2008 West Virginia FFA Convention
Over 800 members, advisors and guests celebrated the theme "Blue Jackets, Bright Futures" at the West Virginia State FFA Convention, held July 9-12, 2008 at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley, WV.
The week was highlighted by the state finals in a number of competitions. Those in attendance had the opportunity to hear the inspirational words of the National FFA Vice President Brady Revels. In addition, proficiency award winners were recognized, and 116 members received the State FFA Degree, the highest degree of active membership awarded by the state.
Check out the winners from the 2008 West Virginia FFA Convention!
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EVENT |
WINNER |
| Team Events | |
| Homesite Evaluation | Taylor County |
| Land Judging | Nicholas County |
| Membership Award | Jefferson |
| Outstanding FFA Alumni Chapter | Jefferson |
| OX Award | Central Region |
| Parliamentary Procedure | Roane County |
| Quiz Bowl | Ripley Middle School |
| Scrapbook (High School) | Cabell Midland |
| Scrapbook (Middle School) | Moorefield Middle School |
| Individual Events | |
| Computers in Agriculture | Ryan Arave, Jefferson |
| Job Interview | Tiffany Banks, Jefferson |
| Prepared Public Speaking (High School) | Ariana Berg, Pendleton County |
| Prepared Public Speaking (Middle School) | Sarah Liller, Moorefield Middle School |
| Extemporaneous Speaking | Hillary Tinney, Clay County |
| FFA Creed (Freshman) | Cody Rice, University |
| FFA Creed (Upperclassman) | Alli Wilson, Clay-Battelle |
| Tractor Driving (large division) | Matt Davis, Hampshire |
| Tractor Driving (large division) | Ian Dransfield Monroe County |
| Tractor Driving - Middle School (compact division) | Cole Perry, Ravenswood |
| Talent Show | Michael Thomas, Moorefield Middle |
| Star State Farmer | Charles Wilfong II, Pocahontas County |
| Star State in Placement | Jacob Adkins, Ripley |
| Star State Agribusinessperson | Billy Greathouse, Hundred |
| WV Star Farmer | Samantha Galloway, Preston County |
| WV Star Agribusinessperson | Zachery Morgan, Jefferson |
| Record Books | 1st year - Garrett Cole, Gilmer County 2nd year - Amanda Hannon, Mason County; 3rd year - Charles Wilfong II, Pocahontas County; and 4th year - Megan Webb, Mineral County |
| Agriscience Fair | Parker Winters, Zoology, Ripley Megan Randolph/Stephanie Gruber, Botany, Ripley |