ACGC’s FFA group participated in leadership development events that test communication, leadership, record keeping and agricultural knowledge during the Denison event.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Twenty-nine members of the ACGC FFA Chapter traveled to Denison High School March 7 to compete in the Southwest District FFA Leadership Contest. Students participated in leadership development events that test communication, leadership, record keeping and agricultural knowledge.
Several ACGC members earned top honors and will advance to the state level April 20 at the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames.
ACGC had four individuals and teams advance to the state contest. Lucy Knutter placed first and received a gold rating in the Individual Ag Sales contest. Rylee Robson earned first place and a gold rating in the Job Interview contest. Meranda Gruber placed second with a gold rating in the Chapter Website contest, and Nora Langgaard placed second with a gold rating in the Treasurer’s Book competition. Other ACGC members also had strong performances at the district contest. Garrett Lemke received a gold rating in Oxy-Acetylene Welding, and Ava Sneller earned a gold rating for the Reporter’s Book.
Several participants received silver ratings: Chase Slaybaugh (Arc Welding), Nora Langgaard (Extemporaneous Speaking), Lilah Heinz (Public Speaking) and Creighton Suhr (Creed Speaking).
Teams also competed in several leadership events. The Chapter Program team of Stella Largent, Irelyn Wirt and Ava Sneller earned a silver rating. The Agricultural Issues and Perceptions team of Cash Suhr, Hudson Gilland, Ryan Martens, Blake Ganzer, Reece Emgarten and Aaron Langgaard received a silver rating. The Experience the Action team of Allison Drake, Calleigh Wolfe, Taryn Carroll, Tessa Slaybaugh and Alli Wiers earned a silver rating. In the Ag Impact event, Kenzie Kading, Jaxen Knobbe, Blaire Robson and Colt Wilson received a silver rating. Stella Largent also competed in the Secretary’s Book contest and received a bronze rating.
The district contest provided students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, strengthen public speaking abilities, and represent the ACGC FFA Chapter among other schools in the district. Congratulations to all who competed.