The members of the 2016 Supreme Iowa FFA Chapter showed their families, friends, neighbors and sponsors many of the reasons they earned the top honor in Iowa during Saturday's awards banquet.
The chapter honored this year's officers, installed officers for the next school year, and honored members for a variety of projects, accomplishments and successes in the past year. The seniors received special recognition and several received scholarships.
Below is a summary of awards presented:
Yield Contest Awards:
3rd place, Charles Yedlik, Dekalb 6155, 247.0378.
2nd place, Charles Yedlik, Pioneer 1151, 252.01 Bushels/Acre.
1st place, Mike Kaufman Pioneer 1498, 328.6876 Bushels/Acre.
Sub-Districts Awards:
Chapter Program: Kelli Cox, Katie Isbell, and Sydney Walker- Gold, Advanced to Districts
Conduct of Meetings: Colton Evans, George Haefner, Ethan Horak, Jakob Long, Shelby McDonald, Madeline Moen, and Riley Schneider- Silver; Alternate to Districts
Creed Speaking: Isaac Wiley- Gold
Extemporaneous Speaking: Brianna Lundvall- Bronze
Job Interview: Ben Eden- Silver
Parliamentary Procedure: Jessica Alderson, Amanda Burkey, Kayla Schneider, Olivia Walker, and Keri Webster- Silver; Alternate to District
Public Speaking: Drew Wiley- Bronze
Greenhand Quiz: Kelli Cox, Eric Henkle, Collin Henry, Mikayla Higley, Shelby McDonald, Grant Ries, Riley Schneider
Chapter Farmer Quiz: Jessica Alderson, Colton Evans, George Haefner, Ethan Horak, Jakob Long, Madeline Moen
District Awards:
Chapter Program: Kelli Cox, Katie Isbell, and Sydney Walker- Silver
Chapter Website: Sarah Siglin- Gold; Advanced to State
Greenhand Quiz: Shelby McDonald- Gold
Chapter Quiz Team: Jessica Alderson- 2nd Place, George Haefner- 3rd Place- 1st Place Team
Chapter Quiz Individual: Keri Webster- Gold
Ag Issues: Eric Henkle, Collin Henry, Brock Ortner, Grant Ries, Kenyatta Yarbrough- Bronze
Reporter's Scrapbook: Jessica Alderson and Keri Webster- Gold, Advanced to State
Secretary's Book: Daisy Johnson- Gold; Alternate to State
Treasurer's Record Book: Sydney Walker- Gold
State Awards:
Biotechnology: Alyssa Bunge, Ethan Horak, Olivia Walker, Keri Webster- Silver
Chapter Exhibit: Erin Cantrell, Ben Eden, Katie Isbell, Daisy Johnson, Jakob Long, Tailyn Tharp, Sydney Walker- Gold 1st Place
Chapter Website: Sarah Siglin- Silver
Farm Business management: Jessica Alderson, Logan Holst, Kayla Schneider, Drew Wiley- Silver
FFA Idol: Lane Rowe, Morgan Schaapveld
Greenhand Quiz: Shelby McDonald, Grant Ries- Silver
Poultry: Amanda Burkey, George Haefner, Eric Henkle, Isaac Wiley- Silver
Reporter's Scapbook- Jessica Alderson and Keri Webster- Gold
Team Ag Sales: Logan Grabin, Brianna Lundvall, Morgan White, Kenyatta Yarbrough- Bronze
State Band: Brock Ortner
State Degrees: Ben Eden, Cassie Kenney, Sarah Siglin, and Drew Wiley
Academic Achievement Award: Jessica Alderson, Alyssa Bunge, Daisy Johnson, Grace Milroy, Sarah Siglin, Sydney Walker, Keri Webster
State Chapter Awards: Community Development Award, Ambassador Award, SAE Publicity Award, WHO Public Relations Award,Supreme National Chapter Award- Gold First Place chapter in the state
Skills CDES:
District Ag Mechanics: Ben Eden, Wes Haefner, Grant Ries, and Collin Henry- 14th place
Star Awards:
Star Greenhand: Eric Henkle
Star Chapter Farmer: Sarah Siglin
Star Placement: Katie Isbell
Star Production: Daisy Johnson
Leadership Merit Awards:
Greenhands:
Kyler Haedike
Eric Henkle
Brianna Lundvall
Shelby McDonald
Madeline Moen
Brock Ortner
Grant Ries
Morgan Schaapveld
Kenyatta Yarbrough
Isaac Wiley
Chapter Farmers:
Erin Cantrell
Ben Eden
Colton Evans
Logan Grabin
Brittany Hansen
Ethan Horak
Cassie Kenney
Jakob Long
Kayla Schneider
Sarah Siglin
Tailynn Tharp
Olivia Walker
Officers:
Katie Isbell
Drew Wiley
Daisy Johnson
Sydney Walker
Jessica Alderson
Keri Webster
Cole Emrich
Wes Haefner
Fruit Sales:
Brittany Hansen
Kyler Haedike
George Haefner
Shelby McDonald
Jessica Alderson
Jakob Long
Cole Emrich
Abby Price
Keri Webster
Eric Henkle
Brock Ortner
Proficiency Awards:
Ag Communications: Sarah Siglin
Ag Mechanics: Grant Ries
Agricultural Education: Katie Isbell
Beef Production: Drew Wiley
Diversified Agricultural Production: Sydney Walker
Diversified Livestock: Riley Schneider
Equine Science: Shelby McDonald
Horticulture: Jessica Alderson
Poultry Production: George Haefner
Veterinarian Science: Keri Webster
District Proficiency Award Winner and State Proficiency Award Winner- Katie Isbell
SAE Award: Ben Eden
Chapter Scholars:
Freshman: Morgan White
Sophomore: Madeline Moen
Junior: Erin Cantrell
Senior: Sydney Walker
Outstanding Classmen Awards:
Freshman: Brock Ortner
Sophomore: George Haefner
Junior: Drew Wiley
Senior: Keri Webster
DeKalb Winner: Sydney Walker
Senior Service Award: Jessica Alderson
The chapter also honored adults who served as chaperones for their state and national conventions, including: Tina Eden, Diane Kenney, Craig Walker, Susie Henkle, Kevin Haefner, and Okee Walker.
Scholarships:
Farmer's Savings Bank and Trust: Sydney Walker
The Ross and Shirley Wiley Scholarship: Keri Webster
Advisor's Scholarship- Sponsored by Chuck and Marilyn Yedlik: Katie Isbell
Husnik Scholarship Money: Jessica Alderson
Crop Plot Scholarships: Sarah Siglin and Olvia Walker
Honorary FFA Degree (presented to adults who help the FFA chapter in various ways):
Kem Emrich
Melvin Hurst
Craig Walker
Appreciation Awards
Contributions to our chapter's Crop Plot:
John Anderson
Jeff Rollinger with New Century Farm Service
Kyle Schminke
JK Farms
Shawn Kreutner
Tama Benton Coop
Contributions for CDEs:
Stacie Buhr
Brian Carlson
Mr. Duane Fisher
Mrs. Mary Jo Hainstock
Susie Henkle
John Holst
Mr. Matt Kingsbury
Chad Newton
Mrs. Deborah Vaughn
Rachel Webster
Tina Nelson
Sue Gates
Mr. Islas
Emily Cashman
Kevin Haefner
Shannon Mitchell
Contributions to our chapter in various ways throughout the year:
Belle Plaine FFA Chapter
Benton County Corn Growers
Benton Community FFA Chapter
Benton County Fair Board
Benton County Iowa State Extension and Outreach Office
Berry's Lanes
Paul Bierschenk
Dillon Brummer
Cedar Valley Times
Cedar Valley Egg
Cedar River Ink
Tina Eden
Kim Emrich
Mark Emrich
Fareway Grocery, Inc.
Famer's Savings Bank
Scott Fleming
GO VS
Brenda Hackbarth
Julie Haefner
Mrs. Mary Jo Hainstock
Bob and Maureen Hanson
Susie Henkle
Allison Hicks
Jim Huber
Diane Kenney
Mr. Matt Kingsbury
Vinton Kiwanis Club
LaPorte- Dysart FFA Chapter
Laura Payne
Vinton Lions Club
McDowell's
Allen Merchant
Merchant's Grilling
Teresa Meyer with Farm Bureau Financial Services
Matt Marovec
Linda Nebbe
John and Ellen Olson
Laurie Ortner
Mark Pingenot
Pizza Ranch
Theisen's
Michelle Thomsen
Mr. Eric Upmeyer
V-S Cooks
Vinton Newspapers
Vinton Parks and Recreation Department
Vinton Today
Vinton Unlimited
The Vinton Vet Clinic
Virginia Gay Hospital
Craig Walker
Rachel Webster
Jason White
Todd Wiley
Dr. Christine Woodford
Contributions to our chapter's Labor Auction:
John Anderson
Beck's Hybrids
Benton County Cattlemen
Benton COunty Pork Producers
Bob Hanson- B&B Seeds
Buhr Farms
Fareway Grocery, Inc.
Farmers Savings Bank and Trust-Vinton
Henkle Farms
Kenny Henkle
Interstate Swine
Sandy Johnson
Johnson Auction Sales
Jorganna Farms
Brian Kreutner
Kreutner Seeds
Kyle Schminke
Morrison Farms
Thomas Repair
Unconditional Support of the Ag Ed/FFA Program:
John Anderson
Duane Fisher
Graduating FFA Members:
Jessica Alderson
Alyssa Bunge
Amanda Burkey
Cole Emrich
Kaitlin Isbell
Daisy Johnson
COle Kite
Grace Milroy
Emily Reisch
Sarah Siglin
Maraya Sondag
Olivia Walker
Sydney Walker
Keri Webster
2015-2016 Officer Team:
President: Katie Isbell
Vice-President: Drew Wiley
Secretary: Daisy Johnson
Treasurer: Sydney Walker
Co-Reporter: Jessica Alderson
Co-Reporter: Keri Webster
Sentinel: Cole Emrich
Officer-At-Large: George Haefner
2016-2017 Officer Team:
President: Drew Wiley
Vice-President: George Haefner
Secretary: Colton Evans
Treasurer: Erin Cantrell
Co-Reporter: Jakob Long
Co-Reporter: Kayla Schneider
Sentinel: Isaac Wiley
Officer-At-Large: Shelby McDonald
See the event video HERE.
See more photos HERE.
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