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Officer Team
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Name: Christine Ballard Office: President Fast Facts: Age: 17 Birthday: August 28 SAE: Rabbit & chicken production ownership Future Plans: Greenhouse Management & Ag Business Favorite Color: Camo & pink Favorite Animal: Duck Favorite CDE: Public Speaking Quote: You show beef goats?? Hobbies: Showing goats, rabbits and chickens Why did you join FFA? I had no choice! My brothers were in it. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? Losing my voice two days before sub-districts. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My mom. If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? Start building my dream house with a dolphin dome. Final thought: :)
Name: Tyler Steele Office: Vice President Fast Facts: Age: 17 Birthday: September 4 SAE: Car Detailing/ Water Quality Testing Future Plans: Major in Internal Medicine Favorite Color: Red Favorite Animal: Turtle Favorite CDE: Conduct of Meetings Quote: “The only real failure in life is the failure to try” Hobbies: Cross Country, Track, Student Council and Show Choir Why did you join FFA? I joined FFA because even though I am not a farmer I wanted to be involved and learn new things and experience new things. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? The most challenging thing is not being a farmer. Even though I can’t do as much as some people but I still try my best to stay involved. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My mom and dad have impacted my life the most because they raised me and made me into the person I am today. I couldn’t ask for anything else! If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would help out my family first, donate some to a children’s hospital, and save some! Final thought: You don’t have to be a farmer to be in FFA. Name: Gabby Breja Office: Sentinel Fast Facts: Age: 17 Birthday: August 16 SAE: Working for my brother with beef cattle. Future Plans: Major in Animal Science Favorite Color: Red Favorite Animal: Cow Favorite CDE: Conduct of Meeting Quote: Keep your eye on the ball Hobbies: Track/field, 4-H, Show Choir Why did you join FFA? I join to learn more about animals & plants. Also, I join to get active and learn leadership skills. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? My most challenging experience was going to talk in front of the judges for POA. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My parents and siblings because they would push me to be active in everything and they all supported all my decisions If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would give my family some then help animal and children shelters. Final thought: FFA is a great experience and if you join you wouldn’t regret it. Name: Sara Petrzelka Office: Reporter Fast Facts: Age: 17 Birthday: October 15 SAE: Horses & mowing Future Plans: 4 year college Favorite Color: Orange Favorite Animal: Puppy Favorite CDE: Conduct of Meeting Quote: Don’t let the fear at striking out keep you from playing the game. Hobbies: Boating, family & friends, sports Why did you join FFA? Other family members encouraged me to join. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? My biggest challenge is staying involved in all the activities. I am in many other activities and I try to make time for all of them. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? Family members & friends, they have pushed to do my best. If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would donate some to many organizations and put the rest in the bank. Final thought: FFA is FUN!! It gives many opportunities and great learning experiences Name: Jacob Bierschenk Office: 3rd Vicepresident Fast Facts: Age: 16 Birthday: March 7 SAE: Beef production Future Plans: Ag Engineer Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Animal: Cow Favorite CDE: Conduct of Meeting Quote: Hobbies: Football Why did you join FFA? It’s in my family. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? WLC Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My dad. If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I’d give half of it to FFA, and buy a Chevy Camaro. Final thought: FFA is the best! Name: Heidi Kaestner Office: Student Advisor Fast Facts: Age: 15 Birthday: July 5 SAE: Dairy Placement Future Plans: College/ Medical Field Favorite Color: Green Favorite Animal: Dog Favorite CDE: Quote: “Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Hobbies: Camping, Biking, hangin with friends Why did you join FFA? Well I wanted to and people encouraged me too. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? When I wasn’t ready for my officer interview. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My friends and family, they push me to do my best and are always there for me. If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would donate half of it to the Ronald McDonald House, buy a truck and save the rest for college. Final thought: FFA is so much fun!! Name: Holly Andresen Office: Officer at Large Fast Facts: Age: 17 Birthday: June 15 SAE: Working for my Dad Future Plans: Go to college and become a nurse. Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Animal: Dog Favorite CDE: Chapter Quiz Quote: “If you always do what you’ve always done then you will always get what you’ve always gotten”- Tony Robbins Hobbies: Horseback riding, camping, and hanging out with family and friends. Why did you join FFA? My brother and sister were in it and it sounded interesting to me. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? Sometimes coming up with new ideas. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My family, because they have motivated me to try different things. If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? Use whatever I needed then save it, and pass it down to my children when I’m old. Final thought:
Name: Erin Schmidt Office: Secretary Fast Facts: Age: 17 Birthday: June 21 SAE: Working on Grandpa’s farm. Future Plans: Go to college. Favorite Color: Teal Favorite Animal: Pig Favorite CDE: Conduct of Meetings Quote: “No way that’s bull baby gravy.” Hobbies: Basketball, volleyball, 4-H, county council, FFA Why did you join FFA? Because my sisters/cousins were in it, and I wanted to show pigs. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? Studying the questions for conduct. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My mom & dad, because they always support me and I know that they will always be there for me. If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would pay off my college and move to London :) Final thought: I am going home and going to bed :) Name: Adam Gorkow Office: Treasurer Fast Facts: Age: 16 Birthday: October 13, 1996 SAE: Forage Placement Future Plans: Kirkwood Auto Body Favorite Color: Chrome Favorite Animal: dog Favorite CDE: Conduct of Meetings Quote: If I knew we were going somewhere nice I would’ve brought my boots. Hobbies: Vehicle Maintenance Why did you join FFA? I joined because of my farming background. What has been your most challenging FFA experience? Keeping the finances straight. Who has had the greatest impact on your life? My family If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? After taxes I would buy my parents a new house, get a 1993 Dodge Cummins and a 2002 Dodge Cummins. Final thought: I love Ty James
Agricultural Education & FFA
Benton Community School District
600 1st Street - PO Box 70 - Van Horne, Iowa 52346
(319) 228-8701 ext. 127
kwright@benton.k12.ia.us
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