News : FFA Banquet 2016

On May 7th, 2016 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted the annual FFA Banquet. It is the time that all the outstanding members are awarded their certificates, appreciation is given to all that have helped our chapter, and the 2016-2017 Chapter Officers are installed. A thanks is given to everyone involved in preparing the meal. The pork and beef was provided by Merchant’s Grilling, the buns were provided by LaPorte Bakery, and the fruit and side dishes were provided by the VSHS cooks. The awards are as followed:

The top corn yields were:

3. Charles Yedlik Dekalb 6155 247.0378 Bushels/Acre

2. Charles Yedlik Pioneer 1151 252.01 Bushels/Acre

1. Mike Kaufman Pioneer 1498 328.6876 Bushels/Acre

Sub-District Awards

Chapter Program: Kelli Cox, Katie Isbell, and Sydney Walker-- Gold, Advance 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 Districts

Public Speaking: Drew Wiley-- Bronze

Greenhand Quiz: Kelli Cox, Eric Henkle, Collin Henry, Mikayla Higley, Shelby McDonald, Grant Ries, and Riley Schneider.

Chapter Farmer Quiz: Jessica Alderson, Colton Evans, George Haefner, Ethan Horak, Jakob Long, and Madeline Moen.

District Awards

Chapter Program: Kelli Cox, Katie Isbell, and Sydney Walker -- Silver

Chapter Website: Sarah Siglin-- Gold; Advance 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