At the end of every competition cycle before state competition, chapters from southeast MN gather together to celebrate the success and accomplishments of their members. Triton FFA had four first place gold rated proficiency winners be recognized for their growth and learning from their work experiences or small business enterprises. Two of the members are first year graduate members that took advantage of the last opportunity to complete these awards applications. Students need to keep accurate records of earning and spending, assets accumulated and sold, hours spent working, and reflections on goals they set and how to continue improving. Typically these are 20 page award applications. Graduate members Tristan Nelson did his application about his work experiences for his family, Steven's Truck and McNeilus Steel along with John Moenning doing his application on his swine, beef and crop operation.
High school members Brady Staub did his application on growing corn and soybeans, and Emma Kruckeberg did her application on her show rabbit and meat rabbit business. Both members' applications were selected as top 3 finalists at the state level and will learn the results at state convention There are 46 different project areas that FFA recognizes and 113 members in MN are being recognized in these award areas. Region 8 had 13 students that placed in the top three of these award areas and Triton was the only school in Region 8 to have applicants make it in the top 3. Congratulations to all of the members that had success at the region level!
Region 8 FFA Awards night was held in Cannon Falls on March 24. Pictured left to right are Tristan Nelson, Emma Kruckeberg, Brady Staub and John Moenning.