Whitko FFA members were recognized nationally over the weekend at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis.

Congratulations to the Whitko FFA Livestock Judging Team of Anna Sickafoose, Lillie Sickafoose, Carle Sroufe, and Kohen Schipper (coached by Cari Juillerat and Roger Carr) for placing 2nd in the nation for Livestock Evaluation. Anna Sickafoose, 2024 Whitko High School graduate, also placed in the top 10 nationally as an individual.

Maggie Wolf, 2023 Whitko High School graduate, was honored at the convention as a recipient of the American FFA Degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest honor that the National FFA Organization bestows on members. It recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to FFA and have made significant achievements in their supervised agricultural experience. Congratulations Maggie! 

Whitko FFA members Kelton Kilbourne, Carter Imhoff, Natalie Johns, Isaac Irwin, Amy Brown, Sophie Keener, Holly Branning, Amber Noel Ybarra, Marissa Rodgers, and Maryssa Alley, along with advisor Mr. Ken Johns, had the opportunity to attend the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo for the day on Thursday, October 24, 2024. While there, the students visited the expo and interacted with fellow FFA members from across the country.

Whitko FFA Livestock Judging Team of Anna Sickafoose, Lillie Sickafoose, Carle Sroufe, and Kohen Schipper receive their award alongside Coach Roger Carr.

Anna Sickafoose announced as the 10th place individual in the nation for Livestock Evaluation.

Maggie Wolf receives her American FFA Degree.

Whitko FFA Livestock Judging Team pictured left to right, Coach Roger Carr, Kohen Schipper, Lillie Sickafoose, Anna Sickafoose, Carle Sroufe, and Coach Cari Juillerat.

Whitko FFA members back row, left to right, Kelton Kilbourne, Carter Imhoff, Natalie Johns, Isaac Irwin, Amy Brown, and Sophie Keener. Front row, left to right, Holly Branning, Amber Noel Ybarra, Marissa Rodgers, and Maryssa Alley had the opportunity to attend the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis.