GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida FFA Association recently selected 25 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 seven different categories. 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 at the Fourth General Session of the 96th Florida FFA Convention to be held at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando.
The finalists are:
Star Discovery Degree Finalists
Watson Wyatt – Suwannee Middle
Hayden Henderson – Trenton Middle
Kelsey Wilkerson – Trenton Middle
Colby Holcomb – Turkey Creek Middle
Star Greenhand Degree Finalists
Adysen Burns – Bell
Justin Tyler Davis – DeLand
Abbygael Whitehead – Dixie
Reagan Hancock – Williston
Star Chapter Degree Finalists
Alaina Thomas – Bell
Arrington Grant – Chiefland
Anna Cruse – Fort Pierce Westwood
Isabella Carrillo – Okeechobee Brahman
Star in Agribusiness Finalists
Braley Hines – Bell
Chloe Anderson – Bradford
Tyler Clements – Deane Bozeman
Gabe Mitchell – Dixie
Star in Agriscience Finalists
Gloria Gilliam – Branford
Victoria Justiniano – Orlando Colonial
Star in Agricultural Placement Finalists
Brody Ellis – Chiefland
Peyton Gay – Deane Bozeman
Afrifa Amoah – Mount Dora
Rebecca Holcomb – North Marion
Star Farmer Finalists
Hayden Fowler – DeLand
Gabe Mitchell – Dixie
Gabby Howell – Durant
Rebecca Holcomb – North Marion
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA STATE CONVENTION & EXPO
The annual state FFA convention and expo is the highlight of Florida FFA’s year. Nearly 5,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners 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. Attendees will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and become leaders of the next generation.
While at the convention, FFA members and guests will experience motivational speakers, award presentations, exciting exhibits, challenging Career and Leadership Development Events, and plenty of entertaining activities. Attendees can take a stroll through the Florida FFA Expo in search of the perfect career connection, attend a workshop to brush up on those leadership skills, or simply interact and share ideas with FFA members and advisors from across the state.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with over 50,000 middle and high school student members – as part of over 350 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 Florida FFA Association affirms its belief in the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff as an equal opportunity employer.
THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSION
Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.
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.
For more information about Florida FFA and agricultural education, visit flaffa.org.
