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February 6 - District X FFA held their State Degree and Proficiency Award competition in Stuart.  Stuart had eight candidates vying for their State FFA Degrees this year.  They are Ashley B, Cody D, Cody H, Bill K, Amber N, Josh O, Audrey P, and Jacki T.  Each candidate completed a state degree test and were interviewed for the degree in their respective SAE programs of Agricultural Placement and/or Production. Upon receiving the test results, their status will be known for receiving the State FFA Degree Award.  In addition, Josh O was named a District X Star in Placement.

          As a FFA member, each student is required to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.  Proficiency applications are completed based upon the student’s SAE work.  The Stuart FFA members entered 55 applications into the competition, with 35 receiving 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd place Gold awards, 4 Gold awards, 11 Silver awards, and 5 Bronze awards.  The top three Gold of each proficiency area will be forwarded on for state competition. Students receiving top three Gold were:  Amanda M (1^st Gold-Beef Entrepreneurship), Amber J (1^st Gold-Swine Placement, 3^rd Gold-Beef Entrepreneurship), Amber N (2^nd Gold-Ag Services), Ashley B (1^st Gold-Home & Community Development, 1^st Gold-Ag Education, 1^st Gold-Ag Services & 1^st Gold-Emerging Ag Technology), Audrey P (3^rd Gold-Ag Services), Becky R (1st Gold-Small Animal Prod & Care Entrepreneurship), Billy K (1st Gold-Diversified Ag), Cody D (1^st Gold-Landscape Management, 2^nd Gold-Forage Placement), Cody H (1^st Gold-Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement, 2^nd Gold-Diversified Ag), Emily E (1^st Gold-Forage Placement), Jake P (1^st Gold-Diversified Livestock & 2^nd Gold-Beef Placement), Jerad M (3^rd Gold-Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication Placement), Jordan K (1^st Gold-Turf Grass Management Entrepreneurship), Josh O (1^st Gold-Diversified Crop Placement), Katie K (1^st Gold-Dairy Placement, 2^nd Gold-Equine Science Entrepreneurship), Kyle D (2^nd Gold-Turf Grass Management Entrepreneurship, 2^nd Gold-Ag Sales, 2^nd Gold-Diversified Horticulture Entrepreneurship, 2^nd Gold-Vegetable Entrepreneurship), Lance K (1^st Gold-Ag Sales), Luke O (3^rd Gold-Forage Placement), Matt R (1^st Gold-Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication Placement), Megan O (2^nd Gold-Home & Community Development), Pat R (1^st Gold-Beef Placement, 3^rd Gold-Diversified Livestock), Tyler D (2^nd Gold-Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement), and Zach W (1^st Gold-Outdoor Recreation Entrepreneurship) . 

     The student awarded a Gold were:  Becky R (Ag Services), Emily E (Diversified Ag), James M (Beef Entrepreneurship), and Logan H (Diversified Ag).

     Students receiving Silver were:  Brittany N (Home & Community Development), Callie K (Diversified Ag), Jacki T (Diversified Ag), Jake E (Wildlife Production & Management Entrepreneurship), Kristen W (Ag Services), Kyle D (Ag Services), Lacey H (Ag Services), Lauren O (Ag Services), Michelle T (Equine Science Entrepreneurship), Robert S (Diversified Ag), and Travis O (Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement). 

     Those receiving Bronze awards were:  Austin B (Beef Placement), Craig S (Swine Entrepreneurship), Heather K (Ag Services), and Lance K (Ag Services & Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management).

          All 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd gold award applications have been forwarded to the state, where they will compete with those of members from across the state of Nebraska. 

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District Leadership Skills Events Contest

     On December 13th, 3 teams and 5 individual events qualified for the state contest. 

Individual speaking event results: Megan O - 2nd in Cooperative, Becky R - 1st in Creed, Ashley B - 1st in Sr. Public, Cody D - 1st - Employment Skills, Lauren O - Runner-up in Jr. Public, Kyle D - Blue ribbon in Natural Resource, Jerad M - Blue ribbon in Extemporaneous.

    The Stuart FFA Chapter claimed first place honors in three team events. Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team members were Becky R, Logan H, Megan O, Brittany N, Kyle D, Jordan K, and Lauren O.  Alternates were Callie K and Heather K.  Senior Parliamentary Law Team members were Ashley B, Cody D, Bill K, Amber J, Zach W, and Jacki T.  Alternates were Jake E and Luke O.  Ag Demonstration Team members were Kristen W, Lance K, Jake P, Jerad M and James M.  Tech team - Audrey P and Travis O.  The chapter was awarded the District X Champion Sweepstakes plaque at the conclusion of the day's events.

District Livestock Judging

     October 18^th - Twenty-eight agricultural education students/FFA members traveled to the District X Livestock Selection Contest.  There were 120 contestants in the junior competition.  Placing in the top 50 were:  James M-20^th, Brittany N-29^th, Callie K-36^th, Tyler D-39^th, Logan H-40^th, Becky R-42^nd, Jerad M-47^th, and Jacob K-50^th.   Thirty-two teams competed in the junior division.  One team placed 5^th (Jerad M, James M, Jake P, and Logan H).  Those individuals placing in the top 25 are:  Beef-Logan H-14^th and Robert S-17^th; Swine-Brittany N-20^th; Sheep-James M-3^rd, Jake P-5^th, Kyle D-19^th, Callie K-22^nd, and Brittany N-23^rd; Evaluations-Becky R-1^st.

Area Range Judging

     On September 18th the agriscience and plant science students participated in the Area Range Judging contest. 

Junior results:  James M - 6th (Green Ribbon), Jerad M - 13th (Green Ribbon), Robert S - 18th (Green Ribbon), Megan O - 22nd (Green Ribbon), Lauren O - 29th (Green Ribbon), Travis O - 32nd, Logan H - 40th, Brittany N - 44th, Tyler M - 47th, Jordan K - 48th, Lacey H - 55th, Becky R - 56th, Jake K - 65th, Jake P - 69th, Jacob D - 75th, Tyler D - 77th, Josh B - 81st, Michelle T - 84th, Andrew S - 85th, Callie K - 90th, Ethan S - 94th, Craig S - 95th, Cole S - 99th, Allen B - 104th.  Red Team Ribbon-James M, Jerad M, Megan O, Logan H.

Senior results:  Cody H - 11th (Green Ribbon), Cody D - 27th, Lance K - 56th, Luke O - 57th, Josh O - 74th

     Fifteen awards were given out at the 2006 State Fair held in Lincoln.  Results:  Ag Mechanics-Gas Welding/Brazing Display Board--Cody H-Reserve Champion/Purple Ribbon, Josh O & Cody D - Blue Ribbons; Crop Range-Display Board with at least 15 range plants--Cody D & Kyle D--Purple Ribbons; Jerad M, James M, Jacob D, Andrew S, Brittany N, Logan H, Megan O, Travis O & Michelle T--Blue Ribbons; Jake P--Red Ribbon

     Thirty-one students represented the Stuart FFA Chapter at the 2006 Nebraska State FFA Convention held in Lincoln April 5th-7th.  There were an estimated 3,300 members and guests in attendance at the convention which carried the theme "Living to Serve."  Throughout the convention, members participated in personal development workshops, leadership skills events, career development events and attended convention ceremonies   After months of practice, members' efforts were rewarded.  Stuart qualified members in 7 of the 10 Leadership Skills Events.

Leadership Skills Events Results:  State Champion honors were awarded to the Agricultural Demonstration Team including Audrey P, Jacki T, Pat R, Josh O, Amber N (Tech), and Jake E (Tech).  Ashley B was selected as State Runner-up in Natural Resource Speaking.  A Bronze emblem was awarded to the Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of Luke O, Amber J, Lance K, Brittany N, Megan O, Logan H, Kyle D, and alternates Tommy S, Andrew S, and Travis O.  Cody D received a Silver medal in Cooperative Speaking.  Jerad M received a Silver medal in Jr. Public Speaking.  Megan O was the recipient of a Silver medal in Creed Speaking.  Also, the Senior Parliamentary Procedure Team earned a Silver medal.  Members of the team are Emily E, Amanda M, Matt R, Tiffany M, Ashley B, and Cody D.  Another highlight for the chapter was to view two of their members on stage as state star finalists, Amanda M (Production) and Pat R (Placement).  Pat R went on to be named Nebraska's State Star in Placement.  In addition, five state degree candidates walked across the stage and received the state's highest degree bestowed upon its FFA members.  Members receiving their state degrees were Emily E, Amanda M, Matt R, Tiffany M, and Pat R.  Yet another highlight was having four members selected as proficiency finalists in five areas.  Ashley B received 1st in Agricultural Communications and 2nd in Emerging Agricultural Technology, Amanda M received 1st place in Agriculture Education, Cody H was the recipient of 3rd place in Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication, and Jake E received 3rd place in Wildlife Management Placement.  The chapter received several honors at the convention.  They were recognized as a Silver emblem chapter, honored for being a $2500 NIFA grant recipient, received a Gold emblem in the area of Community Development and a Silver merit award for their safety activities.

State Career Development Events

     At the 78th State FFA Convention, high school students were involved in numerous Nebraska Agricultural Education Career Development Events. Stuart FFA members competed in the following events: Welding, Agriscience, Junior Livestock Selection, Agronomy, Meat Identification, Natural Resources, and Livestock Management.
Below are the results from the Career Development Events: 

Welding

Pat R - Arc Welding - 4th-Purple-Individual

Billy K - Mig Welding - Red Individual

Zach W - OA Welding

Agriscience Team - White Team Ribbon
James M - Blue Individual, Jerad M - Red Individual, Megan O, Brittany N

Junior Livestock Selection

Amber J - White Individual, James M, Jake P, Katie K

Agronomy Team

Lance K - Red Individual, Luke O, Tommy S

Meat Identification Team

Travis O - White Individual, Jacob D, Andrew S, Michelle T

Natural Resources Team

Cody H - Blue Individual, Jacob D, Jake E

Livestock Management Team - Red Team Ribbon (Horse Management)

Matt R, Amber J, Katie K, James M, Jerad M, Jake P

District Agricultural Education Contests

     March 1 - Stuart agricultural education/FFA students participated in the District X Ag Ed Contests held on Northeast Community College Campus in Norfolk.  Following are the results from the various contests:        

Agri-Science - 5^th place team (Megan O, Jerad M, Kyle D, James M); Individual placings:  Brittany N - 8^th, Megan O - 10^th, Jerad M - 12^th, James M - 16^th.

Ag Sales - 3^rd place team (Emily E, Audrey P, Kristen W, Jacki T); Individual placings:  Emily E - 3^rd, Audrey P - 12^th, Kristen W - 14^th, Jacki T - 15^th.

Ag Resources - 2^nd place team (Tuck J, Jake E, Cody D); Individual placings:  Cody D - 3^rd, Jake E - 5^th, Tuck J - 7^th.

Ag Mechanics - 3^rd place team (Lance K, Luke O, Josh O, Cody H); Individual placings: Cody  H - 2^nd in Machine & Equipment, Josh O - 3^rd in Energy, Luke O - 2^nd in Environment & Natural Resources, Lance K- 3^rd in Structural.

Envirothon - 12th place team (Jake E, Tommy St, Logan H, Travis O, Andrew S)

Farm Management - 1^st place team (Tiffany M, Ashley B, Amanda M, Cody D); Individual placings:  Tiffany Malone - 2^nd, Ashley B - 3^rd (Tie), Amanda M - 3^rd (Tie), Cody D - 4^th.

Floriculture - 3^rd place team (Megan O, Kyle D, Tuck J, Amber N); Individual placings: Amber N - 10^th, Tuck J - 11^th, Megan O - 13^th, Kyle D -16^th.

Livestock Management, Sr. - 2^nd place team (Emily E, Amanda M, Matt R, Amber J, Katie K, Jake P)

Livestock Management, Jr. - 4^th place team (Andrew J, James M, Jerad M, Logan H)

Meat Identification - 5^th place team (Travis O, Andrew S, Jacob D, Michelle T)

Nursery & Landscape - 3^rd place team (Amber N, Kyle D, Ashley B, Tiffany M).  Individual placings:  Ashley B - 3^rd, Amber N - 10^th (Tie), Kyle D - 10^th (Tie), Tiffany M - 10^th (Tie).

Welding - 1^st place team (Pat R, Bill K, Zach W); Individual placings:  Pat R - 1^st in SMAW, Bill K 1^st in GMAW, Zach W 2^nd in OAW.
 

On Tuesday, February 14^th, District X FFA held their State Degree and Proficiency Award competition in Stuart.  Stuart had five candidates vying for their State FFA Degrees this year.  They are Matt R, Pat R, Tiffany M, Amanda M, and Emily E.  Each candidate completed a state degree test and were interviewed for the degree in their respective SAE programs of Agricultural Placement and/or Production. Upon receiving the test results, their status will be known for receiving the State FFA Degree Award.  In addition, Pat R was named a District X Star in Placement and Matt R was chosen as an alternate.  Amanda M was named a District X Star in Production and Emily E was named an alternate.

          As a FFA member, each student is required to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.  Proficiency applications are completed based upon the student’s SAE work.  The Stuart FFA members entered 49 applications into the competition, with 24 receiving 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd place Gold awards, 4 Gold awards, 14 Silver awards, and 7 Bronze awards.  The top three Gold of each proficiency area will be forwarded on for state competition. Students receiving top three Gold were:  Ashley B (1^st Gold-Home & Community Development, 1^st Gold-Ag Communications, 1^st Gold-Ag Services & 2^nd Gold-Emerging Ag Technology), Cody D (1^st Gold - Ag Design & Fabrication Placement), Jake E (1^st Gold-Wildlife Production & Management Placement), Cody H (1^st Gold-Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement),  Amanda M (1^st Gold-Beef Entrepreneurship, 1^st Gold-Ag Education, 2^nd Gold-Home & Community Development), Jake P (1^st Gold-Diversified Livestock & 2^nd Gold-Beef Placement), Pat R (1^st Gold-Beef Placement, 1^st Gold-Diversified Ag & 2^nd Gold-Forage Placement), Kyle D (2^nd Gold-Turf Grass Management Entrepreneurship), Emily E (2^nd Gold-Beef Entrepreneurship, 3^rd Gold-Forage Placement, 3^rd Gold-Diversified Ag & 3^rd Gold-Home & Community Development), Matt R (2^nd Gold-Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication Placement), Jacob D (3^rd Gold-Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement), ,Josh O (3^rd Gold-Diversified Crop Placement), and Audrey P (3^rd Gold-Ag Services). 

     The student awarded a gold were Cody D (Forage Placement), Logan H (Diversified Crop Placement), Lance K (Diversified Crop Placement), and Travis O (Ag Services).

     Students receiving Silver were:  Cody H (Diversified Ag), Amber J (Beef Entrepreneurship), Tuck J (Ag Sales), Katie K (Equine Science Entrepreneurship), Lance K (Grain Placement), Billy K (Diversified Ag), Tiffany M (Ag Services), James M (Beef Entrepreneurship), Amber N (Ag Services), Brittany N (Home & Community Development), Luke O (Diversified Ag Placement), Megan O (Home & Community Development), Tommy S (Forage Placement), and  Jacki T (Forage Placement). 

     Those receiving Bronze awards were:  Austin B (Beef Placement), Jake E (Wildlife Production & Management Entrepreneurship), Gavin K (Small Animal Production & Care Placement), Jerad M (Beef Entrepreneurship), Andrew S (Small Animal Production & Care Entrepreneurship), Michelle T (Equine Science Entrepreneurship), Kristen W (Ag Services) .

          All 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd gold award applications have been forwarded to the state, where they will compete with those of members from across the state of Nebraska. 

District X Leadership Skills Events Contest

     January 11th - The students had an outstanding day with three teams and four individual events qualifying for the state contest. 

Following are the results of our members who participated in individual speaking events: Cody D - 1st in Cooperative, Megan O - 1st in Creed, Ashley B - 1st in Natural Resources, Jerad M - Runner-up in Jr. Public, Matt R - Top Blue ribbon & state alternate in Employment Skills, Amanda M - Blue ribbon in Extemporaneous, Emily E - Blue ribbon in Sr. Public

    The Stuart FFA Chapter claimed first place honors in three team events. Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team members were Luke O, Lance K, Brittany N, Megan O, Amber J, Kyle D, and Logan H.  Alternates were Tommy S, Travis O, and Andrew S.   Senior Parliamentary Law Team members were Matt R, Tiffany M, Emily E, Amanda M, Ashley B, and Cody D. Ag Demonstration Team members were Pat R, Josh O, Audrey P, Jacki T, and Kristen W.  Tech team - Jake E and Amber N.  The chapter was awarded the District X Champion Sweepstakes plaque at the conclusion of the day's events.

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District Livestock Judging

     On October 19th, 27 students participated in the District X Livestock Selection Contest.

Junior results (125 participants/33 teams):  Luke O - 112th-Individual/11th Team (118th-Evaluations, 39th-Beef, 112th-Swine, 113th-Sheep); Megan O - 7th-Individual/12th Team (19th-Evaluations, 11th-Beef, 67th-Swine, 5th-Sheep); Ross K - 13th-Individual/9th Team (9th-Evaluations, 15th-Beef, 35th-Swine, 36th-Sheep); Amber J - 14th-Individual/5th Team (28th-Evaluations, 18th-Beef, 86th-Swine, 6th-Sheep); Katie K - 15th-Individual/5th Team (18th-Evaluations, 29th-Beef, 44th-Swine, 9th-Sheep); Jake E - 26th-Individual/9th Team (20th-Evaluations, 31st-Beef, 59th-Swine, 34th-Sheep); Travis O - 29th-Individual/30th Team (53rd-Evaluations, 68th-Beef, 75th-Swine, 1st-Sheep); Casey B - 35th-Individual/11th Team (41st-Evaluations, 73rd-Beef, 18th-Swine, 26th-Sheep); Lance K - 40th-Individual/11th Team (83rd-Evaluations, 37th-Beef, 49th-Swine, 49th-Sheep); Brad D - 43rd-Individual/12th Team (15th-Evaluations, 20th-Beef, 76th-Swine, 78th-Sheep); Tuck J - 44th-Individual/24th Team (45th-Evaluations, 9th-Beef, 96th-Swine, 81st-Sheep); James M - 47th-Individual/5th Team (56th-Evaluations, 87th-Beef, 56th-Swine, 13th-Sheep); Jerad M - 48th-Individual/11th Team (11th-Evaluations, 36th-Beef, 42nd-Swine, 82nd-Sheep); Terra W - 50th-Individual/5th Team (29th-Evaluations, 23rd-Beef, 93rd-Swine, 64th-Sheep); Jake P - 64th-Individual/9th Team (87th-Evaluations, 67th-Beef, 61st-Swine, 76th-Sheep); Logan H - 86th-Individual/9th Team (107th-Evaluations, 91st-Beef, 54th-Swine, 93rd-Sheep); Jacob D - 58th-Individual/24th Team (58th-Evaluations, 8th-Beef, 106th-Swine, 95th-Sheep); Gavin K - 115th-Individual/24th Team (111th-Evaluations, 122nd-Beef, 23rd-Swine, 116th-Sheep); Brittany N - 107th-Individual/12th Team (63rd-Evaluations, 75th-Beef, 48th-Swine, 120th-Sheep); Michelle T - 97th-Individual/30th Team (31st-Evaluations, 123rd-Beef, 87th-Swine, 21st-Sheep); Andrew S - 84th-Individual/12th Team (119th-Evaluations, 30th-Beef, 70th-Swine, 121st-Sheep); Tommy S - 118th-Individual/30th Team (82nd-Evaluations, 113th-Beef, 116th-Swine, 89th-Sheep);

Senior results (73 participants/19 teams):  Matt R - 6th-Individual/10th-Team (28th-Evaluations, 4th-Beef, 46th-Swine, 8th-Sheep, 4th-Reasons); Pat R - 20th Individual/10th Team (58th-Evaluations, 9th-Beef, 67th-Swine, 30th-Sheep, 33rd-Reasons); Josh O - 58th Individual/10th Team (37th-Evaluations, 57th-Beef, 19th-Swine, 62nd-Sheep, 50th-Reasons); Kristen W - 61st Individual/10th Team (32nd-Evaluations, 52nd-Beef, 51st-Swine, 63rd-Sheep, 68th-Reasons); Cody H - 72nd Individual (33rd-Evaluations, 66th-Beef, 58th-Swine, 73rd-Sheep, 73rd-Reasons) 

Area Range Judging

     September 19 - The agriscience and plant science students participated in the Area Range Judging contest. 

Junior results:  Logan H - 4th, James M - 10th, Jake E - 20th, Megan O - 24th, Terra W - 27th, Casey B - 28th, Jake P - 29th, Brittany N - 38th, Tommy S - 39th, Amber J - 44th, Cole St - 46th, Kyle D - 53rd, Travis O - 54th, Tuck J - 60th, Jacob D - 62nd, Lance K - 67th, Luke O - 77th, Michelle T - 85th, Amy D - 98th, Brad D - 103rd, Andrew S - 107th, Gavin K - 109th.

Senior results:  Cody D - 44th

On Tuesday, February 8^th, District X FFA held their State Degree and Proficiency Award competition at the Stuart Auditorium.  Approximately forty students had their records reviewed and were interviewed for their State FFA Degree.  Stuart had two candidates vying for their State FFA Degrees this year.  They are Marc G and Ross S, both candidates completed a state degree test and were interviewed for the degree in their respective SAE programs of Agricultural Placement and/or Production. Upon receiving the test results, their status will be known for receiving the State FFA Degree Award.  In addition, Ross S was named District X Stars in Agricultural Entrepreneurship.  His application and records will be forwarded for state competition. 

          As a FFA member, each student is required to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.  Proficiency applications are completed based upon the student’s SAE work.  The Stuart FFA members entered 40 applications into the competition, with 22 receiving 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd place Gold awards, 1 Gold award, 12 Silver awards, and 5 Bronze awards.  The top three Gold of each proficiency area will be forwarded on for state competition. Students receiving top three Gold were:  Josh O (3^rd Gold-Diversified Crop Placement), Pat R (1^st Gold-Forage Placement, 3^rd Gold-Beef Placement & 2^nd Gold- Diversified Ag Placement), Matt R (1^st Gold-Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication Placement & 2^nd Gold-Beef Placement), Ashley B (1^st Gold-Emerging Ag Technology Placement, 1^st Gold-Home & Community Development, 2^nd Gold-Ag Communications Placement & 1^st Gold-Ag Services Placement), Cody D (3^rd Gold-Forage Placement), Becki K (2^nd Gold-Swine Placement), Emily E (1^st Gold-Ag Processing Placement, 3^rd Gold-Home & Community Development & 1^st Gold-Diversified Ag Placement), Ross S (3^rd Gold-Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication Entrepreneurship), Amanda M (1^st Gold-Beef Entrepreneurship), Jake E (1^st Gold-Wildlife Production & Management Entrepreneurship), Kristen W (3^rd Gold-Ag Sales Placement), Jenny L (1^st Gold-Ag Sales Placement), Tiffany M (2^nd Gold-Ag Services Placement) and Audrey P (3^rd Gold-Ag Services Placement).  The student awarded a gold was Amanda M (Gold-Home & Community Development)

     Students receiving Silver were:  Zach W (Diversified Crop Placement), Josh O (Diversified Crop Entrepreneurship), Tommy S (Forage Placement), Corey B (Forage Placement), Marc G (Forage Placement), Lance K (Grain Placement), Ross S (Beef Placement), Amber J (Beef Entrepreneurship), Tuck J (Ag Sales Placement), Jacki T (Ag Sales Placement), Katie K (Equine Science Entrepreneurship) and Luke O (Diversified Ag Placement). 

     Those receiving Bronze awards were:  Gavin K (Small Animal Production & Care Placement), Austin B (Beef Placement), Amber N (Home & Community Development), Cody H (Diversified Ag Placement) and Billy K (Diversified Ag Placement).

          All 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd gold award applications have been forwarded to the state, where they will compete with those of members from across the state of Nebraska. 

     On March 2^nd the Stuart agricultural education/FFA students participated in the District X Ag Ed Contests held on Northeast Community College Campus in Norfolk.  Following are the results from the various contests:        

Agri-Science - 7^th place team (Amber J, Katie K, Lance K, and Luke O) & 10^th place team (Jacob E, Tommy S, Tuck J, and Gavin K); Individual placings: Tuck J - 20^th, Lance K - 26^th, Luke O - 26^th, Amber J - 30^th, Katie K - 32^nd, Jacob E - 36^th, Tommy S -  44^th, and Gavin K - 44^th.
Welding - 1^st place team and state qualifier (Marc G, Pat R, and Ross S); Individual placings: Marc G - 1^st in Arc, Pat R - 1^st in OAW, Ross S - 2^nd in GMAW.
Agronomic Resources - Individual placings: Billy K - 11^th and Corey B - 13^th.
Ag Mechanics - 1^st place team (Cody H, Cody D, Zach W, and Josh O); Individual placings: Cody  H - 1^st in Structural Systems, Josh O - 1^st in Machine & Equipment, Cody D - 2^nd in Environment & Natural Resources, and Zach W - 3^rd in Energy Systems.
Nursery & Landscape - 4th place team (Jenny L, Ashley B, Tiffany M, and Amber N).  Individual placings: Jenny L - 6^th, Ashley B - 8^th, Tiffany M - 14^th, and Amber N - 20^th.
Floriculture - 5^th place team (Kristen W, Audrey P, and Jacki T); Individual placings: Kristen W - 13^th, Audrey P - 16^th, and Jacki T -18^th.
Livestock Management - 4^th place team (Amanda M, Matt R, Emily E, Becki K, Amber J and Katie K.

     Twenty-seven students represented Stuart at the 2005 Nebraska State FFA Convention held at Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln March 30 - April 1.  There were an estimated 3,200 members and guests in attendance at the convention which carried the theme "Be the Difference."  Throughout the convention, members participated in personal development workshops, leadership skills events, career development events and attended convention ceremonies   After months of practice, members' efforts were rewarded.  Stuart qualified members in 6 of the 10 Leadership Skills Events.

Leadership Skills Events Results:  A Gold emblem was awarded to the Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of Ashley B, Kristen W, Zach W, Jenny L, Audrey P, Cody D, Billy K, and alternates Luke O, Jacki T, Corey B, and Tommy S.  Emily E was selected as the State Champion in Cooperative Speaking.  Amanda M received a Bronze medal in Natural Resources Speaking.  Jenny L received a Bronze medal in Jr. Public Speaking.  Also, the Senior Parliamentary Procedure Team earned a Silver medal.  Members of the team are Matt R, Becki K, Tiffany M, Emily E, Cody H, and Amanda M.  The Agricultural Demonstration Team earned a Gold emblem.  The team included Ross S, Marc G, Pat R, and Josh O.  Another highlight for the chapter was to watch their two state degree candidates walk across the stage and receive the state's highest degree bestowed upon its FFA members.  Members receiving their state degrees were Marc G and Ross S.  Ross S was also named a state star finalist in Agribusiness.  Two members were selected as proficiency finalists.  Matt R earned 1^st place honors in Beef Production Placement and Ashley B received 3^rd in Agricultural Communications.

State Career Development Events

     At the 77th State FFA Convention, high school students were involved in numerous Nebraska Agricultural Education Career Development Events. Stuart FFA members competed in the following events: Junior and Senior Livestock Selection, Agricultural Mechanics, Agriscience, and Welding.
Below are the results from the Career Development Events: 

Junior Livestock Selection 

 Kristen W; Amber N; Amber J; Jacob E
Senior Livestock Selection
Matt R - Red Individual; Becki K; Tiffany M
Agriscience Team - Red Team Ribbon
Luke O - Blue Individual; Amber J - Red Individual; Katie Kaup; Lance K
Welding Team - 5th Place, Purple Team Ribbon
Pat R - OA Welding - 4th-Purple-Individual; Marc G - Arc Welding - Red Individual; Ross S - Mig Welding - Red Individual

Agricultural Mechanics - Red Team Ribbon

Zach W - Energy Systems, Cody H - Structural Systems, Cody D - Environmental & Natural Resource Systems - Red Individual; Josh O - Machinery & Equipment Systems

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     On February 11th, District X FFA held their State Degree and Proficiency Award competition in Stuart.  Approximately 40 students had their records reviewed and were interviewed for their State FFA Degree.  Stuart has eight candidates vying for their State FFA Degrees this year.  They are Brett K, Anita E, Justine O, Nicole B, Ashley N, Rachael V, Beth K, and Sarah E.  Each of the candidates completed a state degree test and was interviewed for the degree in their respective SAE programs of Agricultural Placement and/or Production.  Upon receiving the test results, their status will be known for receiving the State FFA Degree Award.  In addition, Nicole B and Anita E were named District X Stars in Agricultural Placement.  Their applications and records will be forwarded for state competition. 

     As a FFA member, each student is required to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.  Proficiency applications are completed based upon the student’s SAE work.  The Stuart FFA members entered forty one applications into the competition, with 19 receiving 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd place Gold awards, 10 Gold awards, 9 Silver awards, and 3 Bronze awards. 

     The top three Gold of each proficiency area will be forwarded on for state competition. Students receiving top three Gold were:  Nicole B (1^st Gold-Emerging Ag Technology, 1^st Gold-Agricultural Services & 2^nd Gold-Home & Community Development), Ashley B (1^st Gold-Ag Communications), Sarah E (1^st Gold-Ag Sales), Beth K (2^nd Gold-Ag Sales), Justine O (3^rd Gold-Ag Sales), Ashley N (2^nd Gold-Agricultural Services), Chelsey B (3^rd Gold-Agricultural Services), Rachael V (1^st Gold-Equine Science Production), Anita E (1^st Gold-Diversified Ag Placement, 1^st Gold-Home & Community Development, 3^rd Gold-Beef Entrepreneurship & 2^nd Gold-Beef Placement), Matt R (1^st Gold-Forage Placement), Pat R (3^rd Gold-Beef Placement & 2^nd Gold-Diversified Ag Placement), Emily E (3^rd Gold-Diversified Ag Placement), and Josh O (3^rd Gold-Diversified Crop Placement). 

     Other members receiving Gold were:  Cody D (Forage Placement), Jenny L (Ag Sales), Kristen W (Ag Sales), Ashley B (Agricultural Services and Home & Community Development), Tiffany M (Agricultural Services), Matt R (Beef Placement), Ross S (Beef Placement), Cody H (Diversified Ag Placement), and Marc G (Forage Placement). 

     Those students receiving Silver awards were:  Brett K (Ag Sales), Audrey P (Agricultural Services), Jenna M (Agricultural Services), Emily E (Beef Entrepreneurship), Amanda M (Beef Entrepreneurship), Zach W (Diversified Crop Placement), Will H (Diversified Crop Placement), Emily E (Home & Community Development), and Amanda W (Home & Community Development). 

     Bronze awards awarded:  Lyle B (Beef Entrepreneurship), Billy K (Diversified Ag Placement), and Amber N (Home & Community Development).

     All 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd gold award applications have been forwarded to the state, where they will compete with those of members from across the state of Nebraska. 

     On March 3rd, 2004, the Stuart agricultural education/FFA students participated in the District X Ag Ed Contests held on Northeast Community College Campus in Norfolk.  Following are the results from the various contests:        

Agri-Science - 4^th place team (Ashley B, Audrey P, Jenny L, and Kristen W) & 13^th place team (Amber N, Jason B, and Drew S); Individual placings: Kristen W - 10^th, Jenny L - 17^th, Amber N - 17^th, Ashley B - 20^th, Drew S - 23^rd, Audrey P - 25^th, and Jason B - 33^rd.
Welding - 1^st place team and state qualifier (Lyle B, Ross S, and Marc G); Individual placings: Ross S - 1^st in SMAW, Lyle B - 1st in MIG, and Marc G - 1^st in OAW.
Agronomic Resources - 2^nd place team (Anita E, Emily E, Pat R, and Matt R); Individual placings: Anita E - 2^nd, Emily E - 2^nd, Pat R - 6^th, and Matt R - 9^th.
Farm Management -Amanda W - 9^th.
Ag Mechanics - 1^st place team (Cody H, Cody D, Zach W, and Josh O); Individual placings: Cody  H - 1^st in Structural Systems, Josh O - 1^st in Machine & Equipment, Cody D - 1^st in Environment & Natural Resources, and Zach W - 1^st in Energy Systems.
Nursery & Landscape - 4th place team (Ashley N, Chelsey B, Sarah E, and Beth K).  Individual placings: Beth K - 1^st, Ashley N - 9^th, Sarah E - 18^th, and Chelsey B - 22^nd.
Floriculture - 2^nd place team and state qualifier (Justine O, Jenna M, Amanda M, and Nicole B); Individual placings: Justine O - 4^th, Nicole B - 7^th, Amanda M - 10^th and Jenna M -18^th.
Livestock Management - 2^nd place team (Anita E, Audrey P, Brett K, Kristen W, Rachael V, and Emily E); Individual placings:  - Anita E3^rd in  Beef Management, Audrey P - 7^th in Sheep Management, Brett K- 3^rd in Swine Management, Kristen W - 4^th in Poultry Management, Rachael V - 3^rd in Horse Management, and Emily E - 2^nd in Dairy Management. Meats Judging - 3^rd place team (Matt R, Pat R, and Brett K); Individual placings: Brett K -6^th, Matt R - 7^th, and Pat R - 22^nd.         

     Twenty-nine students represented Stuart at the 2004 Nebraska State FFA Convention held at Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln March 31 - April 2^nd.  There were an estimated 3,100 members and guests in attendance at the convention which carried the theme "Create your Legacy."  Throughout the convention, members participated in personal development workshops, leadership skills events, career development events and attended convention ceremonies   After months of practice, members' efforts were rewarded.  Stuart had an all time record of qualifying members in 8 of the 10 Leadership Skills Events.

Leadership Skills Events Results:  A Gold emblem was awarded to the Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of Ashley B, Kristen W, Zach W, Jenny L, Audrey P, Cody D, Cody H, and alternates Josh O, Amber N, and Billy K.  Anita E was selected as the State Champion in Job Interview.  Ashley B was awarded a 4^th Gold medal in Creed Speaking. Sarah E received a Gold in Natural Resources Speaking.  Receiving 4^th Gold was Beth K in Cooperative Speaking.  Emily E received a Silver emblem in Jr. Public Speaking.  Also, the Senior Parliamentary Procedure Team earned a Silver medal.  Members of the team are Anita E, Chelsey B, Nicole B, Matt R, Tiffany M, Emily E, and Brett K. The Agricultural Demonstration Team earned a Bronze emblem.  The team included Ross S, Lyle B, Ashley N, Rachael V.  Another highlight of the convention for the chapter was to watch their eight state degree candidates walk across the stage and receive the state's highest degree bestowed upon its FFA members.  Members receiving their state degrees were Nicole B, Sarah E, Anita E, Beth K, Brett K, Ashley N, Justine O, and Rachael V.  Anita E was also named a state star finalist in Agricultural Placement.  Four members were selected as proficiency finalist in five areas  Anita E received 1^st place in Beef Production Placement and 2^nd place in Home and Community Development.  Matt R earned 1^st place honors in Forage Production Placement.  Sarah E received 3^rd place in Agricultural Sales Placement and Nicole B received 3^rd place in Emerging Agricultural Technology.  Chapter members and supporters in attendance also enjoyed the State FFA Choir performances throughout convention in which Brett K was a participant.

Members Compete in State Career Development Events

     At the 76th State FFA Convention, high school students were involved in numerous Nebraska Agricultural Education Career Development Events. Stuart FFA members competed in the following events: Junior and Senior Livestock Selection, Livestock Management, Agricultural Mechanics, Ag Communications, Agriscience, Floriculture and Welding.
Below are the results from the Career Development Events: 

Junior Livestock Selection 

 Pat R - Blue Individual; Amanda M - Red Individual; Amber N; Tiffany M
Senior Livestock Selection - White Team Ribbon
Ross S - Red Individual; Brett K - Red Individual; Amanda W - White Individual; Jenna M
Livestock Management Team - Blue Team Ribbon
Matt R - Beef Management - Red Individual; Emily E - Dairy Management - Red Individual;
Pat R - Horse Management - Red Individual; Billy K - Swine Management
Floriculture Team- Blue Team Ribbon
Justine O - Purple Individual; Nicole B - Blue Individual; Jenna M - Red Individual; Amanda M - Red Individual

Agriscience Team - Red Team Ribbon
Kristen W - White Individual; Ashley B; Jenny L; Audrey P
Ag Communications - Red Team Ribbon
Tiffany M - News Release; Brett K - Press Release; Amanda W - Broadcasting - Red Individual; Sarah E - Graphic Design - Red Individual
Welding Team - Blue Team Ribbon
Ross S - Arc Welding - White Individual; Marc G - OA Welding - Blue Individual; Lyle B - Mig Welding - Blue Individual

Agricultural Mechanics

Zach W - Energy Systems - Blue Individual; Cody H - Structural Systems - Blue Individual; Cody D - Environmental & Natural Resource Systems - White Individual; Josh O - Machinery & Equipment Systems

Area Range Judging Contest

    On September 15th, 13 sophomore and 4 junior agricultural education students and FFA members found themselves in the middle of a pasture near Butte. Contestants identified 24 range plants, evaluated 3 range sites, worked out a ranch map problem, and answered 10 multiple choice questions.

Junior results (126 participants): Cody D-19th, Cody H-21st, Ashley B-25th, Kristen W-43rd, Audrey P-67th, Amber N-70th, Josh O-72nd, Jenny L-83rd, and Jacki T-110th. Team results (34 teams): Cody D, Cody H, Kristen W, and Amber N - 9th; Ashley B, Audrey P, Josh O, and Jenny L - 16th.

Senior results (83 participants):  Matt R-12th, Emily E-16th, Tiffany M-38th, and Amanda M-55th.  Team results (22 teams):  Matt R, Emily E, Tiffany M, and Amanda M - 5th

Pre-District Livestock Judging

     On October 11th students had the opportunity to judge a class each of market lambs and breeding ewes, a class of breeding gilts, a class of market steers and a class of Angus bulls.  Students evaluated frame size and muscle on 6 head of beef, judged a class of cull-keep heifers, and evaluated such items as backfat, loin-eye area, rib-eye area, % of muscle, grades, and yields on individual sheep, cattle, and swine.

Junior results (132 participants/36 teams): Jenny L (Team-7th--Overall-25th, Beef-81st, Sheep-6th, Swine-16th, Evaluation-70th); Jacob E (Team-7th--Overall-26th, Beef-2nd, Sheep-72nd, Swine-87th, Evaluation-65th); Amber N (Team-14th--Overall-27th, Beef-66th, Sheep-52nd, Swine-17th, Evaluation-39th); Kristen W (Team-26th--Overall-47th, Beef-92nd, Sheep-80th, Swine-28th, Evaluation-40th); Corey B (Team-21st--Overall-50th, Beef-54th, Sheep-11th, Swine-50th, Evaluation-108th); Audrey P (Team-7th--Overall-55th, Beef-63rd, Sheep-59th, Swine-75th, Evaluation-41st); Josh O (Team-14th--Overall-61st, Beef-99th, Sheep-75th, Swine-54th, Evaluation-29th); Austin B (Team-21st--Overall-62nd, Beef-107th, Sheep-78th, Swine-31st, Evaluation-53rd); Amber J (Team-14th--Overall-68th, Beef-70th, Sheep-99th, Swine-59th, Evaluation-37th); Ashley B (Team-14th--Overall-79th, Beef-120th, Sheep-115th, Swine-4th, Evaluation-8th); Luke O (Team-29th--Overall-86th, Beef-60th, Sheep-114th, Swine-39th, Evaluation-80th; Katie K (Team-7th--Overall-91st, Beef-51st, Sheep-111th, Swine-102nd, Evaluation-24th); Tuck J (Team36th--Overall-95th, Beef-101st, Sheep-62nd, Swine-55th, Evaluation-113th); Ross K (Team-29th--Overall-96th, Beef-106th, Sheep-35th, Swine-103rd, Evaluation-87th); Cody D (Team-26th--Overall-97th, Beef-89th, Sheep-88th, Swine-76th, Evluation-95th; Tommy S (Team-36th--Overall-98th, Beef-97th, Sheep-51st, Swine-105th, Evaluation-83rd; Amy D (Team-21st--Overall-101st, Beef-126th, Sheep-10th, Swine-14th, Evaluation-74th; Jacki T (Team-21st--Overall-104th, Beef-65th, Sheep-84th, Swine-113th, Evaluation-106th); Zach W (Team-26th--Overall-108th, Beef-112th, Sheep-57th, Swine-107th, Evaluation-116th); Lance K (Team-29th--Overall-117th, Beef-85th, Sheep-94th, Swine-111th, Evaluation-123rd); Cody H (Team-26th--Overall-119th, Beef-109th, Sheep-90th, Swine-68th, Evaluation-128th); Brad D (Team-29th--Overall-121st, Beef-117th, Sheep-79th, Swine-127th, Evaluation-111th); Gavin K (Team-36th--Overall-132nd, Beef-132nd, Sheep-132nd, Swine-132nd, Evaluation-132nd)

Senior results (65 participants/16 teams):  Becki K (Team-11th--Overall-2nd, Beef-19th, Sheep-2nd, Swine-6th, Evaluation-17th, Reasons-4th); Ross S (Team-1st--Overall-3rd, Beef-13th, Sheep-26th, Swine-2nd, Evaluation-27th, Reasons-1st); Pat R (Team-1st--Overall-8th, Beef-9th, Sheep-17th, Swine-24th, Evaluation-8th, Reasons-35th); Matt R (Team-1st--Overall-9th, Beef-4th, Sheep-27th, Swine-27th, Evaluation-31st, Reasons-6th); Amanda M (Team-11th--Overall-33rd, 24th, Sheep-19th, Swine-46th, Evaluation-44th, Reasons-16th); Marc G (Team-1st--Overall-48th, Beef-53rd, Sheep-55th, Swine-36th, Evaluation-59th, Reasons-31st); Tiffany M (Team-11th--Overall-56th, Beef-33rd, Sheep-65th, Swine-26th, Evaluation-40th, Reasons-19th); Emily E (Team-11th--Overall-59th, Beef-28th, Sheep-63rd, Swine-52nd, Evaluation-22nd, Reasons-20th)

     October 20 - The district X livestock contest consisted of placing two classes each of sheep, beef and swine, as well as, scoring ten head of beef cattle for frame and muscle, and selecting a cull-keep class of ewes.  Students also completed a live animal evaluation on one market lamb, market heifer, and market hog.  All students also answered five questions on each of three classes.  The seniors ended the day with the opportunity to defend their placings by presenting a set of oral reasons on one class of beef, sheep, and swine.  This activity does not only test livestock knowledge but also speaking ability, observation skills, listening skills, and decision making skills, as well as note taking and the processing of information.

Junior results (129 participants/32 teams): Josh O (Team-11th--Overall-17th, Beef-8th, Sheep-39th, Swine-47th, Evaluation-73rd); Amber J (Team-11th--Overall-36th, Beef-55th, Sheep-39th, Swine-49th, Evaluation-99th); Kristen W (Team-18th--Overall-46th, Beef-57th, Sheep-42nd, Swine-61st; Jacob E (Team-18th--Overall-58th, Beef-33rd, Sheep-112th, Swine-41st, Evaluation-72nd); Katie K (Team-24th--Overall-63rd, Beef-51st, Sheep-82nd, Swine-66th, Evaluation-50th; Amber N (Team-11th--Overall-68th, Beef-60th, Sheep-43rd, Swine-104th, Evaluation-40th); Zach W (Team-24th--Overall-78th, Beef-47th, Sheep-64th, Swine-113th, Evaluation-70th); Audrey P (Team-18th--Overall-80th, Beef-71st, Sheep-71st, Swine-90th, Evaluation-97th); Austin B (Team-31st--Overall-90th, Beef-72nd, Sheep-125th, Swine-51st, Evaluation-76th); Jenny L (Team-18th--Overall-90th, Beef-83rd, Sheep-85th, Swine-81st, Evaluation-120th); Corey B (Team-24th--Overall-92nd, Beef-68th, Sheep-101st, Swine-87th, Evaluation-126th); Luke O (Team-24th--Overall-95th, Beef-87th, Sheep-44th, Swine-119th, Evaluation-77th); Brad D (Team-31st--Overall-107th, Beef-73rd, Sheep-120th, Swine-88th, Evaluation-125th); Ashley B (Team-11th--Overall-108th, Beef-111th, Sheep-72nd, Swine-105th, Evaluation-44th); Jacki T (Team-31st--Overall-112th, Beef-78th, Swine-98th, Swine-120th, Evaluation-122nd); Cody H (Team-32nd--Overall-114th, Beef-81st, Sheep-115th, Swine-109th, Evaluation-71st); Cody D (Team-32nd--Overall-116th, Beef-94th, Sheep-107th, Swine-110th, Evaluation-118th); Lance K (Team-32nd--Overall-119th, Beef-122nd, Sheep-113th, Swine-71st, Evaluation-129th); Tommy S (Team-31st--Overall-123rd, Beef-127th, Sheep-54th, Swine-107th, Evaluation-103rd); Amy D (Overall-124th, Beef-118th, Sheep-119th, Swine-79th, Evaluation-69th); Ross K (Team-32nd--Overall-126th, Beef-128th, Sheep-99th, Swine-92nd, Evaluation-111th)

Senior results (69 participants/16 teams): Ross S (Team-8th--Overall-19th, Beef-9th, Sheep-3rd, Swine-63rd, Evaluation-47th, Reasons-1st); Matt R (Team-8th--Overall-23rd, Beef-18th, Sheep-34th, Swine-38th, Evaluation-50th, Reasons-5th); Tiffany M (Team-13th--Overall-28th, Beef-35th, Sheep-18th, Swine-39th, Evaluation-36th, Reasons-24th); Becki K (Team-8th--Overall-34th, Beef-26th, Sheep-54th, Swine-23rd, Evaluation-22nd, Reasons-23rd); Amanda M (Team-13th--Overall-35th, Beef-48th, Sheep-30th, Swine-28th, Evaluation-42nd, Reasons-31st); Emily E (Team-13th--Overall-47th, Beef-53rd, Sheep-32nd, Swine-50th, Evaluation-29th, Reasons-13th); Pat R (Team-13th--Overall-49th, Beef-28th, Sheep-50th, Swine-62nd, Evaluation-39th, Reasons-9th); Marc G (Team-8th--Overall-57th, Beef-36th, Sheep-61st, Swine-65th, Evaluation-59th, Reasons-19th)

District X Leadership Skills Events Contest

     December 15 - The students had an outstanding day with three teams and two individual events qualifying for the state contest. 

Following are the results of our members who participated in individual speaking events: Emily E - 1st in Cooperative, Jenny L - 1st in Jr. Public Speaking, Matt R - Blue ribbon & state alternate in Extemporaneous Speaking, Amanda M - Blue ribbon in Natural Resources Speaking, Becki K - Blue ribbon in Job Interview, Amber J - Blue ribbon in Creed Speaking

    The Stuart FFA Chapter claimed first place honors in three team events. Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team members were Ashley B, Audrey P, Jenny L, Cody D, Kristen W, Zach W and Billy K.  Alternates were Tommy S, Jacki T, Corey B and Luke O.  Ag Demonstration Team members were Marc G, Pat R, Ross S and Josh O.  Tech team - Jake E and Tuck J.  Senior Parliamentary Law Team members were Matt R, Tiffany M, Emily E, Amanda M, Becki K and Cody H.  The chapter was awarded the District X Champion Sweepstakes plaque at the conclusion of the day's events.

2003

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    On February 12th, District X FFA held their State Degree and Proficiency Award competition. Stuart had two candidates vying for their State FFA Degrees this year. The two candidates, Jess H and Brad W, each completed a state degree test and were interviewed for the degree in their respective SAE programs of Agricultural Placement. In addition, Brad W was named a District X Star in Agricultural Placement.

    As a FFA member, each student is required to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program. The Stuart FFA members entered thirty-four applications into the competition, with 17 receiving Gold awards, 10 Silver awards, and 7 Bronze awards. Of the 17 Gold, 9 were named top of the District, also known as 1^st Gold awards. Students receiving 1^st Gold were: Nicole B (Emerging Ag Technology, Agricultural Services, and Home & Community Development), Emily E (Ag. Processing), Rachael V (Equine Science Production), Brad W (Diversified Crop Placement), Brandon P (Forage Placement), Chris S (Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication), and Anita E (Beef Placement). Other members receiving Gold were: Tony M (Dairy Placement), Ashley N & Chelsey B (Agricultural Services), Marc G & Jason S (Forage Placement), Beth K (Agricultural Sales Placement), Anita E (Beef Placement and Home & Community Development). Those students receiving Silver were: Amanda W (Equine Science Production), Tiffany M, Kylee A and Emily E (Agricultural Services), Brett K, Sarah E and Justine O (Agricultural Sales Placement), Lyle B (Beef Production) and Jess H & Pat R (Beef Placement). Those receiving Bronze awards were: Wayne S (Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance), Will H (Diversified Crop Placement), Jenna M (Agricultural Services), Paul H ( Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication), Amanda M (Beef Production) and Matt R & Ross S (Beef Placement). All Gold award applications were forwarded to the state.

    On March 5th, the Stuart agricultural education/FFA students participated in the District X Ag Ed Contest. Results:

Agri-Science – 7^th place team (Amanda M, Matt R, Emily E, and Pat R) & 10^th place team (Tiffany M, Will H, DJ K and Kylee A); Individual results: Tiffany M - 9^th, Amanda M - 13^th, Matt R - 20^th, Will H - 20^th, Emily E - 26^th, Kylee A - 28^th and Pat R - 44^th.

Welding – 1^st place team and qualified for state (Tony K, Jess H & Lyle B); Individual results: Tony K - 1^st in arc, Jess H - 6^th in MIG and Lyle B - 1^st in OAW.

Agronomic Science – 3^rd place team (Anita E, Will H, and Matt R); Individual results: Anita E - 2^nd, Matt R - 6^th and Will H - 7^th.

Farm Management – Nicole B - 1^st place individual

Nursery & Landscape - 5th place team (Ashley N, Chelsey B, Sarah E, and Beth K). Individual results: Ashley N – 14^th, Sarah E - 16^th, Beth K – 19^th and Chelsey B – 20^th.

Envirothon - 3^rd place team (Kylee A, Tiffany M, A M, DJ K)

Floriculture – 2^nd place team and qualified for state (Justine O, Jenna M & Nicole B); Individual results: Justine O - 2^nd, Nicole B – 3^rd and Jenna M – 7^th.

Ag Mechanics – Chris S - 10^th place individual in Structural Systems

Livestock Management – 4^th place team (Anita E, Marc G, Pat R, Chelsey B, Amanda W, and Emily E); Individual results: Beef Management (Anita E - 2^nd), Sheep Management (Marc G - 5^th), Swine Management (Pat R - 8^th), Poultry Management (Chelsey B – 6^th), Horse Management (Amanda W – 4^th) and Dairy Management (Emily E – 1^st).

Meats Judging – 7^th place team (Marc G, Brandon P, and Ross S); Individual results: Marc G - 14^th, Brandon P - 22^nd and Ross S - 25^th.

Ag Sales – 2^nd place team and qualified for state (Brett K, Rachael V, Sarah E, and Beth K); Individual results: Beth K – 4^th, Brett K - 8^th, Sarah E - 9^th and Rachael V – 10^th.

   The Stuart FFA Chapter attended the State FFA Convention that was held April 2^nd-4^th in Lincoln. Numerous members were recognized with awards for their efforts throughout the past year and in developing exceptional individual programs.

    Two FFA members from the Stuart Chapter were recipients of the State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree the state bestows upon its members. Those who received this honor were Jess H and Brad W. The Stuart FFA Chapter was also pleased that Brad W was selected as a State Star Finalist in Ag Placement. This program recognized the top twenty-four individuals from across the state for their excellence in developing an outstanding Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. Brad was one of 11 finalists in the area of Ag Placement. In addition, Brad has been selected to be a member of the State FFA Choir, which will perform throughout the convention.

    Nicole B was selected as one of three state finalists in the proficiency areas of Emerging Ag Technology and Agricultural Services. The state star and proficiency finalists underwent interviews in Lincoln as they vied to be Nebraska’s state stars and proficiency winners.

   The 75^th Nebraska State Convention proved to be an exciting one for the Stuart FFA Chapter. Twenty-six students represented Stuart at the 2003 Nebraska State FFA Convention held April 2^nd-4^th. Throughout the convention, members participated in personal development workshops, leadership academies, leadership skills events, career development events and attended convention ceremonies where they witnessed motivational and inspiring speakers.

    After months of practice, members’ efforts were rewarded. Friday night brought about intense anticipation and great excitement as the results were announced. Results for the Leadership Skills Events were as follows. State Champion honors go to the Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of Matt R, Pat R, Emily E, Tiffany M, Kylee A, Amanda M, Will H and alternates Ross S and Brandon P.  Anita E was selected as the State Champion Senior Public Speaker. Anita has earned the right to represent Nebraska at the National Public Speaking competition in Louisville, Kentucky, in October. The Agricultural Demonstration Team earned the State Runner-up honors with their demonstration. The team included Jess H, Lyle B, Ashley N Rachael V and tech coordinators Beth K and Marc G. Sarah E received 3^rd Gold in Cooperative Speaking. Also receiving a Gold medal was Amanda W in Natural Resources Speaking. Emily E was awarded a Silver medal in Creed Speaking. Also, the Senior Parliamentary Law Team earned a Silver medal. Members of the team are Nicole B, Chelsey B, Anita E, Justine O, Brett K and Chris S.

    Members receiving their state degrees were Jess H and Brad W. In addition, it was very exciting for the chapter to view one of their members as a state star finalist, namely Brad W (Agricultural Placement). Yet another highlight was having Nicole B as a proficiency finalist in two areas. Nicole, a junior member, received 2^nd place in Agricultural Services and 3^rd place in Emerging Agricultural Technology.

    The chapter also received several honors at the convention. First, they were honored for receiving a Governor’s Excellence Award. This award included a $1,000 grant, which will be used for the Murphy Building restoration project. The chapter was the recipient of a Silver award for its activities completed throughout the past year. In addition, the chapter received two Silvers for safety and community development.

    At the 75^th State FFA Convention, high school students were involved in numerous Nebraska Agricultural Education Career Development Events. Stuart FFA members competed in the following events: Junior and Senior Livestock Selection, Livestock Management, Ag Sales, Ag Communications, Food Science, Floriculture and Welding. Results:

Junior Livestock Selection – Purple Team Ribbon

Matt R – Purple Individual; Pat R – Blue Individual; Ross S – Blue Individual; Marc G

Senior Livestock Selection – Red Team Ribbon

Beth K – Blue Individual; Anita E – Red Individual; Nicole B – White Individual; Brad W

Livestock Management Team

Anita E – Dairy Management – Blue Individual; Rachael V – Horse Management – Blue Individual

Floriculture Team

Justine O – Purple Individual; Nicole B – White Individual

Ag Sales – White Team Ribbon

Beth K – Red Individual; Rachael V – White Individual; Sarah E – White Individual; Brett K – White Individual

Ag Communications – Red Team Ribbon

Amanda M –News Release – Red Individual; Brad W – Press Release – Red Individual; Brett K – Broadcasting – 1^st Place Individual; Tiffany M – Graphic Design

Welding Team

Tony K – Arc Welding – Red Individual

Area Range Judging Contest

     Six sophomore agricultural education students and FFA members found themselves in the middle of a pasture near Norfolk. Contestants identified 24 range plants, evaluated 3 range sites, worked out a ranch map problem, and answered 10 multiple choice questions. Junior division results: Matt R (22nd), Will H (49th), Tiffany M (53rd), Emily E (65th), Pat R (76th) and Amanda M (85th). Team results: Matt R, Will H and Pat R placed 13th. Tiffany M, Emily E and Amanda M placed 21st.

Pre-District Livestock Selection Contest

     October 13 - Students had the opportunity to judge a class each of market lambs and breeding ewes, a class of breeding gilts, a class of market steers and a class of Angus bulls.  Students evaluated frame size and muscle on 6 head of beef, judged a class of cull-keep heifers, and evaluated such items as backfat, loin-eye area, rib-eye area, % of muscle, grades, and yields on individual sheep, cattle, and swine.

Junior results:  Tiffany M - 3rd, Will H - 4th, Cody H - 18th, Amanda M - 20th, Jenny L - 27th, Cody D - 28th, Kristen W - 29th, Emily E - 42nd, Ashley B - 51st, Amber N - 52nd, Pat R - 57th, Matt R - 65th, Zach W - 97th, Josh O - 114, Audrey P - 115th.

Senior results:  Ross S - 9th, Lyle B - 19th, Brett K - 21st, Jenna M - 28th, Anita E - 30th, Justine O - 38th, Beth K - 45th, Sarah E - 46th, Marc G - 54th, Amanda W - 58th.

District Livestock Selection Contest

     October 22 - The contest consisted of placing two classes each of sheep, beef and swine, as well as, scoring ten head of beef cattle for frame and muscle, and selecting a cull-keep class of replacement heifers.  Students also completed a live animal evaluation on one market lamb, market heifer, and market hog.  All students also answered five questions on each of three classes.  The seniors ended the day with the opportunity to defend their placings by presenting a set of oral reasons on one class of beef, sheep, and swine.  This activity does not only test livestock knowledge but also speaking ability, observation skills, listening skills, and decision making skills, as well as note taking and the processing of information.

Junior results:  Amanda M - 1st, Amber N - 7th, Matt R - 8th, Emily E - 11th, Josh O - 12th, Pat R - 31st, Will H - 37th, Ashley B - 44th, Kristen W - 51st, Tiffany M - 54th, Cody H - 61st, Zach W - 63rd, Billy K - 73rd, Audrey P - 87th, Cody D - 90th, Jenny L - 110th.  Teams in top ten:  3rd-(Amanda M, Emily E, Ashley B, and Cody H), 8th-(Matt R, Pat R, Will H, Tiffany M). 

Senior results:  Jenna M - 4th, Amanda W - 6th, Brett K - 9th, Sarah E - 19th, Beth K - 23rd, Anita E - 29th, Marc G - 31st, Ross S - 47th, Lyle B - 51st, Justine O - 63rd.  Team in top ten:  7th-(Jenna M, Amanda W, and Justine O), 8th-(Sarah E, Beth K, and Marc G), 9th-(Brett K, Anita E, Ross S, and Lyle B).

District Leadership Events Contest

     December 8 - The students had an astounding day, with eight of the events qualifying for the state contest to be held in Lincoln in April. 

Following are the results of our members who participated in individual speaking events: Sarah E – 1^st in Natural Resources Speaking, Anita E – 1^st in Job Interview,