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Published April 07, 2011, 12:00 AM

Gallery: Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA Banquet

Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA Banquet, 2011


Also presented with the chapter’s Honorary FFA Degree were Kenny and Rhonda Weg. Both were recognized for many years of support and service to the FFA. Rhonda has served as Friends of the FFA Treasurer for many years and Kenny assisted the chapter with equipment for the FFA test plots and work at Hawkeye Point. Presenting the degree is there son and FFA Officer at Large A.J. Weg.

  • Also presented with the chapter’s Honorary FFA Degree were Kenny and Rhonda Weg. Both were recognized for many years of support and service to the FFA. Rhonda has served as Friends of the FFA Treasurer for many years and Kenny assisted the chapter with equipment for the FFA test plots and work at Hawkeye Point. Presenting the degree is there son and FFA Officer at Large A.J. Weg.
  • The George Braaksma family was award the 2011 Distinguished Service Award. The family donated 32 acres of land to the FFA rent free allowing the chapter to donate more than $10,000 to community improvement projects this past year. Pictured left to right are Ted, Margie and George Braaksma. Also receiving the Distinguished Service Award were Dan Lonnemen, Kelly Monier and Steve Swenson. All are Osceola County Pioneer dealers who assisted the chapter with a special program that resulted in over $22,000 in profit to the local chapter.
  • The Friends of the FFA support group presented S-O FFA President Derek Ackerman and check for $18,000. The money was raised from the annual Friends of the FFA Soup & Pie Supper held last week and Labor Auction held this summer. The money will be used to upgrade the FFA computer lab, shop and classroom. Pictured from left to right is Marshall Eddy, Derek Ackerman, Friends of the FFA President Brenda Michelson and Friends Treasurer Rhonda Weg.
  • Devan Vander Veen (Star Greenhand), Amy Dreessen (Star Greenhand), Jenn Vipond (Outstanding Freshman Leader), Katie Willemssen (FFA Rising Star Award), Owen Wiese (Outstanding Freshman Leader), Shan Travaille (Outstanding SAE Project), Dalton Frick-(hidden) (FFA Rising Star Award), Kenzie Schindler (Freshman Achievement Award), Brooke Block (Outstanding Freshman SAE Project), Shannon Michelson (FFA Attitude Award), Andrew Brockshus (Freshman Achievement Award), Hannah Klaassen (FFA Blue & Gold Award), Morgan Klaassen (FFA Attitude Award), Shannon Van Beest (FFA Blue & Gold Award)
  • Kevin Berkland (Chapter Star in Agri-Science), A. J. Weg (Chapter Star in Agricultural Placement), William Rockman (Chapter Star in Production), Derek Ackerman (Chapter Star in Agribusiness & Dekalb Leadership Award), Brad Alexander (Chapter in Production), Jessica Nasers (Dekalb Leadership Award), Kelsey Lonnemen (Chapter Star in Agri-Entrepreneurship), Jenny Travaille (Chapter Service Award), Steven Brockshus (Chapter Star in Agricultural Placment), Megan Jurgens (Chapter Service Award)
  • Back Row: Steven Brockshus, FFA Advisor Mike Earll, Alyssa Hibbing, Bridget Block, School Principal Steven Bruder, Josh Earll, William Rockman, Derek Ackerman, Kevin Berkland Row # 1: A. J. Weg, Jenny Travaille, Kelsey Lonnman, Jessica Nasers, Megan Jurgens, Marshall Eddy. Retiring S-O FFA Officers are pictured with S-O High School Principal Mr. Steven Bruder. Mr Bruder was awarded the chapter’s special service award and presented with his own FFA jacket.
  • S-O Superintendent, Dr. John Phillips was awarded the chapter’s Honorary FFA Degree. Presented to outstanding adult supporters, the Honorary Degree is the highest degree a local chapter can bestow on an adult in the community.