Spring Banquet

On Friday April 24th the Warsaw FFA Chapter held their annual Spring Banquet at WCHS. It was a fun filled evening celebrating all the chapter’s achievements throughout the year. The night began with a carry-in dinner for sponsors of the Warsaw chapter and FFA members and their family members and guest. The evening then progressed to an awards and recognition ceremony in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. Members were recognized for all their Career Development Event success, academic achievements, and outstanding leadership. Prestigious awards were given out; among the top scholars were Brooke Kline, Lauryn Steffe, Jennifer See, and Brooklynne Slabaugh. Recognized for their outstanding leadership in the chapter were Gianna Hartman and Brooklynne Slabaugh. Receiving recognition as outstanding members were Rodney Espinoza, Gail Goon, Kaila Grimm, Taylor Hartman, Carrie Hawley, Maryssa Hawley, Amy Ksiezopolski, Jesse O’Hara, Devan Ostrom, Kyle Quick, and Alison Turley. Star awards were also announced Taylor Hartman was named Star Greenhand, Brooklynne Slabaugh was Star in Agriculture Placement, and Gabi Silor was Star Farmer. Supporters of the program were also recognized and thanked. Members also showed their gratitude for their advisors Mrs. Lynnette Markley and Mrs. Angela Jarrett by thanking them for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year. The night was concluded with the installation of the new 2009-2010 officer team consisting of President Kyle Quick, Vice President Gianna Hartman, Secretary Taylor Hartman, Treasurer Devan Ostrom, Reporters Lauryn Steffe and McKenzie Ziegler, Sentinel Jesse O’Hara, and Student Advisor Kaila Grimm. The new officer team is looking forward to another successful year.