Heartland students attend 2024 FFA State Convention
The Heartland FFA competed and participated in the Nebraska State FFA Convention from April 3rd through the 5th. Members who attended the State Convention had the opportunity to compete in competitions, attend sessions, participate in workshops, help with the courtesy corps, and package food for those less fortunate.
Ben Janzen, Zach Miller, Hayden Powers, and Katrina Epp participated in the State Choir. Allie Boehr, Andrew Franz, and Ben Janzen received their State FFA degrees, the highest degree that the state can bestow on them.
Allie Boehr, Ben Janzen, and Andrew Franz received their State FFA Degrees. photos courtesy Heartland FFA
The food science team consisting of Allie Boehr, Riley Quiring, Grace Splinter, and Faith Hiebner received blue as a team. Grace Splinter received a blue individually in the food science competition, and Faith Hiebner received a white.
Food Science team from left to right: Riley Quiring, Grace Splinter, Allie Boehr, and Faith Hiebner
The ag science team consisting of Emma Ott, David Hiebner, Kinsley Friesen, and Hayden Powers received red as a team. Individually, Emma Ott received blue, and David Hiebner, Kinsley Friesen, and Hayden Powers all received red.
The livestock judging team consisted of Kaleb Ostrander, Brayden Ogorzolka, Maddie Janzen, and Miles Kliewer.
Junior Livestock Team members from Left to Right: Maddie Janzen, Miles Kliewer, Brayden Ogorzolka and Kaleb Ostrander
Brayden Orgozolka received a red ribbon individually, and Emma Ott received silver for creed speaking.
Allie Boehr placed 3rd in the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management proficiency area.
Ben Janzen placed 1st in the forage production proficiency area. Ben Janzen was also recognized as a state star finalist for his work in forage production.
Seniors Allie Boehr won third place in the Hospitality award, Ben Janzen first place in the Forage Production Proficiency Area, and Janzen was also recognized as a State Star Finalist in ag production.
