Winner FFA brings home several awards

Madaline Watzel of the Winner FFA chapter received her state FFA degree, the highest degree in the state. She received this at the state convention held in Brookings April 24-26.

Ainsley Henderson placed third in the agriscience fair in the plant science division. She studied how magnet placement affects plant growth.

Justin Hausmann placed second in the ag communications proficiency award, an award based on his supervised agriculture experience at the local radio station.

Amanda Blare sang the national anthem before the second session.

Adam Bohnet also introduced one of the state FFA officer’s retiring address.

District officers Maggie DeMers and Rowdy Moore also led pre-session Sunday night.

Former Winner FFA member Ryder Mortenson received a $500 post secondary scholarship for former members involved in agriculture.

In the career development events, Ainsley Henderson placed 8^th in floriculture.

Ag mechanics placed 21^st out of 55 teams. Adam Bohnet was 37^th; Andrew Henderson was 102^nd, Austin Blare, 103^rd and Hunter Shippy, 134.

Horse place 20^th out of 45 teams. Kyla Mammen was 37^th, Bailey Fairbanks was 52^nd and Emily Sachtjen, 122^nd.

Livestock placed 19^th out of 60 teams. Rowdy Moore placed 52^nd, Garret Phillips, 68^th; Rylee Schroeder, 88^th ad Stetson Shelbourn, 117^th.

Meats placed 11^th out of 25 teams. Maggie DeMers was 33^rd; Clay Sell, 40^th Chandler Benedict, 55^th and Ryan Sell, 56^th.

Vet science placed 46^th out of 56 teams. Trista Kierstead, 81^st; Amanda Blare, 153^rd; Madaline Watzel, 183^rd; Sierra McCall, 187^th.