East Central FFA - San Antonio

06/08/2026

🎉What a year!!!!🎉
Let's hear it for our own EC FFA member Kylie Sparks as she was named a STAR Greenhand State Finalist!

Kylie had to go through district, area and state review to reach this point and we are beyond proud. She will be interviewing this summer at the Texas FFA Convention where we know she will do great and come out on top. 💪

Your EC FFA Family is over the moon proud of you Kylie, way to represent our EC community!!🏆💙💛🐝

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our very own Macey Franckowiak for being selected as a Houston Rodeo Scholarship recipient!!🏆

This incredible achievement is a testament to the long hours, dedication, and hard work she has shown over the past 4 years. Macey’s commitment to excellence has truly paid off, and we could not be prouder of her accomplishments.

Next month, Macey will walk the stage at the Texas FFA Convention and be recognized. She has represented East Central with pride and has made a lasting impact through all she has accomplished.

Congratulations, Macey! Your East Central FFA family is cheering you on every step of the way. Way to go!!💛💙🐝

06/08/2026

🎶⭐ Help Send East Central FFA to State Convention! ⭐🎶

Next month, our members will travel to Fort Worth for the 98th Texas FFA State Convention, where they’ll participate in leadership development, earn prestigious awards, serve in Courtesy Corps, receive Lone Star Degrees, and represent East Central FFA on the state stage.

We’re currently looking for State Convention Sponsors to help offset the cost of meals, activities, and experiences for our students during the trip. Sponsorship opportunities are available for:

🍗 Chicken Night – $150
🍦 Ice Cream Party – $100
🎟️ Rodeo Tickets – $200
👕 State Convention T-Shirts – $300
🍽️ Special Dinner Night – $500

Can’t cover an entire sponsorship? Partial sponsorships and donations are welcome, too! Every dollar helps create an unforgettable experience for our members.

A huge thank you to our early supporters who have already stepped up to invest in our students:

💛 EC FFA Supporters – Dinner
💛 Landrum Family – Concert
💛 Garcia Family – Pizza Night

Your generosity helps make opportunities like State Convention possible. If you would like to sponsor an activity or contribute toward a sponsorship, please contact the Ag Department.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of leaders, agriculturalists, and skilled professionals. 🖤💛

06/02/2026

⭐🏆 Area VII All-Area Team Selections! 🏆⭐

In athletics, being named All-District or All-State recognizes the very best competitors in their sport. In FFA Career Development Events, the equivalent honor is being named to an Area VII All-Area Team—and East Central FFA is proud to announce that four of our members have earned that distinction this year!

These students consistently performed at an elite level throughout the season, earning top placings at invitationals and Area VII competitions against some of the best competitors in Texas. Their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence have set them apart from their peers.

🌟 Applied Agricultural Engineering All-Area Team
• Jake Calvillo
• David Gonzalez

🌟 Dairy Cattle Evaluation All-Area Team
• Macry Franckowiak

🌟 Wool Evaluation All-Area Team
• Miranda Landrum

Being selected to an All-Area Team is a tremendous accomplishment and reflects months of hard work, practice, travel, and competition. These students have represented East Central FFA with pride and have proven themselves among the best in Area VII.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding members on this well-deserved honor! 💛🖤

06/01/2026

🎤🎓 Representing East Central FFA at the State Level! 🎓🎤

This weekend, two of our East Central FFA members traveled to Tarleton State University in Stephenville to compete in some of the most prestigious events Texas FFA has to offer.

🌟 Kylie Sparks competed in the Texas FFA State Speaking Development Events, showcasing their communication skills, confidence, and dedication to personal growth.

🌟 Macey Franckowiak participated in the Texas FFA State Scholarship Interviews, competing alongside outstanding FFA members from across Texas for valuable scholarship opportunities.

We are incredibly proud of these students for representing our chapter, school, and community on the state stage. Opportunities like these are earned through years of hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Good luck to both of them, and thank you for representing East Central FFA so well! 💛🖤

06/01/2026

This Tuesday and Wednesday we have Open Shop from 9am to 1pm. Come finish projects, start new ones and keep your Ag Mech skills fresh over the summer!

05/30/2026

Reminder, TBF scholarship applications are due June 1, 2026. Apply online at https://thebrahmanfoundation.org/scholarships/.

05/29/2026

05/20/2026

🏆✨ 2026 EC FFA Awards Gala ✨🏆

What an incredible night celebrating the students, families, supporters, and accomplishments that made this year so special for East Central FFA.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 EC FFA Awards Gala and helped us recognize another outstanding year of leadership, hard work, service, competition, and success. From the show ring and judging contests to the shop and the classroom, our members continue to represent East Central with pride.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients and members for everything you achieved this year. We are proud of each and every one of you and excited to see what the future holds for our chapter. 💛🖤

📸 All event photos can be viewed here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19-oVt6WDas808UXFIsTlg1_H4APv-NR8?usp=sharing

05/15/2026

🔥💛 WHAT A DAY FOR ECFFA! 💙🔥
Today our ECFFA members Paige, Hailey, Miranda, and Kylie traveled to La Vernia High School to compete at the Area 7 Speaking Events Competition, and they absolutely made us proud!

🏅 Paige placed 4th in her division
🏅 Hailey placed 6th in her division
🏅 Miranda placed 6th in her division

And a HUGE shoutout to Kylie for earning 🥈 2nd PLACE and ADVANCING TO STATE!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Please help us congratulate these outstanding members on an amazing showing at Area and an incredible way to close out the year! We cannot wait to cheer Kylie on at STATE! 🌟👏