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We just wrapped up another fun filled State FFA Convention. This year was extra special as our members were able to expe...
06/04/2026

We just wrapped up another fun filled State FFA Convention. This year was extra special as our members were able to experience convention alongside former chapter members Evelyn Seil and Rose Schiele presiding as State FFA Officers! The week flew by with members competing in CDEs, meeting new friends, and broadening their leadership skills. Velva was named a State Superior FFA Chapter and Food for America Finalist! Bailey, Mason, and Laykin received their State FFA Degrees! Detailed results from our CDEs can be found below:

🔹Agriscience Fair🔹
Morgan & Evalyn - Gold!
Alex & Gregory - Bronze!
Makena- Silver!
Jenna & Emily - Silver!
Brea & Emma - Gold, 1st place in their division!
Rylee & Brecca - Gold, 1st place in their division!

🔸Ag Communications-Bronze, 13th overall!🔸
Lani Volochenko- Silver Magazine Design
Brea Schiele- Silver Social Media Strategy
Emma Pedersen - Bronze Feature Story
Ilsa Holt - Video/Audio Production

🔹Advanced Ag Mechanics🔹
Eric Ulland - Bronze!
Alex Leier - Bronze!

🔸Intermediate Ag Mechanics🔸
Tucker Wilson - Bronze, 18th overall!

🔹Basic Ag Mechanics🔹
Marlee Kittleson - Bronze, 23rd overall!

🔸Environmental and Natural Resources - Silver, 11th overall!🔸
Lani Volochenko - Gold, 32nd overall!
Bryson Schiele - Silver!
Tommy Schreiner - Silver!
Ashton Gange - Silver!
James Volochenko

🔹Farm Business Management🔹
Ashton Gange

🔸Floriculture - Bronze, 19th overall!🔸
Hailee Cree - Gold, 29th overall!
Emily Ulland - Silver!
Evalyn Selzler - Bronze!
Rylee Steffen - Bronze!

🔹Food Science - Bronze, 23rd overall!🔹
Ben Bossert - Silver!
James Volochenko - Silver!
Tucker Wilson - Bronze!
Morgan Aaseth - Bronze!
Isaiah Hackman

🔸Meats Evaluation - Bronze, 13th overall!🔸
Jairus Braaten - Silver!
Tommy Schreiner - Bronze!
Isaiah Hackman - Bronze!
Cadence Zietz

🔹Milk Quality & Products-Gold, 5th overall!🔹
Elizabeth Hanson - Gold, 5th overall!
Makena Panchot - Gold, 10th overall!
Jenna Lohnes - Silver!
Brecca Schwan - Silver!
Marlee Kittleson - Bronze!

🔸Nursery/Landscaping - Gold, 3rd overall!🔸
Mason Kraft - Gold, 3rd overall!
Hailee Cree - Gold, 15th overall!
Alex Leier - Silver
Gregory Vierley - Bronze
Eric Ulland - Bronze

🔹Small Animal Care - Bronze, 33rd overall!🔹
Bailey Kroeplin - Gold, 20th overall!
Bryson Schiele - Bronze!
Ilsa Holt - Bronze!
Cadence Zietz - Bronze!
Jairus Braaten

Ben also competed in Courtesy Corps and received a Gold! Mason, Bailey, and Lizzy served as chapter delegates. Lizzy also served on the Screening Committee, and helped interview next year’s State FFA Officers. 10 of our 28 members were first time convention attendees! It was a fun and exciting week! Congratulations to our members on their accomplishments! We are proud of you!! 💙💛

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!We’re not done yet, here’s Brynlee Zieman!1. What made you join FFA?~I joined FFA because I have had g...
05/29/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!

We’re not done yet, here’s Brynlee Zieman!

1. What made you join FFA?

~I joined FFA because I have had great advisors at both schools that really wanted to get kids involved and I turned out to love it!!

2. What were you involved in throughout your FFA years?

~I was involved in Parli Pro, Dairy Cattle Evaluation, Agronomy, Demonstration, Food Science, and Milk Quality!

3. What is your favorite FFA memory?

~Getting gold in Milk Quality at State Convention.

4. What are your future plans?

~Attend Minot State University and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Then becoming a NICU or Pediatric Oncology Nurse, and then hoping to get my DNP!

5. What is your advice for younger FFA members?

~Don’t be afraid to try a new event! You may hate it or you may love it and that’s the beauty of FFA. Also don’t be afraid to put yourself out there at events and meet new people! Take advantage of every moment and tell your advisor how awesome they are!!

State Convention preparation continues! Today, members from our Small Animal Care, Nursery/Landscape, and Floriculture t...
05/28/2026

State Convention preparation continues! Today, members from our Small Animal Care, Nursery/Landscape, and Floriculture teams traveled to Minot to compete in more of our District 2 Spring CDEs!

Small Animal Care 🐶🐱
Jairus Braaten - Bronze!
Bryson Schiele - Silver!
Bailey Kroeplin - Gold, High Individual!
Ilsa Holt - Bronze!

Nursery/Landscape 🌳🍃
Hailee Cree - Silver, 2nd place!
Alex Leier - Gold, 1st place!

Floriculture 🌹💐
Hailee Cree - Silver!

Congratulations to these members! Five more days and we will be headed to Fargo!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!Next, our retired chapter Treasurer, Mason Kraft!1. What made you join FFA?~I joined FFA because I w...
05/24/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!

Next, our retired chapter Treasurer, Mason Kraft!

1. What made you join FFA?

~I joined FFA because I was involved in 4-H when I was younger and was involved with agriculture already helping on the farm. I was also influenced by my dad and brother who were both involved in the FFA already.

2. What were you involved in throughout your FFA years?

~I have been involved in multiple events in FFA as well as positions and just helping out in general. The CDE’s that I was involved with were Agronomy, Ag Sales, Meats Evaluation, Farm Business Management, and Nursery/Landscaping. I also participated in Greenhand quiz, advanced quiz, and was on the parliamentary procedure team. I tried to do as much volunteering as I could while in the FFA. I was also the chapter Student Advisor and the chapter Treasurer.

3. What is your favorite FFA memory?

~Our officer retreat this past year. We went up to Lake Metigoshe and I had to help cook breakfast for everyone. It was also fun because me and Bryson put crawfish in the girls room.

4. What are your future plans?

~I plan on attending Lake Region State College to pursue a degree in Business Management while also playing baseball.

5. What is your advice for younger FFA members?

~Get involved, stay involved, and try your hardest no matter what someone else says. You won’t have as many regrets if you know you gave it your all.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!Next up, our retired chapter President, Laykin Feller!1. What made you join FFA?~I joined FFA because a...
05/21/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!

Next up, our retired chapter President, Laykin Feller!

1. What made you join FFA?

~I joined FFA because a few of the older members encouraged me to try something new!

2. What were you involved in throughout your FFA years?

~Throughout my time in FFA, I have participated in several contests. These include Agronomy, Meats Evaluation and Technology, Small Animal Care, Quiz, Agriscience Fair, and Agricultural Communications. I have also had the opportunity to serve the Velva FFA Officer Team as the Parliamentarian (2023-2024), Historian (2024-2025), and President (2025-2026). I’ve been involved in many chapter activities and community service events as well.

3. What is your favorite FFA memory?

~My favorite FFA memory was Agronomy practice/contests with Lyla, Rose, Evi, and Kaitlyn!!

4. What are your future plans?

~I am attending the University of North Dakota this fall to major in Public Health while pursuing a pre-med pathway. I then plan to attend medical school in Maryland!

5. What is your advice for younger FFA members?

~If I could give any piece of advice to a new FFA member, it would be to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and don’t be afraid to fail. The challenges that pushed me most were also the moments that taught me the most.

In honor of the last week of school, we are going to recognize some of our senior members with our FFA Senior Spotlights...
05/19/2026

In honor of the last week of school, we are going to recognize some of our senior members with our FFA Senior Spotlights! First up, our retired chapter Secretary, Bailey Kroeplin!

1. What made you join FFA?

~ I joined FFA because my parents told me to and it was the best thing they could have done for me.

2. What were you involved in throughout your FFA years?

~ Through my years in FFA, I have competed in Small Animal Care, Environmental & Natural Resources, Livestock Judging, Parliamentary Procedure, Advanced Quiz, Dairy Cattle Judging, and Milk Quality & Products. I took advantage of every volunteering opportunity I could and participated in almost every chapter activity. In addition to this, I also served as our Chapter Historian (2024-2025) and Secretary (2025-2026).

3. What is your favorite FFA memory?

~ My favorite FFA memory is our chapter officer retreat at the lake cabin where Bryson chased people with fish and crawfish, and when we got to go out on the boat tubing.

4. What are your future plans?

~ After high school, I am attending the University of Mary to major in Biomechanics then continue there to get my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

5. What is your advice for younger FFA members?

~ My advice for younger members is to take every opportunity that is available to you because if you don’t, you might be missing out on an amazing learning opportunity and a once in a lifetime adventure. All of the chances that FFA gave me have shaped me into the person that I am today.

Congratulations to our senior FFA members who received Velva FFA Alumni scholarships today!
05/13/2026

Congratulations to our senior FFA members who received Velva FFA Alumni scholarships today!

Congratulations to our horse judging girls on their SILVER team award!! We had a fun day over in Twin Buttes for the ND ...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to our horse judging girls on their SILVER team award!! We had a fun day over in Twin Buttes for the ND State FFA Horse Evaluation CDE.

Azjlynn De Priest - Bronze
Ilsa Holt - Silver
Kayla Vollmer
Lizzy Hanson - Gold, 7th overall!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the annual Velva FFA Chapter Banquet! It was a wonderful evening recognizing our ...
04/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for the annual Velva FFA Chapter Banquet!

It was a wonderful evening recognizing our members for their accomplishments over this past year. Maria Effertz was named our Honorary Chapter Degree recipient, and we were joined by both State FFA Reporter, Evelyn Seil and State FFA Treasurer, Rose Schiele as guest speakers!

We also held a successful silent auction and labor auction to help raise money for our members attending Washington Leadership Conference this summer.

Congratulations to our members on another successful and fulfilling year! Thank you to parents and community members for your continuous support of the FFA chapter and Velva Ag program. You help create opportunities that make it possible for our members to grow!

Winter judging season wrapped up last Monday, March 23rd at State Winter CDEs in Minot! Results from the state contests ...
04/03/2026

Winter judging season wrapped up last Monday, March 23rd at State Winter CDEs in Minot! Results from the state contests are as follows:

Livestock Evaluation - Silver Team!
Gretchen Long
Ilsa Holt - Silver
Lizzy Hanson - Gold, 16th overall!
Cee Cee Guttormson - Bronze
Chelsee Holmen - Bronze

Agronomy - Bronze Team!
Brea Schiele - Bronze
Evalyn Selzler - Bronze
Lani Volochenko - Silver
Emma Pedersen

Ag Sales - Bronze Team!
Gregory Vierley - Bronze
Bryson Schiele - Bronze
Morgan Aaseth - Bronze
Bailey Kroeplin - Gold, 26th overall!
Hailee Cree - Silver

Enjoy some other photos from our members competing in contests throughout the season as well! Many hours are spent preparing for and traveling to and from these contests. We are proud of how our members improved throughout the season! Congratulations!

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