Area 7: Cass Career Center FFA

Cass Career Center FFA

2023-2024 Chapter Scrapbook

Advisors

Mrs. Snyder

Mr. Dieckhoff

President DaytonHoffman

VicePresident CaseMelzer

RyleySecretaryWood

Treasurer PrestonBaker

LezlieReporterWade

MarySentinelStarforth

Historian

KristinBaumgardner

JaredParliamentarian Anderson

Chaplain EthanStone Officer 2Team 3'-24'

President: Taylor Kanoy

Treasurer: Kaylyn Davis

Officer Team Junior

Vice President: Jaxon Canaday

Secretary: Emma Wright

Reporter: Lily Johnson

Sentinel: Allie Hubler

Parliamentarian: Molly Melzer

Chaplain: Maria Rodrigiez

Historian: Tori Maldonado

2023/2024 Membership Roster

Jackson Alvare r, Caden Banks, Kristin Baumg onson, Audrie

Brown, Kylan nnon, Adrian

Carranza, Bry e, Audri Craig, Jackson Da ye, Hayden

Edwards, Emm n Fields, Colin

Flanner, Alan asch, Marissa

Hayes, Layto rren Highley, Dayton Hoffm Lily Johnson,

Tiffany Joiner, kuehler, Izabel

Lemka, Aaden L mon, Dominick

Meade, Case Me adison Mitchell, Preslee Morris, telynn Patrick, Stefan Penningt o Ramierez, Erin

Rhode-Allen, D chick, Malachi

Schroeder, Is kson Shrout,

Trenton Shrou n Stone, Carly

Taylor, Conn aver, Wesley

Shelbie

Anderson

Kristin

Baumgardner

Deegan Beachner

Kylan Brown

Tanner Chapman

Audri Craig

Jackson Daniel

Journey Fawcett

Colin Flanner

Nevaeh Greife

Desiree

Hershberger

Dalton Leimkuehler

Izabel Lemka

Aaden Lerda

Hunter Mila

Kashlee Mur

Justin Pier Memo Ramirez

Kyah Rowe

Addi Shepherd

Jackson Shrout

Trenton Shrout

Justin Skiles

Preston Baker

Case Melzer

Lezlie Wade

Toby Johnson

Mary Starforth

Ryley Wood

Baylee Lysaght

Alanna Frost

Gavin Gercone

Chema Guasch

Marissa Hayes

Layton Heaper

Trenton Heider

Connor Horsey

Abigail Howard

Allison Hubler

Lily Johnson

Tiffany Joiner

Rylie Jonas

Gatlin Osterberg

Katelynn Patrick

Stefan Pennington

Jayln Polk

Caroline Price

Dylan Riddle

Maria Rodriguez

Malachi Schroeder

Audri Shepherd

Connor Vandenberg

Kimber Vassar

Ava Weaver

Raegan Smith

Ethan Stone

Kayden Taylor

Wesley Weaver

Brady White

American FFA

Degree Recipients

George Frees

Laine Schmalzried

Ella Shelton

Lane Jones

Taylor Kanoy

Jolie Lightcap

Tori Maldonado

Lukas McCammon

Dominick Meade

Hunter Winchel

Emma Wright

Molly Melzer

Houston Miller

Madison Mitchell

Preslee Morris

Mason Myers

Area Proficiency Award Winners - 2023

Preston Baker - 1st in Diversified Horticulture (advances to state)

Rachel Bronson - 1st in Veterinary Science (advances to state)

Dayton Hoffman - 1st in Outdoor Recreation (advances to state)

Toby Johnson - 1st in Oil Crop Production (advances to state)

Josie Moore - 1st in Diversified Livestock (advances to state)

Kodi Cahill - 2nd in Specialty Animal Production

Carly Cornelsen - 3rd in Food Service

Abby McWilliams - 3rd in Poultry Production

Case Melzer - 3rd in Diversified Ag Production

Summer Wagoner - 3rd in Equine Ownership

Area Proficiency Award Winners - 2024

Journey Fawcett – 1st in Dairy Placement

Toby Johnson – 1st in Diversified Crop Production

Dayton Hoffman – 1st in Veterinary Science

Case Melzer – 1st in Dairy Ownership

Joseph Wray – 1st in Specialty Animal Production

Kristin Baumgardner – 5th in Diversified Livestock Production

Addison Shepherd – 5th in Poultry Production

Jackson Shrout – 7th in Food Service

Mary Starforth – 5th in Small Animal Production & Care

Area FFA Awards Ceremony 2023

Area FFA Degree: Dayton Hoffman, Mikayla Myler, Laine Schmalzried, Summer Wagoner

Kyah Rowe for placing 2nd in the Area Beginning Ownership Recordbook Contest.

Journey Fawcett for placing 1st in the Area Beginning Placement Recordbook Contest.

Preston Baker for placing 2nd in the Area Completed Ownership Recordbook Contest.

Lezlie Wade for placing 3rd in the Area Completed Placement Recordbook Contest.

Kodi Cahill for placing 4th in the Area FFA Scrapbook Contest.

Kaitlyn Smith for placing 7th at Area for the Employment Skills Contest (Job Interview).

Case Melzer for placing 1st at Area for the Extemporaneous Speech Contest.

Dayton Hoffman for placing 1st at Area for the Advanced Prepared Speech Contest.

Dayton competed at Districts and placed 5th.

Trenton Shrout for placing 5th at Area for FFA Creed Speaking.

Jared Anderson for placing 6th at Area for Extemporaneous Speaking.

Audri Craig for placing 6th at Area for Division II Public Speaking.

Preston Baker for placing 11th at Area for Advanced Prepared Speaking.

FFA Knowledge Team – Tanner Chapman, Aaden Lerda, Kashlee Murray, and Memo

Ramirez placed 8th at Area and 26th at Districts.

Archie Contest 2023

Farm Management - 1st

Horse Evaluation - 2nd

Livestock Evaluation - 6th

Poultry - 12th

Soils - 13th

Ag Mechanics - 13th

Members who scored in the top 10 individually were:

Mason Matthias - 1st in Farm Management

Summer Wagoner - 3rd in Horse Evaluation

Preston Baker - 5th in Farm Management

Josie Moore - 5th in Horse Evaluation

Case Melzer - 7th in Farm Management

Mikayla Myler - 8th in Horse Evaluation

Isabella Schneider - 9th in Horse Evaluation

Kristin Baumgardner - 10th in Horse Evaluation

District Ag Career Development EventsUniversity of Central Missouri

March 28, 2023

Dairy Cattle Evaluation - 1st Place Team

Trey Hoffman - 1st high individual

Ryley Wood - 2nd high individual

Case Melzer - 4th high individual

Dayton Hoffman - 15th high individual

Farm Management- 2nd Place Team

Mason Matthias - 4th high individual

Preston Baker - 7th high individual

Baylee Lysaght

Carly Cornelsen

Horse Evaluation - 3rd Place Team

Summer Wagoner - 1st high individual

Kristin Baumgardner - 14th high individual

Josie Moore

Mikayla Myler

Livestock Evaluation - 8th Place Team

Mary Starforth

Rachel Bronson

Lezlie Wade

Poultry - 11th Place Team

Dillon Metchnikoff

Audri Craig

Jackson Shrout

Abby McWilliams Soils - 12th Place Team

Hudson Brannon

Phoenix Crook

Jaxon Betchel

Sammy Young

Agronomy - 17th Place Team

Toby Johnson

Emmitt Enderle

Warren Highley

State Convention

The Missouri FFA State Convention was held April 20-21 at the University of MissouriColumbia. In order to attend the State FFA Convention, students must qualify for State by: qualifying on a Contest Team, qualifying with a Area winning Proficiency Award, being named the last year’s MAbA, being awarded the State FFA Degree, or being selected to the State FFA Choir.

FFA BANQUET

Over 320 people attended the 74th annual Cass Career Center FFA Over 320 people attended the 74th annual Cass Career Center FFA Banquet held April 26 th, 2023 at Harrisonville High School. The evening Banquet held April 26 th, 2023 at Harrisonville High School. The evening included a meal and awards ceremony. included a meal and awards ceremony. Multiple awards were earned by Multiple awards were earned by members for achievements in proficiency, scholastics, leadership, and members for achievements in proficiency, scholastics, leadership, and participation. participation. Over $10,000 in scholarships were awarded to ten Over $10,000 in scholarships were awarded to ten graduating seniors. graduating seniors.

ANNUAL FFA PLANT SALE

May 5th and 6th, 2023

Students grew plants throughout the year to sell at the annual plant sale. This event brings in funding to support the chapter.

POINTS TRIP TO OKLAHOMA

The Top 8 most active students from this past year attended a Points Trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 25th and 26th, 2023. The group was able to tour Quapaw Native American Reservation Beef Farm & Processing Facility, Coblentz Dairy, Oklahoma Aquarium, as well as attend an AA Minor League Baseball game between the Tulsa Drillers and Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Members attending points trip (left to right) : Warren Highley, Preston Baker, Kristin Baumgardner, Lezlie Wade, Toby Johnson, Case Melzer, Audri Craig, Emmitt Enderle, Memo Ramierez.

FFA CAMP RISING SUN

6 Cass Career Center FFA members attended State FFA Leadership Camp July 3-7th at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. During the week, FFA members attended leadership workshops, heard from guest speakers, enjoyed waterfront time, met FFA members from across Missouri and participated in many sporting activities.

MISSOURI HYPE ACADEMY

Preston Baker and Ryley Wood were selected to attend the Missouri HYPE Academy for the top 30 junior FFA members. While at the HYPE (Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence) Academy, Preston and Ryley researched current agriculture policy over the Farm Bill, Crop Insurance, Foreign Ownership of Farmland, Renewable Fuels, and Waters of the United States. At the end of the Academy, students had to testify to a committee of Missouri Senators and House members giving their thoughts of the issues. In addition to testifying and networking with Missouri lawmakers, Preston and Ryley heard from many speakers within the agriculture industry about advocating for agriculture at the national, state, and local level.

Members attending camp (left to right) : Erin Rhode Allen, Preston Baker, Addi Shepherd, Kyah Rowe, Joseph Wray, Brayden Fields.

DISTRICT FAIR in Warrensburg, MO - July 10th & 11th

DISTRICT FAIR in Warrensburg, MO - July 10th & 11th

CASS COUNTY FAIR in Pleasant Hill, MO - July 10th - 16th

CASS COUNTY FAIR in Pleasant Hill, MO - July 10th - 16th

CCJLA. July 31 - Aug 3, 2023

July

31st - CCJLA Dog, Poultry, & Rabbit Shows at North Park in Harrisonville

August

1st - CCJLA Beef, Dairy, and Cat Shows at North Park in Harrisonville

2nd - CCJLA Hog, Goat, Sheep, Meat Shows at North Park in Harrisonville

3rd - CCJLA Dinner and Auction at North Park in Harrisonville

Cass County Junior Livestock Association

Each Cass Career Center Agriculture student has a Supervised Ag Experience (SAE) project where they raise animals, crops, vegetables, work at a job, or volunteer to gain knowledge and skills in the agriculture industry.

The Cass Career Center FFA Chapter welcomed new members with an ice cream social. Advisors and current FFA members were on hand to answer questions about programs and share information about chapter activities

Ice Cream Social

August 29, 2023

Harrisonville High School Homecoming Parade - 2023 FFA Float

AreaLeadership Conference

Butler High School

September 11, 2023

FFA members participated in a SAE Fair, Area Officer Led Workshops, heard from the National FFA President, and met FFA members from other area chapters. The Cass Career FFA Officer Team competed in the Rituals CDE placing first, and Kristin Baumgardner was able to showcase her SAE project.

September FFA Meeting

The first FFA meeting for the school year was held Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 at the Cass Career Center. Students had a general meeting and then broke into committees for committee meetings. Students decided FFA field trips, fundraisers, activities, community service projects, and more.

The October Hayride and Bonfire was cancelled due to inclement weather. After several attempts to reschedule, the activity was moved to Cass Career Center during the November FFA meeting

October FFA Meeting

LOG CABIN FESTIVAL October 7, 2023

Members brought in their animals for local families to meet. Critters included horses, cows, chickens, and goats.

STUDENTS PREPARED SIDE DISHES THROUGH THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

VOLUNTEERS HELPED WITH SETUP, FISH FRYING, AND CLEANUP THE DAY OF THE EVENT. DOCUMENTARIES FOLLOWING THE HISTORY OF FFA WERE PRODUCED, AND DEBUTED AT THE CELEBRATION.

National Convention

National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, IN November 1-4, 2023

13 Cass Career Center FFA members attended the 96th National FFA Convention November 1st – 4th, 2023. Case Melzer competed in the National Dairy Handler’s Contest. George Frees was awarded the American Star in Agriscience. George Frees, Laine Schmalzried, and Ella Shelton received the American FFA Degree. Other students attending from the Cass Career Center included: Preston Baker, Kristin Baumgardner, Emmitt Enderle, Journey Fawcett, Dayton Hoffman, Addi Shepherd, Mary Starforth, Ethan Stone, Lezlie Wade, and Ryley Wood.

November 9 2023 – Area FFA Fall Speech Contest

4 Cass Career Center FFA members competed November 9th at the Area Fall Public Speaking Contest in Osceola.

Taylor Kanoy – Missouri Cattlemen’s Case Melzer – Missouri Young Farmers & Young Farm Wives

Fieldtrips

On Thursday, November 9th upperclassmen toured the Louisburg Cider Mill, and Hillsdale Lake- Army Corp of Engineers. On Friday, November 10th, upperclassmen toured the Louisburg Cider Mill, and MO-KAN Livestock Auction.

On Tuesday, November 14th, freshmen took 6 farm & agribusiness tours around Cass County. These tours included: Kurzweil Meat Processing, NECO Seeds, Horse Trainer, Llama Farm, Wray Cabinets, and HBR&P Power Sports.

November FFA Meetingg

The November FFA meeting included a meeting and bonfire held at Cass Career Center on November 14th, 2023. The bonfire had been rescheduled from October due to severe weather. Hot dogs, s’mores and line dancing were included!

The December FFA activity included Ice Skating at Crown Center on Friday, December 8, 2023.

December FFA Christmas Activity

GREENHAND CONFERNECE

JANUARY 8, 2024

THE EVENT WAS HELD AT STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1ST YEAR FFA MEMBERS (GREENHANDS) HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE GREENHAND MOTIVATIONAL CONFERENCE. THIS EVENT IS ATTENDED BY OVER 300 FIRST YEAR FFA MEMBERS FROM OUR AREA. GREENHANDS GOT TO SHOW OFF THEIR OFFICIAL DRESS FOR THE FIRST TIME!

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Thursday, February 22nd - Governor’s Proclamation & Ag Careers

Presentation at State Capitol

Preston Baker, Ethan Stone

Kristin Baumgardner, Addi Shepherd

FARM SHOW

Friday, February 23rd – Western Farm Show Field Trip at The American Royal

TRACTOR TO SCHOOL DAY DRIVE YOUR

Drive Your Tractor to School Day Winners: Most Horsepower: Ryley Wood Farthest Drive: Case Melzer

Fan favorite: Toby Johnson

January FFA Meeting

The January FFA meeting was held January 18, 2024 and included a business meeting followed by line dancing lessons taught by Mr. and Mrs. Snyder.

The February FFA meeting was held February 13, 2024 and included a 30 minute meeting followed by Ag Olympic games.

Congratulations to Case Melzer and Toby Johnson for winning the February FFA Meeting Ag Olympic Games.

February FFA Meeting

Promoting FFA

Briniging AG to ECC

Cass Career Center FFA members visited the Harrisonville Early Childhood Center to teach preschool and kindergarten students about agriculture. FFA members brought various farm animals for students to pet, a tractor to learn about farm machinery, an activity to plant seeds, safety wear demonstrations, a BINGO game about where products come from, and a simulated milking activity. April, 2023

FFA Members greet ECC students with “High Fives“

8th GRADE RECRUITMENT

Cass Career Center FFA Officers lead a program with Harrisonville 8th Graders about careers in agriculture and opportunities in the Ag Program at the Cass Career Center. January 2024

TRAPSHOOTING

Members:

Toby Johnson

Gabe Doe

Andrew Arnold

Gavin Gercone

Mikayla Myler

EVENTS:

August 24 - Trap Practice, 5-7pm

August 31 - Trap Practice, 5-7pm

September 6 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Settle's Ford

September 13 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Settle's Ford

September 20 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Settle's Ford

September 27 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Settle's Ford

October 11 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Settle's Ford

STATS:

The team has had five competitions in the Area FFA Trap League in Adrian. Toby Johnson was 1st high individual in the Area League. The Trap Team placed 4th out of 16 schools in the Area FFA Trap League

FANTASY FEEDOUT

Members attended the Missouri Cattlemen’s Fantasy Feedout Challenge on Tuesday, February 13th at the University of Missouri’s campus farm. They picked through hundereds of steers to determine their top 10 that they think will develope the best. Results will come when the steers go to slaughter and are placed.

Case Melzer, Dayton Hoffman, Kristin Baumgardner, Zach Dye, Tiffany Joiner, Riley Jonas, Beck Chiesi

Chapter Community Service

Our FFA Chapter and members donated 5 country cured hams to the Shepard’s Staff Food Pantry from students projects this past summer

Our FFA Chapter donated 100 pounds of fruit to the Harrisonville Bright Futures Program

Ray-Pec and Lee’s Summit members helped pack 170 boxes of food at Station42 for the Bright Futures Program on December 20.

Dayton Hoffman picked up and delivered clementine oranges to the Bright Futures Food Assistance Program.

Congratulations to our FFA Chapter who was recognized as the Bright Futures Student Ambassadors for the Month of February 2024 for our volunteer work and donations to Bright Futures.

Missouri FFA will be packing 100,000 meals for the schools backpack programs at the State Fair over the summer.