Pettisville FFA Attends 95th Ohio FFA Convention

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Sophie Sterken, Reporter

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On May 4-5, 2023, 16 Pettisville FFA members traveled to Columbus for the 95th Ohio
FFA State Convention. They attended all 5 general sessions. Each session had a different
keynote speaker, various awards were presented, and accomplishments from the past year
were recognized. Along with the sessions, members attended the career show, where various
industries, businesses, and colleges were represented. They also attended The Ohio State
University’s Bug Tour and Bee Lab, as well as a leadership workshop led by National FFA
Western Region Vice President Ryan Williamson.

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During the sessions, several FFA members went on stage to receive an award. The
Pettisville Chapter received the FFA Charitable Giving Recognition because of the $500 dollars donated to local charities.

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Mina Wesche was recognized for receiving a Gold Rating on her secretary’s book. Delana Damman was recognized for receiving a Gold Rating on her Treasurer’s book, and Karter Zachrich was recognized for receiving a Gold Rating on his Reporters Book. Karter Zachrich also received his State FFA Degree.

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Karter Zachrich (left) smiles with his new State FFA Degree and FFA Advisor Mr. John Poulson.

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FFA member Lily Wiemken said that her favorite part of convention was the people. “I liked getting closer with our chapter and meeting new people from other chapters!” she said. Lily
also said that she liked the Leadership Workshop with the National Officer. “He (Ryan) talked a
lot about being beneficial to our communities, which was important because our community has given so much to us.”