The Washington High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) held their end of the year awards banquet on Wednesday, May 14, in the Little Blue Jay Gym at WHS.

A number of honors, awards, certifications, and scholarships were announced during the banquet.

Some of the honors announced included chapter and state proficiency awards, scholarship and leadership medals, outstanding service awards, appreciation awards, honorary member ceremony, tractor day awards, Missouri Agriculture Skills and Knowledge Certification, career and technical education certification, and star awards.

The FFA officer team for the 2026-27 school year was announced. Officers are:

President - Amelia Sahm

Vice President - Isabella Compton

Secretary - Rose Gerdiman

Treasurer - Hunter Straatmann

Reporter - Alina Cottrell

Historian – Ava Brueggemann

Sentinel - Alex Cowsert

Chaplin - Ann Dinger.

 

FFA Officers 2026-27
Pictured is the Washington FFA Officer Team for the 2026-27 school year. From left are Hunter Straatmann (Treasurer), Ann Dinger (Chaplin), Amelia Sahm (President), Isabella Compton (Vice President), Alina Cottrell (Reporter), Ava Brueggemann (Historian), Alex Cowsert (Sentinel) and Rose Gerdiman (Secretary).

 

Greenhand Degree
Pictured are FFA students who received a Greenhand Degree for completing their first year as members.

 

Outstanding Service Award
School District of Washington Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart was presented with the Outstanding Service Award from FFA students.