Yosemite High School FFA Chapter recognized at banquet
BY KAITLIN SIMMS
SPECIAL TO THE SIERRA STAR

Several members of the Yosemite High School Chapter of Future Farmers of America attended the East Fresno-Madera Sectional Awards Banquet. It was hosted by Duncan Polytechnical High School, Fresno, on Monday, April 4.

The evening began with a tri-tip dinner served by the FFA Chapter of Duncan Polytech.

Representing Yosemite FFA as sectional officers were Castin Ecklund and Lindsay Bolsta.

They began with the opening ceremony along with the other sectional officers. The evening’s goal was to award FFA members for their participation and dedication to FFA and to their individual projects.
The Yosemite FFA had 13 members present that were selected to receive awards at various levels. The Star Greenhand Award was presented to the following freshmen: Karen Boortz, Jessica Gambril, Alex Plumb, Brianna Wolters and Robert Zimmerman.

Recipients of the Star Chapter Award were Lindsay Bolsta, Travis Ecklund, Nick Ricker and Kaiti Simms.

The presentation of awards culminated with the State FFA Degree. The Yosemite Chapter was well represented in this category. These members received their State FFA Degrees: Nick Burkert, Castin Ecklund, Crystal Hubbard and Stacie Wesemen. The FFA’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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