Whitko FFA Again Transforms Ag Barn Into A Winter Wonderland

November 27, 2023 at 6:14 p.m.
Whitko FFA members gather by the hot drink bar prior to the auction. Photo provided.
Whitko FFA members gather by the hot drink bar prior to the auction. Photo provided.


LARWILL – The Whitko FFA would like to thank business sponsors and the community for making their annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Auction a festive evening.
The Ag Barn, located on the Whitko Career Academy campus, was transformed into a winter wonderland with luminarias, poinsettias and a walkway of decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, according to a provided news release.
A dessert and a hot drink bar were available for those attending to enjoy at the event or take home for later.
After a welcome by Justine Ocken, FFA chapter president, FFA members lined up to showcase the wreaths as the auction got underway.
Many uniquely themed Christmas trees were also available on which to bid, with the “nature in winter” themed Schipper Family tree being chosen for the People’s Choice Award.
Prior to the sale of the livestock and meats judging teams’ tree, Kohen Schipper, livestock judging team member, thanked those in attendance for their support sharing that the two teams have recently had the opportunity to travel to contests in Colorado, Missouri and Pennsylvania.
The auction concluded by accepting bids on the poinsettia centerpieces displayed throughout the room.
Amy Brown, FFA chapter vice president, closed the evening by thanking the Whitko FFA alumni for helping to organize the event and Metzger Auction for providing auctioneer services.
Proceeds from the auction will help support FFA members as they make plans to participate in upcoming contests.

LARWILL – The Whitko FFA would like to thank business sponsors and the community for making their annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Auction a festive evening.
The Ag Barn, located on the Whitko Career Academy campus, was transformed into a winter wonderland with luminarias, poinsettias and a walkway of decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, according to a provided news release.
A dessert and a hot drink bar were available for those attending to enjoy at the event or take home for later.
After a welcome by Justine Ocken, FFA chapter president, FFA members lined up to showcase the wreaths as the auction got underway.
Many uniquely themed Christmas trees were also available on which to bid, with the “nature in winter” themed Schipper Family tree being chosen for the People’s Choice Award.
Prior to the sale of the livestock and meats judging teams’ tree, Kohen Schipper, livestock judging team member, thanked those in attendance for their support sharing that the two teams have recently had the opportunity to travel to contests in Colorado, Missouri and Pennsylvania.
The auction concluded by accepting bids on the poinsettia centerpieces displayed throughout the room.
Amy Brown, FFA chapter vice president, closed the evening by thanking the Whitko FFA alumni for helping to organize the event and Metzger Auction for providing auctioneer services.
Proceeds from the auction will help support FFA members as they make plans to participate in upcoming contests.

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