A total of 832 students were awarded the Nebraska State FFA Degree at the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held April 3-5. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA.
The Nebraska State FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth-grade level, maintained a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, demonstrated their leadership skills, and have shown a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above.
The 96th annual Nebraska State FFA Convention recorded more than 7,000 members and guests. Members of the agricultural youth leadership organization spent the week attending leadership workshops, participating in events and activities, being recognized for their achievements, and serving as the legislative body for the Nebraska FFA Association.
Those students from the region receiving degrees include:
Kaylee Henthorn, of Alliance, Zach Araujo, of Bayard, Nate Barker, of Bayard, Leah Nesbitt, of Bayard, Scarlett Norman, of Bayard, Justin Dobrinski, of Bridgeport, Demetria Lapaseotes, of Bridgeport, Delaney Pohl, of Bridgeport, Natalie Teppert, of Bridgeport, Kooper Pohl, of Crawford, Roman Metz, of Crawford, Nevaeh Laeger, of Gering, Trace Leetch, of Gering, Carter Shimic, of Gering, Katelyn Shimic, of Gering, Sophia Aden, of Gordon-Rushville, Jarhett Anderson, of Hay Springs, Jordyn Anderson, of Hay Springs, Ava McKillip, of Hay Springs, Abigal Nelson, of Hay Springs, Abigail Russell, of Hay Springs, Alexa Tonjes, of Hay Springs, Gavin Bell, of Hemingford, Brookelynn Warner, of Hemingford, Cash Davis, of Hyannis, Trevor Kohl, of Hyannis, Cassiana Gutierrez, of Minatare, Hadlee Peterson, of Minatare, Jackson Schwartz, of Minatare, Aaron Suhr, of Minatare, Dakota Taylor, of Minatare, Margo Bowles, of Scottsbluff, Aspen Cheek, of Scottsbluff, and MaCee Neu, of Scottsbluff.