Tri-Village MVCTC FFA Members Recognized at State FFA Convention
The 87th Ohio FFA State Convention was held in Columbus, Ohio April 30th – May 1st. This year’s theme was “Go All Out” and was attended by FFA members from across the state. The two-day convention included Powerful Speakers, Agricultural Career Show, Ohio FFA Officers Retiring Addresses, Award Presentations and the installation of the newly elected State Officers. Tri-Village MVCTC FFA Members attending the convention were: Alexis Nelson, Mykenzie Neanen, Jenna Cline, Trent Laux, Gabe Watern, Wesley Murphy, Keith Hunt, Riley Hollinger, Grant Flory, Josh Wiford, Brittany Brewer, Garrett George, Christina Smith, Courtney Banis, William Blanken, Cody Hollinger, and Nathan Thobe.
Tri-Village MVCTC FFA Officers Wesley Murphy and Riley Hollinger were recognition for their Gold Rated Officer Book. Wesley completed the Treasurer’s Officer Book which covers all of the income and expenses for the chapter during 2014. Riley completed the Secretary’s Officer Book which included records of the chapter’s activities and correspondence.
The Tri-Village MVCTC had 3 Proficiency Award Finalist which are based on the student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience. Proficiency Awards are given to those members that excel in hours worked and competencies gain in their SAE. Each member completes a written application that covers skills and activities. As a finalist they are required to complete a display board and participate in an interview. Trent Laux was a finalist in the area of Diversified Crop Production for his work at Laux Farms. Trent place 4th overall in the state for his award. Trent was also a finalist in the area of Ag Mechanics Repair and Maintenance for his work at Jasen Laux Trucking. Trent placed 2nd overall in the state for his award. Gabe Watern was a finalist in the area of Outdoor Recreation for his work at Woodland Trails Scout Reservation. Gabe was the State Winner for his award and will more on to national competition.
Tri-Village MVCTC FFA Senior Trent Laux was selected as a State Finalist for the Star State in Agriculture Placement for his work at Laux Farms and Jasen Laux Trucking. The Star State Finalist are the highest awards given to Ohio FFA Members. The Star State Awards represent the best of the best among the hundreds of State FFA Degree recipients. Finalists for the award have mastered skill in production, finance, and management.
During the final convention session the Tri-Village MVCTC FFA had 5 members receive the State FFA Degree which is the highest degree of membership which can be bestowed at the state level. The golden charm of the State FFA Degree is symbolic of growth and development in the students chosen occupation. The five members were Alexis Nelson, Mykenzie Neanen, Riley Hollinger, Keith Hunt and Wesley Murphy, all five met or exceeded all state requirements including: hours worked, money earned, leadership activities, and academic success.
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(2015 State Group) Tri-Village MVCTC FFA Members attending State FFA Convention: Brittany Brewer, Christina Smith, Garrett George, William Blanken, Josh Wiford, Grant Flory, Trent Laux, Courtney Banis, Nathan Thobe, Gabe Watern, Cody Hollinger, Riley Hollinger, Wesley Murphy, Jenna Cline, Keith Hunt, Alexis Nelson and Mykenzie Neanen.
(2015 State Degree) Tri-Village MVCTC FFA members that received their State FFA Degree (L to R) Wesley Murphy, Riley Hollinger, Alexis Nelson, and Mykenzie Neanen
(2015 Trent Laux) Trent Laux, of the Tri-Village MVCTC FFA was a Star State in Agricultural Placement Finalist. Trent was also a finalist in the areas of Diversified Crop Production and Ag Mechanics Repair and Maintenance.
(2015 Gabe Watern) Gabe Watern, of the Tri-Village MVCTC FFA, was the State Winner for the Outdoor Recreation Proficiency.
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