Tri-Valley’s FFA Chapter had an outstanding showing at the 100th New York State FFA Convention, earning numerous accolades and recognitions across a wide variety of categories. We are incredibly proud of all our students for their hard work, leadership, and dedication.
Below are the full results of this year’s convention. Congratulations to all participants and award recipients — you have represented our school and community with excellence!
Chapter Awards
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100 Year Challenge Award
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State Winner – Model of Innovation: Growing Leaders (Eligible for Nationals)
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State Winner – Model of Innovation: Building Community (Eligible for Nationals)
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3rd Place – Model of Innovation: Strengthening Agriculture
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Premier Chapter Ranking – 2nd Place FFA Chapter in New York for 2025 (Eligible for Nationals)
Jacket Awards
Griffin Garigliano, Calie Mackenzie, Sariah Mulholland, Logan Noren, Anthony Pisaniello, and Jeremy Rhode
Empire Degree Recipients
Grace Deyo, Emily Lucak, Calie Mackenzie, Sariah Mulholland, Emily Poley, Adam Olsen, and Brenton Katelyn Sauer
State Chorus Participants
Cadence Buckler, Daniella Mulholland, Sariah Mulholland, Tabitha Mulholland, Mia Murphy, Eden Noren, Emily Poley, and Ariana Small
Talent & Special Recognitions
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National Anthem Singer & Talent Participant: Ariana Small
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$500 SAE Grant Winner: Logan Noren
Proficiency Award Winners
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Poultry Production: Grace Deyo – 2nd Place
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Agricultural Education: Allison Rogers – 1st Place (Eligible for Nationals)
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Diversified Horticultural Production: Mya Ibarra – 1st Place (Eligible for Nationals)
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Service Learning & Community Development: Katie Dauch – 1st Place (Eligible for Nationals)
Career Development Event Results
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Marketing Plan: Calie Mackenzie, RJ Leach, and Emily Poley – 1st Place Team (Eligible for Nationals)
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Agriscience Fair – Food Products and Processing Division 5: Katelyn Brenton Sauer – 1st Place Individual (Eligible for Nationals)
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Sr. People in Agriculture: Emily Lucak – 3rd Place Individual
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Ag Issues Forum: Katie Dauch, Emily Lucak, Calie Mackenzie, Eden Noren, Allison Rogers, Ariana Small, and Chrissy Wachter – 4th Place Team
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Discussion Meet: Grace Deyo – 4th Place Individual
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Sr. Quiz Bowl: 4th Round Qualifier – Grace Deyo, Allison Rogers, John Rose, and Zoey Sullivan
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Jr. Quiz Bowl: Honorable Mention – Cadence Buckler, Griffin Garigliano, Mia Murphy, and Anthony Pisaniello
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Maple Production & Operation: Honorable Mention –
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Team 1: Nick Foley, Griffin Garigliano, Lorenzo Haffner, and Logan Noren
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Team 2: Joey Douglass, John Rose, Jeremy Rhode, and Antonio Walsh
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Food Science & Technology: Honorable Mention –
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Team 1: Nathan Babcock, Mya Ibarra (6th Place Overall Individual), RJ Leach, and Sariah Mulholland
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Team 2: Daniella Mulholland, Tabitha Mulholland (3rd Place Overall Individual), Adam Olsen, and Emily Poley
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Junior Tool Identification: Honorable Mention – Anthony Pisaniello and Zoey Sullivan
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Veterinary Science: Honorable Mention – Katie Dauch, Eden Noren, Katelyn Brenton Sauer, and Chrissy Wachter
Adult Recognition
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Honorary Empire Degree Recipients: Andrew Berescik, Regina Hartman, and Todd Huebsch
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Golden Owl Award – District 2 Winner: Tara Burke
Thank you to everyone who supported our students throughout this journey. The achievements listed above reflect countless hours of preparation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Way to go, Tri-Valley FFA!