10/13/2026
Congratulations to our outstanding FFA students on earning top honors at the 98th Florida FFA Association State Convention & Expo! 🏆🌾
These students showcased exceptional knowledge, leadership, and career-ready skills, bringing home state championships, proficiency recognitions, and competition titles:
⭐ Zachariah Mosley, DeLand High School - Agricultural Sales Proficiency Recognition, Employment Skills State Champion and Livestock Evaluation State Champion
⭐ Mia Portillo, DeLand High School - Goat Production Proficiency Recognition and Livestock Evaluation State Champion
⭐ Emma Lightsey, DeLand High School - Livestock Evaluation State Champion
⭐ Ty Davis, DeLand High School - Livestock Evaluation State Champion and Agricultural Mechanics State Champion
⭐ Benjamin Collins, DeLand High School - Agricultural Mechanics State Champion
⭐ Wyatt Blair, DeLand High School - Agricultural Mechanics State Champion
⭐ Jarret LeFils, DeLand High School - Agricultural Mechanics State Champion
⭐ Madelyn Wright, DeLand High School - Market Swine Proficiency Recognition
⭐ Julie Portillo, DeLand Middle School - Prepared Speaking State Champion
From agriculture and mechanics to public speaking and livestock evaluation, these students are proving that hard work, dedication, and hands-on learning lead to success.
We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the teachers who helped guide them along the way!
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Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools
Ruben Colón, School Board Member District 5, Volusia County Schools
Krista Goodrich, School Board Member District 2, Volusia County Schools
Jamie M. Haynes, School Board Member District 1, Volusia County Schools
Jessie Thompson, School Board Member District 3, Volusia County Schools
Donna Brosemer, School Board Member District 4, Volusia County Schools
DeLand SR FFA
