West Central FFA members recently represented the chapter and District VII at the State FFA Leadership CDE’s in Pierre. Members earned a berth in the state events by qualifying in the District CDE’s held in November at West Central. Nine area schools comprise District VII.
Members toured the capitol while in Pierre. Pictured from left to right are – front row –Riley Olson, Joe Schartz, Shannon Miller, Melinda Knuth, Breanna Gray and Anthony Even. Back row – Maty Skinner, Mrs. Petersen, Liz Renner, Dean Knuth, Rachel Schartz, Sara Waldner and Jorry Lammers.
Congratulations to the following FFA members who competed in the State Leadership CDE’s in Pierre on Sunday and Monday. Placings are as follows:
In prepared public speaking – Jorry Lammers – 5th
Market Plan team of Melinda Knuth, Rachel Schartz and Dean Knuth – 3rd
Job Interview – Melinda Knuth – 7th
Ag Issues team of Maty Skinner, Liz Renner, Breanna Gray, Dan Kapperman, Anthony Even, Joe Schartz and Shannon Miller – 3rd.
Ag Broadcasting Journalism – Liz Renner – 1st
First place teams and individuals advance to national competition next October during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.