Sanders, Wanette Goat Production 2013 Garrett Yerigan, Pryor Outdoor Recreation 2014 Kyler Belinson, Elgin Agricultural Education 2014 Joshua Haven, Cheyenne Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship 2014 Reighly Blakley, Oologah Diversified Livestock Production 2014 Blaine Mibb, Adair Equine Science Entrepreneurship 2014 Clayton Mack, Drummond Fiber and Oil/Crop Production 2015 Megan Trantham, Boise City Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship 2015 Bayli Hyde, Burlington Home and/or Community Development 2015 Leza Stemple, Vinita Poultry Production 2015 Kaylee Brunker, Perkins-Tryon Sheep Production 2015 Blake Goss, Leedey Turf Grass Management 2016 Bethany Niles, Fairview Agricultural Communications 2016 Mckenzie Torrance, Cheyenne Goat Production 2016 Ethan Sacket, Fairview Landscape Management 2017 Lane Fanning, Laverne Beef Production Entrepreneurship 2017 Luke Muller, Navajo Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production 2018 Seth Stone, Chandler Fruit Production 2018 Wyatt Hancock, Oologah Home and Community Development 2018 Kelby Rudd, Stillwater Outdoor Recreation 2018 JaLeigh Oldenburg, Mulhall-Orlando Sheep Production Entrepreneurship
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT State Agriscience Fair Chapter Sweepstakes 2015 2016 2017 2018
Tipton Oologah Vinita Vinita
State Star Farmer
National Public Speaking Winners
National Agriscience Fair Winners
1962
2010
1981 1987 1988 1999 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017
Gary Butler, Mooreland (Prepared) Kenny Davis, Guthrie (Prepared) Scott Stewart, Bethel (Prepared) Danny Grellner, Kingfisher (Prepared) Robyn Sites, Mountain View-Gotebo (Extemporaneous) McKenzie Walta, Kingfisher (Prepared) Tara Newton, Kingfisher (Prepared) Ashton Mese, Kingfisher (Extemporaneous) Kaylen Baker, Yukon (Prepared) Kyle Hilbert, Depew (Extemporaneous) Tanner Allread, Union City (Prepared) Tyler Schnaithmann, Garber (Prepared) Kale Parker, Indianola (Creed) Emily Kennedy, Edmond (Creed) Kyle Young, Owasso (Extemp)
2011 2014 2015 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018
Alan Smith, Cushing Agriscience Teacher of the Year Tryston Brandon, Bethel Emma Meeks, Dickson Logan Carter and Wyatt Hancock, Oologah William Clune and Bryant Hague, Edmond Jentry Squires and Harrison Themer, Kingfisher Lauren Lacy and Shae Grooms, Edmond Garrett Thornton, Central High Carson Candler and Gunner Evans, Cushing Jessica Kenville, Edmond Austin Hooten, Stillwater Morgan Williams and Abbie Wooten, Stillwater Cade Beck, Edmond
National NFA Public Speaking Winners 1947 1950 1951 1952 1955
Willard Dallas, Ada Paul Kennedy, Dunbar/Okmulgee Eugene McAshan, Haskell Tollie Gray, Ada William Ware Davis, Ada
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1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968
Howard Watson, Verden Clifford Scott, Guthrie Edgar Wood, Waurika Jack Sudderth, Garber Ray Tucker, Antlers James Knight, Pauls Valley Kenneth Pults, Earlsboro Junior Bazer, Chickasha Jimmie Wolf, Wetumka John Hein Jr., Fairview Harry Joe Kindblade, Carnegie Donald Coffin, Guthrie Don Schenk, Chickasha Edwin Fisher, Cushing Darrel Morris, Balko Charles Wall, Perkins Dale Wendt, Kingfisher Charles Kolar, Prague Ralph Morgan, Ninnekah Louis Keith Jr., Collinsville Russell Stone, Marlow Larry Murphy, Lambert Jon Ford, Helena Keith James, Pond Creek Johnny Kusel, Fort Cobb Ronald Robinson, Hunter Joe Spencer, Oney Johnny McElroy, Snyder Dan Herald, Hooker Bill Thomason, Stillwater
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT State Star Farmer (continued) 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
C.H. Wyatt Jr., Frederick Steven Redgate, Waynoka John Dean, Ripley Linn Cheatham, Crescent Wade Christensen, Thomas Monte Pelter, Cherokee Steve Carey, Boise City Jerry Craig Wiebe, Hooker Ronald Carey, Boise City Larry Flynt, Hooker Jerry Weibe, Hooker Robert Chitwood, Edmond Stephen Earl Buss, Pond Creek-Hunter Kenny Davis, Guthrie Steve Nunley, Central High Lyle Blakley, Oologah Mike Butler, Stigler Scott Johnson, Afton Will Wagar, Jet-Nash Justin Johnson, Afton Matt Muller, Altus Brandon Yost, Kingfisher Brian Johnson, Mountain View-Gotebo Wayland Swinford, Morrison Seleetha Wyckoff, Frontier Chris Stephens, Chickasha Ronnie Kemp, Adair Phillip Self, Kiowa Shane Stephens, Chickasha Bart Fischer, Chattanooga Dustin Moore, Taloga Dusty Stewart, Blanchard Michael Barrington, Alex Nathan Johnson, Boise City Ruth Bobbitt, Deer Creek-Lamont Nacona Cook, Cordell Travis Schnaithman, Garber Slade Nightingale, Cordell Logan Brakhage, Boise City Stasha Harp, Kansas Jeremy Weichel, Cordell Madison McGolden, Fairview Zachary Weichel, Cordell Dyson Runyan, Madill Tyler Schnaithman, Garber Jake Fanning, Laverne Blake Goss, Leedey Brock Boeckman, Kingfisher Lane Fanning, Laverne JaLeigh Oldenburg, Mulhall-Orlando
State Star in Agribusiness 1976 1977 1978 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Rocky Taylor, Thomas Ronald Holland, Vanoss Randy Barrington, Amber-Pocasset Lyndon Taylor, Thomas Oscar Glover, Lawton Larry Dewitt, Cherokee John Schieber, Union City David Shaffer, Pond Creek-Hunter Bryan Smith, Tipton John Gosney, Fairview Kyle Smith, Tipton Brett Ramsey, Jones Scott Day, Waurika Bart Smith, Laverne Greg Ramsey, Jones Chad Adams, Rattan Jason Huskey, Calera Pokey Varner, Bristow Curtis Rice, Ringwood Skye Varner, Bristow Bryan Clift, Tishomingo Ryan Christ, Wewoka Justin Rice, Ringwood Mike Albert, Beaver Jay W. Henricks II, Laverne Tyler Morton, Newkirk Jacoby Dewald, Mooreland Jonathan Dobrinski, Thomas-Fay-Custer Carol Cook, Rock Creek Anthony Adams, Hooker Desiree Lynch, Wilson Kane Bryen, Thomas-Fay-Custer Rashele Blakley, Oologah Ethan Morris, Atoka Joshua Conaway, Ringwood Steele Rasmusson, Haworth Chance Imhoff, Prague Reighly Blakley, Oologah Megan Trantham, Boise City Blake Kennedy, Tecumseh Ryan Noland, Springer Jesse Rader, Oologah
State Star in Agricultural Placement 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Matthew Hamm, Lexington Kelli Herbel, Thomas-Fay-Custer Colby McDonald, Atoka Nathan Fisher, Stratford Deston Shaw, Buffalo Valley
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Dustin Ratliff, Frontier Charlcey Vinyard, Altus Cole Childers, Altus Alison Slagell, Weatherford Garrett Sharp, Waukomis Carson Vinyard, Altus Hayden Skidgel, Pawnee Ashton Shepler, Edmond Hayden Crow, Chattanooga Will Shelby, Madill Hannah Williams, Elmore City-Pernell
State Star in Agriscience 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Gatlin Squires, Kingfisher Hallie Barnes, Porter Braden Kellogg, Oologah Nicole Stevens, Yukon Riley Bingham, Vinita FFA Chapter
American Star Farmer 1943 1947 1951 1968 1989 1994 2008 2009 2014 2016
Wayne Boothe, Cordell Ray Gene Cinnamon, Garber Dwayne Hodgson, Freedom Joe Spencer, Oney Jay Lee Overton, Pond Creek-Hunter Brian Johnson, Mountain View-Gotebo Travis Schnaithman, Garber Slade Nightengale, Cordell Zach Weichel, Cordell Tyler Schnaithman, Garber
American Star in Agribusiness 1973 1974 1984 2010 2015
Steven Redgate, Waynoka Ron Schwerdtfeger, Alva Rex Wichert, Fairview Rusty Kenner, Cheyenne William Maltbie, Burlington
American Star in Agricultural Placement 2007
Chance Simpson, Timberlake
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT American Star in Ag Science 2012
Taylor Runyan, Atoka
National Convention Talent Champion 2013
Bailey Wesberry, Waurika
State Convention Talent Champion 2015 2016 2017 2018
Holly Barrow, Kingfisher Cole Eschete, Rock Creek Katie Barton, Lomega Victoria Ford, Moss
OSU State FFA Interscholastic Sweepstakes Trophy 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1940 1941 1942 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961
Garber Northwestern Union City Quinlan Hydro Hydro Hydro Elk City Norman Pauls Valley Norman Pauls Valley Wetumka Norman Norman Porter Guthrie Guthrie Guthrie Guthrie Guymon Guthrie Guymon Perkins Gotebo Oakwood Oakwood Mooreland Ripley
1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995
Beggs Ripley Perkins Perkins Perkins Ripley Guthrie Guthrie Guthrie Ripley – Single Teacher Guthrie – Multiple Teacher Ripley – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Ripley – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Newkirk – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Blackwell – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Owasso – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Adair – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Perkins-Tryon – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Perkins-Tryon – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Spiro – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Skiatook – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Guthrie – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Elgin – M.T. Bethel – S.T. Elgin and Spiro – M.T. Alex – S.T. Elgin – M.T. Kingfisher and Ripley – S.T. Elgin – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Skiatook – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T.
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1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
Oklahoma Union – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Chickasha – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Kingfisher – S.T. Oklahoma Union – M.T. Claremore – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Burlington – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Amber-Pocasset – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T. Weatherford – S.T. Kingfisher – M.T.
Ag-Ed Teacher Hall of Fame 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Ernest Muncrief, Marlow Howard Burger, Hartshorne Marvin Bicket, Lawton L.E. Castle, Jet Dennis DeLozier, Adair James Yeisley, Bethel Dale Turner, Holdenville John Dawes, Anadarko Jerry Laubach, Laverne Larry Harvey, Beggs
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT Ag-Ed Teacher Hall of Fame (continued) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Dale Horton, Noble Henry Jones, Spiro Mac DeVilbiss, Yukon Merle Nickelson, Guymon Tom Holcomb, Kellyville Larry Liston, Moore Gerald Roberts, Holdenville Shirley Stephens, Chickasha Larry Brady, Balko Wendell Fenton, Muskogee Charles Arthur, Norman Clint Chew, Konawa
State Sweethearts 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85
Ada Lou Bailey, Coalgate Paula Jean Babb, Grant Nadyne Magness, Geary Ann Long, Hollis Judy Pierce, Sperry Sharon Williams, El Reno Rosemary McGee, Tuttle Judy Jones, John Marshall Elaine Painton, Seiling Marilyn Mobley, Cushing Kendall Harrell, Chelsea Dianne Freeman, Fletcher Linda Lee Rogers, Lindsay Marilyn Benbrook, Woodward Donna Smith, Owasso Darolyn Butler, Pauls Valley Linda Stephens, Harrah Debbie Lowe, Muskogee Debbie Browers, Sand Springs Marylu Vanderwork, Taloga Sheree Kinzie, Cushing Darla Totusek, Stillwater Kay Strom, Morrison Linda Hart, Agra Dian Marshall, Hennessey Kimberlie Tapley, Idabel Linda McGinley, Blanchard Beth Major, Kingfisher Laura Fedro, Perkins Laura Scott, Strother Karla Groenewold, Sapulpa Michelle Taylor, Wellston Teri Lynn Hames, Noble
1985-86 Nancy Malone, Noble 1986-87 DeAnn Bingham, Chickasha 1987-88 Brenda Sharp, Cherokee 1988-89 Christie McDaniels, Newcastle 1989-90 Monica Miller, Grandfield 1990-91 Tara Mueggenborg, Kingfisher 1991-92 Wendy Stafford, Tipton 1992-93 Sarah Fogleman, Locust Grove
State VIP Award 1980 Byrle Killian, Stillwater 1980 Roy Stewart, Oklahoma City 1980 Ferdie Deering, Oklahoma City 1980 Herb Karner, Oklahoma City 1980 Cleo Collins, Stillwater 1980 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company 1981 Dr. Sizemore Bowlan, Oklahoma City 1981 Harley Custer, Oklahoma City 1981 Otha Grimes, Tulsa 1981 Dan P. Holmes, Tulsa 1981 Czar Langston, Oklahoma City 1981 Russell Pierson, Oklahoma City 1981 Ken Root, Oklahoma City 1981 Bill Hare, Oklahoma City 1981 Wayne Liles, Oklahoma City 1982 Houston Adams, Tulsa 1982 E.L. Collins, Idabel 1982 John Kusel, Fort Cobb 1982 Dr. Robert Price, Stillwater 1982 Allen Williams, Oklahoma City 1983 Dick Fisher, Cushing 1983 Lloyd Long, Garber 1983 George Stone, Oklahoma City 1983 Benton Thomason, Alva 1984 Frank Foreman, Norman 1984 Larry Hanson, Stillwater 1984 Ernest Muncrief, Marlow 1984 Dr. Walter Starks, Stillwater 1984 Dr. Francis Tuttle, Stillwater 1985 Raymond Bryson, Marshall 1985 Clarence Cowan, Stillwater 1985 Haskell Cudd, Stillwater 1985 Jesse Stratton, Clinton 1985 Bill Taggart, Stillwater 1986 Roland Fishel, Oklahoma City
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1986 J.D. Fleming, Oklahoma City 1986 Katherine Holman, Collinsville 1986 Dr. Robert Noble, Stillwater 1986 Paul Wise, Stillwater 1987 Ernest Shiner, Oklahoma City 1987 George Cook, Stillwater 1987 Marvin Bickett, Lawton 1987 Edward L. Gaylord, Oklahoma City 1988 Ralph Dreessen, Stillwater 1989 Ralph Thomas, Woodward 1989 Gene Henderson, Covington 1989 Bob Mitchell, Ripley 1990 Marvin Lindsey, Porter 1990 Joe Raunikar, Stillwater 1991 Ralph and June Dean, Sperry 1991 D.M. and Phyllis Sokolosky, Owasso 1992 James Yeisley, Bethel 1992 Paul Newlin, Stillwater 1993 Don Taggart, Oklahoma City 1993 Don and Willadean Ramsey, Jones 1994 Verlin Hart, Agra 1994 Kennith and Barbara Kirby, Granite 1996 Dr. Robert Terry, Stillwater 1996 Dr. Jack Pritchard, Glencoe 1996 Dr. Jim Key, Stillwater 1997 Oliver Kinzie, Cushing 1997 Wayne Hood, Oklahoma City 1998 Raymond Cockrum, Guthrie 1999 Dr. Joe Hughes, Stillwater 1999 Dr. Bill Luce, Stillwater 2000 Ernest and Shirley Davis, Guthrie 2002 Congressman Wes Watkins, Stillwater 2002 Dr. James White, Stillwater 2002 Bobbie Steenbergen, Oklahoma City 2003 Celeste Rule Nelson, Oklahoma City 2004 Dwight Stoddard, Glencoe 2005 D.J. Walker, Stillwater 2006 Mike and Jayne Craig, Chickasha 2007 Eddie Smith, Stillwater 2008 Jimmy and Marilyn Harrel, Leedey 2009 Ron Hays, Oklahoma City 2010 Larry Watkins, Stillwater 2011 Mike Kastl, Edmond
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT State VIP Award (continued) 2012 2013 2013 2014 2015 2015 2016 2017 2018
Dr. Phil Berkenbile, Morrison Mike Spradling, Sand Springs Terry Detrick, Ames Randy and Suzanne Gilbert, Tecumseh Don Armes, Lawton Dale DeWitt, Braman Stan and Marilyn Kingma, Roanoke, VA Kendall Brashears, Chickasha Bob A. Funk, Yukon
Alumni Council Chairs 1973-1974 Monte Reese, Oklahoma City 1974-1978 Mike Kastl, Oklahoma City 1978-1979 Fred Stanley, Madill 1979-1982 D.M. Sokolosky, Owasso 1982-1983 Ralph Dean, Owasso 1983-1986 Shirley Davis, Guthrie 1986-1991 Ralph Dean, Owasso 1991-1997 Kennith Kirby, Granite 1997-2005 Shirley Stephens, Chickasha 2005-2014 Monte Womack, Morris 2014-2016 Wade Detrick, Ringwood 2016-2018 Charles Arthur, Norman 2018 Jim Pilkington
National VIP Award 1976 1985 1988 1990 1994 1996 1996 1997 1998 2002 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018
Dr. Robert Price, Stillwater Dr. Francis Tuttle, Stillwater Ralph Dreessen, Stillwater Joe Raunikar, Stillwater Verlin Hart, Agra Dr. Robert Terry, Stillwater Dr. Jack Pritchard, Glencoe Raymond Cockrum, Guthrie Dr. Jim Key, Stillwater Congressman Wes Watkins, Stillwater Raleigh Jobes, Stillwater Eddie Smith, Stillwater Dale Turner, Holdenville Phil Berkenbile, Morrison Ron Hays, Oklahoma City Dwight Stoddard, Glencoe Michael Robison, Ringwood Joe Bob Cunningham, Locust Grove Kendall Brashears, Chickasha Kent Boggs, Stillwater
National Alumni Council Members
FFA Alumni Camp Student Directors
1980-81 Phyllis Sokolosky, Owasso National President 1980-83 Raymond Cockrum, Guthrie NASAE Representative 1980-81 Bart Brashears, Alex Past National Officer Representative 1983-86 Shirley Davis, Guthrie Western Region Representative 1986-87 Dale Turner, Holdenville NVATA Representative 1986-89 Raymond Cockrum, Guthrie Western Region Representative 1989-95 June Dean, Owasso Western Region Representative 1995-96 June Dean, Owasso National President 1996-99 Monte Womack, Valliant Western Region Representative 2003-07 Kurt Murray, Stillwater NASAE Representative 2015-16 Larry Long, Elk City NAAE Representative
1982 Allen Campbell 1983 Rick Davis 1984 Scott Nemecek 1985 & 1986 - Kevin Kirby 1987 & 1988 - Russ Florence 1989, 1990 & 1991 - Debi Reginer 1992, 1993 & 1994 - Cody Anderson 1995, 1996 & 1997 - Matt Ralls 1998 & 1999 - B.J. Bellatini 2000, 2001 & 2002 - Justin Pratt 2003 & 2004 - Jordan Russell 2005 & 2006 - Dallas Krout 2007 & 2008 - Jarrod Johnson 2009 & 2010 - Chelsea Clifton 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Owen Hossack 2014 & 2015 - Kyle Hilbert 2016 - 2018 - Drake Boyce
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NASAE Outstanding Member Awards 1980 1988 2003 2013 2016
Ralph Dreessen Joe Raunikar Eddie Smith Kent Boggs Jack Staats
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT National FFA Board of Directors
State FFA Executive Secretaries
Oklahoma FFA Foundation Board Chairs
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1928-1937 1937-1939 1939-1944 1944-1945 1945-1946 1946-1950 1950-1955 1955-1961 1961-1967 1967-1978 1978-1982 1982-1985 1985-2018 2018-
1985-1988 1988-2007 2007-2008 2008-2010 2010-2012 2012-2014 2014-2016 2016-2017 2018-
Ralph Dreessen Ralph Dreessen Dale Turner Eddie Smith Kent Boggs Travis Bradshaw
National Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award 1981 1985 1985 1990 1996 2003
Wes Watkins Monte Reese Phyllis Sokolosky Ralph Dreessen June Dean Raymond Cockrum
Ralph Dreessen Eddie Smith Jack Staats Suzanne Gilbert Russ Florence Steve Vaughan Keith Kisling Randy Gilbert Brett Ramsey
Oklahoma FFA Foundation Executive Directors
State FFA Advisors 1928-1931 1931-1966 1966-1967 1967-1970 1970-1987 1988-2007 2007-Present
Minnie A. Erwin Roy P. Stewart Edd Lemons George Krause John Farrar Tom Daniel Jack Putnam Earl Schweikhard Dale Cotton Paul W. Newlin Larry Shell John W. Howell Kent Boggs Trevor Lucas
E.B. Nelms J.B. Perky Herb Mackey Byrle Killian Ralph Dreessen Eddie Smith Jack Staats
1990-2003 2004-2017 2017-
Ralph Dreessen Kendall Brashears Holly Blakey
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