State FFA Treasurer Jonathan Linke delivers his retiring address “The Little Things” during the 2016 State FFA Convention.

The Sanborn Central/Woonsocket FFA Chapter attended the 88th SD State FFA Convention in Brookings with the theme “We Own It,” April 10-12.  The Convention was led by the State FFA Officer team, including SC/W alumnus and State Treasurer Jonathan Linke.
The Chapter had a very successful convention and represented their communities well.  Four chapter members received their State FFA Degrees.  The State FFA Degree is the highest degree the South Dakota State Association can bestow upon a member. FFA members must keep accurate SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) record books, complete the State FFA Degree application and meet all qualifications in order to be awarded the State FFA Degree.  Receiving their State Degrees were Tyler Johnson, Lacey Christensen, Dillon Moore and Garrett Larson.
District 4 FFA Reporter Aaron Linke served as part of the Courtesy Corps for the State Convention.
Past SC/W FFA Member Clay Edwards was recognized as a past State FFA President, and SC/W FFA Advisor Shane Gross was recognized as past State FFA Treasurer.
Aaron, Nathan and Megan Linke had the honor of introducing their brother Jonathan to give his retiring address “The Little Things.”  His presentation focused on the difference that the little things can make in your life.
Jonathan presented his parents, Henry and Paula, with a plaque to commemorate their receiving the South Dakota FFA Honorary State Degree.
Following are the detailed results for the FFA members who participated at the State Convention in CDE’s.
Ag Business Management: 6th team out of 30 – Dillon Moore 25th, Garrett Larson 26th, Garrett Dean 43rd, Wyatt Feistner (102 participants)
Ag Mechanics: 15th out of 50 – Drew Olinger 33rd, Ty Ziebart 51st, Bailey Schmiedt, Charlie Enfield (160 participants);
Agronomy: 22nd out of 37 – Austin Schmit, Madi Moody, Nick Snedeker, Sawyer Senska (114 participants)
Floriculture: 37th out of 55 – Tristan Ziebart, Dayna Opsahl, Abby Vermeulen, Abby Doering (174 participants);
Livestock: 37th out of 63 – Wesley Linke, Carter Linke, Eric Ruml, and Alex Wormstadt (212 participants);
Meats: fourth out of 32 – Trent Kingsbury 5th, Riley Schmiedt 10th, Nathan Linke 12th, Aaron Linke 14th (108 participants);
Milk Quality and Products: 36th out of 49 – Lacey Christensen, Tyler Johnson, Royce Hunter (161 participants);
Natural Resources: 36th out of 59 – Jared Goldammer, Shaun Snedeker, Trevor Olson (201 participants);
Vet Science: 51st out of 59 – Callie Bezpaletz, Alissa Ball, Sydney Zeller (200 participants).
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for “Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success” through agricultural education.
The next event for SCW FFA is the chapter banquet on May 2 in Woonsocket.

Pictured are the members of the Sanborn Central/Woonsocket FFA Chapter who attended and competed at the State FFA Convention in Brookings in April: front row – Cody Ruml, Madi Moody, Catherine Bechen, Nathan Linke, Austin Schmit, Alex Wormstadt, Garrett Dean, Trevor Olson, Tyler Johnson, Abby Vermeulen, Bailey Schmiedt, Alissa Ball and Lacey Christensen; back row – Aaron Linke, Sawyer Senska, Royce Hunter, Drew Olinger, Nick Snedeker, Riley Schmiedt, Abby Doering, Sarah Morgan, Wyatt Feistner, Trent Kingsbury, Shaun Snedeker, Tristan Ziebart, Dillon Moore, Sydney Zeller, Garrett Larson, Dayna Opsahl, Ty Ziebart, Callie Bezpaletz, Jared Goldammer and Charlie Enfield.