The Chillicothe FFA awards banquet was held Friday evening and included awards totaling more than $36,000 presented to the members, which includes in excess of $33,000 to the members of the senior class in the form of scholarships and other awards. The top scholarship presented at the banquet was the Jerry Litton Memorial Scholarship of $5,000. This was presented to […]
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The Chillicothe FFA Chapter was awarded a Gold Emblem and received a Top Chapter Award at the Missouri FFA Convention. Chillicothe placed 14th out of 351 chapters. Advisor Randy Platner says this is an important award. Platner says only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year and Chillicothe works hard to be part of that […]
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Several local chapters earned awards at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention in Sedalia.\ Chillicothe FFA 3rd In Ag Sales The Chillicothe FFA Chapter placed third in the agricultural sales career development event at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. Sixteen teams participated in the competition. Chillicothe’s team includes Seth Hansen, Gabbryelle Hapes, Makenna Campbell and Chandler Stedem. Individual placement in the […]
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The Braymer FFA Chapter received the Missouri FFA Association Top Chapter Award. Braymer was also recognized as the premier chapter in building communities and placed 6th out of 351 chapters. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. The top chapters compete for the National FFA Chapter Award. Winners will be announced this fall at […]
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Chillicothe High School FFA President Seth Hansen was named the 2021-2022 State FFA Vice President During the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention, Friday in Sedalia. Hansen is the son of Kevin and Bobbi Hansen of Chillicothe. During high school, Hansen served as chapter president, assistant president, and second vice president, and area president. At state, Hansen placed third in job interview, […]
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The Chillicothe FFA has the largest number of State FFA Degrees for a single chapter. FFA Advisor Brook Kreatz says the students worked hard to earn this award. This year’s recipients include: Mason Baxter, Tucker Burtch, Cale Campbell, Gaby Hapes, Ava Gibson, Colby Gillespie, Seth Hansen, Conner Keithley, Warren Meservey, Emily Miller, Chase Neptune, Trace Rardon, Kade Simmer, Chandler Stedem, […]
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A Chillicothe FFA member and graduate of Southwest of Ludlow, Garrett Cramer – son of John and Janet Cramer, is Missouri’s candidate for American Star Farmer. American Star Farmer is awarded by the National FFA Organization, to the member that demonstrates the top production agriculture supervised agricultural experience in the nation. The candidates must demonstrate outstanding achievement, active FFA participation […]
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Forty members of Missouri FFA and 4H programs were selected to receive Youth In Agriculture scholarships to attend higher education at a Missouri university/college. To qualify, the student must have been a Missouri 4-H or FFA State Fair exhibitor and applied for the scholarship. Scholarship applicants were evaluated in a variety of areas including Missouri State Fair participation, grade point […]
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The Chillicothe FFA has the largest number of State FFA Degrees for a single chapter. FFA Advisor Brook Kreatz says the students worked hard to earn this award. This year’s recipients include: Mason Baxter, Tucker Burtch, Kale Campbell, Gabby Hapes, Ava Gibson, Colby Gillespie, Seth Hansen, Connor Keithley, Warren Meservey, Emily Miller, Chase Neptune, Trace Rardon, Kade Simmer, Chandler Stedem, […]
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Members of the Chillicothe FFA placed well in state speaking contests. FFA Advisor Brook Kreatz says they had five students participating at the state level. Missouri Quarter Horse Association — Selby Miller 1st Sheep Producers — Seth Hansen 1st place Farm Bureau — Chase Neptune 3rd place Teach Ag — Claire Ripley 3rd place Fairs and Festivals — Claire Walker […]
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