2015 STATE FFA CONVENTION
STATE BOARD FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 15th Floor - State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 270 Bismarck, ND 58505-0610
TABLE OF CONTENTS Event State Officers for 2015-2016 .............................................................................. State FFA Degree Recipients ............................................................................ Area Stars of Agri-Business ............................................................................... Area Star Farmer ............................................................................................... Area Ag Placement ............................................................................................ Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients ............................................................ American FFA Degree Nominees ...................................................................... Appreciation Award, VIP Award, Leadership Award ......................................... Agricultural Education ........................................................................................ Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication .................................................... Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance - Placement.............................. Agricultural Processing ...................................................................................... Agricultural Sales - Entrepreneurship ................................................................ Agricultural Sales – Placement .......................................................................... Agricultural Services .......................................................................................... Agriscience Research- Plant Systems ……………………………………………. Agriscience Research- Integrated Systems ……………………………………… Beef Production – Entrepreneurship.................................................................. Beef Production – Placement ............................................................................ Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship ................................................................. Dairy Production – Placement ........................................................................... Diversified Agricultural Production ..................................................................... Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship ............................................... Diversified Crop Production – Placement .......................................................... Diversified Horticulture ....................................................................................... Diversified Livestock Production – Placement ................................................... Emerging Agricultural Technology ..................................................................... Equine Science- Entrepreneurship .................................................................... Equine Science – Placement ............................................................................. Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production ........................................................................... Forage Production ............................................................................................. Fruit Production .................................................................................................. Goat Production……………………………………………………………………… Grain Production – Entrepreneurship ................................................................ Grain Production – Placement ........................................................................... Home and/or Community Development............................................................. Landscape Management……………………………………………………………. Outdoor Recreation............................................................................................ Poultry Production.............................................................................................. Sheep Production .............................................................................................. Small Animal Production & Care ....................................................................... Specialty Animal Production ..............................................................................
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Swine Production – Placement ......................................................................... 12 Swine Production – Entrepreneurship ............................................................... 12 Turf Grass Management ................................................................................... 12 Vegetable Production ........................................................................................ 12 Veterinary Medicine ........................................................................................... 12 Wildlife & Production Management ................................................................... 12 Basic Agricultural Mechanics ............................................................................ 13 Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics ................................................................. 13 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics ..................................................................... 14 Agricultural Communications ............................................................................. 15 Agricultural Mechanics Sweepstakes ................................................................ 15 State FFA Chorus Members .............................................................................. 15 State FFA Courtesy Corps ................................................................................ 16 State FFA Creed................................................................................................ 16 Dairy Cattle Selection ........................................................................................ 17 Dairy Handlers Event......................................................................................... 17 Dairy Foods (Milk Quality) ………………………………………………………… . 18 Demonstration Contest ...................................................................................... 19 Agri Science Fair…………………………………………………………………... 19-20 Farm Business Management Event .................................................................. 21 Floriculture Event............................................................................................... 22 Food for America .............................................................................................. 23 Food Science & Technology ............................................................................. 23-24 Horse Selection ................................................................................................. 24 Job Interview...................................................................................................... 25 Meats ................................................................................................................. 25 Nursery/Landscape ........................................................................................... 26 Extemporaneous Public Speaking .................................................................... 26 Prepared Public Speaking ................................................................................. 27 Quiz ................................................................................................................... 27 Reporter Book ................................................................................................... 28 SAE Book .......................................................................................................... 28 Secretary Book .................................................................................................. 28 Small Animal Production & Care ....................................................................... 29-30 Superior Chapters ............................................................................................. 30 Talent ................................................................................................................. 30 Treasurer Book .................................................................................................. 30 State FFA Convention Minutes……………………………………………………… 31-34 Delegate Committee Reports 2015 ................................................................... 35-38 Chance Lundberg “Takin Chances” .................................................................. 39 Seena Hagen “Be a Coffee Bean”..................................................................... 40 Ceph Dockter “Don’t Leave Home for Second” ................................................. 41 Klay Oland “Grab the Bull by the Horns” ........................................................... 42 Samantha Lies “It’s Time to Pick Your Seat“ .................................................... 43 Keylee Odden “Creating Your Masterpiece” ..................................................... 44 Daniel Pretzer ”Serving with Purpose……………………………………………… 45
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2015-2016 STATE FFA OFFICERS NORTH DAKOTA FFA ASSOCIATION Claire Endres State President 291 2nd St N Carrington, ND 58421 H- 701-652-3371 C-701-652-5936
Parents: Greg & Jody Endres Chapter: Carrington
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Brock Saewert State Secretary 4649 157 Ave SE Davenport, ND 58021 H- 701-645-9015 C- 701-238-1525
Parents: Mike & Amy Saewert Chapter: Kindred
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Katelyn Oland State Vice President 14739 61st SE Sheldon, ND 58068 H- 701-882-3217 C- 701-882-3217
Parents: Kent & Judy Oland Chapter: Lisbon
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Nicolette Bitz State Treasurer 3142 71st St SE Napoleon, ND 58561 H- 701-754-2464 C- 701-321-0684
Parents: Darrell & Danita Bitz Chapter: Napoleon
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Ashley Stoppleworth State Reporter 7227 Maple Lane Horace, ND 58047 H- 701-281-3987 C- 701-799-5660
Parents: Kevin & Denise Stoppleworth Chapter: Kindred
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Angela Leier State Sentinel 6998 26th Ave SE Kintyre, ND 58549 H- 701-332-6000 C- 701-329-0399
Parents: Mitch & Doris Leier Chapter: Napoleon
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Brittany Aasand State Parliamentarian 7961 4th St NE Carrington, ND 58421 H- 701-674-3156 C- 701-650-8668
Parents: Dean & Deedra Aasand Chapter: Carrington
FFA JACKETS SPONSORED BY: NODAK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CARHARTT JACKETS – CARHARTT $500 State FFA Officer Scholarships – CARHARTT
State FFA Degree Recipients (203) Each recipient receives the Golden Charm and Certificate Sponsored by: Coteau Properties, US Bancorp Foundation, Beverly & Leland Tong and Wells Fargo Bank Jodee Egly, Belfield Luis Gonzalez, Berthold Austin Kilene, Berthold Braydon Lauten Schlager, Berthold Liz Neshem, Berthold Ashley Knutson, Beulah Laura Brandjord, Bottineau Madison Klebe, Bottineau Jared Munson, Bottineau Timothy Fischer, Bowman County Sarah Freitag, Bowman County Lane Jeffers, Bowman County Brittney Aasand, Carringtoin Claire Endres, Carrington Haley Koenig, Carrington Alexis Larson, Carrington Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Holly Boyd, Center Salma Ortiz, Center Travis Binde, Divide County Andrea Haugland, Divide County Emilee Johnson, Divide County Robert Lorentz, Divide County Jacob Baumann, Edgeley/Kulm Braeden Mathern, Edgeley/Kulm Billy Zottnick, Edgeley/Kulm Kayla Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Wyatt Carlson, Finley/Sharon Tate Goughnour, Finley/Sharon Kristie Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Laura Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Tyler Schrader, Finley/Sharon Jessica Serr, Finley/Sharon Parker Stein, Finley/Sharon Gabriel Lassila, Garrison Mitchell Stiefel, Garrison Dylan Stumvoll, Garrison Christopher Fischer, Grant County Tayla Hoherz, Grant County Alyssa Mutschelknaus, Grant County Andrew Alveshere, Harvey Riley Eckart, Harvey Nicole Erickson, Harvey Westen Feickert, Harvey Hunter Goldade, Harvey Kolbey Harness, Harvey Emily Hertz, Harvey Aaron Knudston, Harvey Carson Koble, Harvey Shaun Kourajian, Harvey Wyatt Lautt, Harvey Quincy Marchand, Harvey Spencer Marchand, Harvey Brett Muscha, Harvey Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Santana Schneider, Harvey Krystal Susag, Harvey Zachary Krein, Hebron
Brian Richardson, Hebron Wyatt Schulte, Hebron Jordan Schumacher, Hebron Ty Wehri, Hebron Justice Brown, Kenmare Rebekah Fetterhoff, Kenmare Spencer King, Kenmare Dani Kling, Kenmare Kacey Koester, Kidder County Alec Roth, Kidder County Kaydee Weippert, Kidder County Chandler Bice, Killdeer TJ Moore, Killdeer Alexis Anderson, Kindred Alec Braaten, Kindred Ty Casey, Kindred Shelby Grabanski, Kindred Rachel Hall, Kindred Madison Johnson, Kindred Brock Saewert, Kindred Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Levi Vangsness, Kindred Breanna Weber, Kindred Austin Blazer, Leeds Paige Johnson, Leeds Andrea Jorgenson, Leeds Riley Lawrence, Leeds Julissa McGarvey, Leeds Katelyn Nelsen, Leeds Aidan Ritterman, Leeds Kalvin Slaubaugh, Leeds Kaelie Krueger, Lisbon Katelyn Oland, Lisbon Jenna Steffes, Lisbon Blake Buckmier,Maddock AS Gibbens Hunter Buehler,Maddock AS Gibbens Hailey Kallenbach,Maddock AS Gibbens Megan Olson,Maddock AS Gibbens Jakob Schmid,Maddock AS Gibbens Maria Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens Emily Bendish, Mandan Codie Cahoon, Mandan Paige Fisher, Mandan Audree Gifford, Mandan Cullen Gress, Mandan Samantha Halstengard, Mandan Stacia Hopfauf, Mandan Patrick Johnson, Mandan Cody Wald, Mandan Dylan Finken, Max Levi Kinn, Max Ashleigh Piazza, Max Gwen Schresky, Max Keegan Swanson, Max Jordan Tomlinson, Max Kaitlynn Andres, Medina Morgan Irlmeier, Medina Seth Moser, Medina 4
Megan Reister, Medina Nicole Hanson, Mohall Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Macy Sundahl, Mohall Andrew Wherley, Mohall Nicholas Becker, Napoleon Dalton Beine, Napoleon Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon Dylan Bitz, Napoleon Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Justin Hoberg, Napoleon Angela Leier, Napoleon Brittany Regner, Napoleon Anthony Westmiller, Napoleon MiaLara Young, Napoleon Kelsie Zimmerman, Napoleon Ashley Becker, New Salem Raina Hanley, New Salem Braden Klusmann, New Salem Krista Kreidt, New Salem Miranda Letzring, New Salem Madison Meyer, New Salem Justine Schaff, New Salem Benjamin Longlet, Northern Cass Emily Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Brittany Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Bridget Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Myles Odermann, Parshall Michelle Risan, Parshall Carly Boe, Rolla Keaton Graber, Rolla Jake Guilbert, Rolla Carly Hendrickson, Rolla Sean Soukup, Rolla Elizabeth Blessum, Rugby MyKell Bosch, Rugby ReeAnn Christianson, Rugby Bradley Heidlebaugh, Rugby Allison Heilman, Rugby McKenzie Johnson, Rugby Kassi Jorgenson, Rugby Sierra Jundt, Rugby Reid Mundahl, Rugby Bennie Mygland, Rugby Bailey Nelson, Rugby Kurt Pfau, Rugby Josh Pfeifer, Rugby Kylie Scherr, Rugby Madie Schmaltz, Rugby Emily Stier, Rugby Hannah Voeller, Rugby Devin Volk, Rugby Damon Mellmer, Scranton Vance Calloff, Scranton McKenna Wegner, Scranton Seth Privratsky, South Heart Caden Tuhy, South Heart Dylan Enger, Stanley
Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Morgan Ransiear, Velva Kiara Bassingthwaite, Wahpeton Zachery Bellmore, Wahpeton Jacob Berg, Wahpeton Jacob Berg, Wahpeton Austin Krause, Wahpeton Thomas Nelson, Wahpeton Michael Poppen, Wahpeton Zachariah Rick, Wahpeton Shane Giedd, Washburn
Heidi Scheetz, Washburn Clay Jorgenson, Watford City Erick Leiseth, Watford City Shania Rolla, Watford City Riley Helstad, Williston Logan Jorgenson, Williston Logan Longtin, Williston Conner Lynch, Williston Cody Stauffer, Williston Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Alexis Brandner, Wishek
Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Trevor Meidinger, Wishek Courtney Schilling, Wishek Ana Braaten, Wyndmere Jordyn Hetland, Wyndmere Paul Moffet, Wyndmere Austin Rhody, Wyndmere
AREA STARS OF AGRI-BUSINESS STARS Dylan John Finken, Max Melaree Dawn Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Christopher Fischer, Grant County Damon Mellmer, Scranton
The State Star of Agribusiness receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Twin Cities Region Northland Ford. The State Star also receives a $300 check from Our National Star Sponsors, CNH Capital and DuPont Company. The 2015 North Dakota Star of Agri-business is Melaree Dawn Sondrol of the Turtle Lake Mercer FFA Chapter.
AREA STAR FARMER STARS Alec Braaten, Kindred Angela Rose Leier, Napoleon Hailey Kallenbach,Maddock AS Gibbens A.S. Gibbens Shane Giedd, Washburn
The State Star Farmer receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Busch Ag Resources. Roger, Jeannette & Erika Kenner are also sponsors for the award.. The State Star also receives a $300 check from Our National Star Sponsors, CNH Capital and DuPont Company. The 2015 Star Farmer of North Dakota is Hailey Kallenbach of theMaddock AS Gibbens A.S. Gibbens FFA Chapter.
AREA AG PLACEMENT STARS Devin Volk, Rugby Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Myles Odermann, Parshall Keaton Graber, Rolla
The State Star Ag Placement state sponsor is Farmers Union Insurance. They will receive a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Kenny Roise, Gustafson, LLC. The State Star also receives a $300 check from our National Star Sponsors, CNH Capital and DuPont Company. The 2015 Star Ag Placement of North Dakota is Devin Volk of the Rugby FFA Chapter.
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HONORARY STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS (11) Ms. Carrie Hammer Ms. Misty Steeke Mr. Doug Goehring Mr & Mrs Todd & Coleen Stutrud Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias Mr. Mark Holkup
Mr. Steve Brannan Ms. Jane Brown Ms. Kari Lei Valloff Mr. Wayne Hinrichs Ms. Joana Friesz
Plaques sponsored by: North Dakota Farm Bureau
AMERICAN FFA DEGREE NOMINEES (53) Sponsors are: ADM, DuPont Pioneer, RDO Equipment, Wilbur-Ellis, Summers and CF Industries. All 45 have been approved by the National FFA Organization and will receive the degree at the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville in October. Bryce Lynne, Berthold Logan Behm, Beulah Breanna Bregel, Carrington Tylyn Bornemann, Center Daniel Henke, Center Tristina Hintz, Center Megan Schwalbe, Center Logan Staigle, Center Courtney DeGree, Des Lacs/Burlington Jennifer Schaefer, Des Lacs/Burlington Megan Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden/Bowdon Kendal Mautz, Garrison Adam Seidler, Garrison Brandy Koepplin, Grant County Paige Alexander, Harvey Katie Held, Harvey Zachary Schmaltz, Harvey Wyatt Toso, Harvey Makenzie Glass, Hebron Andrew Maershbecker, Hebron Alyssa Wehri, Hebron Charles Steinberger, Kenmare Casey Ricker, Kindred Seth Bisbee, Leeds Kevin Slaubaugh, Leeds
Jessica Long, Napoleon Mikayla Young, Napoleon Karly Doll, New Salem MiKaela Forster, New Salem Thomas Friesz, New Salem Rebecca Valleroy, New Salem Katie Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central Justin Zahradka, Park River Lincoln Christenson, Parshall Laura Morken, Richland 44 Nicole Atkinson, Rugby Zachery Berube, Rugby Michelle Black, Rugby Nathaniel Bohl, Rugby Cole Genetzky, Rugby Jaedon Haman, Rugby Ryan Harmel, Rugby Austin Harmel, Rugby Cassandra Jaeger, Rugby Matthew Johnson, Rugby Matthew Mattern, Rugby Jesse Mitzel, Rugby Preston Vetsch, Rugby Dalton Mellmer, Scranton Daniel Pretzer, Scranton Thomas Haberman, Wyndmere
Appreciation Award Ted Johnson Rick Vannett Ken Votava Wes Pepple Myron Schweitzer
Blue &Gold Award Doug Vannurden
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State Proficiency Finalists and Winners Agricultural Education Cheyenne Dockter, Medina Sara Hatlewick, Gackle/Streeter Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by the James F Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation & Tulsa Welding School is Cheyenne Dockter of the Medina FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE).
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Casey Ricker, Kindred Brody Ellingson, Mohall Codie Cahoon, Mandan Kash Glass, Hebron Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by RAM Trucks and Carry-On Trailer is Brody Ellingson of the Mohall FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by James Valley Grain Elevator.
Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance/Placement McKenzie Johnson, Rugby Zac Miller, Richland 44 Austin Krause, Wahpeton Aidan Ritterman, Leeds Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Companyand Hobart Welding Products is Zac Miller of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Butler Machinery Company.
Agricultural Processing Josh Pfeifer, Rugby Damon Mellmer, Scranton Megan Olson,Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CHS & the Sealed Air Corp is Megan Olson of the Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Ag Products Utilization Commission.
Agricultural Sales – Entrepreneurship Jared Munson, Bottineau Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Monsanto and Crop Production Services is Jared Munson of the Bottineau FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota FFA Foundation.
Agricultural Sales – Placement Alyssa Seidler, Garrison Bree Lyn Diffely, Garrison Candace Nysted, Carrington Hunter Pinke, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Fastenal and Vigortone Ag Products is Hunter Pinke of Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Dakota Plains Cooperative.
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Agricultural Services Allison Heilman, Rugby Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Ashleigh Piazza, Max Rebekka Wanner, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Trans Canada is Bailey Bitz of the Napoleon FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grain Dealers Association.
Agriscience Research –Plant Systems Cole Ketterling, Wishek .
The plaque was donated by PROSEED.
Agriscience Research –Integrated Systems Emily Webb, Granville Winner of the first place award and the $250 award is Emily Webb of the Granville FFA Chapter. The plaques and awards were donated and sponsored by PROSEED and National FFA Foundation.
Beef Production – Entrepreneurship Colbey Steeke, Scranton Katelyn Horner, Napoleon Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Jakob Schmid, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Bayer Animal Health and Rabo AgriFinanace is Taylor Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. The State Winner also received a $100 gift certificate sponsored by Stockmen’s Supply.
Beef Production – Placement Alicia Leier, Rugby Myles Odermann, Parshall Logan Staigle, Center Brian Richardson, Hebron Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Midwest PMS, Keystone Steel & Wire Company – Red Brand is Logan Staigle of the Center FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Stockmen’s Association.
Dairy Production – Placement Mary Hintz, Grant County Holly Boyd, Center Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored Kuhn North America and Nasco Division – Nasco International Inc. is Holly Boyd of the Center FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Midwest Dairy Associaiton-North Dakota Division.
Diversified Agricultural Production Claire Anderson, Harvey Devin J. Volk, Rugby Nicholas Becker, Napoleon Hailey Kallenbach, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Hailey Kallenbach of the Maddock A.S. Gibbons FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Lisbon FFA Chapter.
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Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship Alec Braaten, Kindred Dylan Finken, Max Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Hunter Buehler, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CHS is Dylan Finken of the Max FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Dakota Growers Pasta Company.
Diversified Crop Production – Placement Brock Saewert, Kindred Dylan Finken, Max Megan Johnson, Garrison Jesse Hafner, Carrington Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National Crop Insurance Services and Crop Production Services is Brock Saewert of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by Steve and Cynthia Strege.
Diversified Horticulture Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Candace Nysted, Carrington Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by The Toro Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company is Candace Nysted of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Wahpeton FFA Chapter.
Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement MyKell Bosch, Rugby Alexis Anderson, Kindred Angela Leier, Napoleon Cierra Dockter, Medina Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Wahl Clipper Corporation & Tracotor Supply Company is MyKell Bosch of the Rugby FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Tammy Meyer & Jean Meyer.
Equine Science – Entrepreneurship Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Paige Hauf, Max Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC and Keystone Steel & Wire Company – Red Brand is Catelyn Perbix of the Harvey FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Wade and Lynn Moser.
Equine Science – Placement Ashlyn Draovitch, Richland 44 Emily Bendish, Mandan Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Brooke Buchholz, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company is Emily Bendish of the Mandan FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE).
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Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production Matthew Oskendahl, Rugby Damon Mellmer, Scranton Devin Weigel, Napoleon Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Bunge North America is Damon Mellmer of the Scranton FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Soybean Council.
Food Science and Technology – Entrepreneurship/Placement Audra Montgomery, Carrington Winner of the first place award, plaques, and the $250 award sponsored by Bridgette & Randy Readel and Pilgrim’s is Audra Montgomery of the Carrington FFA Chapter
Forage Production Kylie Scherr, Rugby John Thompson, Richland 44 Zachary Krein, Hebron Jayden Hansen, Garrison Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Class of America, Inc is John Thompson of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Jason and Heather Rohr.
Fruit Production Hannah Werlinger, Fessenden/Bowdon Jessica Thiel, Richland 44 Claire Endres, Carrington Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by DuPont Company is Claire Endres of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grape and Wine Association.
Goat Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Brian Frounfelter, Granville The plaque was donated by Department of Animal Science, NDSU.
Grain Production – Entrepreneurship Hunter Allickson, Rugby Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CF Industries and Valent USA Corp is Hunter Allickson of the Rugby FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the N.D. Wheat Commission. A $500 scholarship is also awarded to the winner sponsored by ND Grain Growers Association and the ND Barley Council.
Grain Production – Placement Bradley Heidlebaugh, Rugby Michael Poppen, Wahpeton Damon Mellmer, Scranton Cole Ketterling, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CF Industries is Cole Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Barley Council.
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Home and/or Community Development Abbey Wiedrich, Rolla Zachery Bellmore, Wahpeton Madeline Cruff, Center Ethan Karlsbraaten, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Carhartt, Inc. is Madeline Cruff of the Center FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
Landscape Management Jaden Jangula, Napoleon Brooke Schroeder, Max Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by John Deere & Tractor Supply Co. is Brooke Schroeder of the Max FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Al & Pat Giese.
Outdoor Recreation Kiara Bassingthwaite, Wahpeton Morgan Ransiear, Velva Alyssa Albers, Center MiaLara Young, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Yamaha Motor Corp USA is Morgan Ransiear of the Velva FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Larimore FFA Chapter.
Poultry Production Bailey Gerving, Center Steven Neibaur, Center Angela Leier, Napoleon Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods is Angela Leier of the Napoleon FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by USDA Farm Service Agency.
Sheep Production Jessica Blessum, Rugby Caleb Cross, Granville Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Ceph Dockter, Medina Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Madeline Solemsaas of the Mohall FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grocers Association.
Small Animal Production & Care Breanna Weber, Kindred Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Ainsworth Vet Nutrition is Breanna Weber of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Bryan & Janet Strom.
Specialty Animal Production Laura Ellen Brandjord, Bottineau Brandon Lacher, Richland 44 Alex Irlmeier, Medina Blake Buckmier,Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award will receive a check for $250 sponsored by the National FFA Foundation. Plaques are sponsored by ND Buffalo Association. is Laura Ellen Brandjord of the Bottineau FFA Chapter 11
Swine Production – Entrepreneurship Sheyenne Freitag, Kindred McKenzy Dockter, Medina Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by LA-CO Markal and Tyson Foods is Sheyenne Freitag of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Pork Council.
Swine Production – Placement Jacob Leier, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored byAkey is Jacob Leier of the Napoloen FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the ND FFA Foundation.
Turf Grass Management Calvin Aichele, Beulah Christopher Fischer, Grant County Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Keegan Swanson, Max Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by John Deere Company is Melaree Sondrol of the Turtle Lake/Mercer FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the Agassiz Seed and Supply.
Vegetable Production Miranda Letzring, New Salem Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden/Bowdon Gabriel Lassila, Garrison Megan Johnson, Garrison Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Companyand Wilbur-Ellis Company is Thomas Van Ness of the Fessenden/Bowdon FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the R.D. Offutt Company.
Veterinary Medicine Patrick Johnson, Mandan Winner of the first place award and $250 award sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association is Patrick Johnson of the Mandan FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the ND Veterinary Medical Association.
Wildlife Production & Management Cody Wald, Mandan Andrew Gross, Napoleon Jordan Tomlinson, Max Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is Jordan Tomlinson of the Max FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Game & Fish Dept.
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BASIC AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 44 FFA members participated in the 2015 Basic Agricultural Mechanics CDE. The top 8 gold award winners receive a 3/8� electric drill sponsored by Titan Machinery. Leatherman tools are awarded to the top two individuals, which are sponsored by ACME Electric Tool Crib. North Dakota State Fair Association also sponsors Basic Ag Mechanics. Gold (12) 1* Michael Schmidt, Beulah Sean Hermes, Oakes/Sargent Central Kurt Muggli, Grant County Sean Nichols, Carrington Jacob Leier, Napoleon Kevin Friedt, Harvey Trey Klain, Turtle Lake/Mercer Shaun Heier, Edgeley/Kulm Riley Mautz, Garrison Levi Schwab, Lisbon Gannon Reinbold, Hebron Jarret Lennie, New Salem
Silver (17) Bronze (9) Nick Mathias, Kindred Cody Leonard, Bottineau Hayden Beck, Fessenden/Bowdon Ryan Wangler, Leeds Trevor Savelkoul, Mohall Jared Anderson, Stanley Nathan Ball, Minot Natasha Baranko, South Heart Macauley Haag, Center Laurana Lynds, Enderlin Britton Bina, Park River Jake Wink, Kenmare Jacob Strobel, McClusky Brock Selzler, Velva Dawn Travor, Dickinson Alex Hoffert, Rugby Dakota Harrison, Washburn Toby Wolf, Belfield Austin Owen, Gackle/Streeter Bryan Knopp, Bowman County County County Dylan Wolff, Wishek Tate Benson, Maddock AS Gibbens Phillip Stephen, Lakota Kiara Johnson, Granville Jessica Rosencrans, Powers Lake Liam McFadden, Killdeer * High Individual receives the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity – NDSU Traveling Trophy, a $100 Scholarship, and a Baby Bison Trophy.
INTERMEDIATE AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 35 FFA members participated in the 2015 Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics CDE. All gold award winners received a jig saw sponsored by CHS Foundation and Leatherman tools for the top two individuals sponsored by ACME Electric Tool Crib. Our state sponsors are CHS Foundation; ACME Electric Tool Crib;Vaughn , Dorinda & Vance Zacharias.
Gold(9) * Levi Stegner, New England Donald Goven, Turtle Lake/Mercer Spencer Schwab, Lisbon Casimer Schlosser, Edgeley/Kulm Trevor Schmidt, Max Tyrel Mellmer, Beulah Andrew Gross, Napoleon McKenna Quintus, Mandan Jacob Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central
Silver(11) Dakota Petersen, Kenmare Cole Ketterling, Wishek Daynen Hoover, Minot Brian Frounfelter, Granville Andrew Follman, Leeds Brad Hoppe, Carrington Sam Larson, Garrison Braden Wehri, Hebron Tyler Larson, Harvey Statler Olson, Mohall Hunter Wiebusch, Northern Cass
Bronze(11) Payne Howe, Glen Ullin Ty Janda, Belfied Lucas Rath, McClusky Seth Olson, Scranton Cade Heilman, Rugby Hunter Trapp, Bottineau Tyler Klein, Hazen Cody Mack, Medina Jon Fuqua, Larimore Rylan Bachmeier, Des Lacs/Burlington Braydon Follman, Maddock AS Gibbens
*High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship, a Baby Bison Trophy and the Traveling Trophy sponsored by H.E. Everson Company.
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ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 31 FFA teams participated in the 2015 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Team CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Beulah FFA Chapter. The Advisors are Mr. Tim Aichle and Mr. Duane Schmidt. Members of the top team also received a tool set from Titan Machinery. National Travel stipend is donated by West Plains Impement and the Matt Kurty Memorial Traveling Trophy is donated by the Rolla FFA Chapter.
Team Ratings *Beulah Northern Cass Edgeley/Kulm Hebron
Gold (8) Oakes/Sargent Central Enderlin Carrington McClusky
Wishek Garrison Grant County Killdeer Rugby
Silver (9) Larimore Harvey Mohall Des Lacs/Burlington
Kenmare Tioga Dickinson Kindred Medina
Bronze (10) Wahpeton Bismarck Stanley Center Fessenden/Bowdon
93 FFA members participated in the 2015 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Individual CDE.
Individual Ratings The top 10 gold award individual winners receive a socket set sponsored by H.E. Everson Co. & a gold medal. *High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship & a Baby Bison Trophy. The traveling trophy sponsored by ND Implement Dealers. State sponsors are H.E. Everson, Co.; ND Implement Dealers; Titan Machinery; Jared & Brandi Hagert; Vaughn, Dorinda & Vance Zacharias. Gold (29) *Andrew Schafer, Grant County Calvin Aichele, Beulah Andrew Wherley, Mohall Ben Longlet, Northern Cass Colter Ellingson, Edgeley/Kulm Alfred Schwalbe, Beulah Jordan Mead, Kindred Alec Battest, Beulah Isaac Ripplinger, Beulah Reese Jones, Beulah Kash Glass, Hebron John Mayer, Northern Cass Devin Volk, Rugby Grant Lindemann, Enderlin Gabe Lassila, Garrison Austin Lehmann, Oakes/Sargent Central Nick Becker, Napoleon Brian Richardson, Hebron Jesse Hafner, Carrington Nathan Dahl, Gackle/Streeter Ty Wehri, Hebron Justin Hoberg, Napoleon Dylan Enger, Stanly Westen Feickert, Harvey Quincy Marchand, Harvey Dalton Petersen, Kenmare
Silver(33) Hunter Bice, Killdeer Jake Weidner, Dickinson Kody Faul, McClusky Jacob Baumann, Edgeley/Kulm Cody Klayson, Larimore Casey Kramer, Max Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Jayden Rosenau, Carrington Matthew Rieger, Kindred Tanner Zahn, Edgley Jayden Hansen, Garrison Zachary Krein, Hebron Lance Pellman, McClusky Colton Christmann, Kindred Chris Fischer, Grant County Zach Luellen, Tioga Lane Jeffers, Bowman County County County Jacob Enochson, Wahpeton Braeden Matherm, Edgeley/Kulm Aaron Lee, Wahpeton Scott Iverson, Larimore Marcus Mack, Velva Haley Visto, Oakes/Sargent Central Jonny Seyer, Oakes/Sargent Central Blake Buckmier, Maddock AS Gibbens Andrew Alveshere, Harvey Dylan Stumvoll, Garrison Wyatt Fulton, Belfield Riley Gainsforth, Larimore Mark DeChandt, Des Lacs/Burlington Connor Wendel, Carrington Alex Irlmeier, Medina Sean Tuhy, Killdeer
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Bronze (42) Jacob Fandrich, Carrington Riley Eckart, Harvey Josh Pfeifer, Rugby Dakota Eastham, Bismarck Austin Bartholomay, Enderlin Nic Curren, Stanley Tanner Larson, Medina Mitch Stiefel, Garrison Clay Vannett, Rugby Austin Moen, Des Lacs/Burlington Tanner Driscoll, Mohall Dalton Beine, Napoleon Kurt Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Cole Helmers, Center Zach Urfer, Mohall Thomas Maychrzak, Scranton Mason Faut, Hazen Brody Ellingson, Mohall Dalton Dockter, Medina Kaity Stauffer, Minot Zane Schobinger, Dickinson Logan Welle, Enderlin Branden Johnson, Fessenden/Bowdon Damon Smith, LaMoure Hunter Pinke, Wishek Ethan Clements, Rugby Tyler Paczkowski, Bismarck Eldon Privratsky, South Heart Dane Larsen, Killdeer Zach Greenwell, Des Lacs/Burlington Jake Bellmore, Wahpeton Shawn Postovit, Tioga Breanne Obritsch, Belfield Cassidy Bockoven, Minot Devyn Marquardt, Watford City Ryan Schwarz, Hazen Mathew Grtoss, Napoleon Clayton Tangen, South Heart Noah Trangsrud, Northern Cass Jeremy Snyder, Kenmare Sara Jochim, Grant County
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SWEEPSTAKES Awards are sponsored by Napa of Garrison.
Team Ratings Gold(5)
Silver(8)
Beulah Oakes/Sargent Central Edgeley/Kulm Hebron Carrington
Garrison Napoleon Harvey Wishek
McClusky Mohall Kenmare Northern Cass
Bronze(6) Rugby Center Medina
Belfield Scranton Watford City
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS 15 FFA teams made up of 63 individuals participated in the 2015 Agricultural Communications Team CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Harvey FFA Chapter. Awards are sponsored by Ellingson Angus and Asgrow/DEKALB/Chanel/Rea/Xtend/Monstano. Traveling trophy is sponsored by Dakota Plains Cooperative.
Team Ratings Gold (3)
Silver (5) Edgeley/Kulm Kindred Rolla Carrington Powers Lake
*Harvey Medina Kenmare
Bronze (5) Wishek Lisbon Turtle Lake/Mercer Scranton Grant County
AGRICULTURE COMMUNICATIONS INDIVIDUAL Gold(13) *Carlee Moser, Medina – Poster *Baylee Berg, Edgeley/Kulm–Press Release *Shelby Schwab, Lisbon – Video Spencer Marchand, Harvey Jordan Balvitsch, Kenmare Grace Hove, Powers Lake Lorabell Horner, Wishek Callie Anderson, Scranton Brock Saewert, Kindred Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Abbie Wiedrich, Rolla Lindsay Hoffmann, Medina McKenzie Lautt, Harvey
Silver(20) Brittany Johnson, Lisbon Abigail Henderson, Edgeley/Kulm Candace Nysted, Carrington McKenna Wegner, Scranton Brianna Maddock, Kindred Riley Eckart, Harvey Alexis Brandner, Wishek Allison Grote, Powers Lake Daniel Sagvold, Lisbon Alicia Hellman, Harvey Alex Abrahamson, Rolla Rebekah Fetterhoff, Kenmare Dakota Schaefer, Grant County Rebekka Wanner, Wishek Halley Bartlett, Kenmare Emma Maddock, Kindred Abby Hanson, Lisbon Allison Giesler, Edgeley/Kulm Alexis Larson, Carrington Cody Trent, Edgeley/Kulm
Bronze(25) Karson Schoening, Rolla Hunter Pinke, Wishek Delaney Clark, Powers Lake Kennedy Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Wyatt Lautt, Harvey Calli Miller, Scranton Alexis Vandeberghe, Medina Jacy Hauge, Grant County Grace Guzman, Oakes/Sargent Central Andrew Dehne, Central Cass Marissa Garza, Oakes/Sargent Central Tori Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer Claire Endres, Carrington Cierra Dockter, Medina Julianna Wolff, Wishek Maddie Iverson, Oakes/Sargent Central Willow Johnson, Carrington Kara Levorsen, Grant County Emily Christmann, Kindred Cassidy Calhoun, Garrison Brody Cahill, Rolla Sam Roerich, Oakes/Sargent Central Jill Endres, Carrington Shain Rasmusson, Lisbon Brooklyn Laswell, Turtle Lake/Mercer
FFA CHORUS (32) Cameron Bitz, Edgeley/Kulm Addie Hanson, Edgeley/Kulm Cassidy Zook, Garrison Tatiana Friese, Harvey Haylea Ammon, Harvey Riliegh Kummer, Harvey Carson Woroniecki, Hebron Emery Dobitz, Killdeer Hannah Rebsom, Killdeer Tori Braaten, Kindred Kimberly Ness, Max
Callie Anderson, Scranton Kaitlyn Reimer, Scranton Quinn Mellmer, Scranton Briana Sanford, Scranton Julie Skaff, South Heart Bethany Kolschefski, Velva Anna Koch, Wahpeton Heather Glines, Wahpeton Courtney Schilling, Wishek Alexis Brandner, Wishek Irissa Wilson, Wishek
Roberta Toaza,Maddock AS Gibbens Maddi Cruff, Center Paige Beckman, Center Brandy Cahoon, Center Bailey Gerving, Center Mykaela Jacobson, Center Alyssa Albers, Center Alivia Johnson, Mott/Regent/Regent Hannah Billock, Mott/Regent/Regent Kennedy Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer
STATE FFA COURTESY CORPS (72) The three individuals selected to represent North Dakota on the National Courtesy Corp are: Allison Nord, Enderlin, Carly Wertman, Enderlin, and Goldie Loepp, Oakes Sargent Central. Awards are sponsored by Dale & Connie Carpentier. Gold (28) *Allison Nord, Enderlin *Carly Wertman, Enderlin *Goldie Loepp, Oakes/Sargent Central Kyle Schulte, Hebron Alex Holmen, Tioga Chase McCone, Hebron Jaden Munyer, Rugby Hunter Kamrath, Washburn Alex Emeline, Tioga Katana Jenne, Minot Morgan Weddell, Minot Colby Dukart, Killdeer Taylor Hestekin, Scranton Sam Poland, South Heart Sami Bercier, St. John Sage Berg, Mandan Josten Hafner, Beulah Hunter Hager, Rugby Miranda Ness, Minot Joshua Russiff, Northern Cass Ryan Wangler, Leeds Rochelle Hansen, Leeds Tristen Peterson, Bowman County Liz Buller, Napoleon Dakota Harrison, Washburn Liam McFadden, Killdeer Jacob Strobel, McClusky Myria Vondall, St. John
Silver (14) Taylor Bergquist, Wilton Dillon Eagon, Bowman County James Fisk, Lakota Lauren Kraft, Rugby Lauren Moser, Medina Jared Munson, Bottineau Courtney Reister, Medina Haley Filipek, Wilton Jayson Hall, Parhsall Annie Praus, Dickinson Kira Zastroupil, Dickinson Steven Neibauer, Center Austin Buff, Dickinson Liegha Johnson, Belfield
Bronze (9) Carson Houser, McClusky Hunter Trapp, Bottineau McKenna Wegner, Scranton Dillon Fischer, Mandan Steven Fixen, Williston Brayden Obritsch, Belfield Elias Chase, Center Megan McNamee, Larimore Paige Holmes, Larimore
STATE FFA CREED (16) Gold (7)
* Hope Scheresky, Max Gabe Lothspeich, Wyndmere Tanner Thompson, Ray Lindsey English, Harvey Sarah Weigel, Napoleon Brianna Maddock, Kindred Alissa Volk, Rugby
Silver (7)
Brittany Binstock, Dickinson Jacob Weigel, Beulah Rochelle Henson, Leeds Kara Levorsen, Grant County Shaye Koester, Kidder County Payton Johnson, Northern Cass Cassidee Calhoun, Garrison
Bronze (2)
Kendra Foreman, Watford City Rachel Voight, Killdeer
* High Individual receives a $100 check and a Bison Trophy and a traveling trophy sponsored by Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. The sponsor for the travel stipend is Missy & Jory Hansen.
DAIRY CATTLE SELECTION 24 teams participated in the 2015 Dairy Cattle Selection. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is Medina FFA Chapter. Their team coach is Ms. Jenny Vandehoven. High Team also receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Capital Trophy of Bismarck. 77 individuals participated in the 2015 Dairy Cattle Selection. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Milk Producers Association of North Dakota and Minnesota Select Sires Coop., Inc., and also a $100 scholarship.
TEAM Gold (3)
Silver (6) New Salem Hebron Carrington Napoleon Mandan Lisbon
*Medina Rugby Granville
Bronze (4) Kenmare Wishek Harvey Towner
INDIVIDUAL Gold (14) *Cierra Dockter, Medina Kylie Scherr, Rugby Wyatt Schulte, Hebron Cody Schmaltz, Harvey Miranda Reister, Medina Candace Nysted, Carrington Claire Anderson, Harvey Samantha Johnson, New Salem Caleb Cross, Granville Brian Frounfelther, Granville Jameson Ellingson, Mandan Ivy Klusmann, New Salem Ashley Wolff, Medina Katherine Filler, Rugby
Silver (18) Haley Kohler, Kenmare Kaitlin Geyer, Lisbon Drew Igel, Napoleon Brad Hoppe, Carrington Seth Jaeger, Rugby Lane Bachmeier, Granville McKenzy Dockter, Medina Jessica Rosencrans, Powers Lake Courtney Schilling, Wishek Tristan McMahon, Granville Kadey Holm, Oakes/Sargent Central Jacob Leier, Napoleon Justin Johnson, New Salem Zane Woroniecki, Hebron Patrick Johnson, Mandan Richard Harnisch, Hebron
Bronze (19) Zach Bear, Lisbon Kylee Myers, Lisbon Lorissa Deibert, Towner Haley Anderson, Lisbon Teresa Wald, Napoleon Brittney Schilling, Wishek Stetson Ellingson, Mandan Ryan Woroniecki, Hebron Cody Wald, Mandan Seth Moser, Medina Sean Nichols, Carrington Jacob Wink, Kenmare Abbigale Steeke, Scranton Kolton Jesz, Kenmare Garrett Oland, Lisbon Abagail Volk, Rugby Devin Volk, Rugby Madeline Schauer, Wishek Kinsey Schepp, Berthold
DAIRY CATTLE HANDLERS EVENT 30 contestants in the 2015 Dairy Showmanship contest. The State Champion who will represent the North Dakota in the Dairy Showmanship Event is Shayly Brew of the Killdeer FFA Chapter. Corey receives a Baby Bison Trophy and all awards are sponsored by Milk Producers Association of North Dakota. Midwest Dairy Association, North Dakota Division sponsors the national travel. Gold (9) *Shayly Brew, Killdeer Braden Klusmann, New Salem Audree Gifford, Mandan Abby Hintz, Center Kayla Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Kaylee Klein, Hazen Sierra Overton, Kenmare Kelsey Marschke, Enderlin Madison Reimche, Bottineau
Silver (12) Kendra Klosterman, Wahpeton Jacy Hauge, Grant County Paige Schmidt, Kidder County Kolby Steeke, Scranton Phillip Reich, Gackle/Streeter Brady Wendel, LaMoure Travis Binde, Divide County Eirch Scheffert, Oakes/Sargent Central Emily Willprecht, Lidgerwood Cole Seidler, Garrison Justin Dahl, Watford City Kylee Reiser, Turtle Lake/Mercer Brayden Obritsch, Belfield Cheyenne Jacobson Alexis Vandeberghe, Medina
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Bronze (9) Lorabell Horner, Wishek Allisha Dworshak, Dickinson Cheyenne Boeddeker, Northern Cass Kirsten Pratt, Wyndmere Terin Lucero, Ray Daniel Sagvold Tyler Erickson, Beulah Garrett Hoelsher, Stanley Delaney Clark, Powers Lake
DAIRY FOODS CAREER DEVELOPMENT-(Milk Quality) 46 teams participated in the 2015 Dairy Foods CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Dairy Foods Event is of the New Salem FFA Chapter. Their team coach is Mr. Shawn Feiring. The National Team and High Team Traveling Trophy are sponsored by ND Dairy Promotion Commission. 166 individuals also participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy a $100 scholarhsip sponsored by Beulah FFA Chapter and Associated Milk Producers, Inc..
TEAM RATINGS Gold (8) * New Salem Leeds Wyndmere Mandan
McClusky Maddock AS Gibbens Minot Kenmare
Silver (10) Harvey Grant County Divide County Carrington Dickinson
Granville Belfield Wahpeton Powers Lake Velva
Bronze (12) Rugby Beulah Gackle/Streeter Turtle Lake/Mercer Center Park River
Scranton Napoleon Lidgerwood Medina Lisbon LaMoure
DAIRY FOODS CAREER DEVELOPMENT-(Milk Quality) INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (34) * Gabe Lothspeich, Wyndmere Ashley Becker, New Salem Kalvin Slaubaugh, Leeds Levi Larson, McClusky Paige Fisher, Mandan Andrea Jorgenson, Leeds Bailie Hermanson, New Salem Jennifer Becker, New Salem Taylor Bisbee, Leeds Maria Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens Devin Sardelli, Beulah Cassie Pierson, Grant County Julissa McGarvey, Leeds Dani Kling, Kenmare Brandi Doll, New Salem Dreyton Rud, New Salem Chase Pederson, Carrington Katana Jenne, Minot Jasmine Vinnard, Minot Kendra Klosterman, Wahpeton Emily Lothspeich, Wyndmere Emily Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens Kennedy Chrest, Kenmare Hannah Gress, Mandan Tristan McMahon, Granville Spencer Marchand, Harvey Levi Darulis, Minot Spencer King, Kenmare John Gutschmidt, Gackle/Streeter Travis Binde, Divide County Kody Faul, McClusky Bryce Peters, Mandan Aaron Kuntz, Belfield Chase Jacobson, Divide County
Silver (44) Cassidy Vandehoven, Carrington Zane Schobinger, Dickinson Ryan Woroniecki, Hebron Mary Hintz, Grant County Evan Braaten, Wyndmere Annie Praus, Dickinson Anne Manstrom, Wyndmere Andrew Alveshere, Harvey Andrew Jimenez, Park River Jake Weidner, Dickinson Wyatt Fulton, Belfield Daniel Bolen, Powers Lake Holly Boyd, Center Cooper Follman, Powers Lake Hunter Goldade, Harvey Hailey Kallenbach,Maddock AS Gibbens Brooke Plorin, Towner Jacob Birklid, Lisbon Vange Fredrickson, Divide County Jenae Wieser, Wahpeton Nolan Ercanbrack, Kenmare Grace Bachmeier, Granville Steven Schumacher, Napoleon Hannah Pierson,Maddock AS Gibbens Mackenzi Woodall, Granville Chris Fischer, Grant County Jonnah Lee, Velva Emily Hansen, Rugby Taylor Foss,Maddock AS Gibbens Damon Smith, LaMoure Mariah Pfeifer, Rugby Jared Mitzel, Turtle Lake/Mercer Austin Redding, Kenmare Isaac Preble, Harvey Samantha Halstengard, Mandan Cody Weninger, Carrington Sierra Plesuk, Velva Dalton Dockter, Medina Casey Thomas, Velva Jayden Rosenau, Carrington Brett Hlebechuk, Belfield Justin Lee, Carrington Brett Berginski, Rugby Jacob Schlecht, Minot
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Bronze (50) Calista Heley, Lidgerwood Phillip Reich, Gackle/Streeter Weston Cline, Beulah Ebony Musonda, Scranton Anna Koch, Wahpeton Lane Pellman, McClusky Kevin Friedt, Harvey Brooke Getz, Bowman County Lizzy Black, Towner Cheyenne Jacobson, Max Jaden Reister, Turtle Lake/Mercer Drew Weigel, Napoleon Tanner Freeman, Turtle Lake/Mercer Kerrigan Krueger, Velva Laurana Lynds, Enderlin Kadey Holm, Oakes/ Sargetn Central Matthew Hager, Powers Lake Race Jacobson, Divide County Tim Anderson, Parshall Jennifer Ova, Gackle/Streeter Ciara Honl, Lidgerwood Austin Kilene, Berthold Catherin Kral, St. John Alyssa Albers, Center Claire Moffet, Wyndmere Riley Kollman, Central Cass Sadie Maruskie, Powers Lake Taylor Hestekin, Scranton Trevor Schmidt, Max Molly Holt, Scranton Joshua Remmick, Beulah Adia Rask, Belfield Trey Klain, Turtle Lake/Mercer Larissa Hoover, St. John Allison Cross, Granville Cameron Bitz, Edgeley/Kulm Cole Foster, Berthold Chase McCone, Hebron Richard Jones, Park River Shelby Faul, McClusky Casey Morgan, Park River Walker Bonn, Lidgerwood Caden Tuhy, South Heart Katie Jochim, Grant County Cooper Knutson, Watford City Bailey Gerving, Center Brady Wendel, LaMoure Cody Mack, Medina Clayton Tangen, South Heart Jacob Enochson, Wahpeton
DEMONSTRATION CONTEST (14 teams) *Each member on the winning team will receive a $100 scholarship. The team will also receive the Traveling Trophy sponsored by Capital Trophy and a Baby Bison Trophy & travel stipend sponsored by Dakota Plains Cooperative.
Gold (6) **Lane Bachmeier, Granville Hope Scheresky and Alyssa Johansen, Max Emily Christmann, Kindred Madison Fiest, Napoleon McKenna Quintas, Mandan
Silver (9)
Bronze (3)
Taylor Skretteberg, Grant County Emily Ehlis, New England Cole Ketterling and Chase Bader, Wishek Shayle Brew, Killdeer McKayla Neubauer, Kenmare Donnie Goven and Tanner Freeman, Turtle Lake/Mercer Bethany Keller, Harvey
Grace Hove, Powers Lake Bryon Moen and Brody Wagner, Larimore
AGRI SCIENCE Fair Jr. Division Individuals participated in the Agri Science CDE. Award sponsor for this event is North Dakota Farmers Union *State Winner in the Animal Systems Category is Brianna Maddock of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(1)
Silver (0)
Bronze(0)
*Brianna Maddock, Kindred
*State Winner in the Food Science Category is Aanna Stoppleworth of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2)
Silver (0)
Bronze(0)
*Anna Stoppleworth, Kindred Abby Martel, Richland 44
*State Winner in the Power Structural and Technical Systems Category is Alex Ruff of the Wishek FFA Chapter. Gold(1)
Silver (0)
Bronze(0)
*Alex Ruff, Wishek Braden Lachenmeier, Kidder County
*State Winner in Social Systems is Braden Kline of the Scranton FFA Chapter. Gold(1)
Silver (0)
Bronze(0)
*Braden Kline, Scranton .
Gold(0)
Silver (1) Abbi Steeke, Scranton
Bronze(1) Madeline Schauer, Wishek
*State Winners in Social Systems Team are Laura Briwer and Nick Eggmann of Kindred Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Laura Briewer and Nick Eggmann, Kindred
*State Winners in the Plant Systems Team are Caleb Boehm and John Haverland of Richland 44 Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Caleb Boehm and John Haverland, Richland 44
*State Winners in the Food Science Teams are Tori Braaten and Elli MacFarlane of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (2) Bronze(0) Molly Holt and Callie Anderson, Scranton * Tori Braaten and Elli MacFarlane, Kindred *State Winners in Environmental Systems/Natural Resources Teams are Ben Saewert and Adam Mark of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Ben Saewert and Adam Mark, Kindred 19
AGRI SCIENCE Fair Sr. Division *State Winner in the Animal Systems Category is Paige Schmidt of the Kidder County FFA Chapter. Gold(2) *Paige Schmidt, Kidder County Colbey Steeke, Scranton
Silver (2)
Bronze(0)
Breann Obritsch, Belfield Emily Christmann, Kindred
*State Winner in the Plant Systems Category is Cole Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter Gold(2)
Silver (0)
*Cole Ketterling, Wishek Emma Maddock, Kindred
Bronze(2) Isabelle Wieseler, Northern Cass Jonnah Lee, Velva
*State Winner in the Environmental Servisces/Natural Resource Systems Category is Emily Webb of the Granville FFA Chapter. Gold(1)
Silver (0)
Bronze(0) Miranda Ziegler, Kidder County
*Emily Webb, Granville
*State Winner in Food Science is Emily Duval of the Kindred FFA Chapter Gold(1)
Silver (0)
Bronze(0)
*Emily Duval, Kindred
*State Winner in Power Structure and Technology is Trace Bakke of the Kindred FFA Chapter Gold(1) *Trace Bakke, Kindred
Silver (1)
Bronze(0)
Sarah Senechal, Velva
*State Winners in Plant Systems Team are Catherine Manstrom and Anna Braaten of the Wyndmere FFA Chapter. Gold(2)
Silver (0)
Bronze(0)
*Catherine Manstrom and Anna Braaten, Wyndmere
*State Winners in Food Science Team are Cheyenne Olien and Leighton Fitch of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Cheyenne Olien and Leighton Fitch, Kindred Abby Martel and Chris Blegen, Richland 44
*State Winners in the Environmental Systems/Natural Resources Team are Chris Bleagan and Abby Myers of the Richland 44 Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Chris Bleagan and Abby Myers, Richland 44
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FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EVENT 34 teams participated in the 2015 Farm Business Management CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Farm Management Event is the Napoleon FFA Chapter. Team coach is Brian Schneider. The North Dakota team is sponsored at National Convention by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. High Team also receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Farmers Union Service Association, Ltd. 117 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship, a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. The Traveling Trophy is sponsored in memory of Bill McDonald. Travel stipend by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation.
TEAM RATINGS Gold (5) *Napoleon Oakes/Sargent Central New Salem Carrington Wishek
Silver (6) Kenmare Harvey Williston Mandan Lisbon Grant County
Bronze (8) Beulah Stanley Medina Turtle Lake/Mercer Minot Gackle/Streeter Rugby Maddock AS Gibbens
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (25) *Justice Brown, Kenmare Hunter Pinke, Wishek Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon Jacob Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Kaitlyn Weigel, Napoleon Ashley Becker, New Salem Candace Nysted, Carrington Katelyn Longlyn, Napoleon Jacob Birklid, Lisbon Justine Schaff, New Salem Emily Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Nathan Dahl, Gackle/Streeter Riley Helstad, Williston Brett Muscha, Harvey Brittany Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Quincy Marchand, Harvey Shirley Yang, Kenmare Chase Pederson, Carrington Chase Bader, Wishek Jesse Hafner, Carrington Logan Longtin, Williston Jerrod MacDonald, Bismarck Kelsie Zimmerman, Napoleon Miranda Letzring, New Salem Cody Stauffer, Williston
Silver (32) Spencer Marchand, Harvey Andrew Schafer, Grant County Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Alex Ruff, Wishek Cullen Gress, Mandan Paige Fisher, Mandan Alex Berger, Mandan Westen Feickert, Harvey Madison Feist, Napoleon Isaac Kauffman, Minot Dalton Renke, Lisbon Tyler Hoggarth, Carrington Josten Hafner, Beulah Kurt Muggli, Grant County Brad Hoppe, Carrington Jordn Balvitsch, Kenmare Jameson Ellingson, Mandan Hallie Burghart, Mandan Haley Goodall, Stanley Blake Buckmier,Maddock AS Gibbens Taylor Skretteberg, Grant County Claire Anderson, Harvey Natalie Bergquist, Turtle Lake/Mercer Kaytlyn Aufforth, Bottineau Jordan Ankenbauer, Kenmare Nick Curren, Stanley Jesse Steffes, Lisbon Cassidy Walth, Wishek Max Muggli, Oakes/Sargent Central Nate Volk, Central Cass Tyler Erickson, Beulah Brett Berginski, Rugby
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Bronze(34) Ryan Schwarz, Hazen John Mayer, Northern Cass Michael Schmidt, Beulah Matthew Bucholz, Central Cass Kinsey Schepp, Berthold Dylan Enger, Stanley Megan Hunt, Bottineau Miranda Ness, Minot Dalton Dockter, Medina Jayden Hansen, Garrison Patrick McCarthy, Hazen Jakob Schmid,Maddock AS Gibbens Tanner King, Kenmare Tanner Thompson, Ray Seth Pifer, Larimore Kylee Reiser, Turtle Lake/Mercer Aaron Kuntz, Belfield Abby Volk, Rugby Riley Mautz, Garrison Georgina Eidmann, Drake/Anamoose Marcus Mack, Velva Abbie Jensen, Belfield Michael Heck, Leeds Payne Howe, Glen Ullin Victoria Goven, Turtle Lake/Mercer Vincent Carruth, Oakes/Sargent Central Phoenix Schaefer, Grant County Brody Graff, Medina Seth Reiner, New Salem Seth Moser, Medina Lindsay Hoffmann, Medina Warren Swenson, Beulah Dakotah Aaseth, Velva David Jochim, Wishek
FLORICULTURE EVENT There were 48 teams that participated in the 2015 Floriculture CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National FFA Floriculture Event is from the Kenmare. Their Advisor is Mitchell Becker. 176 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual Candace Nysted of the Carrington FFA receives a $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Jerry and Judy Tuhy, Sigma Alpha Professional Ag Sorority and Steve Zimmerman. High Team Traveling Trophy is sponsored by Steve Zimmerman.
TEAM RATINGS Gold (9) * Kenmare Minot New Salem Richland 44 Kindred
Napoleon Rugby Beulah McClusky
Silver (10) Harvey Fessenden/Bowdon Mandan Edgeley/Kulm Wishek
Mohall Max Granville Velva Garrison
Bronze (11) Carrington Kidder County New Rockford Ray Killdeer Belfield
Bottineau Lisbon Medina Towner Bismarck
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (35)
*Justice Brown, Kenmare Emily Johnson, Minot Krista Kreidt, New Salem Jewel Faul, McClusky Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Tanner King, Kenmare Cassidy Bockoven, Minot Kennedy Chrest, Kenmare Nathan Ball, Minot Bree Obergfell, Minot Baylee Berg, Edgely Miranda Letzring, New Salem Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Emily Hertz, Harvey Reeann Christianson, Rugby Shelby Grabanski, Kindred BriannaMaddock AS Gibbens, Kindred Raina Hanley, New Salem Kelsi Knutson, Beulah Abby Myers, Richland 44 Brooke Schroeder, Max Diana Lloyd, Fessenden/Bowdon Abby Martel, Richland 44 EmmaMaddock AS Gibbens, Kindred Jessica Thiel, Richland 44 Madison Johnson, Kindred April Hagemeister, Fessenden/Bowdon Jordan Ankenbauer, Kenmare Emily Johnson, Ray Mariah Weigel, Napoleon Brittany Regner, Napoleon Shannon Asheim, Mohall Sierra Overton, Kenmare Jenna Nicholson, Kidder County
Silver (41) Bailey Schlosser, Mandan Emily Webb, Granville Hannah Gress, Mandan Jessica Peterson, Minot Emme Aipperspach, Beulah McKenzie Johnson, Rugby Flynn Muscha, Richland 44 Sierra Jundt, Rugby Michael Schmidt, Beulah Krystal Susag, Harvey Madison Bodine, Velva Kody Faul, McClusky Kelsey Stumvoll, Garrison Brianna Letzring, New Salem Madison Feist, Napoleon Hallie Burghart, Mandan Ayana Kovash, Killdeer Alicia Hellman, Harvey Samantha Drader, Towner Allison Giesler, Edgeley/Kulm Hayley Southam, Mohall Hope Brewer, Velva Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Addie Hanson, Edgeley/Kulm Grace Solemsaas, Mohall Emily Bopp, Edgeley/Kulm Levi Larson, McClusky Katelyn Youngs, Garrison Casey Kramer, Max Jacey Retzlaff, Carrington Macy Sundahl, Mohall Sandra Larson, New Rockford Allison Roth, Kidder County Cody Leonard, Bottineau Kiana Haugen, Carrington Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Cierra Dockter, Medina Julianna Wolff, Wishek Alicia Louters, New Rockford Kailyn Brummond, Granville Ashlee Wolf, Belfield
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Bronze(53) Cassie Dornacker, Garrison Kaycee Mahle, Rugby Kirsten Pratt, Wyndmere Madeline Schauer, Wishek Casey Mack, Carrington Brooklyn Laswell, Turtle Lake/Mercer Grace Ransiear, Velva Jacob Weigel, Beulah Atati Mita, Ray Shania Rolla, Watford City Jaidyn Brummond, Granville Kimberly Ness, Max Gwen Scheresky, Max Pru Bray, Granville Shelby Faul, McClusky Hannah Werlinger, Fessenden/Bowdon Daniel Sagvold, Lisbon Beth Shearer, Lisbon Alissa Volk, Rugby Madison Klebe, Bottineau Kristine Hopfauf, Mandan Christyn Knudtson, Harvey Lily McFadden, Killdeer Jonnah Lee, Velva Liegha Johnson, Belfield Makayla Biel, New Rockford Ryeleigh Laib, Turtle Lake/Mercer Emilee Johnson, Divide County Alyssa Johnson, Glen Ullin Briana Sanford, Scranton Abbie Jensen, Belfield Goldie Loepp, Oakes/Sargent Central Morgan Erickson, Velva Elizabeth Johnson, Northern Cass Carlee Moser, Medina Miranda Ziegler, Kidder County Chelsea Schmitt, Bismarck Mara Bornemann, Center Ashton Smith, Stanley Trevor Schultz, Lisbon Carly Hendrickson, Rolla Kalie Gudmestad, Medina Samantha Halstengard, Mandan Carly Boe, Rolla Dylan Rue, New Rockford Ryan Sayler, Bismarck Cassidy Zook, Garrison Julian Brandjord, Bottineau Cassidy Walth, Wishek Sidney Sanderson, Parshall Kinsy Schepp, Berthold Emery Dobitz, Killdeer Tayla Dean, Tioga
FOOD FOR AMERICA *Center
Richland 44 Scranton
Maddock
Rolla
*The Center FFA Chapter is the State winner. State Sponsor and sponsor of the traveling trophy and a $100 check is ND Agri –Women.
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 49 teams participated in the 2015 Food Science CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National FFA Food Science Event is the Kindred FFA Chapter. Their Advisor is Ms. Brooke Jameson. 214 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Cavendish Farms, Inc. and Grain Millers High team traveling trophy and travel stipend to National Convention is sponsored by Cavendish Farms, Inc. Gold (9) *Kindred Napoleon Wishek Richland 44 Carrington Wyndmere Turtle Lake/Meacer Bottineau Harvey
TEAM Silver (10) Fessenden/Bowdon New England Rugby Leeds Garrison Kenmare Minot Oakes/Sargent Central South Heart Wahpeton
Bronze (13) Belfield McClusky Ray Edgeley/Kulm Mandan Powers Lake Medina Maddock AS Gibbens
FOOD SCIENCE INDIVIDUAL Gold (41) *Shirley Yang, Kenmare Caleb Boehm, Richland 44 Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Rachel Hall, Kindred Brittany Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Chris Blegen, Richland 44 Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Jewel Faul, McClusky Diana Lloyd, Fessenden/Bowdon Jaxon Handt, Kindred Molly Bollinger, Towner Kylee Williams, Napoleon Caitlan Wolkenhauer, Fessenden/Bowdon Allison Buckman, Belfield Jordyn Hetland, Wyndmere Wyatt Lautt, Harvey Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Veronica Schwartzenberger, Napoleon Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Ty Casey, Kindred Bailey Bitz, Napoleon McKenzie Johnson, Rugby Jill Endres, Carrington Paul Moffet, Wyndmere Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon Rebekka Wanner, Wishek Erin Ehlis, New England Brittney Aasand, Carrington Aaron Bechtle, Wishek Ana Braaten, Wyndmere Willow Johnson, Carrington McKenzie Lautt, Harvey Kaytlyn Aufforth, Bottineau Brinley Mathern, Edgeley/Kulm Brittany Regner, Napoleon Lindsey English, Harvey Morgan Jilek, Wahpeton Kaity Stauffer, Minot Jared Munson, Bottineau Cole Ketterling, Wishek Reeann Christianson, Rugby
Silver (59) Julia Beck, Minot Kelsey Stumvoll, Garrison Kjersten Stegner, New England Grace Hove, Powers Lake Anne Johnson, Kenmare Ty Nordby, New England Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Carson Woroniecki, Hebron Karley Perhus, Kindred Skylar Steffan, South Heart Laura Ellen Brandjord, Bottineau Allison Ziebarth, Ray Hannah Lentz, Richland 44 Deserae Werlinger, Fessenden/Bowdon Marissa Tuhy, South Heart Bree Diffely, Garrison Cheyanne Klein, Mandan Danica Loll, Wahpeton, Evan Braaten, Wyndmere Adam Fischer, Leeds Juliann Brandjord, Bottineau Katelyn Nelsen, Leeds Mara Obrigewtich, Belfield Paige Johnson, Leeds Claire Moffet, Wyndmere Kayla Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Sandra Larson, New Rockford Tyler Blegen, Leeds John Haverland, Richland 44 Becky Binstock, South Heart Shelby Brekhus, Kenmare Cassidy Freeman, Turtle Lake/Mercer Billy Zottnick, Edgeley/Kulm Victoria Goven, Turtle Lake/Mercer Aaron Knudtson, Harvey Akala Knatterud,Maddock AS Gibbens Alissa Volk, Rugby Chase Bader, Wishek Irene Hale, Minot Skylar Ruggles, Bowman County Kelsey Perdue, Ray 23
Bronze (59) Haley Koenig, Carrington MacKenzi Hecker, Glen Ullin Storm Nies, Killdeer Erin Jorgenson, Leeds Lucas Rath, McClusky Maiah McCowan, Mandan Morgan Henke, New Salem Jenna Obrigewitch, Belfield Daynen Hoover, Minot McKaden Musland, Edgeley/Kulm Lexie Boe, Rolla McClusky, Alex Naser Charlynn Klebe, Towner Kylee Hendrickson, Bowman County Kristine Hopfauf, Mandan Jarrett Staiger, Glen Ullin Kaitlynn Andres, Medina Terin Lucero, Ray Abigail Hintz, Center Holly Boyd, Center Cassie Dornacker, Garrison Sage Berg, Mandan Courtney Reister, Medina Seth Haugland, Divide County Kendra Gerving, Glen Ullin Shain Heier, Edgeley/Kulm Hannah Nantt, South Heart Aiden Halleen, Bowman County Reese Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Kalie Gudmestad, Medina Kinzi Grubb, Powers Lake Graysyn Kitts, Minot Shawn Postovit, Tioga Brea Jore, Watford City Emily Bopp, Edgeley/Kulm Bradyn Lachenmeier, Kidder County Karissa Monsen, Watford City Jacob Blessum, Rugby Peyton Skabo, Tioga Laurana Lynds, Enderlin Addison Sundeen, Watford City
Gold cont’d Tori Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer
Silver cont’d Jake Sanders, New Salem Katelyn Youngs, Garrison Brittany Johnson, Lisbon Madison Klebe, Bottineau Jaydin Risovi,Maddock AS Casey Morgan, Park River Alecia Turner, New England Hunter Sandstrom, Ray Travis Binde, Divide County Emily Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Hannah Voeller, Rugby Megan Resiter, Medina Christyn Knudtson, Harvey Dylan Rue, New Rockford Kylie Hildre, Velva Zach Bear, Lisbon Hunter Buehler,Maddock AS Gibbens Shantell Jepson, Oakes/Sargent Central
Bronze cont’d Katherin Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer Ruthie Jameson, Lisbon Katie Sundseth, Wahpeton Elizabeth Widmer, New Rockford Zayne Johns, Scranton Dylan Rudolph, Gackle/Streeter Kaylee Blumhagen, Velva Jake Bellmore, Wahpeton Kelsey Eiler, Mandan Billie Lentz, Rolla Leah Schmidt, Tioga Antonio DelaCerda, Parshall Allison Grote, Powers Lake Mikayla Wolfe, Tioga Jennifer Ova, Gackle/Streeter Royce Brawley, Garrison Sarah Senechal, Velva
HORSE SELECTION 31 teams competed in the 2015 Horse Selection CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Rugby FFA Chapter. 111 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Bison Trophy sponsored by: Wade and Lynn Moser and a $100 scholarship. High Team receives the Memorial Trophy for Becky Fisher sponsored by the Mandan FFA. State sponsors are Wade and Lynn Moser and VitaFerm of North Dakota.
TEAM RATINGS *Rugby Killdeer Harvey
Gold (6) Lisbon Granville Dickinson
Mandan New Salem
Silver (4) South Heart Napoleon
Bronze (5) Grant County Medina Wahpeton Towner Park River
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (27) *Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Allisha Dworshak, Dickinson Allison Heilman, Rugby Stetson Ellingson, Mandan Elizabeth Blessum, Rugby MyKell Bosch, Rugby Matt Stroh, Killdeer Haley Goodall, Stanley Lane Bachmeier, Granville Justine Schaff, New Salem Garrett Oland, Lisbon Justin Dahl, Watford City Rachel Voigt, Killdeer Tristen Polensky, South Heart Kendra Klosterman, Wahpeton Kaylene Klein, Hazen Bethany Keller, Harvey Matt Johnson, Lisbon Grace Bachmeier, Granville Katie Horner, Napoleon Christin Stroh, Dickinson Caleb Cross, Granville Morgan Henke, New Salem Ruthie Jameson, Lisbon Mackenzie Woodall, Granville Kaitlyn Metzger, Towner Natasha Baranko, South Heart
Silver (28) Haley Geiger, Mandan Addison Magill, Oakes/Sargent Central Danica Loll, Wahpeton Tayla Hoherz, Grant County Alyssa Mutschelknaus, Grant County Cheyenne Klein, Mandan Megan Reister, Medina Katelyn Long, Napoleon McKenna Proctor, Medina Kristen Larson, Park River Patrick Johnson, Mandan TJ Moore, Killdeer Kelsie Schaff, Grant County Shandra Getzlaff, Mandan Gracie Wagner, Towner Samantha Johnson, New Salem Paige Bennington, Park River Madison Kadrmas, Dickinson Sara Jochim, Grant County Cory Schmaltz, Harvey Justin Hoberg, Napoleon Claire Anderson, Harvey Makenna Sandstrom, Ray Alyssa Sims, Washburn Bailey Nelson, Rugby Alexa Dineed, Dickinson Teresa Wald, Napoleon Allison Cross, Granville
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Bronze (18) Alex Naser, McClusky Brooklyn Geiss, Glen Ullin Becky Binstock, South Heart Tessa Peterka, Park River Lacey Forsness, Dickinson Gavin Miller, Park River Charlynn Klebe, Towner Sierra Plesuk, Velva Kylie Hildre, Velva Tucker Ellingson, Hettinger Morgan Jilek, Wahpeton Harley Eckert, Powers Lake Ashley Wolff, Medina Tarynn Jacobson, Watford City Brady Leiseth, Watford City Emily Kolschefski, Velva Mack Buckmier, Hettinger Jenna Duppong, Glen Ullin
JOB INTERVIEW 16 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a $100 scholarship, travel stipened and a Baby Bison Trophy
sponsored by First International Bank & Trust, and a traveling trophy in memory of Bev Janke and Brenda Herring sponsored by the Lakota FFA Chapter.
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (5) *Claire Endres, Carrington Gavin Muscha, Richland 44 Madison Bodine, Velva Shelby Grabanski, Kindred Gwen Scheresky, Max
Silver (6) Myles Odermann, Parshall Libby Bateman, New Salem Jenna Nicholson, Kidder County Haley Duchsherer, Drake/Anamoose Aaron Knudtson, Harvey Dalton Petersen, Kenmare
Bronze (5) Tim Fischer, Bowman County Al Schwalbe, Beulah Austin Blazer, Leeds Damon Mellmer, Scranton Hunter Buehler,Maddock AS Gibbens
MEATS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT 35 teams participated in the 2015 Meats CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National FFA Meats Selection Event is the Rugby FFA Chapter. High Team receives a Calvin Steeke Traveling Trophy sponsored by the Steeke Family. 125 individuals
participated. *High Individual receives a $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by North Dakota Beef Commission. The winning team received hard hats and frocks donated by the Animal Science Department at NDSU.
TEAM RATINGS *Rugby Edgeley/Kulm Kidder County South Heart
Gold (7) Washburn Kindred Minot
Kenmare Hebron Napoleon
Silver (5) Beulah Des Lacs/Burlington
Bronze (9) Mandan Dickinson Oakes/Sargent Central Medina Lisbon Powers Lake New Salem Carrington Bismarck
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (29) *Shane Giedd, Washburn Joshua Geinert, Edgeley/Kulm Madison Schmaltz, Rugby Josh Pfiefer, Rugby Devin Volk, Rugby Kylee Nelson, Kenmare Marissa Tuhy, South Heart Myles Odermann, Parshall Wyatt Schulte, Hebron Alexis Anderson, Kindred Breanna Thompson, Rugby Paige Schmidt, Kidder County Kacey Koester, Kidder County Ben Van Berkom, Des Lacs/Burlington Sam Poland, South Heart Heidi Scheetz, Washburn Jacob Baumann, Edgeley/Kulm Jaxon Handt, Kindred Cooper Vols, Minot Sabrina Stark, Minot Daniel Bolen, Powers Lake Abigail Henderson, Edgeley/Kulm Jerrod MacDonald, Bismarck Caden Tuhy, South Heart Shaye Koester, Kidder County Kaydee Weippert, Kidder County Cole Brose, Minot Alexa Young, Napoleon Cody Wald, Mandan
Silver (32) Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Sheyenne Freitag, Kindred MiaLara Young, Napoleon Katie Horner, Napoleon Antonio DeLaCerda, Parshall Devin Sardelli, Beulah Ty Casey, Kindred Tyrel Mellmer, Beulah Josh Remmick, Beulah Bryce Peters, Mandan Madison Meyer, New Salem Angela Leier, Napoleon Peyton Sundsbak, Des Lacs/Burlington Brinley Mathern, Edgeley/Kulm/Kulm Haley Kohler, Kenmare Jacob Gartner, Glen Ullin Max Muggli, Oakes/Sargent Central Tucker Ellsworth, Kenmare Morgan Krizan, Hebron Shaina Rasmusson, Lisbon Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Dakota Petersen, Kenmare Zane Woroniecki, Hebron Brittany Binstock, Dickinson Cassidy Vandehoven, Carrington Ryeleigh Laib, Turtle Lake/Mercer Trista Crimmins, McClusky Katelyn Oland, Lisbon Jacob Fandrich, Carrington Ashley Miller, Wilton Hunter Kamrath, Washburn
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Bronze (41) Erich Scheffert, Oakes/Sargent Central Robert Bodine, Velva Breeanna Llewellyn, Minot Alex Irlmeier, Medina Jayd Novak, Minot Brandon Lacher, Richland 44 Vincent Carruth, Oakes/Sargent Central Alexa Dineen, Dickinson Grayson Pease, Des Lacs/Burlington Kylee Myers, Lisbon Kiana Schatz, Hebron Conner Kaelberer, New Salem Austin Engh, Kenmare Connor Knudsen, Richland 44 Jake Sanders, New Salem Kira Zatoupil, Dickinson Addison Magill, Oakes/Sargent Central Kutter Blumhagen, Velva Justin Vanberkom, Powers Lake Abigail Volk, Rugby Dawsen Bueligen, New Salem Tyler Paczkowski, Bismarck Carson Houser, McClusky Brooke Kunz, New Salem Haley Koenig, Carrington Kalie Gudmestad, Medina Carter Kershaw, Wilton Dakota Eastham, Bismarck Braxton Rolle, Hebron Christine Stroh, Dickinson Brady Lawson, Velva Shiloh Schmid, Bismarck Jacob Boyko, Velva Garrett Snyder, Des Lacs/Burlington Dalton Reinke, Lisbon Brody Graff, Medina Samantha Halsetngard, Mandan Emily Boehm, Turtle Lake/Mercer Bailey Severson, Des Lacs/Burlington Morgan Grade, McClusky Sara Hatlewick, Gackle/Streeter
NURSERY/LANDSCAPE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT 24 teams participated in the 2015 Nursery CDE team event. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Kenmare FFA Chapter. 72 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Chain Saw, $100 scholarship and a Baby Bison Trophy. Sponsors are Intermountain Stihl and Bottineau FFA Chapter. Intermountain Stihl provides a chainsaw to the high individual. Sponsor of the Traveling Trophy is Steve Zimmerman.
TEAM RATINGS Gold (3) Beulah Harvey
*Kenmare Hebron Mandan
Silver (4) Minot Kindred
Wishek Napoleon Rugby
Bronze (5) Garrison Watford City
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (16) *Halley Bartlett, Kenmare Morgan Krizan, Hebron McKayla Neubauer, Kenmare Kendra Brekhus, Kenmare Anne Johnson, Kenmare Julia Beck, Minot Matthew Voeller, Harvey Braxton Rolle, Hebron Ben Saewert, Kindred Kiana Schatz, Hebron Rebekah Fetterhoff, Kenmare Hannah Gress, Mandan Cullen Gress, Mandan McKenna Quintus, Mandan Stacia Hopfauf, Mandan Adam Becker, Beulah
SILVER (22) Chantel Mertz, Harvey Isaac Ripplinger, Beulah Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Kenzie Opdahl, Beulah Calvin Aichele, Beulah Isaac Kauffman, Minot Sami Bitz, Napoleon Kylee Williams, Napoleon Alec Battest, Beulah Tyler Larson, Harvey Sam Larson, Garrison Nick Nathias, Kindred Aaron Bechtle, Wishek Alex Berger, Mandan Graysyn Kitts, Minot Tristin Lunde, Rugby Alex Ruff, Wishek Laura Biewer, Kindred Zack Schmalenberger, Hebron Erick Leiseth, Watford City
Bronze (25) Nathan Dahl, Gackle/Streeter Kelsie Zimmerman, Napoleon Allyson Kleespie, Rugby Abby Lester, Minot Brett Muscha, Harvey Royce Brawley, Garrison Jacque Blessum, Rugby Tori Braaten, Kindred Breanna Johnson, Napoleon Hunter Bice, Killdeer Cole Seidler, Garrison Sadie Johnson, Napoleon Ayana Kovash, Killdeer Austin Schreiner, Velva Ethan Kippen, Bottineau Dylan Wolff, Wishek Morgan Irlmeier, Medina Grace Ransiear, Velva Chase Driscoll, Mohall Clay Jorgenson, Watford City David Jochim, Wishek Storm Nies, Killdeer Mara Bornemann, Center Jacob Boyko, Velva Nick Eggmann, Kindred
EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT 15 individuals participated in the 2015 Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event. State Champion who will represent the North Dakota FFA Association in the National Event is Kacey Koester of the Kidder County FFA Chapter. The winner receives a Baby Bison Trophy. It is US Bank Farm & Ranch Management. The traveling trophy is sponsored by the 2012-2013 North Dakota State Officers in memory of Mike Wehri. A trip to National Convention is sponsored by Bryan Kenner. State sponsors are Dean Moos and US Bank Farm & Ranch Management. Gold (5) *Kacey Koester, Kidder County Heidi Scheetz, Washburn Paige Holmes, Larimore Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Colby Steeke, Scranton
Silver (6) Hunter Pinke, Wishek Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Cassidy Bockoven, Minot Calvin Aichele, Beulah Tanner Thompson, Ray
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Bronze (4) Gavin Muscha, Richland 44 Allison Heilman, Rugby Bree Diffley, Garrison Dugan Arendt, Leeds
PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT 14 individuals participated in the 2015 Memorized Public Speaking Event. The State Champion representing North Dakota in the National Event is Alexis Larson of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The winner receives a Baby Bison Trophy. Sponsors for this event are Michael Anderson. The traveling trophy is sponsored by American Crystal Sugar Company. Gold (5) *Alexis Larson, Carrington Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Emily Ehlis, New England Julianna Wolf, Wishek Kelsey Perdue, Ray
Silver (5) Katelyn Oland, Lisbon Hope Scheresky, Max Paige Johnson, Leeds Ryan Schwartz, Hazen Brooke Getz, Bowman County County
Bronze (4) Julia Beck, Minot Claire Anderson, Harvey Logan Longtin, Williston Emily Webb, Granville
QUIZ EVENT 16 Teams participated in the 2015 Quiz Event. The Championship Team is the Max FFA Chapter. 77 Individuals participated. *High individuals receive a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Rick Vannett. Red River Farm Network, Farm Credit Services of Mandan, Farm Credit Serivices of ND and Ag Country Farm Credit Services sponsors the ribbons and also a $100 scholarship. High Team receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Rick Vannett, Kevin Nelson, and Kevin Vannett.
TEAM RATINGS Gold (6) *Max Napoleon Carrington Beulah Harvey Kindred
Silver () Kenmare Garrison Maddock AS Gibbens Rugby
Bronze (5) Parshall Oakes/Sargent Central Scranton Grant County Finley/Sharon
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (23) *Gwen Scheresky, Max Kaitlyn Weigel, Napoleon Dylan Finken, Max Katelyn Long, Napoleon Claire Endres, Carrington Christine Bingham, Max Candace Nysted, Carrington Adam Becker, Beulah Alexis Larson, Carrington Chantel Mertz, Harvey Kenzie Opdahl, Beulah Myles Odermann, Parshall Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Sami Bitz, Napoleon Jaxon Handt, Kindred Mariah Weigel, Napoleon Brittney Aasand, Carrington Megan Johnson, Garrison MiaLara Young, Napoleon Jacob Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Matthew Voeller, Harvey Abigail Volk, Rugby
Silver (21) Lindsey English, Harvey Christyn Knudtson, Harvey Weston Cline, Beulah Kendra Brekhus, Kenmare McKayla Neubauer, Kenmare Jordan Dilse, Scranton Kylee Nelson, Kenmare Katie McNichol, Max Joshua Pfeifer, Rugby Akala Knatterud,Maddock AS Gibbens Maria Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens Taylor Foss,Maddock AS Gibbens Mary Hintz, Grant County Gabe Lassila, Garrison Megan Olson,Maddock AS Gibbens Sheyenne Freitag, Kindred Dylan Stumvoll, Garrison Colbey Steeke, Scranton Kelsi Knutson, Beulah Kylee Dockter, Harvey Emily Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens
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Bronze (24) Anne Johnson, Kenmare Emily Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Breanna Thompson, Rugby Sean Hermes, Oakes/Sargent Central Andrew Schafer, Grant County Laura Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Kim Kolden, Garrison Nick Brannan, Finley/Sharon Katie Jochim, Grant County Abigale Steeke, Scranton Brittany Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Emma Maddock Kindred Taylor Skretteberg, Grant County Emerald Aipperspach, Beulah Dakota Schaefer, Grant County Callie Anderson, Scranton Calli Miller, Scranton Shaylee Billadeau, Parshall Kelsea McDowell, Garrison Erich Scheffert, Oakes/Sargent Central McKayla Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Tim Anderson, Parshall Cassidy Folden, Parshall Mason Hopewell, Kindred
REPORTER BOOK State Sponsor is the Garrison FFA Alumni. Gold (15) Ashley Becker, New Salem Mary Hintz, Grant County Rachel Hall, Kindred Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Stacia Hopfauf, Mandan Dylan Finken, Max Alex Abrahamson, Rolla Royce Brawley, Garrison Lucas Rath, McClusky Jaydin Risovi,Maddock AS Gibbens Tori Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Alecia Turner, New England Brittany Regner, Napoleon
Silver (2) Harleigh Thompson, Granville Hannah Voeller, Rugby
Bronze (2) Breeanna Llewellyn, Minot Isaac Ripplinger, Beulah
SAE BOOK TEAM RATINGS *Champion team receives State Rotating Plaque. State Sponsor is Capital Trophy of Bismarck and Rick Vannett . Gold (2)
Silver (0)
Bronze (0)
*Rolla Garrison
INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (3) Hunter Kamrath, Washburn Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Keaton Graber, Rolla
Silver (7) Karson Schoening, Rolla Sara Hatlewick, Gackle/Streeter Megan Johnson, Garrison Morgan Huntzenbiler, Scranton Dylan Stumvoll, Garrison Brody Cahill, Rolla Colbey Steeke, Scranton
Bronze(1) Josie Lind, Garrison
SECRETARY BOOK State Sponsor is the Maddock AS Gibbens FFA Chapter. Gold (14) Madison Johnson, Kindred Kaytlyn Aufforth, Bottineau Graysyn Kitts, Minot Adam Becker, Beulah Hailey Kallenbach,Maddock AS Gibbens Megan Johnson, Garrison Angela Leier, Napoleon Kate McNichol, Max Abby Myers, Richland 44 Carly Jo Hendrickson, Rolla Candace Nysted, Carrington Miranda Letzring, New Salem Nicole Mitchell, Granville Cassidy Freeman, Turtle Lake/Mercer
Silver (3) Chasley Houser, McClusky Alyssa Mutschelknaus, Grant County Allison Heilman, Rugby
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Bronze (1) Miranda Reister, Medina
SMALL ANIMAL PRODUCTION & CARE 62 teams participated in the 2015 Small Animal Care CDE team event. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. 236 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by ND FFA Alumni Association and also a $100 scholarship. High Team receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by US Bank-Private Client Group.
TEAM *New Salem Mandan Richland 44 Rugby Kenmare Mohall
Gold (11) Center Fessenden/Bowdon Lisbon Des Lacs/Burlington Harvey
Kindred Max Beulah Wyndmere Hebron Belfield New Rockford
Silver (13) Granville Maddock AS Gibbens Wahpeton Kidder County Ray Velva Garrison
Napoleon Minot New England South Heart Towner Turtle Lake/Mercer Scranton
Bronze (14) Medina Park River Drake/Anamoose Glen Ullin Stanley Dickinson Bowman County
SMALL ANIMAL INDIVIDUAL Gold(50 ) *Raina Hanley, New Salem Taylor Sevland, Granville Nicole Hanson, Mohall Jake Bellmore, Wahpeton Madison Meyer, New Salem April Hagemeister, Fessenden/Bowdon Hannah Werlinger, Fessenden/Bowdon Leanne VanBerkom, Des Lacs/Burlington Emily Wagner, Towner Tatiana Friese, Harvey Anne Manstrom, Wyndmere Shayla Sauer, Des Lacs/Burlington Macy Sundahl, Mohall Christin Bingham, Max Mia Fragoso, Kenmare Mara Obrigewitch, Belfield Sarah Senechal, Velva Stacia Hopfauf, Mandan Shandra Getzlaff, Mandan Brenna Hoger, New Salem Samantha Eidmann, Drake/Anamoose Abby Myers, Richland 44 Kenzie Opdahl, Beulah Hannah Dahm, Richland 44 Jennifer Becker, New Salem Beth Shearer, Lisbon Andrew Wherley, Mohall Lindsey English, Harvey Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Natalie Bergquist, Turtle Lake/Mercer Breanna Weber, Kindred Casey Thomas, Velva Kylee Nelson, Kenmare Jenna Steffes, Lisbon Emily Johnson, Ray Nick Brannan, Finley/Sharon Adrianna Braun, Richland 44 Matty Koenig, Rugby Jazlyn Brossart, Rugby Kayla Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Morgan Oppen, Rugby Catherine Manstrom, Wyndmere Haley Geiger, Mandan Holly Boyd, Center Kayla Hildebrant, Richland 44 Cody Blegen, Richland 44 Dani Kling, Kenmare Brianna Letzring, New Salem Bailey Schlosser, Mandan Haley Conlon, Hebron
Silver (58)
Bronze (71)
Julia Beck, Minot Dawn Traver, Dickinson Miranda Reister, Medina Abby Makay, New Rockford Alyssa Johnson, Max Jerry Sherven, Kindred Abigail Hintz, Center Kelsi Knutson, Beulah Haylea Ammon, Harvey Kourtney Bitz, Napoleon Jesse Steffes, Lisbon Allison Ziebarth, Ray Tristen Polensky, South Heart Michael McCall, Wahpeton Josten Hafner, Beulah Megan Olson, Maddock AS Gibbens Skylar Steffan, South Heart Irene Hale, Minot Akala Knatterud, Maddock AS Gibbens Kailyn Brummond, Granville Breanna Johnson, Napoleon Jordyn Klose, Kindred Shelby Brekhus, Kenmare Santana Schneider, Harvey Kylee Bitz, Napoleon Katie Sundseth, Wahpeton Taylor Foss, Maddock AS Gibbens Natasha Semchenko, Max Mya Knecht, Des Lacs/Burlington Allison Buckman, Belfield Jenna Obrigewitch, Belfield Cheyenne Jacobson, Max Kristi Medalen, Maddock Elizabeth Bartholomay, Scranton Caitlan Wolkenhauer, Fessenden/Bowdon Lauren Roscoe, New Rockford Jodee Egly, Belfield Sidney Sanderson, Parshall Makayla Biel, New Rockford Levi Stegner, New England Emma Jensen, Kindred Bradyn Lachenmeier, Kidder County Kristen Larson, Park River Mykaela Jacobson, Center Maiah McCowan, Mandan Elizabeth Widmer, New Rockford Macy Feland, Mohall Natalie Opp, Hebron Kim Kolden, Garrison Alicia Louters, New Rockford Courtney Lauinger, Maddock AS Gibbens Adam Becker, Beulah 29
Tarynn Jacobson, Watford City Paige Bennington, Park River Mason Faut, Hazen Alyssa Nelson, Bottineau Madison Reimche, Bottineau Bobbi Leighton, Towner Caitlyn Enger, Stanley Kelsey Marschke, Enderlin Morgan Hutzenbiler, Scranton Kinzi Grubb, Powers Lake Chelsea Schmitt, Bismarck Natasha Baranko, South Heart Emily Boehm, Turtle Lake/Mercer Gabby Lassonde, St. John Jacquelyn McCleary, Enderlin Brayden Miller, Bowman County Tillee Moser, Medina Alex Naser, McClusky Atati Mita, Ray Morgan Reiser, Gackle/Streeter Alexis Brandner, Wishek Kaylene Klein, Hazen Skylar Ruggles, Bowman County Katie McNichol, Max Abigail Walcoh, Wilton Nicole Mitchell, Granville Jennifer Ova, Gackle/Streeter Paige Hausauer, Wilton Mandy Schell, Washburn Cheyenne Boeddeker, Northern Cass Tessa Peterska, Park River Heather Glines, Wahpeton Maggie Fulton, Belfield Georgina Eidmann, Drake/Anamoose Miranda Ness, Minot Alyssa Sims, Washburn Jenna Duppong, Glen Ullin Cassidy Freeman, Turtle Lake/Mercer Logan Ercanbrack, Kenmare Dagan Arendt, Leeds Amanda Odegard, Wilton Laiken David, Wyndmere Sami Bitz, Napoleon Jordan Schumacher, Hebron Bailey Morman, Glen Ullin Sam Poland, South Heart Makenna Sandstrom, Ray Emery Dobitz, Killdeer Tara Ivey, Stanley Kelsea McDowell, Garrison Alecia Turner, New England Morgan Irlmeier, Medina
Silver cont’d Megan Johnson, Garrison Maddi Cruff, Center Allison Roth, Kidder County Renee Snyder, Des Lacs/Burlington McKayla Thompson, Granville Katelyn Kuntz, Rugby
Bronze cont’d Lily McFadden, Killdeer Trista Crimmins, McClusky Miranda Ziegler, Kidder County Hannah Nantt, South Heart Kara Duppong, Glen Ullin Pru Bray, Granville Ty Nordby, New England Aaron Lee, Wahpeton Kaitlyn Bartholomay, Scranton Ashton Smith, Stanley Warren Swenson, Beulah Madison Kadrmas, Dickinson Jasmine Vinanrd, Minot Lily Pyle, Central Cass Sean Prellwitz, Towner Aiden Halleen, Bowman County County Emily Willprecht, Lidgerwood Rileigh Kummer, Harvey Jacie Osier, Kindred
SUPERIOR/NATIONAL CHAPTERS Superior Chapter State Plaques sponsored by ND FFA Alumni Association. Granville Max Maddock A. S. Gibbons *Rugby *Carrington *Garrison *Richland 44
Scranton New Salem *Rolla *Kindred *Napoleon Medina *Center
The gold* applications in the National Chapter Program will be submitted for national judging.
TALENT The individuals selected to represent North Dakota at the National Talent Show are Emme Aipperspach of the Beulah FFA Chapter. Participation Awards are sponsored by the Grant County FFA Chapter. Emme Aipperspach of the Beulah FFA will receive the Don Erickson Memorial Traveling Trophy. Taylor Skretteberg, Grant County Emma Maddock, Kindred Julianna Wolf, Wishek Katherine Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer Julianne Skaff, South HEart
Gold *Emmerald Aipperspach, Beulah Wyatt Lautt, Harvey Maddock Barbershop Quartet Justin Hoberg, Napoleon Aaron Knudtson, Harvey Kara Duppong, Glen Ullin
TREASURER BOOK State Sponsor is the Divide County FFA Chapter Gold (12) Ashley Piazza, Max Ty Casey, Kindred Cody Blegen, Richland 44 Bree Diffely, Garrison Blake Buckmier,Maddock AS Gibbens Erin Knutson, Harvey Bree Obergfell, Minot Alfred Schwalbe, Beulah Jesse Hafner, Carrington Victoria Goven, Turtle Lake/Mercer Kody Faul, McClusky McKayla Thompson, Granville Sierra Jundt, Rugby
Silver (2) Jerrod MacDonald, Bismarck Madison Meyer, New Salem
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Bronze (2) Ana Braaten, Wyndmere Sean Soukup, Rolla
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DELEGATE COMMITTEE REPORTS 2015 District Leadership Committee Members: Kindred Napoleon Belfield Berthold Bismarck Carrington Dickinson Glen Ullin Grant County Hettinger Lidgerwood Maddock Max Minot Mohall Mott/Regent New Salem Northern Cass Powers Lake Richland 44 Scranton St. John Watford City Wilton
Ty Nicollette Mikayla Austin Ryan Bailey Allisha Kendra Alyssa Tucker Ciara Hunter Dylan Jasmine Shannon McKenzie Krista Joshua Daniel Cody Calli Larissa Brady
Casey Bitz Obrigewitch Kilene Sayler Retzlaff Dworshak Gerving Mutschelknaus Ellingson Honl Buehler Finken Vinnard Asheim Wehri Kreidt Russiff Bolen Blegen Miller Hoover Leiseth
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Members present: All members were present. Alternate members: There were no alternate members. Advisor Present: One advisor, Mr. Brian Schneider, was present. Members absent: No members were absent. Committee Chairs: The committee co-chairs were Ty Casey of the Kindred FFA Chapter and Nicollette Bitz of the Napoleon FFA Chapter. Date and location of meeting: The date of the meeting was June 2nd, 2015, and we met in the North East corner of the convention hall. Report: (include general discussion points, items reviewed, etc…) We reviewed all contests at district leadership, as well as state parliamentary procedure. Major discussion points were on changing the format of parliamentary procedure at the district and state levels, and including a follow-up letter in the job interview contest. Action Recommended: We as a committee recommend to change the parliamentary procedure event at the district level by requiring secretary’s minutes to be kept during the demonstration, and that formal minutes are then written by the president and secretary. We as a committee also recommend altering the parliamentary procedure event at the state level by requiring secretary’s minutes to be kept during the demonstration, and that formal minutes are then written by the president and secretary. Also, we recommend removing the president from the ready room during prep time, and only allowing five minutes for preparation. Also, during the final four round, we recommend introducing the asking of questions of the officers following their demonstration, with a maximum number of 7 questions per demonstration. We as a committee also recommended that in order for the job interview event at districts to be more similar in style to the state contest, all job interview participants will be asked to write a follow-up letter for the judges. We recommend that this letter be judged but not counted towards the overall score of the participant. 32
State Fair and Summer Activities Committee Members: Members present: Issac Ripplinger (Beulah), Madison Klebe (Bottineau), Emilee Johnson (Divide County), Sara Hatlewick (Gackle/Streeter), Tayla Hoherz (Grant County), Kylee Dockter (Harvey), Patrick MacCarthy (Hazen), Kaydee Weippert (Kidder County), Matt Stroh (Killdeer), Phillip Steffan (Lakota), Bryce Moen (Larimore), Haley Anderson (Lisbon), Irene Hale (Minot), Shaylee Billadeau (Parshall), Britne Viall (Ray), Billie Lentz (Rolla), Kaycee Mahle (Rugby), Kourtney Fleetwood (St. John), Ashton Smith (Stanley), Natalie Berquist (Turtle Lake/Mercer), Adrian Castaneda (Watford City), Paige Hausauer (Wilton). Alternate members: Shaina Rasmusson (Lisbon) Advisor Present: Gary Wald (Maddock) Members absent: Everyone was accounted for. Committee Chairs: Claire Endres (Carrington) and Angela Leier (Napoleon) Date and location of meeting: The meeting began at 10:00 a.m. on the South steps of the Benson Bunker and dismissed at 10:42 a.m. Report: The committee discussed creating an additional officer retreat in the Western part of North Dakota. Since there is only one officer retreat in the Northeastern part of the state, the committee felt this would better accommodate chapters in the west so they would not have to travel great distances. The committee discussed possibly moving the Land and Range judging Career Development Events to a different time. If this suggestion was facilitated, we feel more members would compete in these events. We touched base on the state fair activities. These include tractor driving and FFA livestock Shows. As co-chairs we felt it that the idea of starting a FFA Summer Camp for our members. The committee thought this was something that members would benefit from and enjoy attending. The majority of the committee feels that this idea should be pushed. Action Recommended: The dates of Land and Range Judging should be evaluated for a better time for the members to compete. There should be evaluations for locations and times for which a state wide FFA Camp could be hosted by the North Dakota FFA Association.
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Program of Activities Committee Members: Renee Snyder (Des Lacs/Burlington), Brittany Binstock (Dickinson), Laura Jacobson (Finley Sharon), Megan Johnson (Garrison), Mack Buckmier (Hettinger), Brooklyn Zink (Hillsboro), Miranda Ziegler (Kidder County), T.J. Moore (Killdeer), Logan Schuh (Lakota), John Fuqua (Larimore), Walker Bonn- Meyer (Lidgerwood), Maria Sears (Maddock), Cassidy Bockoven (Minot), Kylee Williams (Napoleon), Kjersten Stegner (New England), Sandra Larson (New Rockford), Miranda Letzring (New Salem), Haley Visto (Oakes SC), Dylan Enger (Stanley), Kendra Klosterman (Wahpeton), Allison Heilman (Rugby), Brenna Ketterling (Wishek). Members present: Renee Snyder (Des Lacs/Burlington), Brittany Binstock (Dickinson), Laura Jacobson (Finley Sharon), Megan Johnson (Garrison), Mack Buckmier (Hettinger), Brooklyn Zink (Hillsboro), Miranda Ziegler (Kidder County), T.J. Moore (Killdeer), Logan Schuh (Lakota), John Fuqua (Larimore), Walker Bonn- Meyer (Lidgerwood), Maria Sears (Maddock), Cassidy Bockoven (Minot), Kylee Williams (Napoleon), Kjersten Stegner (New England), Sandra Larson (New Rockford), Miranda Letzring (New Salem), Haley Visto (Oakes SC), Allison Heilman (Rugby), Brenna Ketterling (Wishek). Alternate members: Tara Ivey (Stanley), Jenae Wieser (Wahpeton) Advisor Present: Mr. Jeff Bjugstad Members absent: Dylan Enger (Stanley), Kendra Klosterman (Wahpeton) Committee Chairs: Katelyn Oland (Lisbon), Ashley Stoppleworth (Kindred) Date and location of meeting: June 2nd, 2015, Churchill Hall Report: (include general discussion points, items reviewed, etc…) The committee discussed revising the State Program of Activities. The main areas focused on were revising and adding goals, and clarifying language in the sections of SAE, Cooperation, Community Development, Leadership, Conduct of Meetings, Scholarship, and State and National Activities. Action Recommended: Add goals regarding the transition to AET under SAE Program for FFA Members and SAE Account Book Award. Correct the numbering error for the third section under SAE. Create a more definitive goal under the youth group cooperation section about the leaders of the different organizations meeting and communicating more often. Develop an award for an FFA member that could be given out to recognize them for creating and successfully implementing a living to serve plan. Under Leadership, section 10, the acronym NDVATA under the steps should be changed to NDAAE. Under conduct of meetings, section 2, the words “and ambassador,” should be deleted from the goals and steps sections. Under Scholarship, section 2, add a goal to utilize all scholarship money available for WLC in the current year. Under Public Relations, section 4, add a step to publicize the opportunity to invite state officers to speak at chapter banquets in an effort to make sure that new advisors are aware of the opportunity.
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Resolutions and Convention Evalution Committee Members: The Committee consisted of two co-chairs, 21 members, one state officer, and one advisor. Members present: First meeting: All Committee members were present. Second Meeting: All Committee members were present except the delegates from Berthold, Central Cass, Enderlin, Kindred, Northern Cass, and Powers Lake. Alternate members: First Meeting: Jordan Schumacher (Hebron), Caitlyn Walkenbauer (Fessenden/Bowdon), Dalton Renke (Lisbon), Samantha Halstengard (Mandan), Alyssa Bell (Northern Cass), and Austin Manz (Powers Lake). Second Meeting: Spencer Schwab (Lisbon), Paige Fisher (Mandan). Advisor Present: First Meeting: Cameron Young of Edgeley-Kulm. Second Meeting: None. State Officer Present: First Meeting: Daniel Pretzer, State Parliamentarian. Second Meeting: None. Members absent: First Meeting: None. Second Meeting: Luis Gonzalez (Berthold), Steven Grossman (Central Cass), Carly Wertman (Enderlin), Emma Maddock (Kindred), Noah Trangrud (Northern Cass), and Grace Hove (Powers Lake). Committee Chairs: Wyatt Schulte (Hebron) and Gwen Scheresky (Max). Date and location of meeting: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Stockbridge Lounge from 10:25 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 1:05 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. Report: Resolution ideas were discussed and voted on. Action Recommended: Resolution 1: Whereas; we have many sponsors and supporters who have made this convention possible, therefore be it resolved that we extend them our most sincere appreciation along with the state officer team, entertainment, special guests, sponsors, announcers, NDSU, and the state association. Resolution 2: Whereas; FFA members often lack recreational activities to do in the time between workshops, sessions, and competitions, therefore be it resolved that students can sign up Monday night for organized tournaments, games, or similar activities. Resolution 3: Whereas; with the ever-increasing prevalence of technology among the members, therefore be it resolved that a social media committee is formed. This committee would consist of an advisor and four members to create, regulate, and publicize Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat throughout the convention week. Resolution 4: Whereas; some members do not wear proper official dress for receiving awards, therefore be it resolved that no member is allowed on stage without proper official dress in accordance with the Official FFA Manual. Resolution 5: Whereas; the Wifi around campus is often slow or inaccessible and serves as a useful study tool and state convention enhancement, therefore be it resolved that access to the Wifi for all State Convention attendees be pursued. Resolution 6: Whereas; committee members are not generally well-informed on the aspects and duties of their committee, therefore be it resolved that emails of a general committee explanation and/or copies of past committee reports are sent to advisors in order to better inform delegates prior to State Convention. Resolution 7: Whereas; the dances are still extremely warm, therefore be it resolved that a dance be moved to Sheppard Arena. Resolution 8: Whereas; awards greatly extend the length of sessions, therefore be it resolved that bronze individual awards are placed in advisor packets and the names of bronze individuals are instead displayed on screen. Resolution 9: Whereas; members competing in CDE’s do not always dress to the CDE’s official dress standard, therefore be it resolved that the official dress standards are better enforced at CDE’s. Resolution 10: Whereas; the apparel standards for the dances are unclear, therefore be it resolved that a written dress code for the dances is formed, approved, and sent to all of the chapters prior to state convention. Resolution 11: Whereas; the tours do not cover a great range of interests, therefore be it resolved that a wider variety of tours be offered throughout the week. Resolution 12: Whereas; in order to expand the CDE offerings to fit the interest of more members, therefore be it resolved that the Environmental and Natural Resources CDE (comparable to Wildlife) be added to state convention. 35
State Convention CDEs Committee Members: Members present: (27) Bottineau Carrington Center Central Cass Fessenden/Bowdon Finley/Sharon Granville Harvey Hazen Hebron Hillsboro Kenmare Lisbon Minot Mott/Regent New England Oakes/SC Park River Ray Richland 44 South Heart Tioga Wahpeton Washburn Williston
Laura Ellen Brittney Holly Andrew Kayla McKayla Lane Mckenzie Kaylene Brian Ashley Rebekah Brittany Nathan Alicia Erin Erich Kristen Tanner Chris Marissa Shawn Jacob Mandy Riley
Brandjord Aasand Boyd Dehne Hart Jacobson Bachmeier Lautt Klein Richardson Rude Fetterhoff Johnson Ball Billock Ehlis Scheffert Larson Thompson Blegen Tuhy Postovit Enochson Schell Helstad
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Alternate members: Diana Lloyd (Fessenden-Bowden), Mikayla Thompson (Granville), Santana Schneider (Harvey), Jacob Klein (Hazen), Morgan Krizan (Hebron), Michael Nillis (Hillsboro), Alivia Johnson (Mott-Regeant), Adriana Guzman (Oaks/SC), Paige Bennington (Park River), Makenna Sandstrom (Ray), Opal Waleen (Tioga), Heather Gliens (Wahpeton), Rebekka Wanner (Wishek), Julie Christoferson (Tioga) Advisor Present: Ms. JoDee Free Members absent: all members accounted for Committee Chairs: Brittney Aasand (Carrington), Laura Ellen Brandjord (Bottineau) Date and location of meeting: Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 in Room 203 of Benson Bunker Fieldhouse. The committee discussed the topics of Small Animal Care, Advanced Ag Mechanics, Floral, Milk Quality, Nursery, Talent, SAE Record Books, and Wildlife/Natural Resources. Action Recommended: 1. Small Animal Care: Updating the state written test to mirror the National Vet Science test by the addition of more veterinary questions and math problems, and adding a hands-on veterinary practicum. 2. Advanced Ag Mechanics: Set up a rotation of topics to be used each year. 3. Floriculture: Plant identification to be more like the national contest by using plants with only leaves for identification. 4. Milk Quality: Provide rotation handouts which provide information on what parts of the contest are in what rooms and a map of the buildings. 5. Talent: Recommended to provide judges for performances with a background in music education. 6. SAE Account Book Awards: Eliminate awards for this area as they are already given out when you apply for a proficiency award. 7. All changes made to State FFA CDEs be established by April 15 th. 8. Recommended to look into adding a Wildlife/Natural Resources CDE to State convention as there are already district competitions in this area. 36
State Officers Retiring Address’s “Taking Chances” Chance Lundberg, State President I first thought about running for state office back when I was a junior, I remember thinking about all the things that a state officer does throughout their year of service and one of the things I thought would be the most difficult to do would be to give a retiring address, to try to say so much in a short amount of time. Well it looks like I’m here, the most difficult part, the RA, but I’ll get to more on that later. FFA, FFA is an organization which gives endless opportunities, and I have talked a lot about these opportunities throughout the year. Now, why would I bring it up again? Well one thing I have learned in my life is that you have to be willing to take opportunities and not be afraid of failure. That you have to be willing to take a risk to succeed, and not just a little risk but to go all out. You see, in order to succeed you first must be willing to fail. You are not going to be good at everything you do the first time, but remember, mistakes are the opportunity to grow. So let’s rewind to the beginning, back to running for state office, I kept thinking about being an officer and needing to do an RA but I decided that I wasn’t going to let just the one final thing in the year deter me from doing all the other things that officers get to do. I didn’t let that one small detail get in the way of the big picture. This was one of those times that I took the chance, the risk, I didn’t even know if I was going to get elected and if I did would I be able to do my duty as an officer? I set a goal to become an officer with what knowledge and skill I had, and now I’m standing up here because I took that chance, I took the opportunity. After this RA we will be giving out lots of awards for the Career Development Events you have competed in this past week. I remember competing in meats judging. I started judging as a 7th grader and for those of you who don’t know meats judging, it has lots of information to know and remember. State convention rolled around my sophomore year and I was on a pretty solid team, I mean we had been studying all week, pretty much the whole time except for the dance of course. Friday morning was here and we were up on stage for the gold team awards, Your State Champion Meats team is….. not the Killdeer FFA team, we finished second. Now this could have been the point where I said enough, I’ve done this for several years, we worked so hard and we haven’t won. But I decided to stick with it, I took another chance. That following year at convention we won, the lesson I learned from this wasn’t just about taking a chance and winning but knowing when to keep going. I learned from my mistakes and pushed to new limits I didn’t think I could even achieve. FFA I believe is the one place that can truly prepare you for life, because it gives you the opportunity to succeed but more importantly that opportunity to learn from your failures. All of you sitting here today have already taken the first step of being here, and this organization will give you the opportunity to take the next step and the next step, to keep going, to learn from your mistakes, whether it be grabbing the bull by the horns, never leaving home for second, or choosing your seat. North Dakota FFA, always be taking chances.
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Be a Coffee Bean Seena Hagen, State Secretary I am a coffee bean. No, I’m not from Columbia and I didn’t grow from seeds in the ground but I have been known to wake Keylee and Sam up in morning a time or two this year. What do I mean by coffee bean? Four years ago I had to present the FFA Creed at our chapter banquet. I was the most nervous I had ever been in my entire life. I had been carrying a copy of the creed with me everywhere I went and studying it every chance I got. I was terrified I would miss a word, mix up paragraphs or worse yet have my mind go blank and forget the entire thing. I didn’t want to embarrass myself in front of everyone. Most you in this room can relate and have faced similar challenges. If you haven’t your time is coming. I heard a story that helped me get through my situation and I want to share it with you today…. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed that, as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word. In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she poored the coffee out into a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me, what do you see?" "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," the young woman replied. The mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. She then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the harden egg. Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich flavor. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?" She then explained that the carrot, the eggs and coffee beans had each faced the same adversity– the boiling water. However, each one reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting, but in boiling water, it became soft and weak. The egg was fragile, with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid interior until it was put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard and stiff. However, the ground coffee beans were unique. After they were exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and created something new and flavorful. “Which are you,” she asked his daughter. “When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean? “ At that banquet I was sitting there thinking about everything that could possibly go wrong and I realized I had two options… I could run out of room and say I got the flu or I could walk my size five shoes on stage and do the best I could. When the president of my chapter stated that Seena Hagen would now give the FFA creed I had to decide if I was going to be a carrot, egg or a coffee bean. I decided to be a coffee bean. I didn’t let the heat or the pressure get to me. I decided that I was bigger than the fear that was holding me back. Like the coffee bean I wanted to make an impact on everything. I didn’t want adversity to make me weak or change who I am on the inside. Whether we like it or not, adversity is part of life. Overcoming adversity is one of the biggest hurdles we face. Problems, large and small, present themselves to us throughout our whole existence. Regardless of how sharp, clever, or happy-go-lucky we are, we will encounter struggles, challenges, difficulties and at times, heart wrenching moments. How we handle these problems define who we are. So are you going to be a carrot and egg or a coffee bean?
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“Don’t Leave Home for Second” State Vice President – Ceph Dockter We all have those memories of our child hood that just stick in our memory, One memory that I can recall I used to find myself crawling to the top of the highest bookshelf in our house and behind almost everything on the top shelf, hardly visible to anybody standing on the floor was a little trophy. When I finally learned to read I found that the bottom of this trophy read “Dairy Cattle Selection, 1982” and on the top was a golden buffalo. This really confused me because growing up on a farm and a dairy farm none the less I was sure that the animal on top was not a dairy cow. (Head to the podium to grab the trophy) I’m sure a few of you are confused as to what I’m talking about so I brought something with me that I hope will help clarify a little bit. This is the trophy that reads “Dairy Cattle Selection, 1982”. I didn’t know anything about this trophy other than it belonged to my father. It wasn’t until I was in seventh grade year that I and attended my first FFA meeting that I started to understand what it was. These trophies are given to the person that is the best in any FFA competition. What most of us know as the coveted Baby Bison. When I returned home from that first FFA meeting, I remember my dad asking me “Ceph, do you think you would ever run for a chapter office” I told him “you know dad, I attended my first meeting and I’m a member, I think that’s good enough” A short year later I found myself coming home as an assistant officer in the Medina chapter. my dad asked me again “Ceph, would you ever run for a constitutional office?” I said “well I hear all the Sentinel has to do is sit by the door, I might do that” so two years later I found myself as Treasurer of the Medina chapter Dad asked “Ceph, Would you ever consider running for President” I told him that someone else wanted to be President and that I was just going to run for Vice President. Just like all my other office projections, My senior year I found myself as President of the Medina FFA chapter and as president of the chapter I was asked by my father and members in the community, Ceph would you ever run to be a state officer. When someone would ask me this I would assure them that I was not interested in state office and I was just going to give college a shot. And you can see how that idea played out. This has been such an opportunity I will forever be grateful for and I’m glad I took. Through my years in FFA serving as an officer and competing in a variety of events I carried a quote with me. A quote that became my favorite the moment I head it. It comes from a Dakota native, a plains cowboy, and a rough stock rider by the Name of Casey Tibbs, Shortly before his death Casey Tibbs was quoted saying “Never Leave Home for Second” my junior and senior year especially I never left home for second. I so desperately wanted and worked so hard for that coveter Baby Bison, something that just a few short years ago I had no idea what it was but now I just had to have it. I wanted to be the best, just like my dad and wouldn’t be happy with anything else. Leaving the competitive side of FFA this past year I walked away without a baby bison. Everything that I had wanted, everything that I had worked so hard for didn’t happen. All I could think about in the weeks and months that fallowed state convention is that I had failed. but in It wasn’t until the past few months I have come to realize that I had not failed and in fact I walked away with something much more important than a baby bison. I walked away with the ability to speak to people, build relationships, network with people, career skills, the ability to leave something better then when I found it. I walked away with the ability to lead. I never left home for second, did I come home second, third, fourth, or even fifth? Yes. But when I never left home for second I walked away with those corer skills, relationship skills, the ability to speak to people and that’s much more important than any trophy could ever be. When I never left home for second I was dedicated, I had motivation, a drive that pushed me to run for a chapter office and to run for state office. These few words have been a constant motivation that’s helped get me here today. So North Dakota FFA I challenge you, when you leave home, in whatever it may be, NEVER LEAVE HOME FOR SECOND!
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“Grab the Bull by the Horns” State Treasurer Klay Oland Do any of you guys know a goofy looking fellow by the name of Ceph Dockter? I didn’t actually know Ceph or any other member of the Medina chapter while I was in high school. I would see them at every contest we went to but I had never had a conversation with them or even said hello. Why? Because I HATED Medina. I was, or rather I still am, a very competitive person and week after week, no matter how good our livestock judging team did, it was always Medina who got announced as the high team at the contest. If their bus had broken down and they never made it to the contest, I probably would have been O.K. with that at the time. I met some of my best friends through livestock judging in FFA, but I probably missed out on meeting a lot of other great people because of my stubborn pride and competitive nature. Where are the Napoleon livestock judgers at? I’m not going to lie, these guys weren’t exactly my favorite bunch when I was still judging either but they did a great job this year. They grabbed the bull by the horns and won the state contest. For all you out there who might hate Napoleon for being so darn good all the time, instead you should be thanking them for pushing you to be better by trying to beat them. I challenge all of you guys to meet your competitors and get to know them instead of avoiding and despising them. Chances are they’re some pretty cool people; they are in FFA after all. How many athletes do we have out here today? Everybody who plays a sport go ahead and stand up, come on stand up. Take a look around, we’re all passionate about FFA but the majority of us come from small schools where we’re involved in sports, FFA, and many other activities. Everybody can go ahead and sit down again. It’s tough to try and balance all of these activities, especially when you are very passionate about more than one of them. I was one of those kids who was involved in everything. I was told it would look good on scholarships and the teachers in charge of the clubs were always pestering kids about joining theirs. My passions in high school were sports and FFA. I missed going to National Conventions, Winter Leadership Conferences, and Judging Contests because I had a football or basketball game that I deemed more important at the time. Looking back on it now, I’m not playing either sport at the collegiate level, however I see people I met in FFA every day walking around campus and am still using the skills I learned by competing in contests and attending conferences. I’m not saying that football didn’t teach me a lot of things about myself and how to work as a team, because it certainly did. What I am trying to say is what every adult tried to tell me before I missed an FFA function for a football or basketball game. The friends you make through FFA are going to be people you know for the rest of your life. We’re all passionate about agriculture in some way and as we get older, the people you see seated around you are the people we will be working with everyday. You might all think that I must have been very involved in FFA, otherwise how would I be standing up in front of you all right now? The truth is, I could have been much more involved than I was. I only ever competed in five contests throughout my years. I was one of the kids who always hung out with the people from my chapter instead of making a bunch of new friends. That’s not to say that some of my favorite memories don’t come from FFA, because they definitely do. I had a blast traveling with my chapter and advisor, competing in my favorite contests, and seeing different parts of the state and country. This blue jacket has taken me places I never could have seen without it. But think of how much more I could have done, how many more places I could have gone if I would have chosen to be just a little more involved! So North Dakota FFA, I’m challenging you to get more involved and meet new people. Find your niche in the FFA, take off with it and don’t look back. North Dakota FFA, it’s time to grab the bull by the horns and Go All Out!
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“It’s Time to Pick Your Seat” States Reporter Sam Lies For the longest time, whenever I walked into a room I always tried to sit in the back. I didn’t want to sit up front because then I would have to participate in what was going on and I might end up having to talk in front of the group or be asked to answer questions. This was terrifying for me but my biggest fear was having to share my thoughts and opinions. What if they didn’t agree with me? What if they would get mad because we have different views, different ideas. So for me, that seat in the back was definitely my safe place to go unseen and unheard. However, it didn’t take me long sitting in that back seat for me to realize that I needed to be brave…not just for me but for those around me that might have similar thoughts and ideas that they are afraid to share. If you haven’t noticed, most of the seats in the back of any room fill up way before the front ones. This shows us that more people are comfortable sitting in the back being unseen and unheard, but how does this help us progress and achieve. I watch person after person sit in those front seats, stand up and speak their mind. Whether they were in favor of something or against it… or were standing up for someone or an idea….they were speaking up, and making sure that their thoughts and opinions were heard. They didn’t care if somebody else had different opinions or didn’t agree with what they said, they put aside their fears, and it was then that they truly became leaders. If you look at the seats in the front of this convention hall who usually sits in them? Our delegates. The delegates are representing every chapter in the state and are asked to share their ideas and opinions to help make this the greatest student organization in the country. If we didn’t have members like them, sitting in the front seats, how would this organization ever move forward? Think about the huge decisions they have made in our past. If it wasn’t for them, it would still be an all-boys organization and I think everyone would agree, us girls make this organization look good. Throughout this last year I’ve got to see some pretty great North Dakota FFA members sit in the front seats, and be brave. The FFA Creed is a staple of our organization that states what the FFA stands for and believes in. Every freshman has the opportunity to learn the creed and Kelsey Perdue of the Ray FFA Chapter didn’t stop there. She found a passion for the words she spoke and took pride in them enough to put in countless hours and a tremendous amount of effort. She was brave enough to stand on stage and recite the creed as the 2014 North Dakota State Creed Winner and was even braver to stand at the National FFA Convention as a final four creed contestant and speak what the creed means to her. Kelsey chose her seat in the front, so that she could speak up and share the powerful words of the FFA creed! I think we all should follow Kelsey’s example. This spring as our state legislature was in session, I had the opportunity to witness some leaders of the Beulah FFA Chapter stand before the Senate and testify on the State Fair Appropriations Bill. These FFA members knew how important it was for the state to fund youth programs at the North Dakota State Fair. They didn’t testify for only themselves but for every 4H and FFA member that exhibits a project at the State Fair. They truly showed what great leaders they are by standing in front of such a powerful group, to show their passion for FFA! These members decided to take a seat in the front and share their thoughts and opinions no matter what others thought. This world needs better leaders. We need people to sit in the front and strive for change. Too many of us get comfortable letting others lead and steer us in their direction. In this, FFA Organization we strive to influence and educate people, and it takes a brave person to do that. By you deciding to take that front seat, and be brave enough to speak up, you might just influence someone else to do the exact same! FFA members it is up to you if you want to stay in the back or will you take a seat in the front. Can you be brave and share your thoughts, ideas and talents with everyone? FFA Members, no one else can decide it for you, only you can pick YOUR seat!
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“Creating Your Masterpiece” Keylee Odden, State Sentinal I have something to tell you all, and I’m warning you now that what I am about to say will probably surprise you. But guess what?! Every single person here is an artist. Yes, YOU ARE AN ARTIST. Now, I know, not all of you can draw, or sing, or write poetry, but each of you are working on a very important masterpiece. That masterpiece, is your life. When we were born, each of us were given a blank slate. We had the ability to do whatever we wanted to do, and be whoever we wanted to be. Over the years, that blank slate changes as we all go through different experiences in our life. There may be cuts and tears in our masterpiece from the bad times, or huge bursts of color from the happy times, but no matter what, each of our masterpieces will be different and unique. When we were young, we had some pretty big dreams and aspirations. Personally, I always thought I would be a movie star or maybe even the president of the United States, but since that hasn’t worked out I had to change my plan a little bit. But the great thing about that blank slate we were given to put our masterpiece on is that we can make mistakes. We can erase them or cover them up. It’s our masterpiece, and no one can tell us what we should do with it. It can be so easy to get caught up in the craziness of life. And sometimes, it’s even easier to lose yourself and who you are somewhere along the way. We only get one life to live, and if we spend it trying to please others and be the version of ourselves that everyone else wants, then I don’t think that we are truly living. No one knows you better than you know yourself, and no one could create your masterpiece quite like you can. Looking back there are a lot of great moments that I would definitely include on my masterpiece. Those days that you just consider THE BEST. That amazing birthday party you had when you were younger, the good times you had with friends throughout junior high and high school, graduating with some of the best people you will ever meet, times like that are the happy bursts of color I was talking about. But there are also the harder times, the ones of disappointment, and times when you feel like you let yourself down, those are the tears and imperfections that can appear on your masterpiece. Even though it’s sometimes hard to think about, those experiences are very important too. Mainly because experiences like that, make you into the person you are today. They teach you how to better yourself and your life, so that you won’t have to have those same feelings again. The good mixed in with the bad, that’s what makes us who we are. I want all of you to think back on your life, how many people have you met that were exactly like you? My guess, is none. Yeah, you may have had a lot in common with some of your friends or even strangers but finding someone who is just like you is literally impossible. You are your very own unique person, with a unique mix of goods and bads that have created a masterpiece. And there is no one who could ever replace who you are or the mark you’re leaving on this world. So many people think the end game in life is finding yourself. I don’t think it’s that way at all. Life should be about creating yourself. It’s about going out there, experiencing everything that you can, making mistakes, and learning from them. It’s about finding what it is that makes you happy and who it is that makes you happy. It may be finding a career or making new friendships, but never forgetting all of the old ones that brought you to where you are today. There is no set life that you need to live, this life really is what you make of it. And I hope none of you ever let anyone tell you otherwise. You only get one life to live make sure it is the one you want. FFA members, I challenge you not to waste your time trying to find yourself, go out there and create yourself, CREATE YOUR MASTERPIECE!
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“Serving with Purpose” State Parliamentarian – Daniel Pretzer It is amazing to me to see all these FFA members here at once and representing ND FFA and Agriculture. Everybody here is representing a chapter and the chapter you’re representing is mostly likely the town you go to school. Because of that school, you got the opportunity to be exposed to the FFA. Everyone here in the Benson Bunker Fieldhouse right now is here because somebody influenced them to be part of the FFA and encouraged them to come to state convention. This person can be anybody from your parents, your siblings, your FFA advisor, or maybe it was one of your friends. Either way, these people know what the FFA is about and know the importance of Agriculture in today’s modern society and want you to take full advantage of all the opportunities it gives you. I was fortunate enough to be raised in a small community like the good ol town of Scranton, North Dakota. My 13 years living in Scranton taught me a lot of how much a community can help and influence a person. Because of Scranton, I learned about the FFA. Through motivation from my good friend, Dalton, and my Ag Teacher, Mrs. Steeke, I quickly got involved and learned about agriculture and all the opportunities it has to offer. I learned that small communities, like Scranton, are driven by agriculture. Ag is a huge reason for the existence of most small towns around North Dakota. During my time in Scranton, I also learned about the importance of helping your community. That community has taught and inspired you to go a certain direction. The community will back you up because they want to see you succeed. That was the nice part of living in a smaller place because everybody in Scranton knows me, knows my classmates, and knows everyone in the community. We are like one big family and family will never forget who you are. No one to my knowledge has ever quoted me, but if somebody did I want it to be this, No matter where I go in life, I will always have a place in my heart for Scranton, North Dakota. I hope that everyone here has this same feeling when you think about your home town. If you get that feeling, that means that community you were involved with influenced, helped, or inspirited you. Many of you won’t even realize the importance of your community until you move away. Living to serve is a large concept in the FFA. If your community has supported you, then give it your support in return. On your way home from convention, think about how much your community means to you. Volunteer your time to help whoever or whatever it is. Maybe it’s your FFA chapter, maybe it’s your church, or spending time at the senior citizen center. It could be something as simple as picking up garbage in the local park. Become an active member of your community and use the leadership skills the FFA has provided you. When doing this, do your best to help and show passion for your cause. Someone is going to see your work and be influenced by you to get involved. Because you’re not doing this for yourself, you’re doing this for your community. Don’t do this because of a paycheck, do this because you love it and you want to Serve with Purpose.
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INDEX Event Page Advanced Agricultural Mechanics .....................................................................13 Agri Science Fair ………………………………………………………………….. 19 Agricultural Communications .............................................................................14 Agricultural Education ........................................................................................6 Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication ....................................................6 Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance - Placement .............................7 Agricultural Mechanics Sweepstakes ................................................................14 Agricultural Sales – Entrepreneurship ...............................................................7 Agricultural Sales – Placement ..........................................................................7 Agricultural Services ..........................................................................................7 Agriscience Research Plant Systems ...………………………………………... 7 Agriscience Research Integrated Systems ..…………………………………... 7 American FFA Degree Nominees ......................................................................6 Agricultural Processing ......................................................................................7 Appreciation, Leadership & VIP Awards………………………………………… 6 Area Star Agri-Science ......................................................................................5 Area Star Farmer ...............................................................................................5 Area Stars of Agri-Business...............................................................................5 Basic Agricultural Mechanics .............................................................................12 Beef Production – Entrepreneurship .................................................................7 Beef Production – Placement ............................................................................8 Dairy Cattle Selection ........................................................................................16 Dairy Foods (Milk Quality) ……………………………………………………….. 17-18 Dairy Handlers ...................................................................................................17 Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship ................................................................8 Dairy Production – Placement ...........................................................................8 Delegate Committee Reports 2013 ...................................................................34-37 Demonstration Contest ......................................................................................18 Diversified Agricultural Production .....................................................................8 Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship ...............................................8 Diversified Crop Production – Placement ..........................................................8 Diversified Horticulture .......................................................................................8 Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship ........................................9 Equine Science – Placement .............................................................................9 Equine Science- Entrepreneurship ....................................................................9 Extemporaneous Public Speaking .....................................................................25 Farm Business Management .............................................................................20 Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production...........................................................................9 Floriculture .........................................................................................................21 Food for America ...............................................................................................22 Food Science & Technology ..............................................................................22-23 Forage Production .............................................................................................9 Fruit Production .................................................................................................9 Goat Production …………………………………………………………………... 9 Grain Production – Entrepreneurship ................................................................10 Grain Production – Placement ...........................................................................10 Home and/or Community Development ............................................................10 Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients 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Landscape Management………………………………………………………….. 10 Meats .................................................................................................................24 Nursery/Landscape ............................................................................................25 Outdoor Recreation ...........................................................................................10 Poultry Production .............................................................................................10 Prepared Public Speaking .................................................................................26 Quiz....................................................................................................................26 Reporter Book ....................................................................................................27 SAE Book...........................................................................................................27 Secretary Book ..................................................................................................27 Sheep Production ..............................................................................................11 Small Animal Production & Care .......................................................................11 Small Animal Production & Care .......................................................................28-29 Specialty Animal Production ..............................................................................14 Specialty Crop Production .................................................................................11 State FFA Chorus Members ..............................................................................15 State FFA Courtesy Corps.................................................................................15 State FFA Creed ................................................................................................16 State Convention Minutes………………………………………………………… 30-33 State FFA Degree Recipients ............................................................................4 State Officers for 2013-2015..............................................................................3 Superior Chapters ..............................................................................................30 Swine Production – Placement ..........................................................................11 Swine Production – Entrepreneurship ...............................................................11 Talent .................................................................................................................29 Treasurer Book ..................................................................................................30 Turf Grass Management ....................................................................................11 Vegetable Production ........................................................................................12 Wildlife Productuion & Management .................................................................12
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