Delphi FFA presents awards at 26th annual banquet
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FFA Star Chapter Farmers Three Delphi FFA members received star chapter farmer awards at the annual banquet. Pictured are, from left: Adam Lenard, Morgan Minnicus and Kristina Barnard. Photo provided

Delphi FFA held its annual banquet March 7. Opening ceremonies were led by the former officers. Brittany Wise and Kara Schwarzkopf presented a Year in Review slideshow.

Parents, members and community guests were served a meal prepared by the high school cafeteria and sponsored by Indiana Packers Corporation.

Recognition for community service events was given to the following:

+ Relay for Life: Adam Lenard, Kisa Wood, C.J. Blunt, Darci Bradshaw, Brittnay Munday, Amber Caputo, James Melroy, Cody Hayden, Morgan Minnicus, Nathan Trapp, Brandon Rader, Mark Minnicus, Brittany Wise, Paige Keys, April Trapp, Brock Farrell, Alex Conner, Kristina Barnard, Kyle Davis and Sydney Smith;

+ REMC annual meeting: Nicole Randle, Amber Caputo, Cody Hayden, Morgan Minnicus, April Trapp, Nathan Trapp, Branden Rader, Mark Minnicus, Paige Keys, Brittany Wise and Katie Randle;

+ Carroll County Ag Day: Nathan Trapp, Adam Leonard, Branden Rader, Mark Minnicus and Mason Clawson;

Hoosier Degree Delphi FFA member Nathan Trapp received three awards at the FFA annual banquet held March 7. Trapp received the Hoosier Degree and placed first in District V in forage production and beef production. Photo provided

+ Senior citizen sweet corn: Nathan Trapp, Branden Rader, C.J. Blunt, Mason Clawson, Morgan Minnicus, Natalie Garrison, Mark Minnicus, Paige Keys and Chris Royer;

+ State fair set-up and work day: Morgan Minnicus, Cody Hayden, B.J. Lawson, Tyler Cocanower, Michael Clendening and Paige Keys;

+ Christmas baskets and toy donations: Nathan Trapp, Mason Clawson, Brittany Wise, Tyler Cocanower, Morgan Minnicus, Mark Minnicus, Colt Little, April Trapp, Anne Mears and Katie Randle; and

+ Test plot work: Nathan Trapp, Mark Minnicus and Branden Rader.

Students recognized for area VIII career development events included:

+ Soils judging team: Brittany Wise, Megan Rossetter, Abi Leahy and Ariel Randle;

+ Horse judging team: Jessica Clendening, Shontell Garth, Brittany Munday and Amanda Ennis; and

FFA Greenhands Delphi FFA members received Greenhand degrees at the March 7 annual banquet. Pictured are (l-r): Front - Dana Hufty, Megan Rossetter, Adam Cunningham, Katy Jeffery, Cody Hayden and Blier Williams. Back - Zach White, Lena Schock, Jonathon Christiansen, Kris Bender, Tanner Cripe, James Melroy and Derek Recter. Not pictured are Kara Schwarzkopf, Treal Harmon, Brooke Mears, Stef Fuller and Abbi Leahy. Photo provided

+ Senior livestock judging team: Katie Jefferey, Brooke Mears and Amber Blackburn.

District V Leadership Contest winners included:

+ Chapter meeting: Nathan Trapp, Brandon Rader, Mark Minnicus, Morgan Minnicus, Paige Keys, April Trapp, Kara Schwarzkopf, Kris Bender, Brooke Mears and Amber Blackburn;

+ Essay: Nathan Trapp;

+ Quiz Bowl: Colt Little and Tyler Cocanower;

+ Weding: Adam Lenard, Colt Little and Mark Minnicus;

+ Ag Production: Brandon Rader and Nathan Trapp;

+ Scapbook: Brittany Wise and Kara Schwarzkopf;

+ Beef Production Proficiency: Nathan Trapp (advances to state competition);

Delphi FFA members receive Chapter Farmer degrees Chapter farmer degrees were presented at the Delphi FFA banquet. The highest degree a chapter can bestow on its members, the award is usually presented during the member's second or third year. To be eligible, members must earn and productively invest $150 or work at least 45 hours outside the classroom in the SAE program, show individual achievement and have a satisfactory scholastic record among other requirements. Recipients pictured are, left to right: Kisa Wood, Autumn Ennis, B.J. Lawson, Jessica Clendening, Kari Lake, Michael Clendening, Cale Rader, Johnathan Hufford, Mason Clawson, Amber Caputo, Brittany Wise, Brock Farrell, Tyler Cochanower, Amber Spitznagle, Kiersten Dirbas, Colt Little, Ariel Randle and Chris Royer. Photo provided

+ Forage Production Proficiency: Nathan Trapp (first place in District); and

+ Hoosier FFA Degree: Nathan Trapp (fourth place in Star Farmer).

Star Agribusiness Award and Mental Attitude Award were presented to Zach White.

Greenhand officers for 2007- 08 were named: Kara Schwarzkopf, president; Kris Bender, vice president; Kati Jeffery, secretary; Brooke Mears, treasurer; John Christiansen, reporter; Megan Rossetter, sentinel; and Amber Blackburn, advisor.

Chapter officers for 2007-08 are as follow: Morgan Minnicus, president; Chris Royer, vice president; Brittany Wise, secretary; Mason Clawson, treasurer; Cale Rader, sentinel; April Trapp, reporter; Adam Lenard, parliamentarian; and Alex Conner, advisor.

Businesses were recognized for provisions: Sherri Mears for a hay wagon; Nathan Wilson and Mike Beale for hay plots; Bart Walters and Beale for test plots; and Dick Bradshaw of Delphi Body Works.