WALLOWA COUNTY â FFA students from all over Oregon participated in the 88th Oregon FFA State Convention, held virtually March 18-21, from Oregon State University in Corvallis. This yearâs convention was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Chelcee Mansfield, FFA adviser at Joseph Charter School, said the chapter received a Superior Chapter Award, as well as a Gold National Chapter Award during the event. The chapterâs beginning parliamentary procedure team placed second, and Anabelle Russell placed fifth in advanced public speaking.
Joseph had five proficiency finalists who were state winners: Anabelle Russell in ag education, Jonah Staigle in agricultural mechanics fabrication, Josey Wearin in beef production placement, Brianna Micka in equine production entrepreneurship and Ian Goodrich in outdoor recreation. Maggie Zacharias placed second in equine production placement.