On Wednesday, Susanville’s Future Farmers of America students took to the Lassen County Fairgrounds to compete in the Sectional Finals, delivering a powerhouse performance that secured several spots in the upcoming regional competition.
According to FFA Advisor Elizabeth Ammon, the chapter’s hard work paid off: nine individual speakers and both Parliamentary Procedure teams officially qualified for the Regionals, which will be held next month in Chico.
In these competitive brackets, a top-four finish is required to move forward, and Susanville students consistently claimed those top spots.
Public Speaking Standouts
Susanville swept through multiple speaking categories, demonstrating incredible poise and quick thinking.
Creed Public Speaking: Giselle Lewis took 2nd high individual, followed closely by Samantha Bailey in 3rd.
Impromptu Public Speaking: John Ammon led the pack with a 1st place finish, while Russell Mallery secured 2nd.
Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Susanville claimed the top three spots with Aurea Webb (1st), Tyler Swayze (2nd), and Kenni Howe (3rd).
Prepared Public Speaking: Arwen Adams earned 2nd place, Julia Bruce took 4th, and Samantha Bailey rounded out the effort in 6th.
Job Interview: Troy Ross performed well in a competitive field, placing 5th high individual.
A Clean Sweep in Parliamentary Procedure
The chapter’s “Parli” teams showed absolute mastery of formal meeting rules and debate, with both the Advanced and Novice teams taking 1st place overall.
Advanced Parliamentary Procedure (1st Place Team)
In an impressive showing, Susanville members swept nearly every individual “High Chair” honor:
- High Chairman: Julia Bruce
- High Chair 1: Samantha Medvin
- High Chair 2: Aurea Webb
- High Chair 3: Charlize Lewis
- High Chair 4: Abbie Hemphill
- High Chair 5: Tyler Swayze
Novice Parliamentary Procedure (1st Place Team)
The younger members proved they are a force to be reckoned with, also clinching the top team spot:
- High Chairman: Giselle Lewis
- High Chair 2: Wyatt Bruce
- High Chair 3: Mary Trisler
- High Chair 4: Arielle Nesheiwat
Celebrating National FFA Week
The timing of these victories couldn’t be better. Next week, from February 21st through the 28th, Susanville will join chapters across the country to celebrate National FFA Week.
This annual event is designed to share the mission of FFA and highlight the impact the organization has on its members – developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
