Ramona FFA salutes agriculture students at banquet
Ramona High School agriculture students took center stage at the Ramona FFA end-of-the-year banquet. Approximately 100 students and guests attended the event, compared with about 30 in the past.
Awards presented
Greenhand Degree
—Given to first-year agriculture students: Fredrick Burner, Jennifer Duarte, Phillip Eaton, Marbella Garcia, Alexandra Grant, Kiera Grant, Crystal Hernandez, Daniela Hernandez, Kim Klarer, Kendra Kutrina, Helen Paris, Howard Peel, Amanda Raines, Maria Rosales, Cloe Slamal, DJ Spiker, Allison Staub, Jason Summers, Arihaunna Simmons, Zachary Thomas, Chelsea Webster, and Christopher Wier.
Chapter Degree
—Given to second year students who excel in their agriculture projects: Kenneth Crowder, Angelina Gray, Courtney Holley, and Samantha Landgrave.
State Degree
—Very prestigious awards given to juniors or seniors who meet minimum requirements based on the FFA Organization: Stephen Janak.
The winner of the
Chapter Beef Production Placement
is: Stephen Janak
The winner of the
Chapter Poultry Placement
is: Samantha Landgrave
The winner of the
Chapter Vegetable Production Placement
is: Jennifer Duarte
The winner of the
Chapter Equine Production Placement
is: Amanda Raines
The winner of the
Chapter Goat Production Placement
is: Helen Paris
The winner of the
Chapter Diversified Livestock Placement
is: DJ Spiker
The winner of the
Chapter Ornamental Horticulture Placement
is: Arihaunna Simmons
The winner of the C
hapter Landscape Maintenance Placement
is: Howard Peel
The winner of the
Chapter Home Maintenance Placement
is: Kiera Grant
The winner of the
Chapter Veterinary Science Placement
is: Courtney Holley
Stephen Janak, Yvette Herrera, and Samantha Landgrave moved on to the section level and Stephen Janak won
Section Home Maintenance Placement
and moved on to the state level.
Outstanding Supporter
—A supporter or parent who goes above and beyond to help Ramona FFA. This man is known as the chapter’s second father and hero, Mr. Larry VanderPloeg.
The winner of the
Overall Freshmen FFA Points Award
is: Amanda Raines.
The winner of the
Overall Sophomore FFA Points Award
is: Kenny Crowder
The winner of the
Overall Junior FFA Points Award
is: Stephen Janak.
The winner of the
Overall Senior FFA Points Award
is: Bonnie Judd.
The winner of the
Overall FFA Points Award
with 55 points is: Bonnie Judd.
Chapter Star Greenhand
—Outstanding Freshman: Amanda Raines.
Chapter Star Farmer
—Student who excels in farming and farming practices: Christopher Wier.
Chapter Star Agribusiness
—Student who excels in her own agriculture related business: Bonnie Judd.
Chapter Star Agriscience
—Student who excels in an agriculture science project: Stephen Janak.
Chapter Star Ag Placement
— Student who excels in an agriculture related job: Breanna Andrews.
Chapter Leadership
—Student who excels in leadership: Breanna Andrews.
Chapter Scholarship
—Student who excels in their agriculture class and their schoolwork: Ryley Stites.
DEKALB Award
—Outstanding Senior: Yvette Herrera.
Ag Completers
—A student who has been in FFA for all 4 years of high school: Yvette Herrera, Ryley Stites, Breanna Andrews
Retiring 2011-12 Officers
President: Stephen Janak
Vice President: Yvette Herrera
Secretary: Ryley Stites
Treasurer: Christopher Wier
Reporter: Breanna Andrews
Sentinel: Bonnie Judd
Historian: Amanda Raines
New 2012-13 Officers
President: Stephen Janak
Vice President: Courtney Holley
Secretary: Amanda Raines
Treasurer: Kenneth Crowder
Reporter: Bailey Blevins
Sentinel: Zachary Thomas
Historian: Kiera Grant