The Falls City FFA Chapter attended the 85th annual Nebraska State Convention with 17 students. The convention was held April 3rd- 5th in Lincoln.
On Wednesday night the Junior Parliamentary Procedure team, consisting of Jack Hartman, Jordan Stoller, Derik Eickhoff, Lee Huettner, Lucas Kirkendall, Megan Vollmer, and Jerrica Beckner, competed at state to kick off the convention.
On Thursday morning the Livestock Judging team competed. The qualifying team members were Derik Eickhoff, Jordan Stoller, Lee Huettner, and Lucas Kirkendall. In the afternoon, the Ag Sales team of Elizabeth Eickhoff, Cord Huettner, Cody Schawang, and Levi Hitchcock competed on East Campus.
Thursday evening the Proficiency Award Ceremony took place in which, junior, Cody Schawang received the first place plaque in the Electrical Technology area.
Friday morning the Welding team of Carl Arnold, Levi Hitchcock, and Justin Doerr competed. Along with the Welding team, the Natural Resource team competed. The team consisted of Amie Wiltse, Justin Ernst, and Emily Wilhide.
The chapter took the afternoon to have fun and play laser tag. Friday evening was the final session of the convention. Seniors Elizabeth Eickhoff and Amie Wiltse were awarded their State Degrees during this session. In the students spare time they attended various leadership sessions.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Two file to challenge local legislator
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
USD 415 board select new member
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
State Board approves land transfer agreements
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Memorial Day enforcement hits KS roads
LATEST STORIES
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Tuition increase by KU, others in state
KS grad requirements updated after two decades.
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Potts first to file for Sheriff's seat in Atchison Co
Senator Slama won't endorse candidate in legislative race
Local author brings "Broken and Chained" to Falls City Saturday
RELATED STORIES
Nearly $50K in scholarships available to Falls City grads
Falls City Schools to use only emergency bus routes
New Elementary Principal Hired in Falls City
Homecoming Week at Falls City High School
Falls City School Staff Members Honored
Falls City FFA Attends State Convention
New Technology Director Hired For Falls City Public Schools
Falls City School District Seeking Grant
Falls City Students Earn Cornhusker Girls/Boys State Honors
Falls City High Student Selected For Nebraska Youth Conference