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| Chapter President | Rachel Weaver | Hi, my name is Rachel Weaver. I have grown up on my grandparents dairy farm and have worked on the farm since I was able to walk. I enjoy the labor of farm work and enjoy being around animals. I used to be in 4-H showing goats and lambs. I have been enrolled in FFA for 2 years and after graduation I plan on enlisting in the military, or going to college to continue sports and major in mathematics or education. While working on my major I also plan to minor in sports medicine. My duties as the FFA President are presiding over meetings, appointing committees, coordinating chapter activities, and representing the chapter in public relations. |
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| Chapter Vice President | Autumn Thompson | Hi, my name is Autumn Thompson and I am Minerva FFA's Vice President. My duties as Vice President are to assume the duties of the president if necessary; Develop the POA (Program of Activities); Coordinate committee work; Assess Chapter Progress; and Establish and maintain a chapter resource file. This is my forth year enrolled in Minerva FFA and I've been apart of 4-H for seven years now with The Beef Club. I show market chickens and market hogs, I also used to show market lambs, goats, and steers. I've grown up on a Dorset sheep farm my entire life while also working with ten head of Angus cattle. After High School I plan on attending college and majoring in Environmental Science to later become a Fish and Game Warden. |
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| Chapter Secretary | Natalie Essick | Hi, my name is Natalie Essick and I am Minerva FFA's Secretary. My duties as Secretary are maintaining records, managing correspondence, and ensuring the efficient running of chapter meetings. Raised on a dairy farm, I'm deeply connected to agriculture and the animals around me. Currently, I am actively engaged in my third year of FFA and seventh year of 4-h. I raise and exhibit dairy beef feeders at the Columbiana County Fair. After graduation, I intend to go to college for sports and major in engineering to later become an agricultural engineer. |
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| Chapter Student Advisor | Gabriella Lupshu | Hi, I'm Gabby Lupshu, and I'm honored to be serving as the Student Advisor for the Minerva FFA chapter this year, marking my fourth year of involvement in this program. In my role as Student Advisor, I am committed to fostering an environment that nurtures the growth of agricultural education among my peers. My responsibilities include mentoring students, cultivating their leadership capabilities, and equipping them with the resources necessary to excel in future agricultural endeavors. After graduation, I intend to pursue a career in anesthesiology while continuing my passion for running at the collegiate level. |
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| Chapter Treasurer | Enoch Brodzenski | Hi, I'm Enoch Brodzenski. I will be your Treasurer for the years 2025-2026. As the Treasurer of this chapter, I wish to manage and keep track of our finances in order to keep our account stable. Money is important, without care it can be gone in a moment. It is my job to keep track and be open to the chapter about where we as a chapter are at in our account. After Highschool, I plan on saving up money and getting scholarships to go to the University of South Carolina. I would like to pursue a career in Marine Biology. |
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| Chapter Parliamentarian | Jeremiah Boone | Hi my name is Jeremiah Boone, I've never been much of a farm kid. Even being around farming for a good amount of my life, I never really got into it until my Freshman year of High School. Ever since I've had done the best I can to build Minerva FFA and better my knowledge of agriculture. Now being the Parliamentarian of our FFA chapter I will continue to do what I can to improve our FFA chapter on a higher level. The FFA parliamentarian is responsible for ensuring that chapter meetings are conducted according to established parliamentary procedure and that all members understand and follow these rules. They serve as an advisor and consultant to the president and members on procedural matters, keeping a copy of Robert's Rules of Order, the chapter's bylaws, and the Official FFA Manual. |
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| Chapter Sentinel | Ethan Weaver | Hello, I am Ethan Weaver and I was elected Sentinel for the 2025-2026 school year for the Minerva FFA chapter. I have always liked being outdoors and am interested in any career that has a hands on approach. I have been a part of 4-H in the past and have been in FFA for two years now. I enjoy being part of FFA and it is an honor to have been elected as an officer for my chapter. As my position as Sentinel is to be stationed by the door, I will strive to welcome all guests and members, prepare the meeting room, and see to it that order is maintained during meetings. I believe that being a part of FFA is expanding my opportunities and is helping me prepare for the future in whatever career I choose to be in. |
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| Chapter Reporter | Wyatt Stauffer | Hi, I am Wyatt Stauffer, and I am the Minerva FFA Chapter Reporter. Going from 8th grade to my freshman year, I originally had no interest in joining FFA or taking a agricultural class until within just the last month I changed my schedule to include FFA. My freshman year, I couldn't have even imagined my self in a leadership role within our chapter. But now, going into my third year as a part of FFA and having the position of Reporter, I am glad and proud to be given this opportunity. As the Minerva FFA Chapter Reporter, I will serve as the chapter photographer, serve as public relations committee chair, put out information about our chapter to local and regional news media, publish a chapter newsletter/website and more. |