Panhandle Post
Mar 20, 2025

Alliance FFA qualifies 29 students for State Convention

Posted Mar 20, 2025 8:16 PM

By Ashtyn Vivion, Alliance High School 

The Alliance FFA Chapter is celebrating a major achievement as 29 of its students have qualified to compete at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln from April 2-4. This is a remarkable accomplishment that showcases the dedication and talent of the chapter’s members. Students compete amongst 21 schools in the panhandle to earn the rights to qualify for state in various competitions. 

One of the chapter’s standout achievements is Seth Meyring’s selection as a State Star Finalist. This is one of the highest honors in FFA, with only 24 students statewide earning a finalist spot. At the state convention, only four overall Stars will be awarded.

State FFA Degree Recipients

The following students will receive their State FFA Degree, a prestigious honor recognizing their commitment to agricultural education and leadership:Macy Brooks, Jackson Bailey, Ashley Carr, Seth Meyring, Shyla Salcido, Josie Sanders, Sutten Parkison.

Proficiency Awards

Several students have excelled in their respective proficiency categories:

  1. Seth Meyring – District Gold, State Gold, and State Finalist
  2. Ashley Carr – Two-time District Golds, one State Silver, one State Gold, and State Finalist
  3. Macy Brooks – District Gold and State Gold
  4. Sutten Parkison – District Gold and State Gold
  5. Rozlyn Wills – District Gold and State Silver
  6. Ryggin Meyer – District Gold and State Silver

Career Development Event (CDE) State Qualifiers

Alliance FFA students also dominated district competitions, securing state qualifications in multiple events:

  1. Meats Evaluation – District Champion & State QualifiedJosie Sanders (1st), Seth Meyring (2nd), Rozlyn Wills (3rd), Shyla Salcido (4th), Kayel Lambert (5th), Railey Wills (7th)
  2. Josie Sanders (1st), Seth Meyring (2nd), Rozlyn Wills (3rd), Shyla Salcido (4th), Kayel Lambert (5th), Railey Wills (7th)
  3. Floriculture – District Champion & State QualifiedRyley Norris (1st), Kaci Messersmith (2nd), Kayel Lambert (5th), Macy Brooks (7th)
  4. Ryley Norris (1st), Kaci Messersmith (2nd), Kayel Lambert (5th), Macy Brooks (7th)
  5. Agriscience – District Champion & State QualifiedJackson Devlin (1st), Caysen Robertson (5th), Aiden Johnson (10th), Ruby Heckman, Dawsyn Higgins, Lilah Bair, Montana Kleinjan
  6. Jackson Devlin (1st), Caysen Robertson (5th), Aiden Johnson (10th), Ruby Heckman, Dawsyn Higgins, Lilah Bair, Montana Kleinjan
  7. Food Science – District Champion & State QualifiedKail Fickel (2nd), Hadley Shrewsbury (7th), Sutten Parkison (10th), Ashley Carr
  8. Kail Fickel (2nd), Hadley Shrewsbury (7th), Sutten Parkison (10th), Ashley Carr
  9. Biotechnology – District Champion & State QualifiedRyley Norris (3rd), Kaci Messersmith (4th), Hadley Shrewsbury (7th), Sutten Parkison
  10. Ryley Norris (3rd), Kaci Messersmith (4th), Hadley Shrewsbury (7th), Sutten Parkison
  11. Farm Business Management – District Runner-Up (Tied for 1st) & State QualifiedIsaac Murphy (5th), Seth Meyring (6th), Jackson Bailey (9th), Rozlyn Wills, Railey Wills
  12. Isaac Murphy (5th), Seth Meyring (6th), Jackson Bailey (9th), Rozlyn Wills, Railey Wills
  13. Employment Skills – Macy Brooks (District Runner-Up & State Qualified)
  14. Environmental & Natural Resources – District Runner-Up & State QualifiedIsaac Murphy (2nd), Jackson Bailey (6th), Brooklyn Burri (13th), Aiden Johnson
  15. Isaac Murphy (2nd), Jackson Bailey (6th), Brooklyn Burri (13th), Aiden Johnson
  16. Ag Sales – 3rd Place & State QualifiedMakenna Quick (3rd), Jackson Bailey (8th), Carson Swenson, Rozlyn Wills
  17. Makenna Quick (3rd), Jackson Bailey (8th), Carson Swenson, Rozlyn Wills
  18. Conduct of Chapter Meetings – 3rd Place & State QualifiedLilah Bair, Aiden Johnson, Jackson Devlin, Ruby Heckman, Montana Kleinjan, Dawsyn Higgins, Railey Wills, Trey Carter
  19. Lilah Bair, Aiden Johnson, Jackson Devlin, Ruby Heckman, Montana Kleinjan, Dawsyn Higgins, Railey Wills, Trey Carter
  20. Ag Mechanics – 4th Place & State QualifiedJosie Sanders (1st Hydraulics), Abigail Louden (5th Equipment), Makenna Quick (9th Electricity), Kayel Lambert (13th Small Engines)
  21. Josie Sanders (1st Hydraulics), Abigail Louden (5th Equipment), Makenna Quick (9th Electricity), Kayel Lambert (13th Small Engines)
  22. Senior Livestock Evaluation – 4th Place & State QualifiedKail Fickel (7th), Railey Wills, Trey Carter, Ryggin Meyer
  23. Kail Fickel (7th), Railey Wills, Trey Carter, Ryggin Meyer
  24. Livestock Management – 5th Place & State QualifiedSutten Parkison, Caysen Robertson, Ryggin Meyer, Trey Carter, Shyla Salcido, Railey Wills
  25. Sutten Parkison, Caysen Robertson, Ryggin Meyer, Trey Carter, Shyla Salcido, Railey Wills

The Alliance FFA Chapter’s incredible success at districts reflects the hard work and dedication of its members, advisors, and supporters. Best of luck to all students representing Alliance FFA at the state convention in April!

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