Harmony FFA

This morning, we attended our final session, where the UF Ag Ed Institute members were recognized. Our President, Grace Herb, aspires to become an Ag teacher, inspired by several Ag teachers who have influenced her interest. 💙💛💙

🎉🏆 **So proud of our students!** 🏆🎉

Our chapter had an amazing showing at Florida FFA State Convention, bringing home some incredible trophies and degree recognition.

🥇 State Champions – OH Demo Marketing
Emily Capranica and Grace Herb
🥈 2nd Place – Horse Evaluation Team
Isabella VanNostrand
Hope Griffin
Lily Slonaker
Lindsey Yma
🏅 4th Place – OH Demo Consumer Use
Macayla Hufstetler and
Amaya Sotomayor-Marts
⭐️ State Degree
Brayden Bresett-Nies
Kaley Eser
Grace Herb
🇺🇸 American Degree Candidates
Josh Czipulis
Bailee Jeannin

Their hard work, dedication, and passion truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they represented our program! 💙💛

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students on their success! 👏🐴🌟

Today, our President Grace Herb presented a workshop at Florida FFA State Convention! Our members enjoyed learning all about Tackling Teamwork! 💙💛💙

It's a great day to be at Florida FFA State Convention! Our members are ready to learn at the workshops, be inspired by session key note speakers and to watch some awesome final competitions! It's going to be a great week. 💙💛💙

Join us in wishing Isabella VanNostrand good luck as she competes on Monday evening!💙💛💙

— Prepared Speaking Qualifiers 🗣️

Best of luck to each of the 12 qualifying middle and high school members who will take part in the final rounds of the 2026 Florida FFA State Prepared Speaking LDE during state convention!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

⭐ Caleb Pitts of Beulah Middle FFA
⭐ Barrett Trimble of Cottondale FFA
⭐ Annmarie Goss of Branford Middle
⭐ Joseph Rendek of High Springs Community School
⭐ Wade Holton of Gray Middle School FFA
⭐ Julie Portillo of DeLand Middle FFA
⭐ Mackenzie Church of SunRidge Middle
⭐ June Hendrix of Lake Gibson Middle FFA
⭐ Maddox Sewell of Turkey Creek Middle FFA
⭐ Lainey Johnson of Hardee Middle
⭐ Lydia Virkler of Avon Park Middle
⭐ Member of Kennedy Middle

HIGH SCHOOL

⭐ Maegan Coleman of J.M. Tate FFA
⭐ Kah'myia Brown of Graceville
⭐ Krista Scott of Bell FFA
⭐ Maggie Mosley of Clay High FFA
⭐ Drew Parkinson of Umatilla FFA
⭐ Mia Portillo of DeLand SR FFA
⭐ Isabella VanNostrand of FFA
⭐ Kacie Anderson of George Jenkins FFA
⭐ Emma Fagnan of Strawberry Crest FFA
⭐ Sophi Jo Branscomb of Braden River FFA
⭐ McKinley Ceadar of Avon Park
⭐ Sabrina Lussier of Felix Varela Veterinary Science

Set to be held during the 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo from June 15-19, the first round for middle school begin Monday afternoon, followed by the final round Tuesday morning, while the first round for high school begins Monday evening, followed by the final round Tuesday morning, after each previously qualified for the state finals earlier this year.

Good luck!

Please join us in wishing the best of luck to our President, Grace Herb! Her competition starts first thing Monday morning.

— Extemp Speaking Qualifiers 🗣️

Best of luck to each of the 12 qualifying middle and high school members who will take part in the final rounds of the 2026 Florida FFA State Extemporaneous Speaking LDE during state convention!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

⭐ Jacob Vann of Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy
⭐ Ava Bingham of Altha FFA
⭐ Keating Land of Lafayette Middle
⭐ Vivian Hunt of Lake Butler Middle
⭐ Luke Bollinger of Gray Middle School FFA
⭐ Carley Wissel of River Springs Middle
⭐ Cali Daskalakis of SunRidge Middle
⭐ LaRae Lawson of Bok Academy North FFA
⭐ Eric James of Academy at the Farm Middle FFA
⭐ Adalynn Southwell of Hardee Middle
⭐ Abby Johnson of Sebring Middle
⭐ Member of Kennedy Middle

HIGH SCHOOL

⭐ Suzie Baker of West Florida
⭐ Madelin Garcia of Marianna
⭐ Abbygael Whitehead of Dixie FFA
⭐ Kendyl Brannen of Lake Butler FFA
⭐ Allison Reagan of South Lake
⭐ Andrea Blaha of Deltona Sr FFA
⭐ Grace Herb of Harmony FFA
⭐ Autumn McMahan of Mulberry Sr. FFA
⭐ Isa Mones of Sickles FFA
⭐ Sophia Gagliano of Parrish Community FFA
⭐ Sophia Caves of Okeechobee Brahman FFA
⭐ Ana Salcedo of Felix Varela Veterinary Science

Set to be held during the 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo from June 15-19, the first round for middle school begin Monday afternoon, followed by the final round Tuesday afternoon, while the first round for high school begins Monday morning, followed by the final round Tuesday afternoon, after each previously qualified for the state finals earlier this year.

Good luck!

We are so thankful for our Harmony FFA Alumni! Our pens have new sand for better drainage and are ready for animals!

For those members who are attending State Convention....

We are ready to open the door for you and bring your dinner to the table! 🍔🍟🧋🍦