2015 National FFA Convention photo highlights FFA News
Tyler Pratt West-Liberty Salem played in the National FFA band. Ohians earning Honorary American Degrees included Emily Buck, Earl Beeler, Edward Beeler, Nevin Smith, and David Warner (pictured). Brothers Nole and Clay Gerfen from the Ridgemont Chapter are both finalists for National Proficiency awards. Cade Rogers from the Crestview Chapter plays bag toss in the trade show. Brock Waitman, from the Waynesfield-Goshen Chapter, practices his putting in the trade show, Austin Wippel was the 2015 Star Farmer. Austin Wippel was the American Star Farmer American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist – Jakob Wilson, Fairbanks Joel Penhorwood interviews National Officer The Firelands Chapter was the Models of Innovation – Community Development winner. Holly Schmenk, Patrick Henry, was first place in Food Products and Processing Systems Division 1. Mallary Caudill and Kayleigh Metz of the West Liberty-Salem FFA Chapter Ohio FFA’s booth puts the Buckeye state’s impressive resume on display. Several agricultural equipment companies have items on display at the Convention’s Expo. Zeedyk and Hetrick examine the engine closely. Ohio’s Zach Zeedyk and Logan Hetrick take a look at an engine on display at the CASE IH booth.
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I think the look on Rick Metzgers face says it all for those who have had the chance to interact with American Star Farmer Austin Wippel. PICKAWAYPROUD.