The Alliance FFA Chapter is celebrating a major achievement as 29 of its students have qualified to compete at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln from April 2-4. This is a remarkable accomplishment that showcases the dedication and talent of the chapter’s members. Students compete amongst 21 schools in the panhandle to earn the rights to qualify for state in various competitions.
One of the chapter’s standout achievements is Seth Meyring’s selection as a State Star Finalist. This is one of the highest honors in FFA, with only 24 students statewide earning a finalist spot. At the state convention, only four overall Stars will be awarded.
State FFA Degree Recipients
The following students will receive their State FFA Degree, a prestigious honor recognizing their commitment to agricultural education and leadership:
Macy Brooks, Jackson Bailey, Ashley Carr, Seth Meyring, Shyla Salcido, Josie Sanders, Sutten Parkison.
Proficiency Awards
Several students have excelled in their respective proficiency categories:
Seth Meyring – District Gold, State Gold, and State Finalist
Ashley Carr – Two-time District Golds, one State Silver, one State Gold, and State Finalist
Macy Brooks – District Gold and State Gold
Sutten Parkison – District Gold and State Gold
Rozlyn Wills – District Gold and State Silver
Ryggin Meyer – District Gold and State Silver
Career Development Event (CDE) State Qualifiers
Alliance FFA students also dominated district competitions, securing state qualifications in multiple events:
Meats Evaluation – District Champion & State Qualified
Josie Sanders (1st), Seth Meyring (2nd), Rozlyn Wills (3rd), Shyla Salcido (4th), Kayel Lambert (5th), Railey Wills (7th)
Floriculture – District Champion & State Qualified
Ryley Norris (1st), Kaci Messersmith (2nd), Kayel Lambert (5th), Macy Brooks (7th)
Agriscience – District Champion & State Qualified
Jackson Devlin (1st), Caysen Robertson (5th), Aiden Johnson (10th), Ruby Heckman, Dawsyn Higgins, Lilah Bair, Montana Kleinjan
Food Science – District Champion & State Qualified
Kail Fickel (2nd), Hadley Shrewsbury (7th), Sutten Parkison (10th), Ashley Carr
Biotechnology – District Champion & State Qualified
Ryley Norris (3rd), Kaci Messersmith (4th), Hadley Shrewsbury (7th), Sutten Parkison
Farm Business Management – District Runner-Up (Tied for 1st) & State Qualified
Isaac Murphy (5th), Seth Meyring (6th), Jackson Bailey (9th), Rozlyn Wills, Railey Wills
Employment Skills – Macy Brooks (District Runner-Up & State Qualified)
Environmental & Natural Resources – District Runner-Up & State Qualified
Isaac Murphy (2nd), Jackson Bailey (6th), Brooklyn Burri (13th), Aiden Johnson
Ag Sales – 3rd Place & State Qualified
Makenna Quick (3rd), Jackson Bailey (8th), Carson Swenson, Rozlyn Wills
Conduct of Chapter Meetings – 3rd Place & State Qualified
Lilah Bair, Aiden Johnson, Jackson Devlin, Ruby Heckman, Montana Kleinjan, Dawsyn Higgins, Railey Wills, Trey Carter
Ag Mechanics – 4th Place & State Qualified
Josie Sanders (1st Hydraulics), Abigail Louden (5th Equipment), Makenna Quick (9th Electricity), Kayel Lambert (13th Small Engines)
Senior Livestock Evaluation – 4th Place & State Qualified
Kail Fickel (7th), Railey Wills, Trey Carter, Ryggin Meyer
Livestock Management – 5th Place & State Qualified
Sutten Parkison, Caysen Robertson, Ryggin Meyer, Trey Carter, Shyla Salcido, Railey Wills
The Alliance FFA Chapter’s incredible success at districts reflects the hard work and dedication of its members, advisors, and supporters. Best of luck to all students representing Alliance FFA at the state convention in April!
