97th Indiana FFA State Convention: Outstanding Students, Award-Winning Chapters and New Leaders Take the Stage
Fifth General Session
This morning kicked off the final day of the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention located at The Arena at Innovation Mile. Chaired by Kaitlyn Maruszewski, members were recognized for their hard work in their Agriscience Fair projects and Leadership Development Events.
Results are as follows:
Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Division I: Colt Searcy, Cascade FFA
Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Division II: Kevin Noll and Paul Noll, Prairie Heights FFA
Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Division III: Marcus Riecken, Mount Vernon FFA
Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Division IV: Harper Roy and Oliva Sands, Westfield
Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Division V: McKynzye White, Westfield FFA
Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Division VI: Clair Conwell and Vivian McKinley, Westfield FFA
Agriscience Fair Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division II: Benjamin Low and Edison Moller, Cascade FFA
Agriscience Fair Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division III: Isaac Hefty, DeKalb FFA
Agriscience Fair Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division IV: Kenzie Myers and Jaxson Harvey, Connersville FFA
Agriscience Fair Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division V: Peyton Gabbard, Connersville FFA
Agriscience Fair Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division VI: Milo Kaser and Jaryn Wade, Beech Grove FFA
Agriscience Fair Food Products and Processing Systems Division I: Tamilyah Absher, Hope FFA
Agriscience Fair Food Products and Processing Systems Division III: Cora Nobbe, Connersville FFA
Agriscience Fair Food Products and Processing Systems Division IV: Brooklin Pung and Scarlett Nytko, Lebanon FFA
Agriscience Fair Food Products and Processing Systems Division V: Ava Woods, Tri-County FFA
Agriscience Fair Food Products and Processing Systems Division VI: Garrett Hutcheson and Mackinley Heavin, South Putnam FFA
Agriscience Fair Plant Systems Division I: Nathan Noll, Prairie Heights FFA
Agriscience Fair Plant Systems Division II: Raelyn Bachmann and Madison Cowan, Hope FFA
Agriscience Fair Plant Systems Division III: Adelaine Crowder, Hope FFA
Agriscience Fair Plant Systems Division IV: Aubrey Dunn and Savannah Wright, DeKalb FFA
Agriscience Fair Plant Systems Division V: Ariana Bustamante, Warsaw FFA
Agriscience Fair Plant Systems Division VI: Anna Kilmer and Grace Kilmer, Tri-County FFA
Agriscience Fair Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division I: Allyson Baxter, Hope FFA
Agriscience Fair Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division III: Makayla Baxter, Hope FFA
Agriscience Fair Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division IV: Peyton Demerly and Cole Pilotte, Tri-County FFA
Agriscience Fair Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division V: Kaidence Shoaf, Hope FFA
Agriscience Fair Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division VI: Case Williams and Madysen Spencer, Tri-County FFA
Agriscience Fair Social Systems Division I: Lexi Messenger, Lebanon FFA
Agriscience Fair Social Systems Division II: Gretchen Pickard and Alyssa Mates, Oak Farm Montessori FFA
Agriscience Fair Social Systems Division III: Lucy Langbartles, Lebanon FFA
Agriscience Fair Social Systems Division IV: Juli Howard and Isabella Lieland, Switzerland County FFA
Agriscience Fair Social Systems Division V: Loren Pierson, Beech Grove FFA
Agriscience Fair Social Systems Division VI: Grant Hall and Lainie McAlister, Switzerland County FFA
Agricultural Issues: Shenandoah FFA
Agriculture & Farm Business Management Demonstration: Ben Beckner and Chase Brown, Adams Central FFA
Agricultural Mechanics & Technology Demonstration: Olivia Love and Aubrey Kissling, Tri-West FFA
Agricultural Sales Presentation: Michael Briggs, Madison FFA
Animal Science Demonstration: Jude Kaufman and Ian McKinnon, Westfield FFA
Novice Chapter Meeting: North Putnam FFA
Senior Chapter Meeting: Hamilton Southeastern FFA
Employment Skills: Jack Kelsey, Whiteland FFA
Exhibit: Eastside FFA
Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Cash Rumple, Adams Central FFA
Food Science Demonstration: Jack Jones and Ethan Samuels, Argos FFA
Freshman Creed Speaking: Isaac Hefty, DeKalb FFA
Freshman Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Elijah Hertsel, Northwood FFA
Freshman Prepared Public Speaking: Laurent Henry, Indiana Ag and Tech FFA
Horticulture & Landscape Management Demonstration: Virgina Kuliesis and Kynadee Poland, Tri-West FFA
Natural Resources Demonstration: Annabeth Chastain and Josie Newhouse, Rushville FFA
Persuasive Essay: Abigail Slentz, Blackford FFA
Plant & Soil Science Demonstration: Annabelle Danis, Tri-West FFA
Premier Leadership: Jessa Wagner, North Decatur FFA
Prepared Public Speaking: Dupree Henry, Hamilton Southeastern FFA
Quiz Bowl: Morristown FFA
Spanish Creed Speaking: Alexa Moreales Reyes, Tri-County FFA
Multimedia Scrapbook: Warsaw FFA
Traditional Scrapbook: Prairie Heights FFA
Discovery Agricultural Issues: Lebanon FFA
Discovery Animal Science Demonstration: Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown FFA
Discovery Creed Speaking: Hadley Kornaik, Rensselaer FFA
Discovery Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Eli White, Caston FFA
Discovery Food Science Demonstration: Katelyn Shepard and Virginia Stephenson, Danville FFA
Discovery Horticulture Science & Landscape Management Demonstration: Jacob Query, South Putnam FFA
Discovery Plant & Soil Science/Natural Resources Demonstration: Peral Slentz and Claire Swygart, Warsaw FFA
Discovery Prepared Public Speaking: Ellie Nicholas, Southern Wells FFA
Discovery Quiz Bowl: Rensselaer FFA
Talent Performance: Austin Wiley, Columbus FFA
Sixth General Session
The convention concluded this afternoon at The Arena at Innovation Mile being chaired by Lauren Argotte. This session recognized the hard work of chapters through their Living to Serve as well as the hard work of individuals as they begin their time serving on the Indiana Executive Committee.
Results are as follows:
Living to Serve – Community Service: Crothersville FFA
Living to Serve – Healthy Lifestyles: Jay County FFA
Living to Serve – Safety: Forest Park FFA
Board of Trustees: Katie Cook, Mike Jones, Skylar Campbell, Erin Gilley, Cari Butcher, Tim Calloway, Amanda Line, Joe Dunn, Leah Hurd, Brianna Lammers
Golden Owl: Lynette Markley, Argos FFA
Region 1 Director: Lennon Woods, Southmont FFA
District 1 President: Sophie DiRuzzo, South Newton FFA
District 2 President: Adam Reinhold, Rochester FFA
District 3 President: Daniel Simpson, Southmont FFA
District 4 President: Darci Dunn, Tipton FFA
Region 2 Director: Temperance Caudill, Tippecanoe Valley FFA
District 5 President: Ella Haseley, Northwood FFA
District 6 President: Reese Wolheter, Oak Farm Montessori FFA
District 7 President: Lilly Schuler, Hamilton Heights FFA
District 8 President: Cash Rumple, Adams Central FFA
Region 3 Director: Caleb Wyrick, Terre Haute South FFA
District 9 President: Elijah Pearman, Terre Haute South FFA
District 10 President: Haylee Smith, Danville FFA
District 11 President: Michaela Walden, North Posey FFA
District 12 President: Lance Boeglin, Forest Park FFA
Region 4 Director: Jackson Ritter, Mt Vernon @ Fortville FFA
District 13 President: Jack Kelsey, Whiteland FFA
District 14 President: Michael Haldeman, Connersville FFA
District 15 President: Megan Meyer, Scottsburg FFA
District 16 President: Sydney Speer, Jennings County FFA
Band and Chorus President: Audrey Maruszweski, Tri-County FFA
New Chapter Charters: DeMotte Christan FFA, Fremont FFA
Superior Chapter: Adams Central FFA, Argos FFA, Caroll @ Ft Wayne FFA, Eastbrook FFA, Hoosier Hills FFA, Jasper FFA, Liberty FFA, North Harrison FFA, Northwood FFA, Norwell FFA, Paoli FFA, Tri Central FFA, Warsaw FFA, Western Boone FFA
Big 10/Gold Ranking National Chapter Award: Connersville FFA, Eastern Hancock FFA, Eastside FFA, Gibson Southern FFA, Lewis Cass FFA, Randolph Central FFA, Shenandoah FFA, South Putman FFA, Southmont FFA, Whiteland FFA
Models of Excellence – Growing Leaders: Whiteland FFA
Models of Excellence – Building Communities: Whiteland FFA
Models of Excellence – Strengthening Agriculture: Connersville FFA
Talent Presentation: Violet McColl, Westfield FFA
2026-2027 Indiana FFA President: Hayden Stookey, Tippecanoe Valley FFA
2026-2027 Indiana FFA Secretary: Katie McClain, Caroll @ Flora FFA
2026-2027 Indiana FFA Northern Region Vice President: Jessie Frazee, Fountian Central FFA
2026-2027 Indiana FFA Southern Region Vice President: Baron Riley, Crothersville FFA
2026-2027 Indiana FFA Treasurer: Garrett Schewring, North Decatur FFA
2026-2027 Indiana FFA Reporter: Jaylynn Goodwin, Southridge FFA
2026-2027 Indiana FFA Sentinel: Khloe Hinojosa, Warsaw FFA
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