05/02/2026
Long post, but what an incredible 98th Ohio FFA Convention & Expo!
💙💛 Our members represented our chapter, school, and community in an outstanding way, and we could not be more proud of all they accomplished.
🌟 State Degrees: Congratulations to Riley Johnson, Raegan Randles, Cooper McKenzie, Katelin Havens, and Dalton Stewart for earning their Ohio FFA State Degrees — one of the highest honors a member can achieve at the state level!
🏆 State Proficiency Award Results:
🥉 Levi Crum — 3rd in the state, Forestry
🥉 Zachary Dunn — 3rd in the state, Turf & Landscape Management
🥈 Kiah Wallace — 2nd in the state, Small Animal Production & Care
🥈 Nathan Eltringham — 2nd in the state, Swine Production-Placement
🥇 Abby Crum — State Winner, Environmental & Natural Resources Management
🥇 Sydney Bollinger — State Winner, Outdoor Recreation
⭐ Abby Crum was also recognized as a State Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist, State Star in Agribusiness Finalist, and State Star Farmer Finalist. Being named a finalist in one category is an incredible accomplishment — being named a finalist in three is truly remarkable and speaks volumes about Abby’s hard work, dedication, and record book excellence over her time as a member of the FFA.
⭐ Officer Book Awards:
🥇 Caroline Smith — Gold Rated Reporter
🥇 Katelin Havens — Gold Rated Secretary
🥇 Levi Crum — Gold Rated Treasurer
🏅 For the second consecutive year, West Muskingum FFA was named a Gold Medal Chapter through the National Chapter Award program! Thank you to Kylie Brennan and Reiliegh Knox for representing our chapter on stage as they accepted this honor.
❤️ Our chapter was also recognized for our charitable contributions throughout the past year to Christ Table and the Ohio FFA Foundation. Thank you to Liam Elliget and Jacob Corson for representing our chapter on stage for this special recognition.
A huge thank you to the parents who made the trip to Columbus to support our members throughout convention week. Your encouragement means so much to these students.
Thank you to Mrs. Ryan for helping chaperone and support our members throughout the trip.
And a special thank you to Tommy and Regina for driving us and to Conrad for stepping in both days to ensure we were able to go to convention. We truly appreciate everyone's willingness to help our students have these opportunities.
From career success to service, leadership, and chapter achievement—our members continue to show what it means to live out the FFA motto. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this convention one to remember and see you all at our 58th Annual Banquet in less than 2 weeks when we recognize EVERYTHING from this FFA year!
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