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Several members of the Wawasee FFA received awards following the 2002 banquet Tuesday. In back are (L to R): Marc Roberts and Virgil Sharp. In front are Brad Clayton, Katie Darr, Shanna Krull, Valerie Mock and Eric Kaiser.
SYRACUSE - Wearing the familiar navy-blue corduroy with gold lettering the Wawasee FFA 2001-2002 chapter officers opened their annual awards ceremony in the Wawasee High School auditorium Tuesday evening, welcoming members and guests.
The event highlights accomplishments of the last year, showcases seniors and honors community members for their support.
Senior parents were recognized with each mother receiving a rose and both parents a hug from their FFA member.
Of the six graduating seniors three will attend Purdue University this fall; one Northwestern University of Ohio; one Butler University and one will study criminal justice.
Chapter Awards were presented to Eric Kaiser, Freshman Leadership Award; Brad Clayton, Sophomore Leadership Award; Katie Darr, Junior Leadership Award, the Blue and Gold Award and the Star Chapter Production Award; Eric Kaiser, Star Chapter Greenhand; Virgil Sharp, Advisor's Award; Valerie Mock, DeKalb Leadership Award, Agricultural Education Scholarship and Senior Scholarship Award winner; Marc Roberts, Star Chapter Agribusinessman Award; other Senior Scholarship Award winners were Dominic Fisher, Shanna Krull, Tracy Kuhn, Andrea Sands and Kristi Schlipf.
Several members received awards for their outstanding accomplishments in judging activities last year. Receiving state judging pins in soils were Kristi Schlipf, Brad Clayton, Katie Darr, Marc Roberts, Matt Frazier, Shanna Krull, Heidi Shock, Ben Schlipf, Valerie Mock, Nathan Hasse, Eric Kaiser, Virgil Sharp and Steven Hall.
State horticulture judging pins were presented to Brad Clayton, Matt Brower, Marc Roberts, Matt Roberts, Andrea Sands and Valerie Mock.
State livestock judging pins were presented to Marc Roberts, Valerie Mock, Shanna Krull and Katie Darr. All of these members had competed at the state level or above in their respective career development areas.
The Chapter presented Certificate of Appreciation Awards to local businesses and adults who provided service to members. Receiving the awards for sponsoring national FFA activities were: American Legion Post #253, Anderson Angus Farms, Better Way Partners, Clunette Elevator, Deatsman Grain Farms, Edd's Supplies, Farm Credit Services, Kauffman Sons Inc., Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, Kosciusko County REMC, Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, Lake City Bank, Leesburg Grain Elevator, Milford, Veterinary Clinic, New Paris Telephone, North Central Cooperative, Northern Lakes Food Animal Services, Novartis, Tom Farms and Wawasee Boat Co..
Receiving Community Certificate of Appreciation Awards were Larry Mock, Sherman Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schlipf, Mike Zimmerman, Richard Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mock, Mr. and Mrs. David Sands and Crystal Flash.
The Distinguished Service Awards is presented to adults in the community that have continually demonstrated their support and encouragement to the FFA. Receiving the award this year were Leesburg Grain Elevator, Crop Fertility Specialists and Hubert and Beth Krull.
The 2001-2002 officers presided over the meeting. They are Shanna Krull, president; Kristi Schlipf, vice president; Katie Darr, secretary; Marc Roberts, treasurer; Valerie Mock, reporter; and Heidi Shock, sentinel.
Officers for the 2002-2003 year are: Marc Roberts, president; Katie Darr, vice president; Brad Clayton, secretary; Heidi Shock, treasurer; Abby Ostrowski, reporter; and Ben Schlipf, sentinel.
