National Proficiency Award Finalists & Winners 1977 NAME CHAPTER AREA LEVEL Allan Rieck Lake Preston Agricultural Mechanics

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1 National Proficiency Award Finalists & Winners 1977 AREA LEVEL Allan Rieck Lake Preston Agricultural Mechanics Central Region Winner 1982 AREA LEVEL Heidi Christner Lennox-Sundstrom Poultry Production Central Region Winner Grant Shearer Wall Horse Central Region Winner 1986 AREA LEVEL Melodi Hurst Horse Central Region Winner 1989 AREA LEVEL Mark Gross Bridgewater Diversified Crop & Production National Winner Wade Musick Mitchell Horse 1990 AREA LEVEL Shawn Hofer Marion Home and/or Farmstead Improvment 1993 AREA LEVEL Daniel Davis Marion Agricultural Production Placement 1994 AREA LEVEL Chad Wosje Sioux Valley Agricultural Sales and/or Service Jeremy McGregor Dairy Production 1995 AREA LEVEL Neil Smeenk Agricultural Processing Susan Stoterau Diversified Livestock Production Ben Roling Oil Crop Production Mark Brenneman West Central Outdoor Recreation

2 Mike McIntyre Lake Central Sheep Production & National Winner 1996 AREA LEVEL Chad Lambert Agricultural Processing K.C. Gregg Beef Production Placement & National Winner Shane McGregor Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Josh Sakry Garretson Feed Grain Production Placement Chris Howard Miller Swine Production Entrepreneurship Ben Rolling Diversified Crop Entrepreneur ship 1997 AREA LEVEL Justin Retzlaff Agricultural Sales and Service Cade Peterson Chamberlain Beef Production Entrepreneurship Mike Schock Oil Crop Production Placement Kari Horsley Wessington Springs Soil and Water Management Brock Streff Swine Production Placement Sandi Shape Home and Community

3 1998 AREA LEVEL Kara Nagel Gettysburg Cereal Grain Production Matt DeMent Dairy Production Placement Melissa Streff Diversified Livestock Production Paul Roling Feed Grain Production Placement Kristen Wallenstein Food Science and Technology Dustin Preheim Landscape Management Scott Peterson Oil Crop Production Placement Nicholas Streff Swine Production Placement & National Winner 1999 AREA LEVEL Jeff DeRouchey Chamberlain Diversified Livestock Production Entrepreneurship Tiffany Anderson Lemmon Agricultural Communications Chad Oddens Landscape Management Nicholas Nielson Lennox Wildlife Management Entrepreneuship

4 2000 AREA LEVEL Kimberly Rieckman Agricultural Communications Roxanne Wagner Tulare Beef Production Entrepreneurship Matt Rogers Miller Beef Production Placement Clay Edwards Artesian-Letcher Diversified Livestock Production Entrepreneurship Emilie Torenberg Equine Science Kent Peterson Feed Grain & Production Placement National Winner Curt Smith Forest Management Entrepreneurship Erin Huffman Home and/or Community Development Melissa Eichacker Specialty Animal Production Entrepreneurship Scott Peterson Swine Production Placement Jeremy Pulse Wildlife Management Entrepreneurship 2001 AREA LEVEL Renee Burns Diversified Crop Production Valeree Holzwarth Gettysburg Emerging Agricultural Technologies Steve Kuecker Webster Fiber and Oil Production Sandi Shape Home & Community Development National Winner

5 2002 AREA LEVEL Adam Prunty West Central Agricultural Sales - Entrepreneurship Michael Gottlob Beef Production Entrepreneurship Josh Hehn Rapid City Diversified Horticulture - Placement Aaron Beisch Webster Dairy Production - Entrepreneurship Kristin Kuhl Dairy Production - Placement Katie Tornberg Equine Science Placement Chris Plamp Mitchell Forage Production - Entrepreneurship/Pl acement Jennifer Tiggelaar Lennox/Sundstrom Specialty Animal Production Entrepreneurship National Winner 2003 AREA LEVEL Katie Tornberg Agricultural Sales & National Winner James Haas Agricultural Processing Chad Kaiser Garretson Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication Megan Chilson Florence Emerging Agricultural Technology Ryan Brunner Newell Environmental Science & Natural Resources Wayne Robison Rapid City Equine Science Jason Biel Wilmot Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Josh Blindert Swine Production- Placement 2004 AREA LEVEL Derek Griesse Agricultural Sales - Entrepreneurship Alex Welk Florence Emerging Agricultural Technology -

6 Entrepreneurship/Placement Jason Mathiesen Home and/or Community Development - Entrepreneurship/Placement Ashley Streff Swine Production - Placement National Winner 2005 AREA LEVEL Kristin Marie Youngworth Home and/or Community & National Winner Development Annette Rose Nursery Operations & Bramstedt Ashley Streff Diversified Livestock Production National Winner Devin Myren Diversified Horticulture Drew Peterson Grain Production Duane Pulse Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems Josh Chilson Florence Emerging Agricultural Technology Noelle Rist West Central Fruit Production 2006 AREA LEVEL Dan Palmquist Diversified Agricultural Production Tyson Greese Ag. Mechanics Repair/Maintenance Entrepreneurship & National Winner & National Winner Grant Thompson Swine Production Placement Alex Heim Wessington Springs Specialty Animal Production Logan Ward Diversified Horticulture Kayla Melhoff Brandon Valley Nursery Operations

7 2007 Kyle Zulk Grain Production 1 st Place National Winner Ryan Frerichs Wilmot Ag mechanics TJ Amdahl Beef Production Stephanie Nussbaum Garretson Dairy Production Tate Tevedal Wessington Springs Diversified Crop Prod Brian Fett Lennox-Sundstrom Diversified Horticulture Tyler Berg Forestry Management Becca Knox Outdoor Recreation Calli Ray Beach Small Animal Prod Ryan DeMent Forage Production Devin Myren Turf Grass Management Dan Long Tractor Restoration Ethan Javers Tractor Restoration 2008 Jordan Kruger Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship Paul Westoff Grain Production - Placement Brian Gottlob Diversified Livestock Production - Placement Steven Zemlicka Florence FFA Emerging Agricultural Technology - Entrepreneurship/Placement Daniel A. Long FFA Forest Management and Products - Entrepreneurship/Placement Travis Garretson FFA Grain Production - Machmiller Tyler Eric Kientopf Josh Johnson Entrepreneurship Garretson FFA Landscape Management - Entrepreneurship/Placement FFA Small Animal Production and Care - Entrepreneurship/ Placement Landon Peterson Swine Production - Placement Zach Hansen Wildlife Production and Management Entrepreneurship Scott Hoiten Wildlife Production and Management Placement National Winner National Winner (Coasta Rica) (Coasta Rica) (Coasta Rica) (Coasta Rica) st Place Outdoor Recreation Entrepreneurship/Placement ($1000): Scott Hoiten, 1 st Place Grain Production Entrepreneurship/Placement ($1000): Matt Moen,

8 Runner Up in Agriculture Education Entrepreneurship/Placement ($500): Maria Skoglund, Runner Up in Agriculture Services Entrepreneurship/Placement ($500): James Haak, Howard Runner Up in Small Animal Production and Care Entrepreneurship/Placement ($500): Trent Thompson, Runner Up in Swine Production Placement ($500): Zach Hansen, 2010 Autumn Krueger Ag Education E/P Taylor Osterberg Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance E Ethan Vander Wal Sioux Valley Ag Services E/P National Winner Andy Dale Webster Diversified Corp Production E Angela Hanson Diversifed Horticulture E/P Ethan Javers Grain Production E Erik Anderson Grain Production P Jessie Faris Home and/or community Development E/P Jesse Knox Outdoor Recreation E/P National Agriscience Student Recognition Program YEAR LEVEL 1988 Michael Jaspers Roslyn 1995 Chandy Davis Belle Fourche 1998 Tiffany Anderson Lemmon 2001 Ryan Brunner Newell National Agri-Entrepreneurship Program YEAR LEVEL 2005 Noelle Rist West Central National Winner 2008 Ryan Frerichs Wilmot National Agriscience Teacher of the Year YEAR LEVEL 1987 Jim Chilson Roslyn 1989 Linda Rist Eagle Butte Regional Finalist 1990 John Rist Viborg 1994 Linda Rist West Central National Winner 1995 Jim Chilson Florence 2001 Darold Hehn Rapid City

9 South Dakota National Officer Candidates YEAR 1966? Kent Frerichs Wilmot 1975 Scott Thompson Doland 1976 Jerome Schmitz Beresford 1978 Thomas L. Fiegen Dell Rapids 1980 NONE 1981 Emery Tschetter Huron 1982 Emery Tschetter Huron 1984 Chris Nelson Chamberlain 1985 Charles Davis Elkton 1986 Michelle Rook Clear Lake 1987 Michelle Rook Clear Lake 1988 Joan Nold Gettysburg 1989 Kevin Albrecht Marion 1990 NONE 1991 Gerri Ann Nagel Gettysburg 1992 Cory Airheart Sturgis 1993 NONE 1994 Scott Cammack Sturgis 1995 Dawn Nagel Gettysburg 1996 Dawn Nagel Gettysburg 1997 Ryan Cammack Sturgis 1998 Ryan Eichler 1999 Tiffany Anderson Lemmon 2000 Tiffany Anderson Lemmon 2001 Clay Edwards Artestian-Letcher 2002 Brian Cooper Gettysburg 2003 Micah Hansen Philip 2004 Jared Knock Willow Lake 2005 Jessie Geib* National FFA Secretary DeSmet 2006 Holly Marshall Redfield 2007 Holly Marshall Redfield 2008 Noelle Rist West Central 2009 Wyatt DeJong Winner 2010 Wyatt DeJong Elected! Winner

10 National Officer Nominating Committee Members YEAR OFFICE 1980 Brian Ketelhut SD FFA President Chamberlain 1983 Charles Davis SD FFA Treasurer Elkton 1997 Jon Minor SD FFA President Newell 2001 Micah Hansen SD FFA President Philip 2003 Arne Harstad SD FFAVice-President Milbank 2004 Becky Lambert SD FFA President Doland 2007 Kyli Zenk SD FFA Secretary Webster National FFA Board of Directors YEAR TITLE Larry Nelson Central Region Representative Finance Committee *Chair Linda Petersen Central Region Ag teacher Representative National Chorus Members 1948 Fred Eisland Canton Darrell Cummings Platte Arthur DeHoogh Marion 1949 Lyle DeHaan Platte Eldon Valness Sisseton 1950 Roger Anderson Alcester Robert Carlson Alcester Dwight Knutson Platte Arthur DeHoogh Marion 1951 *Ronald Schallenkamp Bridgewater Warren Skinner Miller Palmer Bergh Watertown Clair Welbon Madison **James Johnson Miller *Denotes National Chorus Accompanist **Denotes a Conflict of Information may not have been in choir

11 1952 Clinton Tschetter Jim Nugent Roger Pearson Harold Steinback Eugene Simon 1953 Everett Knutsen Roger Pearson Tommy Rogers Robert Slunecka 1954 Roy Satre, Jr. Howard Paulson Don Wade Robert Slunecka Tommy Rogers 1956 Jon B. Anderson Terry Hallberg Harlan Stanley 1958 Gail Benson Errol Johnson Larry D. Rand Dennis Schmidt 1975 Paul Mettler William G Brehmer 1976 Jeffery Spomer Bradley Gauger Duane Swanson 1977 Merlin Bennett Donnette Dolney Philip Oakland 1978 None Huron Madison Sisseton Brookings Hoven Centerville Sisseton Miller Miller Sisseton Volga Flandreau Miller Miller Wolsey Clear Lake Hoven Viborg Clear Lake Redfield Philip Roslyn Viborg

12 1979 Doug Sorenson David Jensen Lana Hodge Brian Helm Del Edelman 1980 La Nae Mass Melody Ladd Randy Jespersen 1981 Bruce Mairose Drew Peterson 1982 Theresa Wilka 1983 None 1984 Sean Cramer Tim Hofer Scott Strand Paul Stueland 1985 Tim Hofer Charles Wheeler 1986 Tim Hofer Charles Wheeler 1987 Darin Bittner Pariece Laisy Mark Miller 1988 None 1989 David Yexley Paul Fuller Viborg Viborg Winner Hoven Lemmon Viborg Lincoln Area Viborg Webster Doland Roslyn Roslyn Doland Brookings Doland Brookings Woonsocket Lake Central Freeman

13 Nicki Kost Shawn Hofer Aleta Jaspers David Lynn 1990 Seanna Fastnacht Paul Fuller Nicole Kost Ryan Schaefer Nathan Smith 1991 Seanna Fastnacht Stephanie Johnston Nicole Kost Ryan Schaefer 1992 Nicole Kost Dustin Van Gilder 1993 Carrie Solum 1994 Carrie Solum Christopher Lake 1995 Kyle Peterson 1999 Mathew Odden Brooke Lockner Katie Strom Collin Greenfield 2000 Katee Larson Krisy Rolling *Jesse Larson * -Alternate 2001 Amber Sonnenber Katee Larson Jesse Larsen Marion Roslyn elkton Wessington Springs Lyman Wessington Springs Waubay Lyman Florence Florence Miller Miller Beresford Beresford Woonsocket DeSmet Woonsocket Woonsocket DeSmet

14 2002 Nicole Goodrich 2003 Marilee Akland JoAnna Strom Mallory Larson Elizabeth Sinclair Christopher Odden 2004 JoAnna Strom Melanie Koehlmoos Mallory Larson 2005 Melanie Koehlmoos Koln Fink 2006 Joseph Nepodal Jessica Bawdon 2007 Kay Huffman Joe Nepodal Carl Wobig 2008 Kala Carpenter 2009 Kala Carpenter Amanda Froelich, Sturgis Alexander Baatz, 2010 Collin Christensen Kalli Grimsrud Alexander Baatz Centerville Beresford Beresford DeSmet Milbank Miller Beresford DeSmet DeSmet DeSmet Platte Miller Platte Canton Canton Tri-Valley Sisseton 1947 Darell Cummings National Band Members Platte

15 1948 Eugene Kleinjan Volga Lyle DeHaan Platte Thomas Adler Milbank 1949 Neil Hilsabeck Philip Little Watertown Thomas Long Geddes Aallen Stearmis Canton 1950 INSTRUMENT Curtis Lauth Bridgewater Solo B b Clarinet Gene Ninnemann Platte Bass Clarinet Faril Reeve Brookings 2 nd E b Alton Saxophone Dale Peterson B b Tenor Saxophone 1951 INSTRUMENT Dean Robinson Miller Baritone Horn LeRoy Wangsness Miller B b Baritone Horn 1952 Eldon Hohwieler Chester Bernard Helfter Doland 1953 Curtis Brudos Sisseton Larry Leighton Rutland 1954 Leon J. VanderLinden Webster Roger Ivers McIntosh Allen Baumberger McIntosh 1956 Robert Jones Flandreau Jacob Sprang 1958 INSTRUMENT Jim Gould Colman 1 st Trombone Jerroll Tiede Parkston Bass Clef Baritone 1960 INSTRUMENT Edward Westberg Beresford 2 nd B b Cornet 1961 INSTRUMENT Rodney Rau Watertown Baritone Saxophone

16 Roger Moan Baltic Cymbals 1963 Carlyle Johnson Canton Charles Gittings Philip 1964 Merwyn Larson Richard Motter Elkton 1975 Deborah Ode Brandon Valley Deleigh Jensen Dell Rapids Bruce Burkhart Dell Rapids Jack Lundquist Clear Lake 1976 Deborah Ode Brandon Valley Deleigh Jensen Dell Rapids Julie Fischer Scotland Jodene Van Sambeek Milbank 1977 Douglas Jensen Redfield 1978 None 1979 Chad Hohweiler Chester Glen Rabenburg DeSmet Scott Christie Brookings 1980 Scott Christie Brookings Marlin Peterson Lemmon 1981 Laurene Spiering Roslyn Sue Wilka Roslyn Bill Hoffman Redfield Russ Daly 1982 Scott Christie Brookings Jean Hommel Webster Bill Hoffman Redfield

17 1983 Mark Welter 1984 Michelle Rook Loren Krogstad Clear Lake Tri Valley 1985 Kerry Kramer Tom Duenwald 1986 Eric Deckert Kerry Kramer Steve Moeller Jason VanDenTop 1987 Donna Lee Elden Rand Steve Moeller Kari Welter 1988 None 1989 None 1990 Jill Reinke Shantel Swedlund 1991 Mike Moeller Scott Brekke Tami Kulhavy 1992 Mike Moeller Jamey Backus AJ Reit Tami Kulhavy 1993 Wynette Heeren Marion Hoven Marion Marion Brookings Canton Arlington Tri Valley Brookings Arlington Brookings Colman Brookings Chester Colman-Egan Alcester-Hudson

18 Susan Stoterau Anthony Reit 1994 Wynette Heeren Sheri Moeller Andrea Huffman Alcester-Hudson Brookings 1995 Rachel Kelley Sheri Moeller Melissa Heinricy 1996 None 1997 Nick Streff 1999 Karen Kezar Danny Kaul 2000 Amber Mark Karen Kezar Christina Drayer *Charly Waren *Alternate 2001 Katie McGuire Amanda Mark 2002 Katie McGuire 2003 Megan Whitney Jenna Carlson 2004 Courtney Buechler Megan Fallon 2005 Brookings Brookings Colman-Egan Alcester-Hudson Bon Homme Tri-Valley Alcester-Hudson Doland Kimball Colman-Egan Tri-Valley Colman-Egan Milbank Centerville West Central

19 Courtney Buechler Becky Nelson Sara Berg 2006 Sean Bauder Desiree Morehouse Centerville DeSmet Baltic Bon Homme 2007 T.J. Amadahl Jody Hoiten Tracy Osterberg 2008 Rebecca Naasz Raymond Anderson and Buea Bartscher 2009 Kathryn Haak Hannah Kolbeck, Paige Sewright, Beau Bartscher and Raymond Anderson of 2010 Hannah Kolbeck Paige Sewright Katelyn Loutsch Nathaniel Steinlicht Derik Vanden Top Platte Howard Milbank Milbank Canton National Talent YEAR Chuck Luze 1982 Elkton Charles Davis 1982 Elkton Quin Peterson 1998 Chamberlain Quin Peterson 1999 Chamberlain Katie Strom 2000 Beresford Nick Foshiem 2001 Webster Tara Trask 2003 Wall Elizabeth Ranschau 2005 Clear Lake Melanie Koehlmoos 2007 DeSmet Randy Burghardt 2007 Howard Melanie Koehlmoos 2008 DeSmet Randy Burghardt 2008 Howard Randy Burghardt 2009 Howard Randy Burghardt with 2009 Howard Austin Genzlinger Kayla Lee Tingle 2009 Elkton Troy Larsen 2009 Viborg

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21 National FFA Convention Delegates Year Names 1987 Dave Fuhrer, Mike Knutson 1988 Mike Jaspers, Lee Friesen 1989 Gregg Koerner, Gerri Nagel 1997 Mike Leheska, Barry Jacobson, Ryan Eichler, Jenny Titus, Tracy Fleming 1998 Tiffany Anderson, Nathan Sanderson, Rachel Mehlhaf Kathy Mickel, Shane Reis 1999 Tanse Herrmann, Katie Turner, Roxanne Wagner Katy Horne, Bobbie Jo Tomac 2000 Clay Edwards, Brian Cooper, Andrea Klein, Sarah Anderson Zach Rada 2001 Jack Anderson, Kim Franken, Josh Hehn, Lavyne Wieting Brad Bies 2002 Jamie Swan, Jared Knock, Ryan Brunner, Sarah Stratmeyer Mary Kurtz 2003 Jessie Geib, Crystal Nielson, Jesse Larson, Chelsea Budde Shane Deranleau 2004 Becky Lambert, Jason Frerichs, Nick Fosheim, Etta Balo Alex Welk 2005 Travis Lape, Holly Marshall, Cody Chambliss, Molly Fendrich Megan Whitney 2006 Matt Tollefson, Lauri Zubke, Kyli Zenk, Melanie Koehlmoos Dani Herring 2007 Brett Monson, Erin Kennedy, Matt Dybedahl, Lauren Fosheim Noelle Rist 2008 Shad Christman, Shane Gross, Josh Johnson, Brian Gottlob 2009 Rebecca Naasz, Trent Thompson, Caitlin Johnson, Chelsey Abler 2010 Spencer Chase, Brittany Gassman, Kiley Kaufman, Maria Rausch

22 2010 Chelsey L. Abler, Hoven Tina Boldt, Arlington Tru Margaret Boldt, Arlington Jacob Englin, Deubrook Dillon Evenson, West Central Joshua Fuerstenberg, Taylor Geppert, Kimball Brian Gottlob, Shane D. Gross, Hitchcock-Tulare Jill Halse, Florence Zach Hansen, Angela Hanson, Hilary B. Horsley, West Central Ethan Javers, Jennifer Knock, Willow Lake Janelle Kokes, Bon Homme Kimberly Ann Kokesh, Wagner American FFA Degree Recipients Jordan Krueger, Douglas A. Larson, Waubay Beau McGregor, Rebecca A. Naasz, Plate-Geddes Jessica L. Nowell, Hitchcock-Tulare Dustin Palmquist, Andy Rossow, Florence Sarah M. Sample, Kimball Chelsea Schmidt, Trista Schultz, Hitchcock-Tulare Anna Souvignier, Courtnee Spaans, Jason Vreugdenhil, Alcester-Hudson Reed Wehrkamp, West Central Erin M. Wilson, Lennox-Sundstrom Steven Zemlicka, Florence Kyle Zulk, 2009 (33 recipients) Wyatt DeJong, Winner Jenna Rist, Viborg Matt Moen, Colton Buus, Lennox-Sundstrom Austin DeZeeuw, Elkton Zak Kampmann, Elkton Thorwald Vostad, Sioux Valley Luke Goldie, Sioux Valley Paul Westhoff, Traci Osterberg, Scott Hoiten, Lauren Eichacker, 2008 (30 recipients) 1. Tyler Berg, 2. Sara Berg, Baltic 3. Nicholas Bierle, Sioux Falls 4. Jason Boll, Hartford 5. Cody Chambliss, Highmore 6. Ryan DeMent, Salem 7. JD Deranleau, Newell 8. Matt Dybedahl, Colton 9. Lauren Fosheim, Webster 10. Josh Gacke, Hartford 11. Amy Giesler, Salem 12. Tyson Griesse, 13. Jenna Halse, Florence 14. Erin Kennedy, Beresford Alicia Reif, Carl Wobig, Kimberly Haas, Kay Huffman, Mitchell Barber, Ross Renback, Maria Skoglund, Thomas Smith, Kimball Shad Christman, Lemmon Colin Tobin, Wessington Springs Britney Kaufman, De Smet Nikki Hojer, De Smet Daniel Koupal, Wagner Bryce Eggers, Wagner Katrina Holdahl, Tri-Valley Travis Swier, West Central Chloe Kruse, Wilmot Anthony J. Zubke, Waubay Trevor Harlan Holscher, Waubay Ryan Frerichs, Wilmot Tandi Shape, 15. Tyler Kientopf, Garretson 16. Melanie Koehlmoos, DeSmet 17. Richard Kokesh, Wagner 18. Jason Long, Sioux Falls 19. Tim Masat, Redfield 20. Seth McGregor, Salem 21. Brett Monson, Webster 22. Dylan Paulson, Canton 23. Daniel Pusch, Hartford 24. Nicole Rasmussen, Hurley 25. Bradley Rossow, Florence 26. Laura Shanning, Gary 27. Nathan Skadsen, Grenville 28. Rebecca Whitlock, Webster

23 29. Ryan Zelmer, Salem 30. Kyli Zenk, Webster 2007 Chad Abrahamson, DeSmet Tom Arnesen, Florence Cali Rae Beach, Jennifer L. Binger, Hitchcock-Tulare Brittany Nussbaum, Garretson Noelle E. Rist, West Central Audrey Schroeder, Brian Fett, Lennox Sundstrom Ben Fleming, Florence Brian Flisrand, Florence Ashley Streff, Cody Ryan Sweeter, Canton Matt Tollefson, Brandon Tycz, Bon Homme Tyler Urban, Lennox Sundstrom Logan Faris Ward, Trevor Warren, Kimball Alex Welk, Florence Megan Whitney, Rob Lind, West Central 2006 American FFA Degree Recipients Recipient Michael Wayne Ackerman Jason Biel Steven D. Bogue David Carroll Randall E. Carsten Megan Chilson Molly Fendrich Bridget Fousek Derek Griesse Jennifer Harvey John Harvey Lisa Jacobson Lee Kopriva Derek Koupal Michelle L. Kramer Jillian Krcil Travis Lape Zeb Larsen Brian R. Larson Robert E. Lee Holly C. Marshall Charles Maude Elizabeth K. Maude Bryan Moes James McMahon, West Central Andrew McNamara, Jeremy Milstead, West Central Davin Myren, Jenna Kay Calrson, Milbank Josh Chilson, Florence Chris Enger, Scott Paul Stahl, Bridgewater Katie Stratmeyer, Lennox-Sundstrom Tony Franken, John Goens, Deuel Dani Herring, Newell Jace Hollenbeck, Melissa A. Jandl, Jon Kahnke, Florence Ashley Knock, Willow Lake Jason Kokes, Bon Homme Joseph Koupal, Wagner Brianna M. Larson, West Central Kelli Matties, Chapter Viborg FFA Wilmot FFA Beresford FFA De Smet FFA Kimball FFA Florence FFA FFA Wagner FFA FFA FFA FFA FFA FFA Wagner FFA Flandreau FFA Wagner FFA Marion FFA Viborg FFA De Smet FFA De Smet FFA Redfield FFA Rapid City FFA Rapid City FFA Florence FFA

24 Sarah Morrison Eliott Myren Deny Oesterling Derek R. Ostby Michelle Osterman Dan Palmquist Matthew Petersen Stacy Redder Wayne M. Robison Kerry Roling Betsy Steckel Grant Thompson Rustin Vandersnick Ashley Vostad Jennifer Lynn Wubben Crissa Zenk Florence FFA FFA FFA Sisseton FFA FFA FFA Centerville FFA Flandreau FFA Rapid City FFA FFA Sanborn Central FFA FFA Garretson FFA Sioux Valley FFA FFA Webster FFA 2005 American FFA Degree Recipients Recipient Etta Balo Brad C. Barber Chelsea Budde Randy Bisgard Cale Blare Annette Bramstedt Chelsea Lynn Budde Pete Cypher Abby Ernster Nick Fosheim Jason E Frerichs* Michael Gottlob** Blake Hojer Mark Horton Allison Kramer Becky Lambert Dustan Larson Mallory Larson Jason Mathiesen Jerod Matthews John Medbery Christopher Peterson Drew Peterson Adam Prunty Jena Rabenhorst Amber Richards Lori Beth Rotert Robert Paul Schilling Wesley Snaza Jared Sweeter Chapter Sturgis FFA FFA FFA Waubay FFA Winner FFA FFA FFA West Central FFA FFA Webster FFA Wilmot FFA FFA DeSmet FFA Wall FFA West Central FFA Doland FFA Webster FFA DeSmet FFA FFA Webster FFA Sisseton FFA Viborg FFA FFA West Central FFA FFA FFA FFA Beresford FFA Webster FFA Canton FFA

25 Josh Tuschen Aaron Jay VanDeBerg Darin John VanDeBerg Kristin Lee Vreugdenhil Lisa Walters Darcy Warren Joshua Wiechmann Kelly Wubben Kristin Marie Youngworth Andrew Zemlicka * American Star in Agbusiness * American Star Farmer Finalist FFA Garretson FFA Garretson FFA Alcester-Hudson FFA Wagner FFA Kimball FFA Wagner FFA FFA FFA Florence FFA 2004 American FFA Degree Recipients Denver Albrecht De Smet FFA Zachary Theodore Anderson FFA Katie Arnesen Florence FFA Joe Barber FFA Lance Becking Florence FFA Joshua J. Blindert FFA Christopher M. Breen Gettysburg FFA Jaclyn Marie Carlson Milbank FFA Darrin M. Eichacker FFA Andy Flisrand Florence FFA John Gaard FFA Jessie Geib De Smet FFA Arne D. Harstad Milbank FFA Chuck Heinje Wilmot FFA John Holzbauer Wagner FFA Katie Jo Holzbauer Wagner FFA Ivan Kaufman FFA William Casey Lehman Gettysburg FFA Scott Maag Florence FFA Allen James Meyer Sisseton FFA Justin Moen FFA Crystal Mohrhauser Tri-Valley FFA Dustin Mohrhauser Tri-Valley FFA Jenna Mueller Milbank FFA Kent Muller Bon Homme FFA Adam Nagel Gettysburg FFA Travis R. Olson FFA Jeremy R. Rislov Florence FFA Sandra Schaeffer FFA RJ Shape FFA Megan Dene Sneesby Lake Preston FFA David Ryan Sturzenbecher FFA Ray Thompson FFA Tiffany Tschakert Florence FFA

26 Ross Wensing Florence FFA 2003 American FFA Degree Recipients Nicholas Abbas Lennox- Sundstrom Sarah Arnold DeSmet Jessica Beal Aaron Beisch Webster Steven Bly Garretson Ryan Brunner Newell Steven Bucholz Renee Burns Brian Butler Waubay Mindy Carroll DeSment Ramie Coughlin DeSment Mandy Jo Erichson West Central Revel Fink Chad Ford Sioux Valley James Haas Derick Hofer Willow Lake William Huston Sturgis Jared Knock Willow Lake Angela Kopriva Mary Kurtz Elkton Jesse Larson DeSmet Melissa Maag Florence Marsha Meyer West Central Crystal Nielson Woonsocket Kelly O Donnell Lemmon Tony Peckenpaugh DeSmet Chris Plamp Mitchell Justin Ploof Florence Clinton Powell Chamberlain Darin Rislov Florence Matt Rogers Miller Kelly Sanderson Lake Preston Ashley Schaack Florence Greta Schanning Clear Lake Jenni Schock Casey Schwinger Florence Jessica Smit Lennox- Sundstrom Duane Snaza Webster Sarah Stratmeyer Lennox-Sundstrom

27 Jamie Swan Mitchell Swanson Wayne Walters Lavyne Rada (Wieting) Joshua Wooledge Andrea Zirbel Newell Chamberlain Wagner Milbank Sturgis Florence 2002 American FFA Degree Recipients Jack Anderson Lemmon FFA Chapter Sarah Anderson Tri-Valley FFA Chapter Brad Bies Grant Christenson Chamberlain FFA Chapter FFA Chapter Kim Franken Chester FFA Chapter Brian Granquist Milbank FFA Chapter Micah Hansen Philip FFA Chapter Josh Hehn Rapid City FFA Chapter Valeree Holzwarth * Gettysburg FFA Chapter Lessa Marie Jarding West Central FFA Chapter Doug Koch FFA Chapter Scott Kokesh Scotland FFA Chapter Stephanie Kontz Flandreau FFA Chapter Kristin Kuhl FFA Chapter Sara Kula Gettysburg FFA Chapter Adam Kulesa Webster FFA Chapter FFA Chapter Roxy Larsen Lake Preston FFA Chapter Emily McNamara West Central FFA Chapter FFA Chapter Jim Pazour Chamberlain FFA Chapter Scott Peterson ** FFA Chapter Jesse Rose Chamberlain FFA Chapter Gerad Schuldies Meade-Brown FFA Chapter Sandi Jo Shape FFA Chapter Jason Soren Lake Preston FFA Chapter Kathryn Strom Beresford FFA Chapter Mark Swanson Chamberlain FFA Chapter Anna Tillman Milbank FFA Chapter Jennifer Vreugdenhil Alcester-Hudson FFA Chapter Meagan Wheeting FFA Chapter Adam Wiebesiek Lennox-Sundstrom FFA Chapter * - Star Finalist in Agriscience ** - Star Finalist in AgriPlacement 2001 American FFA Degree Recipients Sara Arnesen Florence FFA Chapter Gene Baker Newell FFA Chapter Elizabeth Janiece Boos Milbank FFA Chapter

28 Mark A. Braunschmidt Lennox Sundstrom FFA Chapter Abbie Katina Bruner Howard FFA Chapter Barry Callies Howard FFA Chapter Tom Chase FFA Chapter Mitchell T. Coburn Garretson FFA Chapter Brian Lee Cooper Garretson FFA Chapter Ember Lynn Dale FFA Chapter Mark DeBoer Chamberlain FFA Chapter Clay Edwards Artesian- Letcher FFA Chapter Melissa Eichacker FFA Chapter Justin D. Enger FFA Chapter Adam Franken Chester FFA Chapter Jeff Frerk Garretson FFA Chapter Todd Lawrence Gannon Canton FFA Chapter Travis D. Gebhart Lemmon FFA Chapter Megan Gregg FFA Chapter Wendy Gronke Roslyn FFA Chapter Erin Leigh Huffman FFA Chapter Michelle Jaeger Platte FFA Chapter Valerie Kazmerzak Lake Preston FFA Chapter Shawn Michael Kidd Howard FFA Chapter Andrea Jo Klein Flandreau FFA Chapter Brian Lake Chamberlain FFA Chapter Lon Medbery Sisseton FFA Chapter Bryson Miller Chamberlain FFA Chapter Calvin Moore Artesian- Letcher FFA Chapter Chad Odens FFA Chapter Quin Peterson Chamberlain FFA Chapter Dustin Preheim FFA Chapter Zachary Robert Rada Scotland FFA Chapter Zane Reis Chamberlain FFA Chapter David Rennich FFA Chapter Thad B. Schomp Chamberlain FFA Chapter Tyler Schwinger Florence FFA Chapter Curt Smith FFA Chapter Tanner R. Stokes FFA Chapter *Nicholas Streff FFA Chapter Brooks VanDyke Elkton FFA Chapter Steve VanDyke Elkton FFA Chapter Ryan VanEmmerik FFA Chapter Cody Wensing Florence FFA Chapter Nick Wolf Howard FFA Chapter Patrick E. Wolvington Rapid City Central FFA Chapter Robert R. Wolvington Rapid City Central FFA Chapter *Denotes 1 st ever & Winner in American Star in Agricultural Placement 2000 South Dakota American Degree Recipients Tony Aldrich DeSmet

29 Travis Berndt Bon Homme Gregory Bohn Milbank Preston Morris Bonine Beresford Michael L. Bramstedt Aaron James Carlson Centerville Jeff DeRouchey Chamberlain Brent Joseph Deters Loree Ragerhaug Wessington Springs Denis Flemming Florence Alison Gottlob Austin Gregg James L. Halverson Canton J. D. Heinrich Chamberlain Travis Hoffman Redfield David Holzbauer Wagner Katy Horne Rapid City Janna Lea Johnke Centerville Christopher Kempton Webster Eric Knock Willow Lake Ramsey Knutson Webster Thomas A. Kronaizl Bon Homme Jamie Maag Florence Andrew Robert Meyer Sisseton Amanda Michalek Chamberlain Waren L. Muller Bon Homme James Nesladek Chamberlain Stephanie Lynn Neumiller Rapid City Kent Peterson Bart Randall Chamberlain Kim Rieckman Bradley Wade Schock Matthew Smith Bon Homme Brenda Jean Stevens Centerville Dawn Marie Sulzbach Newell Bobbie Jo Tomac Rapid City Katrina Tschakert Florence Kathleen Turner Alcestor Kevin Vaith Scotland Jackie VanDuysen Wagner Roxanne Wagner Tulare Trudy A. Wastweet Lake Preston Justin W. Wenzlaff West Central John David Westra Centerville David Wrigg West Central 1999 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Casey Aldrich DeSmet Tiffany Anderson Lemmon

30 Arch Beal Jessica Beisch Willie Bender Marty Bertsch Heidi Bruner Paul Burns Kayleen Chipman Nathan DeBulten Matthew DeMent Jesse Feller Aaron Frerichs David Hackrott Brennan Hauk Tanse Herrmann Derek Hlavacek Chris Howard Steve Janish Raymond Johnson Daniel Kannegieter Paul Kellogg Mike Kilian Randy Kringen Clinton Matthews Rachel Mehlhaf Kathleen Mickel Sheri Moeller Frank Moser Stacy Mueller Luke Muller Jason Nagel Kara Nagel Nicholas Nielson Tyler Paulson Kelly Rasmussen Shane Reis Lura Robison Nathan Sanderson Mike Schock Adam Sletten Michael Strohschein Jared Tolzin Timothy Vanderham Nathan Vandersnick Darrick VanDyke Kristen Wallenstein Christina Yost Webster Miller Howard Huron Wilmot Philip Chamberlain Florence Miller DeSmet DeSmet Willow Lake Gettysburg Gettysburg Garretson Webster n Rapid City Brookings Rapid City Milbank Florence Gettysburg Gettysburg Lennox Sundstrom Florence Rapid City Chamberlain Newell Lake Preston Canton Newell DeSmet Alcestor-Hudson Garretson Wessington Springs Miller

31 1998 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Ben L. Butzke Christie Eichacker Ryan Karl Eichler John H. Erk Newell Tracy Laura Fleming Chris Gotfredson Newell Kelly Ann Grace West Central Doria Gregg *K.C. Gregg Troy Haag West Central Andrea terese Huffman Barry Jacobson Eric E Knutson Ryan Knutson Canton Adam Lauck Michael Leheska Chamberlain Shane McGregor Jonathon F. Minor Newell Mark S. Mueller Milbank Jerry Osterberg Lee Osterberg Allyn Paulson Cade Peterson Chamberlain Ben Roling Kandi Lynn Shape Jeff Skinner Nick A. Sletten Beresford Brock Streff Jennifer Titus West Central Marc Allyn Tuschen *Denotes Star in Agribusiness Finalist 1997 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Michael Albers Mark Beitelspacher Bowdle Chad Byer Florence Ryan L. Cammack Sturgis Brian J. Fergen Matthew Flemming Florence Roy A. Gjerde Willow Lake Paul Grace West Central Tom Grygiel Florence Justin Handel Tara Hoffman Bowdle Kari Horsley Wessington Springs Michael A. Kroll

32 Lance T. Larsen *Mike McIntyre Lake Central Brandon Nagel Gettysburg Anthony J. Reit Delila Schick Miller Travis Schuring John W. Stekly Platte Jeff Tschakert Florence Reada Woehl *Denotes American Star Farmer Finalist and Star Farmer of America 1996 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients S Kathryn R. Blaha Bon Homme Jared Bush Eric Ewalt Jason M. Gant Geddes Neil A. Groon Arlington Lee Guthmiller Rhonda Hillestad Sioux Valley Nathan R. Jensen Beresford Jeanne M. Johnke Centerville Heidi Jo Larson Michael E. Larson Lemmon Suzie Lutter Wessington Springs Laura F. Mehlhaf Dustin P. Oedekoven Sturgis Brannon Peterson Lemmon Brent Rames Joshua M. Riedy Lemmon Steve Rumpza Waubay Steve Sayler Neil Smeenk Susan A. Stoterau Jason Streyle Ryan R. Stroschein Clear Lake Gaylon J. Townsend Jeffrey VanderWal Sioux Valley Craig Winquist Alcester-Hudson Chad Wosje Sioux Valley

33 1995 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Stacie L. Aymar Miller Ryan Bergh Florence Mark Bovill Beresford Greg Buechler Matthew Robert Braunschmidt Lennox-Sundstrom Jason L. Carls West Central Joel DeRouchey Chamberlain Jon DeRouchey Chamberlain Darrin Lee Erdmann Eric C. Ewalt Jeffery Todd Fliehs Lance Fliehs Sarah Folkerts Lennox-Sundstrom Delbert Hinkelman Toby Huizenga Chad Alan Johnson Lennox-Sundstrom Jason R. Knutson Centerville Joel Kroll David Leheska Chamberlain Marty Michalek Chamberlain Eric Muller Florence Dawn M. Nagel Gettysburg Perry Pearson Jayson L. Poppinga Kris Rehder Beresford Kelly Streyle Mark Thompson Mike Timmerman Garron Williams 1994 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Ginger Airheart Sturgis Laura Alderson West Central Kristi Auch Bonnie Boy West Central Brian Bramstedt Sandra Braun Patricia Bultsma Platte Scott Cammack Sturgis Jason Eisenmenger Dana Fagerhaug Wessington Springs D.J. Gaikowski Waubay *Jeral Gross Bridgewater Chad Hawley Jason Hofer Bridgewater

34 Jerrad Hoffman Bowdle Shane Jibben Lennox-Sundstrom Jason Johnke Centerville Karmen Leber Parker Tim Matthaei Scott Nusz Marty Olson Wessington Springs Brian Rook Clear Lake Jeff Scheel Wessington Springs Travis Schocck Clint Sombke Malisa Steele Rapid City Chad Voss Rhonda Woehl *Denotes American Star Farmer Finalist 1993 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Kevin Auch Bradley Scot Boesel Fredrick Butzke Craig Converse Arlington Michael Fast Horse Lyman Chris Fergen Justin fuller Andrew Hejna Bon Homme Scott Alan Huls Clifford Huot Beresford Paul A. Jaeger Bon Homme *Daniel Keck Miller Craig Kroll Anthony D. Larson Lemmon Mark Lauck David Mehlhaf William A. Newberg John Olinger Wessington Springs Brian Roduner Wessington Springs Jason Rumpza Waubay Mark Sayler Cory Schrag Freeman Shawn M. Stoley Ryan Wagner Wessington Springs Jody Weiss Arlington *Denotes American Star Farmer Finalist and Star Farmer of America 1992 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Cory Airheart Sturgis Melanee Anderson West Central

35 Kindra Beitelspacher Kurt Bies Todd Bies John Bovill Paul Fuller Jill Heemstra Shawn Hofer James Holec Tammy Humble Greg Koerner Wade Lang Cory Mohling Greg Salmen Christopher Savey Brian Schock Layton Strom Brad VanderWal Dean VanderWal Jeff Voss Bowdle Beresford Bridgewater Marion Rapid City Newell Marion Freeman Wessington Springs Wessington Springs Beresford McCook Cental Centerville Sioux Valley Sioux Valley 1991 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Krecia Beitelspacher Bowdle Lee Friesen Mark Gross Bridgewater Bryce Hansen Elkton Chad Heezen Wessington Springs Julie Jessen Highmore Landon Ludens Jerome Massey Andy Paulson Stacy Plucker West Central Kerri Sanchez Clyde Sandine Wesley Schaffer Scott Thaden Brookings Kristie VerMulm Jon Walter 1990 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Dwight Aymar Miller Colette Bieber Bowdle Thomas Heilman Bowdle Loren Helmer Lance Howe Tulare Melodi Hurst Michael Jaspers Roslyn Gerri Nagel Gettysburg

36 Tonya Schaefer Darin Schriever Matthew Sinke Nicole Sittner Mark Wagner Shawn Weishaar Lyman Lennox Wessington Springs Wessington Springs Lemmon 1989 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Donnie Adams Arlyn Langerock Marion Thomas Randall Salem Dennis Rennich Norman Siebrecht Redfield Michael Stiefvater Salem 1988 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Kevin Albrecht Marion Kevin Fishbeck Roslyn Daive Schriever Lennox Michael Fuller Brad Hillman Salem Russell Maier Bowdle Joan Nold Gettysburg Stanley Jaeger Bon Homme Michael Wagner Marlo Anderson West Central 1987 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Jeffrey Hoffman Bridgewater Russ Hurlbert Jeff Knutson Cleark Lake Bradley Earl Ruden Darrel Duane Rennich Kevin L. Kirschenman Lynn Trefz Hoven Tony L. Schumaker Jon Alan Sweeter Lennox 1986 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Chad Ballhagen Wilmot Pennie Blum Chamberlain Timothy Heilman Bowdle Darrin Ihnen Lennox-Sundstrom Todd Koerner Marion

37 Michelle Rook Bradley Smidt Cleark Lake Lennox-Sundstrom 1985 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Anothony Bly Garretson Charles Davis Elkton Tim Harwood Sturgis Randall Maddox Redfield Donald Masat Redfield Craig Sjovall Roslyn Randy Sturzenbecher Parker 1984 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Joseph Brockmueller Freeman Brian Jo Keintz Roslyn Norman E. Koehlmoos DeSmet Robert C. Murphy Arlington Chris Allen Nelson White Lake *Larry O. Nielson Tulare Randy N. Peterson Elkton *Denotes Regional Star American Farmer and Star Farmer of America 1983 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Roger Neth Scotland Steve Masat Redfield Wes Bingham Clear Lake Gary Lamb Allen Merrill Parker Casey Fortune Wall Brian Thielsen Flandreau 1982 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Dan Pugh Miller James Kokes Tyndall-Tabor Terry Strohfus Watertown Calvin Moeller Milbank Keith Kraft Wessington Springs Tim Eddy Huron Kevin Quail Arlington 1981 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Myron Grass Willow Lake Kevin Nonold Clear Lake Mark Matthies Parker

38 Barry Olson John Rist Emery Tschetter Tony Van Lith Parker Centerville Huron Milbank 1980 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Loren Wieting Doland Lynn Hartenhoff Brookings Lowell Swanson Chamberlain Scott Eckmann Huron William Schoenfish Larry Rahm Doland Gene Stapleton Parker 1979 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Bryan Sneesby Lake Preston Craig Dybedahl Dell Rapids Daniel Mettler Dean Sturzenbecker Parker DuWayne Bauman Reid Mayer Doland Richard Kloucek Scotland 1978 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Thomas L. Fiegen Dell Rapids Bill Fisher Scotland Alfred Fryslie Willow Lake Phillip Tesch Watertown Douglas D. Wevik Beresford Jeffrey J. Tschetter Huron Alan J. Vedvei Lake Preston 1977 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Timothy Allen Winquist Alcestor Daniel Nothdurft Beresford Rick Nothdurft Beresford Randy Allan Buller Brookings Seven C. Enger Rick Eckmann Huron Raymond Earl Larson Huron 1976 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Jerome Allen Schmitz Beresford

39 John Timothy Rave Dell Rapids *Timothy Henning Amdahl Flandreau Robbin D. Smidt Huron Harlan Bohn Milbank Douglas Kuper Lennox Charles A. Sutton Flandreau *Denotes Regional Star American Farmer and Star American Farmer 1975 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Scott Thompson Doland Joseph Airheart New Underwood Steven Kittelson Watertown Harley N. Hanson Doland 1974 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Douglas Rae Buller Brookings Mark F. Christensen Webster Gary W. Dozark Chamberlain Marion D. Maude Rapid City Kendel James Thompson Willow Lake 1973 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Gary William Buller Brookings Lanning L. Edwards Letcher Kenneth L. Kittelson Watertown Steven John Leheska Chamberlain 1972 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients David Buller Brookings Steven Reimer Chamberlain Duane Clay Beresford David Pinkert Milbank 1971 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Delbert Glanzer Willow Lake Francis Van Lith Milbank Kevin Oehler Milbank Philip Carley Rapid City 1970 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Rodney Peterson Chamberlain Paul Bixler Centerville

40 Dewayne L. Siebrasse David Van Overschelde Gettysburg Letcher 1969 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients George Bauder Scotland Merlyn Smeenk Canton Rolland L. Heiden 1968 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Terry Lynn Fuller Wayne G. Fuller William Hay Egan Joseph F. Pettrle Wessington Springs 1967 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Darrel Eugene Clay Beresford Roger Leigh Oehler Milbank Lee Earl Rist Centerville Wayne H. Smith Egan 1966 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Dennis Herbert Bietz Scotland Ronald Derksen Huron Kent E. Frerichs Wilmot Kenneth A. Seefeldt 1965 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Steve Bury Bristol Darrell Vik Centerville Dennis Reiprich Webster 1964 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Leonard Sigdestad Bristol Roger Strom Beresford Edward Westberg Beresford 1963 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Alvin W. Knutson Brookings Dale A. Tesch Watertown Richard D. Fuller

41 1962 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Richard Bothwell Egan Dencel Simon Gettysburg Roger Magstadt Scotland 1961 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Lee Fuller Gary Clifford Meland Sisseton Marvin Wastell Beresford 1960 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients William Fuller Eudene Gullickson Flandreau Norman Triebwasser Clear Lake 1959 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Harlan Palo Newell Ronald Scott Letcher 1958 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Richard McGraw John Smallfield Flandreau Ronald Teal Brookings 1957 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Kenneth R. Anderson Webster Dale Brown *Billie D. Parsons Philip *Denotes Regional Star Farmer and Star American Farmer 1956 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Alvin Arbeiter Huron Levi Flora Dennis Soesbe Gregory 1955 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Jim Davis Ipswich Jerry Kirkeby Loren W. Reetz Gregory

42 1954 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Loren Engel Brookings *Lowell Gisselbeck Watertown Jack Walter *Denotes National Vice President 1953 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Raymond Stukel Gregory Roger Anderson Alcester Everett Hanson 1952 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Thomas Adler Milbank Clifford Schott

43 1951 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Darrell Davis Milbank Darrel Warkenthien 1950 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients Jay Wein Webster Darrel Dean Miller 1949 South Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients William Busk, Jr. Milbank Lawrence Lutz Webster 1948 Loyd Minor, Brookings FFA Chapter 1947 Francis L. Van Sambeek, Milbank FFA Chapter 1946 William Buller, Brookings FFA Chapter 1945 Virgil Thiele, Milbank FFA Chapter 1944 Marion Johnston, Brookings FFA Chapter 1943 Robert Moorman, Wessington Springs FFA Chapter 1942 Donald Davis, Milbank FFA Chapter Lowell Johnson, Alcester FFA Chapter None 1940 Hugh Barnett, Brookings FFA Chapter 1939 Owen Nagel, Brookings FFA Chapter None None 1936 Martin Muchow, Hartford FFA Chapter 1935 John Rohlf, Canton FFA Chapter 1934 Andrew Sundstrom, Lennox FFA Chapter *National FFA President 1933 Raymond Ellis, Canton FFA Chapter 1932 Max Meyers, Gregory FFA Chapter 1931 Barth Maher, Brookings FFA Chapter 1930 Burdette Sheldon, Brookings FFA Chapter

44 Honorary American FFA Degree H. E. Urton, Pierre, SD SD Supervisor of Agricultural Education Ezra Gisselbeck, Watertown, SD Father of National Officer, Lowell Gisselbeck Harold White, Milbank Vo-Ag Instructor W. R. Bryant, Canton Vo-Ag Instructor Hilding W. Gadda, Madison Vo-Ag Instructor Erland W. Gustafson, Vo-Ag Instructor Ernest Christensen, Webster Vo-Ag Instructor Loren G. Kasten, Scotland Vo-Ag Instructor Loren Fuller,, SD Clarence R. Hall, Watertown Vo-Ag Instructor Francis N. Murphy, Madison, SD NVATA President Jerome E. Kleinsasser, Brookings Vo-Ag Instructor Ernest Wingen, Hoven Vo-Ag Instructor Warren G. Miller, Pierre, SD SD Wheat Commission Wheat Director William C. Buller, Brookings, SD Donamaye Amdahl, Flandreau, SD Mother of American Star Farmer, Timothy Henning Amdahl Oliver D. Amdahl, Flandreau, SD Father of American Star Farmer, Timothy Henning Amdahl Leonard J. DeBoer, Chamberlain Vo-Ag Instructor Frank Lingo, Sioux Falls, SD John Morrell and Company Arden Gronlund, Rapid City Vo-Ag Instructor James Pollman, Dell Rapids Vo-Ag Instructor Phillip Edmond Plummart, Brookings, SD Associate Professor/Extension Poultry Specialist at SDSU Larry Nelson from Pierre 1983 Dr. Hanson, Brookings, SD Robert Bell, Brookings, SD SD FFA Executive Secretary Myron Sonne, Mitchell, SD Mitchell Vo-Tech Vo-Ag Instructor/NVATA President Elect Jim Thoreson, Watertown, SD KWAT Radio Tom Steever, Sioux Falls, SD KSOO Radio Orlyn and Fern Nielson, Tulare, SD--Parents of Star Farmer of American, Larry Nielson Jerome Nolz, Clear Lake Vo-Ag Instructor Marvis Hogen, Pierre, SD SD Secretary of Agriculture Michael McNamara, Pierre, SD SD Rural Development Center Leland Swenson, Huron, SD SD Farmers Union President James R. Johnson, Rapid City, SD Range Management Specialist for the SDSU Cooperative Extension Service Howard H. Voelker, Brookings, SD Professor of Dairy Science at SDSU Robert Glanzer, Huron, SD Farmers and Merchants Bank Shriley Sres, Brookings, SD J.D. Lynd, Huron, SD SD Association of Cooperatives Loren Catchpole, Lemmon, SD Retired Ag Instructor Roger Wehde, Dell Rapids Ag Instructor Al Fenner,, SD Local Chapter Supporter Ben Handcock, Pierre, SD SD Wheat Commission Bill Patterson, National Livestock and Meat Board Bobby Muller, Bon Homme Ag Instructor

45 1993--Ed Mueller, Pierre, SD SD FFA Advisor William Poppen, DeSmet, SD None Linda Rist, Viborg, SD Todd Marks, Ag Instructor Lonnell Moeller, Brookings, SD Ag Ed Teacher Educator at SDSU Neal and Linda McIntyre, Winfred, SD Parents of Star American Farmer, Mike McIntyre Terry Rieckman, Ag Instructor Charles Gregg, Salem, SD Father of American Star in Agribusiness Finalist, K.C. Gregg None None Dan and Karen Streff, Salem, SD Parents of American Star in Placement, Nick Streff Jim Chilson, Florence Ag Instructor 2002-Melvin and Lani Holzwarth, Gettysburg, SD-Parents of American Star in Agriscience, Valeree Holzwarth Norman and MaryRae Peterson, Salem, SD-Parents of American Star in Agri Placement, Scott Peterson Gary and Aileen Brunner, Newell, SD Parents of American Star in Agriscience, Ryan Brunner Sally Nielson, Former Ag Instructor 2005 Kent & Faye Frerichs parents of American Star in Argi Business Jason Frerichs Mr. & Mrs Jerry Gottlob parents of American Star Finalist Mike Gottlob Timothy Nichols, Brookings, SDSU Ag Bio Assistant Director Gary Grey, Pierre, SD - State Advisor, Former Agriculture Instructor Mark & Susan Geib, De Smet, SD Parents of National FFA Secretary, Jessie Geib 2007 Jim Quick, Retiring Agriculture Education Instructor Alcester Walt Johnson, past agriculture education instructor, retired SD FFA Foundation Board President, and FFA Sponsor Newell Gerri Ann Eide, State FFA Executive Secretary Gettysburg 2008 Cory Seepman Gretchen Sharp, Richard Lubinus (post-humus) Brad Bies, Former State Supervisor; Chris Nelson, Former Secretary of State; Craig Dybedahl, Sponsor and long time supporter; Sandra Nelson, wife of Larry Nelson; Mike Brink, teacher Distinguished Service Award 1975-Dorothy Pulles, Pierre SD - Secretary to the State Supervisor of Agricultural Education 1976 Andy Brenden, Huron, BOA-BOSDC Program VIP Award 2007 Lon Moeller, Teacher Education Dept Head, SDSU; Hanson AgEd professor 2009 Timothy Nichols, Brookings, SDSU Dean Honors Collage 2010 Larry Nelson, Pierre, Retired State Supervisor

46 National Chapter Safety Award Year Chapter Placement 1978 Hoven Silver 1978 Scotland Silver 1978 Doland Bronze 1979 Arlington 1980 Lennox-Sundstrom Gold 1980 DeSmet Silver 1980 Huron Bronze Triple Crown Recognition YEAR TYPE PLACEMENT 1978 BOAC Clear Lake 1988 BOAC Elkton National Winner 1989 BOAC Bowdle Regional Winner 1990 Bowdle (2 nd Place in National) BOAC West Central

47 National Chapter Models of Innovation Award YEAR TYPE PLACEMENT 1999 Community Development Garretson National Winner 1999 Student Development Garretson 2001 Student Development Garretson 2001 Chapter Development 2002 Student Development Garretson 2003 Chapter Development Garretson National Winner 2003 Student Development 2004 Chapter Development Garretson 2006 Student Development Garretson 2007 Chapter Development 2008 Chapter Development H.O. Sargent Diversity Award 2004 Molly Fendrich 2007 Dr. Timothy Nichols Brookings National Winner 2008 Abby Neuroth (student) 2009 Program discontinued National STARS Billie Parsons, Philip American Star Farmer Finalist Tim Amdahl, Flandreau, American Star Farmer Winner Larry Nielson, Tulare, American Star Farmer Winner Dan Keck, Miller, American Star Farmer Winner Mike McIntyre, Madison, American Star Farmer Winner KC Gregg,, American Star in Agri- Business, Finalist Nick Streff,, American Star in Ag Placement Winner Scott Peterson, American Star in Ag Placement Finalist Valeree Holzwarth, Gettysburg, American Star in AgriScience Finalist Ryan Brunner, Newell, American Star in AgriScience Finalist Jason Frerichs, Wilmot, American Star in AgriBusiness Winner Michael Gottlob,, American Star Farmer Finalist Jon Kahnke, Florence, American Star Farmer Finalist Dustin Palmquist,, American Star Finalist in Agricultural Placement Finalist Kyle Zulk,, American Stare in Agribusiness Finalist Steven Zemlicka, Florence, American stare in AgriScience Finalist

48 National CDE Placement 1960 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Public Speaking 4 th James Felt Brookings 1985 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Extemporaneous Speaking 3 rd Glen Enander Tulare 1988 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Nat. Computers in Agriculture 3 rd Kirk Snaza Roslyn 1989 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Dairy Cattle Handling 3 rd Troy Zoellner 1991 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Ag Sales Event 1 st Jason Beard, Jonathon Lehman Lake Area Multi-Dist. & Gerry Burke Diary Cattle Handling 1 st Jeremy McGregory 1995 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Extemporaneous Speaking 1 st Marie Tornberg Beresford FFA 1997 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Extemporaneous Speaking 2nd Paul Lewis Dairy Foods 5th Lee Christsen, Joel Morrison, Becky Millan & Tiffany Thiesse Mitchell 1998 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Marketing Plan 1 st Micah Hansen, Matt Heeb & Seth Knight Philip FFA 2000 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Agriscience Fair 2 nd Eric Roberts Florence 2001 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Public Speaking 1 st Danielle Buechler Centerville FFA

49 2003 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Dairy Foods 1 st Amber VanHout (1 st Individual) Milbank FFA Kyra Tietjen, Tana Bonnet & Andrea Gorden Creed Speaking 5 th Noelle Rist West Central FFA Agriscience Fair 2 nd Carolyn Byer & Kelly Schwinger Florence 2004 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Public Speaking 4 th Emily Kuecker Webster 2005 CDE and/or Event Place Name(s) Chapter Dairy Foods 4 th Kaylee Mundwiler (9 th place Milbank overall), Rhianna Tuchscherer, Angela Fields, and Jenifer Jones Job Interview 5 th Amanda Nolz Mitchell Agri-Science Fair Jr. Botany Winner Zak Kampmann/Austin Dezeeuw Elkton 2006 CDE Place Name(s) Chapter Extemporaneous Speaking 1 st Amanda Nolz Mitchell Agricultural Issues 2 nd Jenna Smeenk, Dustin Hawkins, Newell Hannah Burtt, Stephanie Reid, Elsie Bauer, Jake Riesland Dairy Cattle Handler 5 th Stephanie Nussbaum Garretson 2007 Food Science & Technology 2 nd Kelsey Johnson, Ellie Reynen, Milbank Tanya Baldwin & Andrew Johannsen rd Place Ag Mechanics CDE: Marion Brian Burge 1 st Place; Toby Davis; Josh Viet, Nathan Schmidt 5 th Place Livestock Evaluation Hyde County (Highmore)-: 3 rd Place Cally Thomas, Lane Peterson, Daniel Weidenbach; SILVER: Britney Volek 5 th Place Marketing Plan CDE: Beresford- Rebecca Bogue, Chantel Jensen, Matt Kennedy and Liz Dahl Wilson BRONZE: Kylee Frazeur st place Marketing Plan Philip Team; Mick Trask, Carissa Doolittle, Caleb Clements NOTE: The Philip FFA also placed first in Marketing Plan in rd place Environmental and Natural Resources Milbank Team; 7 th place individual - Patrick Bray; 9 th place individual - Megan Ludwig; Gold - Scott Athey, Kylie Poel