The Florida FFA Association recently selected 21 student members as finalists in the highly coveted “Stars of Florida” award recognition program. This program symbolizes the highest competitive recognition for FFA members and their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program(s) in six different categories. Nearly 200 applicants were considered during the selection process. Each candidate will be interviewed by a team of FFA, industry and Agriculture Education representatives to determine the winner in each area. Each finalist, their family and agriculture instructor(s) will be recognized June 13th, 2013 at the 85th Florida FFA Convention to be held at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando.
The finalists listed alphabetically by chapter in each category are:
| Name | Chapter | Category |
| Abbie Edenfield | Altha Middle FFA | State Star Discovery Finalist |
| Ethan Michael Ohnstad | Tomlin Middle FFA | State Star Discovery Finalist |
| Ethan Vaughan | Tomlin Middle FFA | State Star Discovery Finalist |
| Baylee Etheridge | Williston Middle FFA | State Star Discovery Finalist |
| Colson Cannon | Brooksville Sr. FFA | State Star Greenhand Finalist |
| Jeffrey Mitchell | Dade City Sr. FFA | State Star Greenhand Finalist |
| Case Emerson | Lake Butler Sr. FFA | State Star Greenhand Finalist |
| Brendan Register | Taylor Sr. FFA | State Star Greenhand Finalist |
| Jordan Gaylard | Branford FFA | State Star in Agribusiness Finalist |
| Tyler D’Angelo | Deland FFA | State Star in Agribusiness Finalist |
| Jakob Weinreich-Frick | Orlando Colonial Sr. FFA | State Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist |
| Taylor Henderson | Suwannee Sr. FFA | State Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist |
| Austin Long | Suwannee Sr. FFA | State Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist |
| Joseph Wesley Thomas | Suwannee Sr. FFA | State Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist |
| Delaney Rose Ahrens | Brooksville Sr. FFA | State Star in Agriscience Finalist |
| Stephanie Aubertin | Brooksville Sr. FFA | State Star in Agriscience Finalist |
| Kathleen Ward | Brooksville Sr. FFA | State Star in Agriscience Finalist |
| Clayton Lyons | Baker Sr. FFA | State Star Farmer Finalist |
| George Wesley Fussell | Bartow Sr. FFA | State Star Farmer Finalist |
| Taylor Marie Randell | Branford FFA | State Star Farmer Finalist |
| Brittney Bozzi | Taylor Sr. FFA | State Star Farmer Finalist |
About the Florida FFA State Convention
The annual state FFA convention is truly a week that absolutely everybody should experience. FFA members come together to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, while continuing to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Over 4,000 FFA members, along with advisors, alumni, parents and supporters, will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and lead our organization to new heights.
About the Florida FFA Association
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with nearly 17,000 middle and high school student members – as part of over 300 local FFA chapters across the state. FFA members participate in nearly 50 leadership and career development events each year. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Association Constitution and Bylaws.
The FFA Mission
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
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