The Celeste FFA Chapter held a banquet on May 16, 2024 to recognize members for outstanding achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success within the agriculture, food and natural resource sectors.  Junior FFA members, Greenhand and Chapter member degrees, official members, Proficiency, Star, Who’s Who and Outstanding FFA members were recognized.  Sarah Carlile, Staci Beadles, and Crystal Brown received the Honorary Member award.  Leadership, speaking, Ag Mech and judging teams were recognized.  Mr. Steve Wilson recognized the top Ag Mechanics students.  Mr. Stephen Dillard gave details of the year-in-review including recognizing American Farmer recipient Paris Walker.  FFA Booster Club President Chad Brown presented FFA seniors, Toby Minter, Rustin Giles, Jahdai Sanchez, Luke Beadles, Madisyn Douglas and Koby Brown with scholarships in the amount of $750.  Retiring Chapter Officers, Jahdai Sanchez, Luke Beadles, Madisyn Douglas and Koby Brown gave their retiring speeches and retired their FFA jackets.  Following the senior retirement speeches, the retirement of Mr. Dillard and Mr. Wilson was celebrated with a video created by Kloe Walker that included farewell and congratulations from past chapter presidents, FFA advisors and other friends of Celeste FFA. 

The banquet concluded with the introduction of the 2024-2025 incoming officer team including President: Linda Beth Norwood, Vice-President: Maddison Downs, Secretary: Sydnee Dickens, Treasurer: Peyton Wright, Reporter: Carly Wren, Sentinel: Lexi Whittaker, Student Advisor: Hunter Bolton, Historian: Ariana Ornelas.

FFA Chapter Banquet 2024 Photo Gallery

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PROFICIENCY AWARDS

This award is given to FFA members that have proven to be outstanding at their chosen project program, whether it is in animals, business, job placement or leadership. These students have excelled throughout the year in all aspects of the FFA. 

Agriculture Communications – Linda Beth Norwood

Agriculture Education – Karlie Williams

Community Development – Carley Wren

Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication – Tanner Minter

Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication – Cash Ottwell

Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication – Britton Tew

Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication – David Goodman

Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication – Ethan Morel

Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication – Sydnee Dickens

Agriscience Research – Animal Science- Luke Beadles

Beef Production – Koby Brown

Beef Production – Madisyn Douglas

Beef Production – Ben Mackey

Diversified Livestock – Koby Brown

Diversified Livestock – Madisyn Douglas

Goat Production – Tess Duckworth

Poultry Production - Madisyn Douglas

Poultry Production – Toby Minter

Poultry Production – Koby Brown

Sheep Production – Madisyn Douglas

Small Animal Production – Levi Gross

Specialty Animal Production Rabbits- Brailyn Hise

Specialty Animal Production Rabbits- Maddison Downs

Swine Production – Hunter Bolton

Service Learning – Rustin Giles

Outdoor Recreation – Cutter George

Outdoor Recreation – Mason Walker

Soil and Water – Luke Beadles

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OUTSTANDING FFA MEMBER AWARDS

This award is given to the student or students that have gone above and beyond the call of duty for the Celeste FFA Chapter.

Outstanding Star 3rd Year Member
Tess Duckworth
Linda Beth Norwood
Maddison Downs

Outstanding Star 4th Year Member
Luke Beadles
Koby Brown
Madisyn Douglas

STAR GREENHAND AWARDS

The Star Greenhand Award is given to students in their first year of FFA and who has excelled in all phases.

Star Greenhand in Agribusiness - Lexi Whittaker
Star Greenhand in Production - Hunter Bolton
Star Greenhand in Agriscience - Peyton Wright

STAR CHAPTER FARMER

The Star Chapter Farmer Award is given to students in their second year of FFA and who has excelled in all phases.

Star Chapter Farmer in Agribusiness - Savana Qualls
Star Chapter Farmer in Production - Karlie Williams
Star Chapter Farmer in Agriscience - Abbey Conner

WHO’S WHO IN AGRICULTURE

Who’s Who in Agriculture awards are given to FFA members that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the classroom, shop, with their projects, and with whatever they were asked to do.
Carley Wren
Ariana Ornelas
Jahdai Sanchez

FFA BOOSTER CLUB $750 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Toby Minter
Rustin Giles
Jahdai Sanchez
Luke Beadles
Madisyn Douglas
Koby Brown

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OUTSTANDING AG MECHANIC STUDENTS

WELDING CERTIFICATIONS
Tanner Minter
Cash Ottwell
Julian Olivaris
Gavin McDaniel
Dylan Brown
Wyatt Noack
Justin Douglas

GOOD WORK ETHIC & EXCELLED IN SHOP
JJ Mitchell
Justin Douglas
Adian Oslin
Kennedy Compton
Mason Walker
Wyatt Noack
McKayela Lyday
Riley Almand
Gage Harmon
Henry Waller
Joshua Willis
Nick Clark

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SHOP PROJECTS

METAL SWING
Sydnee Dickens
Brandon Moore
David Goodman
Ethan Morel
Britton Tew
7 in 1 COOKER
David Goodman
Ethan Morel
Britton Tew
SMOKER TRAILER
Tanner Minter
Cash Ottwell
Dylan Brown
Gavin McDaniel
Adam Hoffman