FFA Fall Fest '24 includes meal, awards
The Monticello FFA Chapter held its annual Fall Fest Nov. 7 at the Youth Development Center. Placing in the top five for the Hay and Grain Show, from left: Leah Koehler, first place; Lincoln Schneiter, second; Lilly Stoll, third; Porter Campbell, fourth; and Halle Recker, fifth. At far left is outgoing chapter President Alyssa Wickman. (Photos courtesy of Madilynn Kromminga, Monticello FFA Chapter)
Those earning Chapter Degrees who were present at Fall Fest, first row from left: Emma Kromminga, Macey Burlage and Katie Stadtmueller. Second row: Antonio Lagunes, John Leytem and Ryker Hein. At far left is outgoing chapter President Alyssa Wickman.
Hay and Grain Show winners were honored, new officers were installed, and Chapter and Greenhand Degrees were presented during the Monticello FFA Fall Fest Nov. 7 at the Citizens State Bank Youth Development Center.
The event began with a soup supper prepared by Hillside Sports Bar & Grill, Amy Wickman and Kathy Cooper.
Leading the ceremony were the outgoing FFA officer team and advisor Eric Schmitt.
Hay & Grain Show winners in 25 categories, plus the overall winners, were judged by Triangle Feeds and Hall Heritage Farms.
There was also a recap of several chapter activities over the past few months.
A list of award-winners follows.
HAY AND GRAIN
SHOW WINNERS
1, Leah Koehler; 2, Lincoln Schneiter; 3, Lilly Stoll; 4, Porter Campbell; 5, Halle Recker.
NEW OFFICERS
President: Porter Campbell. Vice Presidents: Halle Recker and Lincoln Schneiter. Secretary: Lane Weber. Treasurer: Drew Ricklefs. Reporters: Lauren Brunscheen and Emily Leytem. Sentinel: Lilly Stoll.
CHAPTER DEGREES
Bailey Brenneman, Griffin Brokaw, Macey Burlage, Collin Cashner, Greta Cooper, Ryker Hein, Sophia Hernandez, Ashton Intlekofer, Avery Jurgens, Isaac Kray, Emma Kromminga, Antonio Lagunes, Aubrey Lasack, John Leytem, Brianna Merfeld, Jaxson Naylor, Emmit Rickels, Gage Rickels, Nicholas Schrader, Cruz Sheppard, Katherine Stadtmueller, Landon Stogdill, Quinn Thomas, Morgan Ward.
GREENHAND DEGREES
Sawyer Adams, Blaine Benter, Rece Bohlken, Emma Bruggemann, Lauren Brunscheen, Elizabeth Eilers, Kyle Fields, Dominic Gray, Reid Hinrichs, Emily Leytem, Mason McAtee, Bryce McDonald, Kylee McElmeel, Mallory McElmeel, Diego Miguel Ramirez, Elijah Moestchen, Jaxon Repsel, Drew Ricklefs, Roth Schnoor, Peytin Schultz, Cooper Shady, Branden Sharlow, Tate Smith, Brody Spahr, Brandt Stadtmueller, Owen Steger, Jacksen Telleen, Luke Welter.
EIGHTH-GRADE
HAY AND GRAIN
SHOW WINNERS
1, Reagan Stoll; 2, Henry Wolken.