Leander ISD Students Excel at State FFA Competitions, Bringing Pride to Local Schools

Students from Leander ISD's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program performed well at this year's state-level FFA competitions. Representing various high schools, they achieved top honors in several categories, demonstrating the program's success in developing key skills.

At the event, the Vista Ridge High School team, comprising Abbie Notgrass, Austin Sassenberg, and Regan Ostermiller, won the state championship in the marketing plan competition. This win highlights their skills in strategic thinking and marketing. The Vandegrift High School team, including Kristen Tjelmeland, Emma Tydeman, Brooke Cox, and Campbell Jordan, won in the veterinary science category, showing their expertise in the field.

Cedar Park High School's team, with members Kacey Miller, Cason Johnson, James Sanderson, and Evan Mian, placed third in the agricultural sales competition, demonstrating strong sales skills and agricultural knowledge.

Other notable performances included Claire Vermillion from Cedar Park High School, who placed seventh in extemporaneous public speaking, and a team from Vista Ridge High School, consisting of Ryan Meath, Dylan Meath, Presley Vance, and Marissa Pellizzari, who participated in the land judging CDE, displaying their knowledge of land management and soil science.

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