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FFA Banquet


Posted Date: 05/19/2021

FFA Banquet

The Levelland FFA Chapter held their annual FFA Banquet again this year after being interrupted by the pandemic last year. After enjoying a brisket dinner, guests heard speaker Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation Aaron Alejandro gave a speech motivating FFA students to keep their core values of respect, responsibility, and resiliency to go after their dreams. He told them the blue and gold FFA jacket is a game-changer and will open doors for their future. Mr. Alejandro has helped the FFA Foundation grow its scholarships to $2.4 million. Riley Siders recognized the special guests in attendance and recognized the FFA Ag Boosters Board. Ashley Austin recognized the LDE Team Events Teams and their successes throughout the year. Riley Siders and Ryan Pyeatt recognized the CDE Teams and their accomplishments this year. Cooper Wallace recognized the Speaking Development Event students and their achievements. Ag Ed teacher Jordan Crilly introduced the Levelland FFA Chapter members. Kristin Ortiz recognized the State Qualifiers that took their competitions to the next level. Elisa Zamora introduced the Junior FFA Members. Damian Rubalcava and Valeria Villarreal performed the Greenhand Ceremony for the freshmen and the Chapter FFA Degree Ceremony for five students. Mrs. Crilly performed the Lone Star FFA Degree Ceremony for 15 students. Ryan Pyeatt introduced the Honorary FFA Members as Kerry Siders, Jamie Madewell, Jason Neal and Paul Booth. Booster Club President Matt Buxkemper gave the $1,000 FFA Booster Scholarship to Kiara Doshier. Then Mrs. Crilly, Mr. Crilly and Mr. Knight awarded their MVP and Top Hand Awards: Jordan Jr. Chapter Conducting - Mark Buxkemper, Sr. Chapter Conducting - Reed Terrell, Ag Advocacy - Cooper Wallace, Meat Judging - Ryan Pyeatt Poultry, Madilyn Conner, Public Relations - Elisa Zamora, Ag Issues - Ashley Austin, Radio - Harlee Hunt, Entomology - Riley Siders, Wool - Elisa Zamora, Wildlife - Madisyn Tidwell, Cotton - John Ragan, Sr. Skills - Mason Newsom, Livestock - Trace DeArmond, Sr. Top Hand - Kaden Wolfe, Jr. Top Hand - Mason Tidwell, Sr. Top Hand - Kristin Ortiz, Jr. Top Hand - Jayton Madewell, Freshman Outstanding Student Award - Mark Buxkemper, Outstanding Sophomore - Alyssa Loafman, Outstanding Junior - Valeria Villarreal, and Outstanding Senior - Kiara Doshier. Honorary Chapter Members were also recognized for their service to Levelland FFA: Robbie Phillips, Paul Booth, Jason Neal, Kerry Siders, and Jamie Madewell. Senior cords were earned by Kiara Doshier, Amber Barrientos, and Britton Davis (absent). The new officers were named: President-Blake Houston, IP-Reed Terrell, Secretary-Ryan Pyeatt, Treasurer-Elisa Zamora, Reporter-Damian Rubalcava, Sentinel-Alyssa Loafman, Historian-Kristin Ortiz, Parliamentarian-Cooper Wallace, and Chaplain-Trace DeArmond. It was a great night celebrating all the accomplishments that our Levelland FFA have earned this year! A huge thank you to Kyle and Jordan Crilly, and Cameron Knight.