Contributed Photo Members of the Shawano FFA veterinary science team, which was runner-up at the spring competition in Madison, are, from left, Emma Magee, Meghan Hoffman, Abby Jones and Callie Boyles.
Contributed Photo Shawano FFA members Maya Ihrcke and Alex Hoffman placed fourth at the district competition in the landscape and nursery division at the career development events held at Fox Valley Technical College.
Shawano Community High School
Members of the Shawano FFA chapter have had a busy spring and start to the summer.
Local members were recognized at the end of the school year by the state FFA association for testing their skills and top placements at the district and state levels of the career development events.
Maya Ihrcke and Alex Hoffman placed fourth at the district competition in the landscape and nursery division at the career development events at Fox Valley Technical College.
The veterinary science team of Callie Boyles, Meghan Hoffman, Abby Jones and Emma Magee received second place at the state competition. Abby Jones was recognized as a top ranking individual.
Matthew Peters and Shantel Schoepke participated in the district safe tractor operators contest at Fox Valley Technical College in early June. There were nearly 20 competitors, and both did very well. Matthew placed fifth and earned the opportunity to participate in the state competition, which will be held at Farm Technology Days in Walworth County on July 19.
Members also helped promote June Dairy Month by creating a display that can be seen near the front entrance to the high school grounds.
The state FFA Convention held in Madison in mid-June was a time for Shawano FFA members to celebrate their success from throughout the year. Jared Beyer received his State FFA Degree. Eli Magee and Emma Magee were recognized with a gold rating in each of their proficiencies. The chapter was also recognized for increasing their membership by at least 10 members since last year and received the PRIDE award.
And the summer has just started! We’re still looking forward to touring Wisconsin agriculture businesses and colleges as well as monthly meetings, SAE visits, officer retreat and training, and, of course, the Shawano County Fair!