CHILLICOTHE FFA Agriculture Education, Grand River Technical School, Chillicothe, Missouri, April 28, 2011 2011 Chillicothe FFA Banquet 2010-11 Slide Show... Senior Class Opening Ceremonies... 2010-2011 FFA Officer Team Invocation... Mindi Prindle Welcome... John Davis Recognition of Class Accomplishments Introduction of Class Accomplishments... Lauren Dietzschold Introduction of Freshman... Matt Dupy & Quinten Lewis Contest Teams... Lizzie McCoy & Madi Condron Career Development Events... Jordan Huddleston & Tanner Jones Freshmen review the 2010-11 year in FFA... Matt Dupy & Quinten Lewis Introduction to Freshmen Awards... Caela Ashford Annual Agribusiness... Olivia Hayes Chillicothe FFA Alumni Leadership Award... Cyrsten Lollar Chillicothe State Bank Award... Carley Anderson Star Greenhand Award... Jacob McKiddy Singer Locker Award... Lizzie McCoy Gilliland Farm Camp Award... Olivia Hayes Sophomore Class Accomplishments Introduction of Sophomore Class... Bridgett Kieffer & Brooke Thomas FFA Contest Teams... Travis Henry & Hope Peters Career Development Events... Carrie Boon & Cassie Reid Sophomores review the 2010-11 year in FFA... Bridgett Kieffer & Brooke Thomas Sophomore Awards Annual Agribusiness... Mindi Prindle Chillicothe FFA Alumni Leadership Award... Devinn Ashford Chillicothe State Bank Award... Michaela Simmer Agricultural Mechanics Award... Emmy Venner Star Chapter Award... Hope Peters Litton Livestock Award... Maresa Sykes Honorary Chapter Degree... 2010-2011 Officer Team Junior Class Accomplishments Introduction of Junior Class... Jake McKiddy & Jennifer Waits FFA Contest Teams... John Davis & Travis Henry Career Development Events... Lauren Dietzshold & Cassie Reid FFA Proficiency Awards... Carrie Boon Juniors review the 2010-11 in FFA... Jake McKiddy & Jennifer Waits Junior Awards Annual Agribusiness Award... John Davis Chillicothe FFA Alumni Leadership Award... Lauren Dietzschold Chillicothe State Bank Award... Carrie Boon Agricultural Mechanics Award... Cassie Reid Outstanding Agricultural Mechanics Award... Carrie Boon Jerry Litton Memorial Leadership Development Awards... Travis Henry Recognition of Parents & Senior Slide Show... Lauren Dietzschold & John Davis Senior Class Accomplishments Introduction of Senior Class... Cheyenne Bannan & Maycee Hoover FFA Public Speaking... Lynzie Colvin Career Development Event... Dani Moore & Devinn Ashford FFA Proficiency Awards... Mindi Pindle State FFA Degree... Emmy Venner Seniors review the 2010-11 year in FFA... Cheyenne Bannan & Maycee Hoover Presentation of Banquet Awards... Hope Peters Annual Agribusiness Award... Hope Peters Chillicothe FFA Alumni Leadership Award... Maresa Sykes Chillicothe State Bank Award... Michaela Simmer Staton Commodity/Marketing Award... Mindi Prindle Agricultural Mechanics Award... Madi Condron BTC Bank Leadership Award... Dani Moore Chillicothe FFA Scholarships... Tanner Jones Dorothy E. Boon Holmes Scholarship... Maresa Sykes Jackie Skipper Memorial FFA Scholarship... Devinn Ashford Lee Fitchett Memorial Scholarship... Carley Anderson Senior Agribusiness Award... Emmy Venner Rusty & Karie Black Litton Award... Michaela Simmer Wayne Boon Memorial Award... Hope Peters AFA Scholarships... Dani Moore Jerry Litton Memorial Scholarship... Devinn Ashford Installation of New Officers... Senior Officers Closing Ceremonies... 2011-2012 FFA Officers
State Degree Receipiants State Degree: Back L to R Lauren Dietzschold, Stephen Cook, Colton Reeter, John Davis, Maycee Hoover, Front L to R Cassie Reid, Cheyenne Bannan, Marie McMahan, Carrie Boon, Not Pictured Clark Morris, Justin Haddakin State FFA Convention 2011 Once again a successful year! This year at the 83 rd State Convention students participated from Chillicothe, Bosworth, and Southwest. The Farm Management team placed 14 th and earned a group II rating. The team included Stephen Cook, Lauren Dietzschold, Maycee Hoover, and Cassie Reid. The Horses team placed 34 th, with a group II rating, the team included members, Devinn Ashford, Lara Hopper, Dani Moore, and Tanner Thompson. The Knowledge team placed 43rd and earned a group III rating; the team included Shantel Cooper (Alt), Matt Dupy, Quinten Lewis, Faith Peters, and Paige Peters. The Parliamentary Procedure team earned a group I rating; the team included Madi Condron, Jordan Huddleston, Bridgett Kieffer, Cyrsten Lollar, Lizzie McCoy, Brooke McCulley (Alt), and Blake Rasummsen. The Ag Issues team placed 2 nd and earned a group I rating; the team included Stephen Cook (Tech), John Davis, Cecily Donoho, Morgan Hughes, Phoebe Purtle, Diana Nelson (Tech), Maresa Sykes, Emmy Venner, and Jennifer Waits. In Public Speaking Division II Caela Ashford received 3 rd place and a group I rating. Haley Thompson received a group I rating in Extemporaneous Speaking. This year there was one state winning proficiency awards, the winner was Tanner Jones Fruit Production. Eleven members received their State FFA Degree; those members are Cheyenne Bannan, Carrie Boon, Stephen Cook, John Davis, Lauren Dietzschold, Justin Haddakin, Maycee Hoover, Marie McMahan, Clark Morris, Colton Reeter, and Cassie Reid. Congratulations to all of the FFA members who participated on any contest team this year. Your hard work is a credit to each of you as individuals. On April 15, 2011 eleven members of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter received their State FFA Degree. Before receiving this degree they had to meet a number of qualifications and fill out an application that followed their SAE and leadership skills. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree that the Missouri FFA Association can give to its members. This degree is awarded to the top three percent of the total State FFA membership each year. Those from our chapter who received the State FFA Degree include: Cheyenne Bannan daughter of Gary and Carmelia Bannan, Carrie Boon daughter of Mike and Elizabeth Boon, Stephen Cook son of Don and Cindy Cook, John Davis son of Bret and Darla Davis, Lauren Dietzschold daughter of Keith and Linda Dietzschold, Justin Haddakin son of Tom and Chondra Tipton, Maycee Hoover daughter of Kimbra Mullenix & Mark Hoover, Marie McMahan daughter of Les and Kim McMahan, Clark Morris son of David and Cindy Morris, Colton Reeter son of Eric and Jennifer Reeter, and Cassie Reid daughter of Anita Reid and Jeff Reid. Congratulations to these indivials on their accomplishments. Chillicothe FFA Chapter National Ranking During the 83 rd Missouri State FFA Convention the Chillicothe FFA Chapter was awarded four top honors. Those awards given to the chapter were Superior Chapter, 100% Membership, 10+ Member Growth, and Bronze Emblem Awards. To qualify for the Superior Chapter Activity Award chapters must verify that their chapter members have completed at least one activity related to each of the five quality standards established within the three divisions; Student, Chapter and Community development. The 100% Membership Award is given to those chapters who have a chapter membership roster that is equal to or greater than the number of members of 9-12 students enrolled in the schools Ag Education courses. To qualify for the 10+ Members Growth Award, chapters must show an increase of 10 or more members, in their membership from the previous year s roster. The Bronze emblem award is for chapters that completed and submitted a National Chapter Application on the state level. Selection is bases on major activities described in Form II of the National Chapter Activity Award Application. The top chapters are submitted to the National FFA Organization where they compete for the National FFA Chapter Award. The competition will be this fall at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Annual Awards and Scholarships 2010 2011 JERRY LITTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Jerry Litton Memorial Family Foundation will present a $5,000 and a $3,000 scholarship to a graduating senior in the Chillicothe Chapter. The recipient must show evidence of strong leadership potential as demonstrated in FFA, school and community activities, and plans to continue his/her formal education. JACKIE SKIPPER MEMORIAL FFA SCHOLARSHIP The Skipper family and friends will present a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior in the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. The recipient must show evidence of strong leadership potential as demonstrated in FFA, school, exhibiting livestock and community activities, and plans to continue his/ her formal education. RUSTY AND KARIE BLACK LITTON The Litton Foundation will present a $500 award to a graduating senior in the Chillicothe Chapter in honor of Rusty and Karie Black. The recipient must show evidence of strong leadership potential as demonstrated in FFA, school and community activities. The FFA member receiving this award has exhibited dedication to the Chillicothe FFA Chapter throughout their four years of membership. SENIOR AGRI-BUSINESS This award will be given annually to a senior student enrolled in the Agri-Business placement program who is planning to further his/her education in a two- or four-year college program. The award is designed to recognize the student who has done an outstanding job while in the Agri-Business placement program and demonstrated leadership ability now and in his/her future career plans. This award is sponsored by Bob and Pat Smith and will be in the amount of $100 and a plaque. CHILLICOTHE STATE BANK The Chillicothe State Bank presents a trophy and a $75 check to a member of ninth through twelfth grade classes. The award is based on quality and scope of the member s knowledge of record keeping and management. Previous winners are Lauren Dietzschold, Leslee Moore, Daniel Nowland, and Maycee Hoover. ANNUAL AGRI-BUSINESS S Chillicothe Animal Hospital, Dr. Ross presents a trophy and a $75 check to the outstanding member of each ninth through twelfth grade class. The award is based on leadership, participation, career development and FFA goals. Previous winners are Marie McMahan, Jordan Huddleston, Nick Koenig, Colton Reeter, and Madison Boyles. SAVAGE MEAT The Savage Meat Award is presented to a student who shows the most aptitude in meats. Winners are selected on their performance at District and State Meats Contest. The $50 award and plaque is sponsored by Dennis and Sherry Savage. LIVINGSTON COUNTY SOIL & WATER DISTRICT The Award is given by the Soil Conservation Service, a trophy given to a student who shows the most ability of evaluating the soil and is based on the student s performance at contests. BTC BANK LEADERSHIP The BTC Bank Leadership Award is presented annually to a Senior FFA member. Winners are selected on their four-year performance in leadership and service to FFA, school, and community. This award is a trophy and $400 check. AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS The Agricultural Mechanics Award will be given annually to one student in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. The award will consist of a $50 check and is sponsored by Pat Thorne Lumber Company and Orscheln s Farm and Home of Chillicothe. The award is based on the applicants application and the projects constructed and completed in the shop class of the current year. The size and cost of the project, the quality of work and grades also used in determining the winner of the award. GROZINGER FARM MANAGEMENT Jim & Paula Grozinger will present a plaque and a $100 check to the outstanding senior Farm Management student. The award is based on class grades in Ag Education, scores on the Farm Management Contest, and general knowledge of Production Agriculture. CHILLICOTHE FFA LEADERSHIP The Chillicothe FFA Alumni presents a plaque and a $75 check to a member of the freshman and sophomore classes. The award is based on the total amount of points earned by each member for participating in the different FFA activities during the year. CHILLICOTHE FFA SCHOLARSHIPS The Chillicothe FFA Chapter presents $400 scholarships to senior FFA members who are planning to attend a college or vocational school majoring agriculture. The members must have completed four units of Ag Education and is based on leadership in FFA, grades in agriculture classes and other school services, and need for additional funds. OUTSTANDING AG MECHANICS Given annually to the most outstanding agriculture mechanics project for the current school year. The winner must submit an application to be eligible as winner of a $100 savings bond and a plaque. Criteria for winnings are quality, scope and timely completion of the project. This award is sponsored by Woodworth Manufacturing. REED FAMILY STAR S The Reed Family presents a plaque and a $75 check to each of the two Star Greenhands and the two Star Chapter Farmers. The Star Greenhand Award is given to an outstanding first-year student in both the agri-business and the production agriculture program, and the Star Chapter Farmer is given to second-year students in both areas. The award is based on scholarship, leadership, S.A.E. Program, and participation. Previous winners are Daniel Nowland, Clark Allen, Lauren Dietzschold, Travis Henry, Keara Hopper, Olivia Hayes, Dani Moore, Haley Thompson and John Davis. JERRY LITTON MEMORIAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Agri Leaders, TransOva Genetics, American Family Insurance: Janet McCauslin Agent, United Country Graham Agency (Dan R. Graham, Broker), Chillicothe FFA Alumni, and Josh Quinn Memorial sponsored by DQ Precision Planting and Tillage (George & Marta Quinn) sponsor $660 to pay the expenses of four officers to the Washington, D.C. Leadership Conference. The winners names will be engraved on a plaque and they will represent the Chapter at a weeklong leadership conference in Washington D.C., during the summer. Previous winners are John Davis, Carrie Boon, Cassie Reid, and Maresa Sykes. SINGER The Singer Locker will present three first-year students in Ag Education with a trip to State FFA Camp. In order to win this award, one must be a member in good standing, have a need for financial assistance and must have participated in nine-selected chapter activities. Previous winners are Diana Nelson, Cheyenne Bannan, Bridgett Kieffer, Trevor Long, Cyrsten Lollar and Hannah Meyers. GILLILAND FARM CAMP Gilliland Farms will present a first year student, from Southwest Livingston R-I School, in Ag Education with a trip to State FFA Camp. In order to win this award, one must be a member in good standing, have a need for financial assistance and must have participated in nine-selected chapter activities. This award is made possible by Pete & Rhonda Gilliland. JOHN YEOMANS PUBLIC SPEAKING This award is presented in memory of John Yeomans. The award is given to the winner of the local FFA Public Speaking contest. The winner of the local FFA Public Speaking contest represents the Chillicothe FFA Chapter at the Area II competition. The award
Another Successful Chillicothe FFA Barnwarming! On Saturday October 30, 2010 the Chillicothe FFA held its annual Barnwarming festivities. These festivities included a dance, games, a hay tunnel, and the coronation ceremony. This year s 2010 Barnwarming King and Queen are Travis Henry and Lauren Dietzschold. The Seniors Class, candidates Lauren Dietzschold (daughter of Keith and Linda Dietzschold) and Travis Henry (son of Melinda Henry) raised $6,074.00 with an average of $233.61/person; Freshman, Paige Peters (daughter of Bob and Berta Peters) and Alan Kline (son of Brent and Jill Kline) raised $6,212.33 with and average of $73.08/person; Sophomores, Keara Hopper (daughter of Mark and Joan Hopper) and Bobby Peniston (son of Bob & Ashley Peniston and Tim Wallace & Cathy Peniston) raised $3,457.50 with and average of $65.35/person; Junior, Lara Hopper (daughter of Mark and Joan Hopper) and Kayleb Berry (son of David and Kristy Berry) raised $3,525.17 with and average of $62.95/person. The chapter raised $19,269.00 this year for the chapters operations that average out to $87.58/member. We would like to thank all the member of the community for the long time support of our organization. Chillicothe FFA Proficiency Award Winners The following students received first place in the Area 2 proficiency award selection. These students competed at the state level against fifteen other area contestants. The state winner was selected at the Missouri FFA Convention held on April 14, 2011. Daniel Nowland Emerging Agricultural Technology involves students gaining experience in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such as agriscience. John Davis Forage Production using best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops for forage such as: alfalfa, clover, brome grass, orchard grass, grain forages, silages, and pastures. Tanner Jones Fruit Production using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops for fruit such as berries, stone fruits, pome fruits, citrus fruits, nuts, grapes, and common fruits. Colton Reeter Turf Grass Management typically involves the planting and maintaining of turf for outdoor beautification, providing a lawn-mowing service, improvement of recreational areas, and golf course management. Tanner Thompson Vegetable Production using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops such as beans, potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, all canning vegetables, and all common garden vegetables. During the Missouri FFA Convention Tanner Jones received first place in the Fruit Production Proficiency Award area. This means Tanner will send his application on to the national level this summer. Good luck to him and congratulations to all the participants.
Entomology: Back L to R Dylan Proctor, Hunter Brown, Front L to R Alexa Wheelbarger, Vanessa Wheelbarger Dairy Foods: Back L to R Walker Thomas, Tucker Jones, Front L to R Anthony Peniston, Logan Wilson Parliamentary Procedure: Back L to R Bridgett Kieffer, Jordan Huddleston, Blake Rasmussen, Madi Condron, Front L to R Brooke McCulley (Alt),Cyrsten Lollar, Lizzie McCoy Creed Speaking: L to R Elizabeth Warren, Quinten Lewis Dairy Cattle: Back L to R Travis Henry, Front L to R Jordan Hall, John Roney, Not Pictured Maddie Boyles Floriculture: Back L to R Keara Hopper, Not Pictured Sarah Johnson, Sierra Midgett Scrapbook: Back L to R Jordan Huddleston, Tanner Jones, Jake McKiddy, Olivia Hayes, Front L to R Lizzie McCoy, Cyrsten Lollar, Caela Ashford, Madi Condron, Not Pictured Carley Anderson Division I Speakers: Tucker Jones Farm Management: Back L to R Stephen Cook, John Davis, Front L to R Cassie Reid, Lauren Dietzschold, Maycee Hoover (Alt) Livestock: Back L to R Clark Allen, Kelton Diggs, Front L to R Kayla McCullough, Michaela Simmer, Not Pictured Terrance Smith (Alt), Cassie Summers (Alt) Forestry: Back L to R Kenyon Spainhour, Daniel Nowland, Front L to R Tucker Jones Division II Public Speaking: L to R Tanner Jones, Caela Ashford Completed Record Books: Back L to R Gabe Jeffries, Not Pictured Connor Ruoff Horse: Back L to R Lara Hopper (Alt), Dani Moore, Front L to R Devinn Ashford, Mindi Prindle, Tanner Thompson Meats: Front L to R Hannah Meyers, Lynzie Colvin, Not Pictured Matt Goll, Brooklyn Reed Ag Mechanics: Back L to R Clark Morris, Colton Reeter, Front L to R Justin Jones, Justin Lewis, Not Pictured Justin Haddakin (Alt) Agronomy: L to R Lilly Scott, Zach Hamil, Not Pictured James Sedgwick Ag Issues: Back L to R John Davis, Stephen Cook, Emmy Venner, Front L to R Diana Nelson, Maresa Sykes, Jennifer Waits, Not Pictured Cecily Donoho, Morgan Hughes, Phoebe Purtle Beginning Record Books: Front L to R Kayla Riddle, Maggie Graves Nursery/Landscape: Back L to R Taylor Daly, Front L to R Caela Ashford, Kaitlyn Garr, Not Pictured Sarah Hussey Assistant Officers: Back L to R Jordan Huddleston, Jake McKiddy, Olivia Hays, Carley Anderson, Front L to R Lizzie McCoy, Caela Ashford, Tanner Jones, Cyrsten Lollar, Madi Condron
Advanced Public Speaking: L to R Daniel Nowland, Jennifer Waits 2011-2012 CHAPTER OFFICERS President: Lynzie Colvin 1st Vice President: Mindi Prindle Secretary: Dani Moore 2nd Vice Presidents: Devinn Ashford Madi Condron Jordan Huddleston Tanner Jones Cyrsten Lollar Lizzie McCoy Daniel Nowland Hope Peters Michaela Simmer Haley Thompson Jennifer Waits Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Haley Thompson Knowledge: Back L to R Matt Dupy, Quinten Lewis, Front L to R Faith Peters, Paige Peters, Not Pictured Shantel Cooper (Alt) Proficiency: 3 rd Row L to R Guy Vinson, Colten Berry, Clark Allen, Gabe Jeffries, Colton Reeter, Justin Lewis, Mason Moore, Tanner Jones, Stephen Cook, Kelton Diggs, Trent Putnam, 2 nd Row L to R Carrie Boon, Cassie Reid, John Davis, Lauren Dietzschold, Cheyenne Bannan, Marie McMahan, Tanner Thompson, Nick Koenig, Mindi Prindle, Lara Hopper, John Roney, Justin Jones, 1 st Row L to R Maycee Hoover, Hope Peters, Devinn Ashford, Jennifer Waits, Maresa Sykes, Travis Henry, Lynzie Colvin, Emmy Venner, Leslee Moore, Dani Moore, Jordan Hall Chapter Officers: Back L to R Dani Moore, Hope Peters, Mindi Prindle, Cassie Reid, Michaela Simmer, Maresa Sykes, Emmy Venner, Front L to R John Davis, Lynzie Colvin, Lauren Dietzschold, Devinn Ashford, Carrie Boon, Travis Henry Annual Awards and Scholarships continued consists of a check of $100. WAYNE BOON MEMORIAL The $400 Wayne Boon Memorial Award and plaque will be presented to a graduating senior each year. The winner will be selected based upon the scope and quality of their production related SAE program for all their years in Ag Ed. Applicants are required to submit a written explanation of their SAE program. The discussion should also explain what they began with, how they expanded the project, production records (yield/acre, average litter size, etc.) and any special awards they have received. They must also submit a copy of their SAE final report for each year. DOROTHY E. BOON HOLMS SCHOLARSHIP The family of Dorothy E. Boon Holms will present a $350 scholarship to a 2011 senior in the memory of Dorothy E. Boon Holms. AGRONOMY The Agronomy Award is presented to a student who shows the most aptitude in crop production. Winners are selected on their performance at District and State Agronomy Contest. The $50 award and plaque is sponsored by David and Carla Williams. Previous winner are Cassie Reid and Connor Cox. FARM BUREAU PUBLIC SPEAKING The Farm Bureau Public Speaking Award is presented annually to the FFA member who represents the Chillicothe FFA at the District Farm Bureau Speaking Contest. This award consists of $100 check and a plaque. THOMAS HORSE EVALUATION The Thomas Horse Evaluation Award, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, is presented to a student who excels at horse judging. Winners are selected on their performance at District and State Horse judging contest. The award consists of $100 and a trophy. LITTON LIVESTOCK The Litton Livestock Award is given to students that keep livestock at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center as a component of their SAE project. Winners are selected by their ability to care and manage their livestock, work ethic, responsibility, and showing. The award consists of $75 and is sponsored by the Jerry Litton Memorial Family Foundation. Previous winners are Maycee Hoover, Carrie Boon, Trent Putnam, Michaela Simmer, and Jake Englert. HY VEE S Hy Vee Food Stores will present $50 and a plaque to the high individuals on the Dairy Foods, Poultry, Issues, Livestock Judging and Dairy Judging teams. CHILLICOTHE FFA ALUMNI S The FFA Alumni will present $50 and a plaque to the high individuals on the Ag Issues, FFA Knowledge, Floriculture, Forestry and Nursery/ Landscape teams. AG SALES The T & R Soil Service will present a plaque and a $50 check to the outstanding member on the Ag Sales team. DON CASSADA Radcliff Construction (Steve Radcliff) will present $50 and a trophy to the high individual on the Ag Mechanics Team. LEE FITCHETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Lee Fitchett Memorial Scholarship will be given annually to a graduating senior who plans to futher their education at the Grand River Technical School. First priority will be given to a student planning to enroll in the Farm and Industrial Program at GRTS. The recipient must have completed four units of Ag Education. The selection is based on leadership in FFA, leadership outside FFA, grades in Ag Education classes, grades in other courses, and the need of the applicant. The scholarship will total $200. It is given in memory of Lee Fitchett a past Agriculture Instructor and Assistant Director at Grand River Technical School. STATON COMMODITY/ MARKETING The Commodity/Marketing Award is presented to one member of each Agriculture Management 1 class based on their performance in a commodity marketing simulation. The individuals who have the highest net income after marketing their soybeans and cattle win this award. The award consists of a $100 check. We would like to thank Bob Staton of Staton Commodities for sponsoring this award.