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Annual Awards and Scholarships — 2010–2011JERRY LITTON MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPThe Jerry Litton Memorial FamilyFoundation will present a 5,000and a 3,000 scholarship to agraduating senior in the ChillicotheChapter.The recipient must show evidenceof strong leadership potential asdemonstrated in FFA, school andcommunity activities, and plans tocontinue his/her formal education.JACKIE SKIPPER MEMORIALFFA SCHOLARSHIPThe Skipper family and friendswill present a 500 scholarship to agraduating senior in the ChillicotheFFA Chapter.The recipient must show evidenceof strong leadership potential asdemonstrated in FFA, school,exhibiting livestock and communityactivities, and plans to continue his/her formal education.RUSTY AND KARIE BLACKLITTON AWARDThe Litton Foundation willpresent a 500 award to a graduatingsenior in the Chillicothe Chapter inhonor of Rusty and Karie Black.The recipient must showevidence of strong leadershippotential as demonstrated in FFA,school and community activities.The FFA member receiving thisaward has exhibited dedicationto the Chillicothe FFA Chapterthroughout their four years ofmembership.SENIOR AGRI-BUSINESSAWARDThis award will be given annuallyto a senior student enrolled in theAgri-Business placement programwho is planning to further his/hereducation in a two- or four-yearcollege program.The award is designed torecognize the student who has donean outstanding job while in theAgri-Business placement programand demonstrated leadership abilitynow and in his/her future careerplans.This award is sponsored by Boband Pat Smith and will be in theamount of 100 and a plaque.CHILLICOTHE STATE BANKAWARDThe Chillicothe State Bankpresents a trophy and a 75 check toa member of ninth through twelfthgrade classes.The award is based on quality andscope of the member’s knowledge ofrecord keeping and management.Previous winners are LaurenDietzschold, Leslee Moore, DanielNowland, and Maycee Hoover.ANNUAL AGRI-BUSINESSAWARDSChillicothe Animal Hospital, Dr.Ross presents a trophy and a 75check to the outstanding memberof each ninth through twelfth gradeclass.The award is based on leadership,participation, career developmentand FFA goals.Previous winners are MarieMcMahan, Jordan Huddleston,Nick Koenig, Colton Reeter, andMadison Boyles.SAVAGE MEAT AWARDThe Savage Meat Award ispresented to a student who showsthe most aptitude in meats.Winners are selected on theirperformance at District and StateMeats Contest. The 50 award andplaque is sponsored by Dennis andSherry Savage.LIVINGSTON COUNTY SOIL& WATER DISTRICTThe Award is given by the SoilConservation Service, a trophygiven to a student who showsthe most ability of evaluating thesoil and is based on the student’sperformance at contests.GROZINGER FARMMANAGEMENT AWARDJim & Paula Grozinger willpresent a plaque and a 100 checkto the outstanding senior FarmManagement student.The award is based on class gradesin Ag Education, scores on theFarm Management Contest, andgeneral knowledge of ProductionAgriculture.CHILLICOTHE FFALEADERSHIP AWARDThe Chillicothe FFA Alumnipresents a plaque and a 75 checkto a member of the freshman andsophomore classes. The awardis based on the total amount ofpoints earned by each member forparticipating in the different FFAactivities during the year.CHILLICOTHE FFASCHOLARSHIPSThe Chillicothe FFA Chapterpresents 400 scholarships to seniorFFA members who are planning toattend a college or vocational schoolmajoring agriculture.The members must havecompleted four units of AgEducation and is based on leadershipin FFA, grades in agriculture classesand other school services, and needfor additional funds.BTC BANK LEADERSHIPAWARDThe BTC Bank Leadership Awardis presented annually to a SeniorFFA member. Winners are selectedon their four-year performancein leadership and service to FFA,school, and community. This awardis a trophy and 400 check.OUTSTANDING AGMECHANICS AWARDGiven annually to the mostoutstanding agriculture mechanicsproject for the current schoolyear. The winner must submit anapplication to be eligible as winnerof a 100 savings bond and a plaque.Criteria for winnings are quality,scope and timely completion of theproject. This award is sponsored byWoodworth Manufacturing.AGRICULTURALMECHANICS AWARDThe Agricultural MechanicsAward will be given annually toone student in the sophomore,junior and senior classes. The awardwill consist of a 50 check and issponsored by Pat Thorne LumberCompany and Orscheln’s Farm andHome of Chillicothe.The award is based on theapplicants’ application and theprojects constructed and completedin the shop class of the current year.The size and cost of the project, thequality of work and grades also usedin determining the winner of theaward.REED FAMILY STARAWARDSThe Reed Family presents aplaque and a 75 check to each ofthe two Star Greenhands and thetwo Star Chapter Farmers. TheStar Greenhand Award is given toan outstanding first-year studentin both the agri-business and theproduction agriculture program, andthe Star Chapter Farmer is given tosecond-year students in both areas.The award is based on scholarship,leadership, S.A.E. Program, andparticipation.Previous winners are DanielNowland, Clark Allen, LaurenDietzschold, Travis Henry, KearaHopper, Olivia Hayes, Dani Moore,Haley Thompson and John Davis.JERRY LITTON MEMORIALLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTAWARDThe Agri Leaders, TransOvaGenetics, American FamilyInsurance: Janet McCauslinAgent, United Country GrahamAgency (Dan R. Graham, Broker),Chillicothe FFA Alumni, andJosh Quinn Memorial sponsored byDQ Precision Planting and Tillage(George & Marta Quinn) sponsor 660 to pay the expenses of fourofficers to the Washington, D.C.Leadership Conference.The winners’ names will beengraved on a plaque and theywill represent the Chapter at aweeklong leadership conferencein Washington D.C., during thesummer.Previous winners are John Davis,Carrie Boon, Cassie Reid, andMaresa Sykes.SINGER AWARDThe Singer Locker will presentthree first-year students in AgEducation with a trip to StateFFA Camp. In order to win thisaward, one must be a member ingood standing, have a need forfinancial assistance and must haveparticipated in nine-selected chapteractivities.Previous winners are DianaNelson, Cheyenne Bannan, BridgettKieffer, Trevor Long, Cyrsten Lollarand Hannah Meyers.GILLILAND FARM CAMPAWARDGilliland Farms will present afirst year student, from SouthwestLivingston R-I School, in AgEducation with a trip to StateFFA Camp. In order to win thisaward, one must be a memberin good standing, have a needfor financial assistance and musthave participated in nine-selectedchapter activities. This award ismade possible by Pete & RhondaGilliland.JOHN YEOMANS PUBLICSPEAKING AWARDThis award is presented inmemory of John Yeomans. Theaward is given to the winner of thelocal FFA Public Speaking contest.The winner of the local FFA PublicSpeaking contest represents theChillicothe FFA Chapter at theArea II competition. The award

Another SuccessfulChillicothe FFABarnwarming!On Saturday October 30,2010 the Chillicothe FFAheld its annual Barnwarmingfestivities. These festivitiesincluded a dance, games, a haytunnel, and the coronationceremony. This year’s 2010Barnwarming King and Queenare Travis Henry and LaurenDietzschold. The SeniorsClass, candidates – LaurenDietzschold (daughter ofKeith and Linda Dietzschold)and Travis Henry (son ofMelinda Henry) raised 6,074.00 with an average of 233.61/person; Freshman,Paige Peters (daughter of Boband Berta Peters) and AlanKline (son of Brent and JillKline) raised 6,212.33 withand average of 73.08/person;Sophomores, Keara Hopper(daughter of Mark and JoanHopper) and Bobby Peniston(son of Bob & AshleyPeniston and Tim Wallace& Cathy Peniston) raised 3,457.50 with and averageof 65.35/person; Junior, LaraHopper (daughter of Markand Joan Hopper) and KaylebBerry (son of David and KristyBerry) raised 3,525.17 withand average of 62.95/person.The chapter raised 19,269.00this year for the chaptersoperations that average outto 87.58/member. Wewould like to thank all themember of the community forthe long time support of ourorganization.Chillicothe FFAProficiency AwardWinnersThe following studentsreceived first place in the Area2 proficiency award selection.These students competed atthe state level against fifteenother area contestants. Thestate winner was selected atthe Missouri FFA Conventionheld on April 14, 2011. Daniel Nowland – EmergingAgricultural Technology –involves students gainingexperience in new andemerging agriculturaltechnologies, such as agriscience. John Davis – ForageProduction – using bestmanagement practicesavailable to efficientlyproduce and market cropsfor forage such as: alfalfa,clover, brome grass, orchardgrass, grain forages, silages,and pastures. Tanner Jones – FruitProduction – using thebest management practicesavailable to efficientlyproduce and market cropsfor fruit such as berries,stone fruits, pome fruits,citrus fruits, nuts, grapes,and common fruits. Colton Reeter – Turf GrassManagement – typicallyinvolves the planting andmaintaining of turf foroutdoor beautification,providing a lawn-mowingservice, improvement ofrecreational areas, and golfcourse management. Tanner Thompson –Vegetable Production –using the best managementpractices available toefficiently produce andmarket crops such as beans,potatoes, pumpkins, sweetcorn, tomatoes, onions,zucchini, all canningvegetables, and all commongarden vegetables.During the Missouri FFAConvention Tanner Jonesreceived first place in the FruitProduction Proficiency Awardarea. This means Tannerwill send his application onto the national level thissummer. Good luck to himand congratulations to all theparticipants.

Entomology: Back L to R – Dylan Proctor,Hunter Brown, Front L to R – Alexa Wheelbarger,Vanessa WheelbargerDairy Foods: Back L to R – Walker Thomas,Tucker Jones, Front L to R – Anthony Peniston,Logan WilsonCreed Speaking: L to R – Elizabeth Warren,Quinten LewisDairy Cattle: Back L to R – Travis Henry,Front L to R – Jordan Hall, John Roney,Not Pictured – Maddie BoylesDivision I Speakers: Tucker JonesFarm Management: Back L to R – Stephen Cook,John Davis, Front L to R – Cassie Reid,Lauren Dietzschold, Maycee Hoover (Alt)Division II Public Speaking: L to R – Tanner Jones,Caela AshfordCompleted Record Books: Back L to R – Gabe Jeffries,Not Pictured – Connor RuoffAg Mechanics: Back L to R – Clark Morris,Colton Reeter, Front L to R – Justin Jones,Justin Lewis, Not Pictured – Justin Haddakin (Alt)Beginning Record Books:Front L to R – Kayla Riddle, Maggie GravesAgronomy: L to R – Lilly Scott,Zach Hamil,Not Pictured – James SedgwickNursery/Landscape: Back L to R – Taylor Daly,Front L to R – Caela Ashford, Kaitlyn Garr,Not Pictured – Sarah HusseyParliamentary Procedure: Back L to R – Bridgett Kieffer, Jordan Huddleston, Blake Rasmussen,Madi Condron, Front L to R –Brooke McCulley (Alt),Cyrsten Lollar, Lizzie McCoyFloriculture: Back L to R – Keara Hopper, Not Scrapbook: Back L to R – Jordan Huddleston,Pictured – Sarah Johnson, Sierra MidgettTanner Jones, Jake McKiddy, Olivia Hayes,Front L to R – Lizzie McCoy, Cyrsten Lollar,Caela Ashford, Madi Condron,Not Pictured – Carley AndersonLivestock: Back L to R – Clark Allen,Kelton Diggs, Front L to R – KaylaMcCullough, Michaela Simmer, Not Pictured– Terrance Smith (Alt), Cassie Summers (Alt)Forestry: Back L to R – Kenyon Spainhour,Daniel Nowland, Front L to R – Tucker JonesHorse: Back L to R – Lara Hopper (Alt),Dani Moore, Front L to R – Devinn Ashford,Mindi Prindle, Tanner ThompsonMeats: Front L to R – Hannah Meyers,Lynzie Colvin, Not Pictured – Matt Goll,Brooklyn ReedAg Issues: Back L to R – John Davis, Stephen Cook, Emmy Venner,Front L to R – Diana Nelson, Maresa Sykes, Jennifer Waits,Not Pictured – Cecily Donoho, Morgan Hughes, Phoebe PurtleAssistant Officers: Back L to R – Jordan Huddleston, Jake McKiddy, Olivia Hays,Carley Anderson, Front L to R – Lizzie McCoy, Caela Ashford, Tanner Jones,Cyrsten Lollar, Madi Condron

Annual Awards and Scholarshipscontinued2011-2012 CHAPTER OFFICERSPresident: Lynzie Colvin1st Vice President: Mindi PrindleSecretary: Dani Moore2nd Vice Presidents: Devinn AshfordMadi CondronJordan HuddlestonTanner JonesCyrsten LollarLizzie McCoyDaniel NowlandHope PetersMichaela SimmerHaley ThompsonJennifer WaitsAdvanced Public Speaking:L to R – Daniel Nowland,Jennifer WaitsExtemporaneous PublicSpeaking: Haley ThompsonKnowledge: Back L to R – MattDupy, Quinten Lewis, Front L toR – Faith Peters, Paige Peters, NotPictured – Shantel Cooper (Alt)Proficiency: 3rd Row L to R – Guy Vinson, Colten Berry, Clark Allen, Gabe Jeffries, Colton Reeter,Justin Lewis, Mason Moore, Tanner Jones, Stephen Cook, Kelton Diggs, Trent Putnam, 2nd Row L to R –Carrie Boon, Cassie Reid, John Davis, Lauren Dietzschold, Cheyenne Bannan, Marie McMahan,Tanner Thompson, Nick Koenig, Mindi Prindle, Lara Hopper, John Roney, Justin Jones, 1st Row L to R –Maycee Hoover, Hope Peters, Devinn Ashford, Jennifer Waits, Maresa Sykes, Travis Henry, Lynzie Colvin,Emmy Venner, Leslee Moore, Dani Moore, Jordan HallChapter Officers: Back L to R – Dani Moore, Hope Peters, Mindi Prindle, Cassie Reid, Michaela Simmer,Maresa Sykes, Emmy Venner, Front L to R – John Davis, Lynzie Colvin, Lauren Dietzschold,Devinn Ashford, Carrie Boon, Travis Henryconsists of a check of 100.WAYNE BOON MEMORIALAWARDThe 400 Wayne Boon MemorialAward and plaque will be presentedto a graduating senior each year.The winner will be selected basedupon the scope and quality of theirproduction related SAE program forall their years in Ag Ed. Applicantsare required to submit a writtenexplanation of their SAE program.The discussion should also explainwhat they began with, how theyexpanded the project, productionrecords (yield/acre, average littersize, etc.) and any special awardsthey have received. They must alsosubmit a copy of their SAE finalreport for each year.of 75 and is sponsored by the JerryLitton Memorial Family Foundation.Previous winners are MayceeHoover, Carrie Boon, Trent Putnam,Michaela Simmer, and Jake Englert.DOROTHY E. BOON HOLMSSCHOLARSHIPThe family of Dorothy E. BoonHolms will present a 350scholarship to a 2011 senior in thememory of Dorothy E. Boon Holms.AG SALES AWARDThe T & R Soil Service willpresent a plaque and a 50 check tothe outstanding member on the AgSales team.AGRONOMY AWARDThe Agronomy Award ispresented to a student whoshows the most aptitude in cropproduction. Winners are selectedon their performance at District andState Agronomy Contest. The 50award and plaque is sponsored byDavid and Carla Williams.Previous winner are Cassie R

Dietzschold, Leslee Moore, Daniel Nowland, and Maycee Hoover. ANNUAL AGRI-BUSINESS AWARDS Chillicothe Animal Hospital, Dr. Ross presents a trophy and a 75 check to the outstanding member of each ninth through twelfth grade class. The award is based on leadership, participation, career development and FFA goals. Previous winners are Marie