FFA students qualify for state

District 4 Leadership Development Events were held Dec. 6 at Lutheran High Northeast. Summerland FFA advisor Jacob Goldfuss said the local chapter took took 20 members and they all did very well.

"There are 20 schools in our district and each chapter can send two individuals or teams for every contest, so to get top three and make it to state is quite hard," Goldfuss said.

In addition to the two teams in the photos, several individuals qualifed or will be an alternate for state.

Jenna Funk got third place and qualified for state in cooperative speaking. Her speech is about the value of cooperatives in rural communities.

Braelyn Bergman placed second and qualified for state in discovery speaking. Her speech is about why she wants to become an artificial insemination technician.

Carlee Livingston finished in fourth place and is first alternate to state in senior public speaking. Her speech is about the limitations and boundaries of vertical integration in the beef industry.

Gavin Whiting received a blue ribbon in employment skills.

Goldfuss said, "This is a very hard and competitive contest where members have to submit a resume, cover letter and references ahead of time and then go through an interview for a job they are applying for and then write a follow up letter."

The Ag Demonstration team one received a blue ribbon. Members are Clair Krysl, Ashley Melcher and AJ Hobbs. They demonstrated how to take DNA tissue samples from cattle.

Ag Demonstration team two received a red ribbon. Members are Beau Ahlers and Alec Kester. They demonstrated how to score whitetail bucks antlers.

In creed speaking, Charlee Wagner received a red ribbon and Cassie Livingston, a purple ribbon.