Welnitz Becomes Chadron’s first FFA
State Qualifier
Chadron
high school FFA Chapter completed its first district competition held at
Chadron State College on Wednesday. FFA chapters from around the panhandle
competed in leadership skills events through public speaking. Chadron sophomore Kane Welnitz placed second
in junior public speaking with a speech titled “Counting Cows” discussing
various challenges in the beef industry. Kane becomes Chadron’s first ever
state qualifier for the newly formed FFA chapter. Kane will compete in the
state FFA competition held in Lincoln in the spring.
Chadron FFA
members also competing Tate Cullars –Job
interview receiving a red ribbon, Devin Mitchell – Extemporaneous speaking,
Blue ribbon, Matt Dierskson -Extemporaneous speaking, red ribbon, Ag
demonstration team- Emily Lewin, Alex Fritzler, Lane Jersild, Taylor Wild, red
ribbon, Joe Cattin -Natural resources red Ribbon, Thurston Selby -Natural
resources, red ribbon, Bucky Cattin –Creed speaking , white ribbon. Chadron FFA
Chapter’s next completion will be held at WNCC on January 8th with competitions
centered around Livestock management, Welding, Ag sales and service and Floriculture.
