Kewanee High School FFA hosted the Section 3 Illinois FFA State Degree Candidate interviews and proficiency (SAE) interviews. 

In all, 138 interviews took place with 47 volunteer judges. 

“We were very thankful for our chapter members who hosted all of our guests under the assistance of Kewanee FFA parent Kelly Ellerbrock,” said Kindra Callahan, KHS agriculture teacher and FFA adviser.

“A huge shout out of gratitude to the KHS Special Events team for preparing the building and maintaining all our needs throughout the day, and Mr. Damron, who made a meal everyone is still talking about,” Callahan said.

“We also celebrate much student success,” she added.

Kewanee High School students’ accomplishments were:

Recommended for their Illinois FFA State Degrees:

Abigail DeSchepper

Emma Evans (2023 Graduate)

Hannah Ince

Ashlynn Brose

Joey Janey

Students named Section 3 Winners who will advance to Districts on March 6 in Geneseo:

Kashen Ellerbrock – Agriculture Sales Entrepreneurship

Emmalee Kilstrom – Diversified Horticulture Entrepreneurship

Kalleigh Gale – Food Service Entrepreneurship 

Abigail DeSchepper – Food Service Placement 

Other competing students who excelled in their areas:

Daniel Boswell 2nd Turf Grass Management

Kashen Ellerbrock 1st Sheep Production

Hannah Ince 2nd Agriculture Services Placement 

Jaxon Janey 2nd Specialty Crop 

Rachel DeRycke 2nd Beef Production Entrepreneurship

Joey Janey 4th Diversified Crop Production

Payton Ouart 4th Diversified Agriculture