Prairiland FFA brings home awards from state convention

Ally Stapleton

Prairiland FFA attended the 95th Texas FFA Convention in Dallas, July 10th-14th. During the convention, Ally Stapleton competed and was selected as the Star Greenhand in the Placement Division for the State of Texas.

She was presented with a $1,000 Dina Wallrath Robertson Memorial Star Award Scholarship and an additional plaque. She is not only the first greenhand at Prairiland to receive this award but advanced to this level as an eighth grader.

Lydia Williams, Aubree Phillips, and Laken Dawson

Lydia Williams, Aubree Phillips, and Laken Dawson earned their Lone Star Degree and received their lone star chain and pin at the convention.

h Ethan Adams, Lydia Williams, and Laken Dawson

The Prairiland Forage Evaluation Team with Ethan Adams, Lydia Williams, and Laken Dawson were recognized on stage for winning the state contest and presented with a trophy. Each member of the state champion teams competing in the Career Development Events (CDE) will receive a $250 Texas FFA Award Scholarship upon high school graduation.

Reese Bassano was selected to be an Ambassador for the Texas FFA Foundation for the entire week of the convention. The Foundation Ambassadors program is a unique opportunity for chapter-level FFA members to meet, interact, and assist with some of the very most important guests, VIPs, and sponsors.