Southern attends State FFA Convention
Southern Local FFA members who earned their state degree, from left, Aiden Brothers, Tyler Rawlings, Justus Black, Josie Stanley, Lindsey Bregar, Richard House, Kenneth Frischkorn, Kaiden McCulley and Gabe Blissenbach. (Submitted photo)
(Left) Southern Local FFA members who earned a Gold rating for their officer’s books, from left, Emma Prendergast, Lindsey Bregar and Josie Stanley. (Right) Southern Local FFA members, from left, Aiden Brothers, Josie Stanley and Lindsey Bregar were selected to perform in the state FFA band at the state convention. (Submitted photos)
Southern Local FFA members who earned their state degree, from left, Aiden Brothers, Tyler Rawlings, Justus Black, Josie Stanley, Lindsey Bregar, Richard House, Kenneth Frischkorn, Kaiden McCulley and Gabe Blissenbach. (Submitted photo)
(Left) Southern Local FFA members who earned a Gold rating for their officer’s books, from left, Emma Prendergast, Lindsey Bregar and Josie Stanley. (Right) Southern Local FFA members, from left, Aiden Brothers, Josie Stanley and Lindsey Bregar were selected to perform in the state FFA band at the state convention. (Submitted photos)
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SALINEVILLE - Twenty-seven Southern Local FFA Chapter members attended the State FFA Convention May 2-3 in Columbus.
Nine members were recognized at the convention for earning the State Degree, the highest honor the state association can award. It recognizes leadership, community service and outstanding achievements in FFA. Members recognized included Justus Black, Gabe Blissenbach, Lindsey Bregar, Aiden Brothers, Kenneth Frischkorn, Richard House, Kaiden McCulley, Tyler Rawlings and Josie Stanley.
In addition, 2023-2024 chapter officers Secretary Josie Stanley, Treasurer Emma Prendergast and Reporter Lindsey Bregar were recognized for gold ratings on their officer's books. Three members were also selected to play in the State FFA Band, including Lindsey Bregar-percussion, Aiden Brothers-percussion and Josie Stanley-trumpet.
During the trip, students toured Chippewa Valley Angus Farms and the Certified Angus Beef Educational Facility in Smithville. They also toured the Anthony-Thomas Candy Company in Columbus. FFA members had the opportunity to visit The Ohio State University and the FFA Expo and heard motivational speakers while at the convention.