There were 51 FFA members and over 100 guests present
at the banquet. On this night the FFA recognizes all of the FFA
members and their accomplishments. A few of the awards included Star
Greenhand, Lane Schweigert, Star Sophomore, Cavit Schempp, Star
Junior, Molly Schempp, and Star Senior, Josh Kindred.
To begin the night, everyone met in the cafeteria. After a short
speech from Mr.Hoffman, tables were released to eat a complimentary
dinner. While everyone was eating, a slide show of all the Career
Development Events, also known as CDE’s, was shown. After dinner, a
meeting took place in the auditorium. During the meeting, many
awards were handed out and members were recognized for their
accomplishments. Throughout the meeting, slide shows, such as senior
pictures, were also shown to the audience. One of the many
highlights was the Olympia FFA Alumni and Supporters scholarship
awards. Seven Olympia seniors were awarded college scholarships
ranging from $500 to $1000 each. Scholarship winners included: Josh
Kindred, Cody Gibson, Claire Springer, Karmen Glueck, Anna Davis,
Shelby Payne, and Bree Abbott
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To close the ceremony the old officer team gives their duties to
the new officer team. The old officer team of 2017-2018 was President, Karmen
Glueck, Vice Presidents, Josh Kindred, Lane Miller and Molly Schempp, Secretary,
Claire Springer, Treasurer, Anna Davis, Reporter, Cody Gibson, Sentinel, Dawson
Banister and Historian, Cavit Schempp. The new officer team consists of
President, Molly Schempp, Vice Presidents, Lane Miller, Dawson Banister, and
Josie Litwiller, Secretary, Alyssa Casey, Treasurer, Cavit Schempp, Reporter,
Kaylin Simpson, Sentinel, Dwayne Hancock, and Historian, Lizzy Davis. Submitted
by: Josie Litwiller
[story and picture provided by Bryce
A. Hoffman,
Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor, Olympia High School] |