{"id":50910,"date":"2026-04-23T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=50910"},"modified":"2026-04-19T10:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:44:08","slug":"paulding-ffa-celebrates-its-99th-annual-ffa-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/paulding-ffa-celebrates-its-99th-annual-ffa-banquet\/","title":{"rendered":"Paulding FFA Celebrates its 99th Annual FFA Banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pictured left to right\u00a0are the 2026 Paulding FFA Officer Team: Nolan Schlatter, Remington Boroff, Gabriella Stork, Kinzley Collard, Vivienne Myers, Makenna Manz, Ava Leatherman, Delaney Johanns, Myrriah Manz, and President Darcy Taylor<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By: Makenna Manz, Paulding FFA Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, April 11th, 2026 the Paulding FFA chapter held its 99th Annual FFA Banquet. Several people attended the banquet including community, alumni, and staff members. There were 395 people who attended the banquet. The theme for this year’s banquet was \u201cTime Marches On.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several awards were given to community and FFA members at the banquet. Members who met the qualifications for Greenhand or Chapter degrees received them. We also recognized twelve students who have earned their state degrees; they will receive their certificates and pins at the State FFA Convention in May. Those members include: Avery Cooper, Kayleigh Dunham, Jayla Griffith, Mariah Klopfenstein, Mackenzie Leatherman, Kate Manz, Myrriah Manz, Gannon Parrett, Addison Pease, Estie Pease, Tori Schlatter, and Riley Stork. In addition, we recognized twelve members who will be receiving their American degrees at the FFA national convention this coming fall. The American degree is the highest degree an FFA member can receive. These members included: Matthew Bail, Anna Clemens, Harley Collins, Grace Goings, Maci Kauser, Brooke Kilgore, Jalyn Klopfenstein, Jonathan Lipps, Marley Parrett, Hopeful Rose, Brooklyn Schlatter, and Kadence Thomas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue and Gold Award was given to three individuals to acknowledge all that they have done to help out the Paulding FFA chapter this year. This year’s winners were Mr. Gary Gilbert, Heidi Kauser, and Mr. Jordan Streicher. The Honorary FFA degree was also awarded to Erin Johanns, Jeff Holtsberry, and Kim Couts. Any member who participated in a CDE (career development event) throughout the year received a certificate and pin for their jacket for their outstanding work. Star awards were handed out to a select few students from each grade who showed leadership not only in the classroom, but also in their community and FFA programs and activities. Kendall Kohart and Makenna Manz received the star Greenhand, Ava Leatherman and Delaney Johanns received the star Chapter farmer, Myrriah Manz received the star 3rd year member, Jacob Harris received the star 4th year member, Remington Boroff received the Quiet leader award, Kinzely Collard received the star in Community Service, and Darcy Taylor received the Ag Credit 110% award. The Paulding FFA Alumni awarded scholarships of $200 to Marley Parrett (book scholarship), $200 to Grace Goyings (book scholarship), $350 to Lucy Breier, $500 to Kaitlynn Breedlove, $750 to Jacob Harris, $950 to Jackson Griffith, $950 to Addison Pease, and $1100 to Addison Hunt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter President, Addison Hunt, gave an inspirational speech encouraging members to find good friends. Finally, it was time for the installation of the new officers. The 2026-2027 officers are as follows: President- Darcy Taylor, Vice President- Myrriah Manz, Secretary- Delaney Johanns, Treasurer- Ava Leatherman, Reporter- Makenna Manz, Sentinel- Kinzley Collard, Student Advisor- Vivienne Myers, Parliamentarian- Gabby Stork, Chaplin- Remington Boroff, and Historian- Nolan Schlatter. We want to thank everyone who came out to the banquet and the community who made the great year we had possible!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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