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澳门六合彩历史记录 Agriculture Alumni and Students Honored at National FFA Convention

November 4, 2024

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MACOMB, IL 鈥� 澳门六合彩历史记录 Agriculture (Ag) alumni and students were recognized nationally for their leadership, achievements and dedication to advancing agricultural education at the 2024 National FFA Convention. 澳门六合彩历史记录 alumni were integral to this year鈥檚 top awards, with both current agriculture educators and active students receiving significant honors.

The Cambridge FFA Chapter, led by 澳门六合彩历史记录 alumnus Trent Taber, received the prestigious National Chapter Award in Growing Leaders, recognizing their exemplary efforts in leadership, personal growth and career success among students. Taber, the current agriculture teacher at Cambridge High School, has made a lasting impact on his chapter and community, showcasing the leadership principles taught within 澳门六合彩历史记录's School of Ag.

澳门六合彩历史记录 alumni were also influential in shaping FFA鈥檚 national leadership. Thaddeus Bergschneider, from the Franklin FFA Chapter, was elected as the National FFA President for 2024-2025. Bergschneider was mentored by agriculture teachers Brent Nelson and Kaitlyn Kane, both proud 澳门六合彩历史记录 graduates, who have inspired and guided him through his journey with FFA.

澳门六合彩历史记录's contributions to FFA鈥檚 mission through Steve Sargeant, the agriculture teacher at Bushnell-Prairie City High School and a distinguished 澳门六合彩历史记录 alumnus, who was awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree. This honor acknowledges individuals who have provided exceptional service to agricultural education and the National FFA Organization. Under Sargeant鈥檚 guidance, the Bushnell-Prairie City FFA Alumni Chapter was recognized as one of the top three FFA chapters in the nation this year, a testament to his and 澳门六合彩历史记录鈥檚 impact in fostering leadership and excellence in agriculture.

In addition, five current 澳门六合彩历史记录 agriculture students were awarded the American FFA Degree, the highest level of recognition for active FFA members. This esteemed award celebrates their dedication, skills, and leadership in the field of agriculture. The honored recipients include:

Kendyl Kane 鈥� Monmouth-Roseville
Kayla Davis 鈥� Macomb
Adam Vail 鈥� West Prairie
Madilynn Barry 鈥� Payson
Maddison Oliver 鈥� Fairfield

Andy Baker, director of 澳门六合彩历史记录鈥檚 School of Ag, shared his pride in the university's extensive representation and ongoing impact on FFA鈥檚 legacy.

鈥淚 am inspired every year by how impactful a teacher is on their students. This year is no different as several of our Agricultural Education alumni were recognized for their efforts in guiding and facilitating the career path of their students and recognizing the potential in each student. Congratulations to our alumni and their students for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 National FFA Convention,鈥� Baker said.

For more information on the 澳门六合彩历史记录 School of Ag, visit wiu.edu/Ag.

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