Volusia Show Pride

Volusia Show Pride Established 2004

State convention kicks off tomorrow for FFA, and although we are a 4-H club, we love cheering on our members as they cha...
06/15/2026

State convention kicks off tomorrow for FFA, and although we are a 4-H club, we love cheering on our members as they chase their goals in FFA!

Check out our 20 members, alumni and supporters who are competing in state-level competitions and on stage for awards this week at the 99th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo in Orlando!
LDE FINALISTS

Livia Carbino (OCC)
Zach Mosley (Employment Skills)
Isabella Norman-Rusnak (Conduct)
Julie Portillo (OCC + Prepared Speech)
Mia Portillo (Prepared Speech)
Addie Richardson (Conduct)
Avery Wells (OCC)

CHAPTER AWARDS
(SESSION 2)

Burns Sci-Tech Middle (Premier)
Burns Sci-Tech Senior (Premier)
DeLand Middle (National)
DeLand SR (National + Premier + SAE Awards)

ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS
(Session 2)

Danyell Carbino (Outstanding Member Finalist)
Hunter Roof (Alumni Essay Winner)

PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS
(Session 3)

Ty Davis (Market Steer)
Hayley Luznar (Sheep)
Zach Mosley (Ag Sales, Beef)
Izabella Moss (Goat)
Mia Portillo (Beef, Goat)
Hunter Roof (Goat)
Madelyn Wright (Market Swine)

STATE STAR FINALISTS
(Session 4)

Julie Portillo (Star Discovery)
Mia Portillo (Star Chapter)
Peyton Roddy (Star Chapter)

STATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS
(Session 5)

Mya Coates
Hannah Luznar
Zach Mosley
Mia Portillo
Peyton Roddy
Mackenna Van Patten

AMERICAN DEGREE CANDIDATES
(Session 5)

Luke Lunsford
Hayley Luznar
Izabella Moss

CDE AWARDS
(SESSION 6)

Livia Carbino (Livestock, OH Demo)
Ben Collins (Ag Mech)
Ty Davis (Livestock, OH Demo, Ag Mech)
Zach Mosley (Livestock, OH Demo)
Julie Portillo (Livestock, OH Demo)
Mia Portillo (Livestock, OH Demo)
Addie Richardson (OH Demo)
Avery Wells (Livestock)

OFFICER CANDIDATES

Zach Mosley (State Presidential Candidate)
Mia Portillo (District Officer Candidate)
Peyton Roddy (District Officer Candidate)
Watch finals hall competitions, and general sessions with awards LIVE online at flaffa.org Tuesday evening through Friday morning.

As graduation season wraps up, we want to send a final shout-out to our three graduating seniors this year!🎓 Justin "Ty"...
06/01/2026

As graduation season wraps up, we want to send a final shout-out to our three graduating seniors this year!

🎓 Justin "Ty" Davis (DeLand High)

Future Plans: Daytona State College/University of Florida for Animal Science and Veterinary School

🎓 Zach Mosley (DeLand High)

Future Plans: Serve as Florida FFA State Officer for 2026-2027, Attend Oklahoma State University for Ag Law

🎓 Mackenna VanPatten (Burns Sci-Tech High)

Future Plans: Obtain AA Degree and Transfer for Agricultural Education

While we are excited to watch them step into the world and pursue careers in agriculture, each of them will be missed very much as club members, but will always be part of our family.

We can't wait to wait to see what's next — join us in congratulating them on all of their accomplishments!

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — TinleyShe's been with us since her beginning, and we love seeing her achieve excellence in showing, ju...
06/01/2026

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — Tinley

She's been with us since her beginning, and we love seeing her achieve excellence in showing, judging, owning her own business and so much more!

We are confident that she will keep growing and being successful, take a look at some of what she accomplished this year below.
Projects: Sheep, Goats, Swine

2025-2026 Club Reporter

Volusia County Fair –

Junior Market Lamb Showmanship Winner
Reserve Champion AOB Ewe
Reserve Champion Prospect Market Goat
Breeding Gilt Exhibitor

Central Florida Fair –

First Place Intermediate Sheep Showmanship
First Place Intermediate Goat Showmanship

Judging/Other Contests –

Champion Team/High Individual
VCF Livestock Judging

Champion Team/Third High Individual
Okeechobee FFA Livestock Judging

Reserve Team/Overall High Individual
Southeastern 3 Livestock Judging

Reserve Team/Reserve High Individual
State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging

Fifth Place Team/Fourth High Individual
Rock Your Stock Livestock Judging

Second Place Team, Putnam Fair Livestock Judging
Congratulations!

(This concludes our member spotlight series for the season, we are so proud of all of our members and can't wait to see them and our new members in August for another great season!)

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — TeaganIt may be her first year in 4-H, but that has not stopped Teagan from learning and growing throu...
05/31/2026

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — Teagan

It may be her first year in 4-H, but that has not stopped Teagan from learning and growing through swine and livestock, gaining her passion at a very young age!

We have loved having her as a part of our family this year, take a look at some of what she accomplished this year below.
Projects: Swine

Volusia County Fair –

Fifth Overall Division Market Hog

Judging/Other Contests –

Participant, Putnam Fair Livestock Judging
Congratulations!

(Tune in each night now through the end of May to meet our active club members from this year!)

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — ZachIn just two short years, Zach is one of our graduating seniors this year, and has jumped right in ...
05/30/2026

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — Zach

In just two short years, Zach is one of our graduating seniors this year, and has jumped right in within beef, sheep, judging and so much more through 4-H and beyond!

After graduation, Zach will serve Florida FFA as a state officer, and then plans to attend Oklahoma State for agricultural law, take a look at some of what he accomplished this year below.
Projects: Beef, Sheep

Volusia County Fair –

Grand Champion White Face Ewe
Grand Champion Brahman Influenced Heifer
Division Champion Heifer
Fourth Overall Market Steer

Florida State Fair –

First Place Senior Beef Champion of Champions
Beef Exhibitor
Sheep Exhibitor

Central Florida Fair –

Grand Champion AOB Ewe
Second Place Senior Sheep Showmanship
First Place Senior Beef Skilathon

Judging/Other Contests –

Attending 2026 Brahman Junior Nationals in Texas!

Eighth Place Team/Top 20 Individual
Southeastern 3 Livestock Judging

Member of 2025 Kansas City Livestock Team

Second Place Team, VCF Livestock Judging

Sheep Exhibitor at 2025 NAILE in Kentucky
Congratulations!

(Tune in each night now through the end of May to meet our active club members from this year!)

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — SkyeExcited and passionate are only two words to describe Skye, who has done a great job with her anim...
05/30/2026

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — Skye

Excited and passionate are only two words to describe Skye, who has done a great job with her animals and as a club officer this year!

We have enjoyed seeing her grow as a part of our club family, take a look at some of what he accomplished this year below.
Projects: Dairy Goats, Swine

2025-2026 Club Recreation Leader

Volusia County Fair –

Fourth Place Junior Goat Costume Contest
Market Hog Exhibitor
Congratulations!

(Tune in each night now through the end of May to meet our active club members from this year!)

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — SageWithin chickens and cooking, Sage is an outstanding young lady who loves learning and growing thro...
05/29/2026

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — Sage

Within chickens and cooking, Sage is an outstanding young lady who loves learning and growing through all of the hands-on opportunities 4-H offers!

We know she will continue to succeed, take a look at some of what she accomplished this year below.
Projects: Poultry

Volusia County Fair –

Second Place Junior Poultry Record Book
Poultry Exhibitor

Judging/Other Contests –

County Winner/District Rep, 4-H Food Challenge
Congratulations!

(Tune in each night now through the end of May to meet our active club members from this year!)

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — Ryan ("RJ")Another of our first-year club members, RJ has branched out into showing, judging and more ...
05/29/2026

VSP Spotlight 🍀 — Ryan ("RJ")

Another of our first-year club members, RJ has branched out into showing, judging and more early in his career, and we know he can't wait to keep growing!

We are confident that he will continue to impress us as he gets more involved, take a look at some of what he accomplished this year below.
Projects: Swine

Volusia County Fair –

Junior Market Hog Showmanship Champion
Fourth Overall Division Market Hog
Breeding Gilt Exhibitor
Talent Show Participant

Central Florida Fair –

Market Swine Exhibitor

Judging/Other Contests –

Participated in County Events (Photography)

Second Place Team, Putnam Fair Livestock Judging
Congratulations!

(Tune in each night now through the end of May to meet our active club members from this year!)

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