March 28, 2024

Baxter FFA members attend career development events

Members of the Baxter FFA chapter recently attended the South Central sub-district event at South Tama High School in Tama.

The results were as follows: Beau Iske received a bronze rating in job interview. The Conduct of Meetings team consisting of Marybeth Maggard, Wyatt Molyneux, Lexi Ewing, Mallory Iske, Jusson Roush, Veronica Condon and Brady Geilenfeldt received a silver rating. Emily Zahurones received a gold rating in the radio broadcasting CDE. Colton Spangenburg participated in the Greenhand Quiz. Advancing to district competition was the Parliamentary Procedure team of Maddy Hiney, Caleb Van Zante, Brevin Johnston, Sydney Ziesman and Brady Ross, which received a gold rating. Also advancing was Wade Zahurones who received a gold rating in creed speaking.

Members who advanced from sub-district competition were able to participate at the South Central District Convention at North Polk High School in Alleman. The results were as follows: the Parliamentary Procedure team received a gold rating. The Chapter Quiz completed by Shelby Deaton and Mercedes Samson received fifth place. The secretary’s book completed by Emily Zahurones received a silver rating.

The chapter scrapbook made by Brock Johnston, Maddy Hiney and Shelby Deaton received a bronze rating.The treasurer’s book completed by Shelby Deaton received a participation rating. Wade Zahurones received a bronze rating in the creed speaking CDE. Advancing to state competition was the Chapter Website presented by Brock Johnston, which received a gold rating.

The 87th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference will be April 19-21 in Ames.