Elgin FFA Members Recognized At State Convention

Thirty-two Elgin FFA members traveled to the state convention last week.

Five seniors received their State FFA Degrees: Corin Pelster, Brett Kinney, Mallory Fangman, Bailey Carpenter and Brandon Funk. 

Funk was also honored as a State Star finalist for his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in placement and was recognized with his parents and advisor. The Elgin chapter was recognized for their efforts to earn more than $1,000 through the "I Believe In The Future Of Ag Campaign."

Other highlights include Alois Warner making finals out of 24 competitors and earning a 4th place finish in Jr. Public Speaking and Karissa Dicke earning a gold merit medal for her Natural Resource speech about wind energy. The Agri-Science team (Kelsey Welding, Elianne Heilhecker, Taylor Sehi and Elizabeth Selting) earned 3rd place in the state. Taylor Sehi was the top scorer for the team with a 7th place finish overall. Trent Bauer was recognized for his 3rd Place Finish for his Small Animal Care and Management Proficiency. 

Other ribbon winners were:
Ag Mechanics team placed 17th overall. Jon Meis and Tanner Welding earned a red ribbon while Brett Kinney earned a white ribbon.

Agronomy team members Brandon Funk and Tanner Welding earned a red and blue ribbon.

Floriculture team member Mallory Fangman earned a blue ribbon, Baylie Schiltmeyer a red ribbon and Corin Pelster a white ribbon.

Meats Evaluation team member Dylan Behnk earned a red while Austin Miller earned a white ribbon.
Natural Resource team member Chase Preister earned a white ribbon.

The welding team placed in the top 25 percent with Jon Meis earning a 16th overall finish in O/A welding and blue ribbon. Taven Cameron earned a white ribbon in ARC welding and Andrew Fangman earned a white ribbon in MIG welding.

The annual chapter banquet will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elgin Public High School gym. 

The guest speaker will be Trey Mogenson, a 2013-2014 State FFA Officer from Cedar Rapids. 

Many "pots" with a variety of plants from the greenhouse will be sold during the banquet again this year. Greenhouse sales will be held April 30 - May 2.