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L-R: Kari
Simpson, Kailey Little, Anna Kindred, Blake Buatte, Brantson
Komnick, and Reid Glaser enjoyed the State FFA Convention at
the Corn Crib, in Normal.
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Olympia FFA earns state convention
honors
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[June 14, 2021]
Members of the Olympia FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd
annual Illinois FFA State Convention, hosted in-person at the Normal
Cornbelters Corn Crib Stadium on Tuesday, June 1st.
With a 2021 theme of “Dare to Be,” the convention
annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the
major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture.
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In response to continuing coronavirus concerns,
Illinois’ FFA State Association officer team and staff adjusted the
convention to honor achievements in-person, at three different
outdoor venues for smaller groups. Olympia FFA members who attended
included: Bailey Rogers, Cavit Schempp, Kailey Little, Kari Simpson,
Brooke Rogers, Anna Kindred, Blake Buatte, Reid Glaser, Brantson
Komnick, and State FFA Vice-President, Molly Schempp.
During the convention, the following awards were presented to the
Olympia FFA chapter.
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American FFA Degree Candidates: Bailey Rogers and Molly
Schempp were recognized on stage and will earn the National FFA
Organization’s highest honor at the National Convention this
October.
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National Chapter - Bronze Award: The
chapter was recognized for their excellent program of activities that included
events in leadership development, strengthening agriculture, and building
community.
Foundation $3,000 Club Award Recipient: The chapter was recognized for
coordinating a local campaign for the Illinois Foundation FFA which raised at
least $3,000. The chapter's fundraising total was $4,000.
About Illinois Association FFA
The Illinois Association FFA is part of the National FFA Organization, formerly
known as the Future Farmers of America. More than 20,000 students are enrolled
in 354 different FFA chapters in the State of Illinois. FFA is a national youth
organization of 752,466 student members with a mission of making a positive
difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Visit www.ilaged.org for more information.
About the Illinois Foundation FFA
Illinois Foundation FFA engages individuals, industry, education, government,
and foundations in securing funds to support quality agricultural education and
FFA programs in Illinois, including providing awards at the State FFA
Convention. To learn more and become involved, visit
www.illinoisffafoundation.org.
[Bryce A. Hoffman
Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor
Olympia High School] |