VERSAILLES – On Tuesday, May 20th, Versailles FFA held their annual Career Development (CDE) Luncheon, recognizing all FFA members who competed in a CDE.
The Versailles FFA would like to express sincere appreciation to Mrs. Hoying and Mrs. Harman for serving as Career Development Event (CDE) proctors. Their dedication and willingness to arrive early on many mornings played a vital role in helping our members prepare for and participate successfully in these competitive events. During the recent CDE Luncheon, Versailles FFA recognized top-performing members from both the high school and middle school for their exceptional involvement and achievements.
In the high school division, first place was awarded to Rhylan Broerman and Paige Gehret. Rhylan participated in Ag Sales, Food Science, Job Interview, Public Speaking, and Milk Quality. Paige competed in Ag Sales, Floriculture, Job Interview, Public Speaking, and General Livestock. Second place honors went to Jayna Luthman, Colin Batten, Adam Rauh, and Maggie McGlinch. Jayna took part in Ag Sales, Parliamentary Procedure, Soils, and online Floriculture. Colin competed in Public Speaking, Ag Sales, Parliamentary Procedure, and Job Interview. Adam participated in the Agronomy invitational, online Floriculture, Public Speaking, Soils, and Dairy Foods. Maggie was involved in Food Science, Agronomy, online Floriculture, and Soils.
In the middle school division, three students tied for first place: Russell Winner, Blake Pitsenbarger, and Vera Pearson. Russell participated in General Livestock, Greenhand Quiz, Quiz Bowl, and Parliamentary Procedure. Blake competed in Agronomy, Parliamentary Procedure, Career Conversation, and Greenhand Quiz. Vera took part in Greenhand Quiz, Parliamentary Procedure, Quiz Bowl, and Career Conversation. Each of these outstanding members received a certificate and a monetary award in recognition of their achievements.
The Versailles FFA also celebrated several notable team and individual accomplishments.
The Ag Sales Team, consisting of Paige Gehret, Jayna Luthman, Colin Batten, and Rhylan Broerman, placed third overall. In Public Speaking, Colin Batten placed fourth overall in the Extemporaneous division. In the Job Interview event, Paige Gehret placed fourth overall in the Junior Division, while Colin Batten placed eighth overall in the Senior Division.
Congratulations to all Versailles FFA members who competed in a CDE this past year. A special thank you to Sam Albers and Jack Borchers for serving as the co-chairs of the Career Success Committee.