The Zane Trace FFA Chapter had a memorable trip to the Ohio FFA Convention this past week! Members received recognition for their proficiency awards, agriscience fair projects, state degrees and officer books and the chapter was presented with the ZT FFA's Gold Rated chapter award.
Pictured: Zane Trace FFA Members received recognition and inspiration during the 95th Ohio FFA State Convention.Photo: Zane Trace FFA
Additionally students learned about the science, production and marketing of ice cream by touring Jeni’s Ice Cream HQ in downtown Columbus and tried a new skill at TopGolf. The chapter also picked up several new ideas during the convention and can’t wait to get busy planning them! Zane Trace had 11 members receive awards on stage during the convention.
Colt Clyne placed 3rd in the Ag Mechanics Repair Proficiency Award while Sadie Swepston placed 2nd in Animal Research. In Agriscience Fair the team of Ellie Doles and Kendra Detillion and individual Elise DePugh placed 2nd in the area of Food Science. The team of Sadie Swepston and Kailee Adkins placed 2nd in Social Science and the team of Wyatt Vick and Charley Clyne placed 3rd in Food Science.
All three of Chapter officers earned gold ratings and were presented with pins for their accomplishment. They include Secretary Lily Rose, Treasurer Ashleigh Hupp and Reporter Kailee Adkins. State Degree recipients rounded out the award winners and included Kailee Adkins, Kendra Detillion, Ashleigh Hupp, Madeline Marlo, Emma Seymour and Sadie Swepston.
The chapter was also recognized for their charitable giving throughout the year with Josie Spencer picking up the award for her efforts raising funds through the sausage breakfast and strawberry sale. Our chapter had an impactful convention and can’t wait to see what the future holds for our members.