Incoming FFA Officers L to R Front row Hayley Perry, Emily Spray, Parker Biggs, Carlin St. Ledger; Back Row Aiden McDowell, Quentin PIke, Cody Greathouse, Chase Shelton, Owen Lynch, Aidan Roosevelt
Outgoing FFA Officers L to R Front row Cali Bunting, Emily Spray, Parker Biggs, Carlin St. Ledger; Back Row Aiden McDowell, Jake Wiseman, Cody Greathouse, Gabe Wyatt, Chase Shelton, Owen Lynch
The Edwards County FFA Chapter held its annual banquet on May 12th at the high school, recognizing a year of student accomplishments, leadership, and community support.
The evening began with the Official Opening Ceremonies led by current FFA officers. Jake Wiseman and Carlin St. Ledger welcomed attendees, and Chase Shelton honored the Chapter’s farm sponsors: Nutrien at Browns, Metcalf Farms, and Wabash Valley Service Company at Browns.
Mrs. Michelle Wiseman awarded scholarships to seniors Dezirae Bailey, Cali Bunting, JW Simms-Reisner, Jaron Weaver, Jake Wiseman, and Gabe Wyatt. She also recognized Chase Shelton and JW Simms-Reisner as Section and District Proficiency winners. Mr. Clodfelter extended thanks to numerous Illinois FFA Foundation donors for their generous support.
Proficiency and Star Awards:
Owen Lynch presented Proficiency Awards to:
Grace McCarty
Cali Bunting
Gabe Wyatt
Chase Shelton
Parker Biggs
Emily Spray
JW Simms-Reisner
Hayley Perry
Isaac Stevens
Levi Gill
Jake Wiseman
Emily Spray awarded the Chapter Star Members:
Star Farmer – Cali Bunting
Star in Agribusiness – Chase Shelton
Star in Ag Placement – Jake Wiseman
Greenhand and Chapter Degrees:
Aiden McDowell awarded Greenhand Degrees to over 40 freshmen members. The Star Greenhand was awarded to Trey Landingham.
Jake Wiseman and Parker Biggs awarded Chapter Degrees to over 30 members, recognizing their continued development in FFA. Community supporter Doug Robb was presented with the Honorary Chapter FFA Degree for his dedicated service to the program.
State and National Recognition:
Mrs. Wiseman honored members earning the Illinois State FFA Degree:
Parker Biggs
Cali Bunting
Chloe Iles
Grace McCarty
Chase Shelton
Emily Spray
Aly Williams was recognized as a recipient of the American FFA Degree, the highest honor in the National FFA Organization, to be awarded this fall.
Additional Awards:
Dekalb Award – Cali Bunting
Most Active Members – Hayley Perry, Cody Greathouse, Chase Shelton, Gabe Wyatt
Outstanding Members – Barnes Sawyer, Quentin Pike, Parker Biggs, Gabe Wyatt
The banquet also featured a slideshow of chapter activities over the past year, created by Emily Spray and Parker Biggs.
2025-2026 Officer Team Installed:
President – Chase Shelton
Vice President – Parker Biggs
Secretary – Emily Spray
Treasurer – Hayley Perry
Reporter – Carlin St. Ledger
Sentinel – Cody Greathouse
Historian – Aidan Roosevelt
Points Chair – Owen Lynch
Student Advisor – Aiden McDowell
Chaplain – Quentin Pike
The banquet concluded with the Pledge of Allegiance and official Closing Ceremonies, marking the end of another successful year for the Edwards County FFA.
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