Diamond Trail FFA attends state

Submitted by Diamond Trail FFA Public Relations Team

On April 14-15, the Diamond Trail FFA chapter went to the 97th Iowa FFA Convention. Gretchen Uitermarkt, Carter Dudley, Seriah Nolin and Tristen Valcore competed in Agricultural Communications and received Gold and sixth place in state. “It was a fun challenge because it was our chapter’s first year participating in this contest, but we’re really proud of how we did,” Carter Dudley said.

Kaleb DeVries, Rebecca DeVries, Ajla Alicic and Brock Barnett competed in Farm Business Management and earned a Gold rating. Kailyn Padget, Rylee DeHaai and Wayde Uitermarkt created a Chapter Exhibit Display about the Diamond Showdown (a sheep and goat show hosted by Diamond Trail FFA) and earned Gold. Rebecca DeVries competed in Ag Broadcasting and received Silver.

“Even though the fire alarms went off and we had to evacuate the building right before I performed, I still had a lot of fun and definitely recommend the contest!” De Vries said.

Sabrey VanSickle and Alexandra Sutton competed in the greenhand quiz and both received Bronze. Gus Nolin competed in Chapter Quiz and received Silver.

Diamond Trail also had nine members receive their Iowa Degree. Those members were Ajla Alicic, Kaleb DeVries, Carter Dudley, Micheal Miranda, Seriah Nolin, Gretchen Uitermarkt, Tristen Valcore, Cody VanDerHart, and Clayton Wales. Members were also able to attend the career fair, observe various contests and attend general sessions.