The Eden Valley Watkins FFA chapter had a very successful state convention this week with 31 students competing in 10 different contests.
Dairy Cattle Evaluation: placed sixth GOLD
Katherine Gathje: 29th – gold placing
Shelby Kuechle: 36th – gold placing
Morgan Steffens: 71st – gold placing
Andy Gruenes: 210th – bronze placing
Agricultural Mechanics: Placed 17th SILVER
James Colberg: 50th – silver placing
Doug Fisher: 62nd – silver placing
Devin Winkelman: 73rd – silver placing
Poultry Judging: Placed 21st SILVER
George Lemke: 42nd – gold placing
Ethan Hesse: 82nd – silver placing
Gregory Gathje: 84th – silver placing
Alex Haag: 124th – bronze placing
Fish and Wildlife: Placed 18th GOLD
Emily Sieben: 44th – gold placing
Laura Kipf: 62nd – gold placing
Landon Shoutz: 84th – silver placing
Carter Mathies: 141st – bronze placing
General Livestock Evaluation: Placed 17th GOLD
Taylor Ludwig: 32nd – gold placing
MaKenna Ludwig: 44th – gold placing
Madelyn Ludwig: 57th – gold placing
Adrienne Lipinski: 198th – bronze placing
Horse Evaluation: Placed 15th GOLD
Jennie Schreifels: sixth – gold placing
Maci Scott: 40th – gold placing
Sami Schreifels: 132nd – bronze placing
Ag Sales: Placed fourth
Conner Holthaus
Creed Speaking: Placed fourth GOLD
Adrienne Lipinski
Prepared Public Speaking: Placed second GOLD
Katherine Gathje
Dairy Cattle Handler: Placed third GOLD
Arnie Gruenes