On to Indy!

The Bristol FFA Chapter has been busy competing in various Career and Leadership Development Events throughout the school year. Recently, 35 students ttended the Massachusetts State FFA Convention in Sturbridge, MA. The following is a listing of this year’s placings. Four teams and an individual will be attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this October. Additionally, the Bristol Chapter was selected to represent Massachusetts in the Hall of States on the National Stage.

Chapter Exhibit Massachusetts Agriculture*
1st Place
Bristol Chapter
Presented by Trevor Clapp & Lauren Paine

Agriscience Animal Systems
1st Place
Karolyn Auer

Agriscience Natural Resources
2nd Place
Alleynah Souza & Abby Rioux

Emil Jaske Memorial Scholarship
Morgan Parent

Excellence in Beef
Lily Dias
Demonstration Division 1
1st Place
Phaedra Hart

Demonstration Division 3
2nd Place
Arianna Lachance

Demonstration Division 4
3rd Place
Ross Sousa

Employment Skills
2nd Place
Kiley Rose

Extemporaneous Public Speaking
2nd Place
Katie Walorz

Novice Employment Skills
2nd Place
Olivia Camara

Prepared Speaking*
1st Place
Hannah Johnson

Team Demonstration Division 2
3rd Place
Lily Dias and Riley Dustin

Treasures Book
3rd Place
Gabby Costa

Agricultural Sales
3rd Place Individual
Logan Caruthers

Dairy Evaluation*
First Place Team
Emily Lynch, Jennifer Denis, Madison Levesque, Madison DaCunha
3rd Place Individual
Madison DaCunha
Dairy Showmanship
2nd Place
Trevor Clapp

Environmental Natural Resources*
First Place Team
Mollie Coyne, Jessie Power, Abby Bruno, Lyndon Carver
3rd Place Individual
Jessie Power
2nd Place
Abby Bruno
1st Place
Lyndon Carver


Floriculture*
First Place Team
Kaci Leonard, Hannah Araujo, Kenzie Casper, Meaghan Herlihy
2nd Place Individual
Kenzie Casper
1st Place Individual
Meaghan Herlihy
Turf Management
3rd Place Team
Sadie Santasaver, Alexia Whittle
2nd Place Individual
Parker Kellard



Veterinary Science
2nd Place Team
Karolyn Auer, Logan Caruthers, Hope Siddall, Audrey Biron
2nd Place Individual
Karolyn Auer

Proficiency Awards
The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers.

Dairy Management and Production Vegetable Production
Trevor Clapp Ross Sousa

Massachusetts State Star Recipients
Two Bristol FFA Members were recognized by the State Association as State Star Award recipients. Each year, state associations select one member from the top applicants for the State FFA Degree in each category. The National FFA Foundation provides a $300 cash award.

Lauren Paine of Mattapoisett received the State Star Farmer for outstanding achievement in her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and active participation in the FFA . Lauren is the owner of Lauren’s Loppery which breeds and raises rabbits.

Ross Sousa of Somerset received the Star in Agricultural Placement Award for his dedication to his Vegetable Production SAE. Ross worked at BA Grows and Souza’s Greenhouses during his time in the FFA. Ross was also involved with many FFA activities, which is a requirement for the award.