Montezuma FFA Chapter advances two to state competition

      The Montezuma FFA Experience the Action Team were dressed for the occasion as they finished in second place at district competition and advanced to state. Pictured are, front row, from left: Sam Bos and Jordan Ranfeld. Back row: Leah Urfer, projectionist; Madison Cheney, Ashlee Eilander and Laila Kercheval. ​

By J.O. Parker
 
     Members of the Montezuma High School FFA Chapter participated in the 2022 Southeast FFA District Convention on Saturday, March 12 at Pekin, advancing two teams to state competition.
       The Conduct of Meetings team placed first at districts to advance to state. Team members are Ellen Cook, Emily Jo James, Elizabeth De Jong, Bryson Stockman, Addyson Probasco, Kylee Larmore, and Taya Sincox.
      Experience the Action placed second at districts and also advanced to state competition. Team members are Sam Bos, Madison Cheney, Ashlee Eilander, Laila Kercheval, and Jordan Ranfeld.
      The eighth grade Ag Impact Team placed third at districts and are alternates for state. Team members are Brady Boulton, Krista Cheney, Claire Erselius, Luke Erselius, Broox Stockman, and Peyton Tindle.
     The seventh grade Ag CSI Team placed third at districts and are alternates for state. Team members are Sydnee Burgess, Vivian Cook, Analeece Kercheval, Rett Pargeon, Gracie Wilson, and Rylee Wolford.
    “We are so proud of our junior high members who competed as well,” noted Montezuma FFA teacher Hannah Garland. “Both Ag CSI and Ag Impact finished third and were just one place away from advancing to state.”

​      The Conduct of Meetings team placed first at districts to advance to state. Team members are, from left: Taylor Wickham, alternate; Bryson Stockman, Addyson Probasco, Taya Sincox, Ellen Cook, Elizabeth De Jong, Kylee Larmore and Emily Jo James.