By Chapter Reporter Kaitlyn Long
The annual Ada FFA banquet was held Thursday March 26th in the cafeteria at Ada High School.

During the meal, Morgan Roberts presented the annual slide show. The slide show was the highlight of the evening. It gave parents, as well as community members, a chance  to see what the FFA really does throughout the year.

Each year our chapter recognizes those who have helped the chapter in a special way.

This year Dan Keller received the honorary chapter degree. All of the contest teams were also recognized for their achievements. Members of the Parliamentary Procedure teams, Public Speaking and Soil Judging contestants were also recognized.

Leadership and scholarship pins were also handed out to those who qualified.

FFA Advisor Tony Dyer presented the top chapter awards.
• 110% award was given to Ashley Sumner
• Caitlyn Stover received the Outstanding Freshmen award
• Outstanding Sophomore was Ashley Breidenbach
• Blake Willeke was named Outstanding Junior
• Quinn High received Outstanding Senior
• DeKalb Award was Cort Everhart
• Marin Cook earned the Star Green Hand award
• Alex James received the Star Chapter Farmer award

The 2015-2016 officers were installed.
President Blake Willeke
Vice President Ashley Breidenbach
Secretary Alex James
Reporter Kaitlyn Long
Sentinel Chase Sumner
Student Advisor Caitlyn Stover
Chaplain Nicki Lehsten
Treasurer Ashley Sumner

After the ceremony, the new officers handed out door prizes, thanks to all local businesses for the donations.

New Ada FFA Officers Installed (l-r)
Caitlyn Stover-Student Advisor, Ashley Briedenbach-Vice President, Chase Sumner-Sentinel, Kaitlyn Long-Reporter Blake Willeke-President, Alex James-Secretaryt, Ashley Sumner-Treasurer, and Nicki Lehsten-Chaplain

Star Chapter Farmer Award

Alex James was named the Ada FFA Star Chapter Farmer. James, a junior at Ada High School, received the award based on FFA activities, leadership and crop and livestock projects.