The Littlefield FFA Chapter held their annual banquet at the Lamb County Ag Center on Tuesday, May 3, 2023. FFA Members and guests were served a meal catered by Danny’s Fins and Hens of Lubbock, Texas.
Kamryn Meiwes, President of the Littlefield Chapter welcomed guests after which Omar Martinez, Chapter Chaplain offered the invocation.
The Awards program began with
Leadership Development Team Awards.
Radio 1- Taryn Golden, Zeke Saenz, and Lily Loredo.
Radio 2- Marysa Saenz, Caytlin Black, and Kamryn Meiwes.
Sr. Skills- Brendan Bowman, Omar Martinez, and Sam Hill Public Relations- Devyn Crouch, Teagan Miller.
Sr. Quiz- Lauren Turpen, Miguel Terrazas, Jayden Kirkland, Tate Clark, Vince Villenueva Rico, and Caiden Meiwes.
Greenhand Quiz- Tate Clark, Vince Villenueva, and Jayden Kirkland.
Green Hand Creed- Ty Carr and Ky Hays.
Sr. Creed- Caitlin Black and Kamryn Meiwes.
In Spring/Summer 2022 Speaking event Devyn Crouch (1st Place Area 1) and Taryn Golden.
Spring Career Development Events: Tractor Tech 1- Jaiden Rodriguez, Lauren Turpen and Angel Salazar.
Tractor Tech 2- Evan Jasso, Ethyn Hopper, and Christian Solis.
Applied Engineering- Lauren Turpin, Jaiden Rodriguez, Christian Solis, and Caesar Martinez Ag Mech and Metal- Jaiden Rodriguez and Christian Solis Cotton- Lily Loredo, Kamryn Meiwes, Caytlin Black, and Lauren Turpen Livestock- Ty Carr, Ky Hays, Tayte Miller, and Marysa Saenz.
Vet Science- Kamryn Meiwes, Caytlin Black, Teagan Miller, and Devyn Crouch.
Members who earned Texas Cattle Feeders Certification were: Brendon Bowman, Omar Martinez, Angel Salazar, Jaiden Rodriguez, Ethyn Hopper, Christian Solis, Carlos Roque, Evan Jasso, Caesar Martinez, and Nyke Wooley
Jr. Livestock Showmen: Sofia Loredo, Jesus Macias, Tinslee Miller Rainey Hays, Caleb Meiwes, Brayden Black Kat Hill, and Kaitlyn Meiwes Sr. Livestock Showmen: Lily Loredo, Teagan Miller, Marysa Saenz, Caytlin Black, Ky Hays, Kamryn Meiwes, and Devon Crouch.
Littlefield Area Show Ag Mechanics Projects:
Lauren Turpen and Evan Jasso – Swing Set Levi Rowe and Diego Ramirez-Work Bench Jaiden Rodriguez and Caesar Martinez- Clam Shell Grill Brendon Bowman and Omar Martinez – Patio Cup Holder Ethyn Hopper and Angel Salazar- Pig Popper Stand
Discovery Degrees (8th Grade)
were presented to: Jayden Barrio, Boston Haltom, Johnny Longoria, Maggie McNeese, Elijah Rodriguez, CJ Weaver, Haley Frausto, Ky Hays, Gabriel Mata, Aydin Ozbirn, Jade Silva Mya Gutierrez, Ivan Hernandez, Isaac Mata, Jeremiah Rios, and Marcus Torres. The Star Discovery was Ky Hays.
Greenhand Degrees (1st Year HS Ag Students) were presented to Trent Tisdale, Micah Keeney, Daniel Cortez, Tayte Miller, Jordon Wright, Levi Rowe, Nyke Wooley, Kealee Bussey, Hector Cortez, Makinzi Tyler, Miguel Terrazas, Ryan Lemer, Lauren Turpen, Ty Carr, Jayden Kirkland, Vince Villenueva, and Jayden Rico. The Star Greenhand was Lauren Turpen.
Chapter Degree(2nd Year in HS Ag Classes) were presented to Caesar Martinez, Marysa Saenz, Ivan Martinez, Diego Ramirez, Jerimiah Estrada, Devyn Crouch, Ethyn Hopper, Baldo Silvas, Caiden Meiwes, Teagan Miller, Angel Salazar, Bradyn Redman, and Ethan Beaversdorf. The Star Chapter degree was Devyn Crouch.
Lone Star Degree Recipients
were Kamryn Meiwes, Brendon Bowman, Caytlin Black and Sam Hill.
Honorary FFA Degrees were presented to Brent Green and Tysha Miller.
The new officers for the 20232024 are: Sam Hill- Student Advisor, Teagan Miller- Chaplain, Caesar Martinez- Sentinel, Lauren Turpen- Treasurer, Devyn Crouch- Reporter, Brendon Bowman- Secretary, Caytlin Black-Vice President, and Kamryn Meiwes- President.
Retiring Seniors Lily Laredo and Zeke Saenz were recognized, and officially retired their FFA jackets.
President Kamryn Meiwes then acknowledged Keith Meiwes and Gini Black for donating decorations for the event. After which, she declared the meeting adjourned and called all present to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to officially bring the event to a close.