Numerous Big Foot High School students involved with the school’s FFA chapter are being recognized this weekend as part of the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo in Lousiville, Ky.
According to a press release from Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Director Sara Schoenborn, Big Foot High School students are among the more than 60,000 FFA members, advisors and alumni nationwide expected to attend the four-day event in Kentucky.
“It’s such a life-changing opportunity for our local FFA members to attend this national celebration of FFA,” State FFA Advisor and Agriculture and Natural Resources Education Consultant Jeff Hicken said.
“This week is a time for students to grow, but also celebrate their outstanding achievements as Wisconsin FFA members.
“Many are competing for national awards, but those attending will receive an educational experience to remember. My hope is that our Foundation partners feel as proud of those representing Wisconsin agriculture as I do.”
As a whole, Big Foot High School is competing for a national three-star chapter award against schools such as Adams-Friendship, Stevens Point, Waupaca and nearby Badger High School.
On Friday, in the fifth session at noon, several Big Foot students will be in the spotlight in the national agriscience fair. Those students include:
- Amelia Hayden, Division 2 Animal Systems;
- Danielle Wrzesinski, Division 1 Environmental Services and natural Rescource Systems;
- Melissa Konkel, Division 1 Food Products and Processing systems;
- Miriam Smith and Katy Vacula, Division 4 Food Products and Processing Systems; and
- Carlie O’Donnell, Division 2 Plant Systems.
Live coverage of this year’s event can be seen online at FFA.org/convention.
Big Foot FFA
Led by Advisor Lisa Konkel, Big Foot High School’s FFA Chapter is involved in numerous activities including the Walworth County Fair, World Dairy Expo, World Beef Expo, the Wisconsin Federation of Coops, Farm Forum, Made for Excellence, the State FFA Convention and the WJDA convention.
The chapter also involves itself in the development of a community haunted house, agriscience days, greenhand workshops, leadership camps and more.
Big Foot’s FFA Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the Ag room with a recreational activity following and a few meetings are held during lunch time for update news.
For more information on Big Foot High School’s FFA Chapter, contact the high school at (262) 275-2116.
