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Luverne-Adrian FFA awards local pins, honors

Luverne-Adrian FFA Chapter members were recognized May 11 during the Luverne High School virtual awards night.
The chapter’s annual awards night was canceled due to the coronavirus concerns, and adviser Dennis Moritz presented only a small portion of the member awards at the school’s awards night.
The entire list of award winners for the Luverne-Adrian chapter members is as follows:
 
Greenhand recipients
First-year Greenhand members were recognized with a bronze pin.
Recipients include Ross Bergman, Lily Ehlers, Lucas Hansen, Nick Hansen, Tori Hemme, Jacob Henning, Claire Hoffman, Karly Kruse, Leah Kruse, Lauren Madison, Cole Mann, A.J. Ossefoort, J.T. Remme, Cameron Wieneke, Harrison Uithoven, D.J. Swenson, Jacob Hansen, Sophie Holmberg, Kaitlyn Jacobs, Morgan Penning, Mckenzie Swenson and Carlton Oftedahl.
 
Chapter Degree pins
Second-year FFA members who met the criteria were awarded a silver pin.
Earning Chapter Degree pins are Hunter Ahrendt, Chris Aning, Trista Baustian, Drew Fick, Justin Mente, Chase Overgaard, Lacey Sasker, Macie Swenson, Peter Baustian and Camron Kopp.
 
Scholarship pins
Chapter members who achieved a 3.2 or higher grade point average for the first time as chapter members were award scholarship pins.
 Recipients include Ross Bergman, Jacob Henning, Tori Hemme, Claire Hoffman, Karly Kruse, Leah Kruse, Lauren Madison, J.T. Remme, Cameron Wieneke, Macie Swenson, Cassie Flanagan, Kaitlyn Jacobs and Morgan Penning.
 
Leadership pins
Several students were recognized for their leadership during the 2019-20 school year.
Those receiving recognition include Ross Bergman, Lily Ehlers, Lucas Hansen, Nick Hansen, Tori Hemme, Jacob Henning, Claire Hoffman, Karly Kruse, Leah Kruse, Lauren Madison, Cole Mann, A.J. Ossefoort, Morgan Penning, Leah Wynia, Kynzie Hamann, Blake Madison, Mckenzie Swenson, J.T. Remme, Harrison Uithoven, Cameron Wieneke, Hunter Ahrendt, Chris Aning, Trista Baustian, Drew Fick, Justin Mente, Chase Overgaard, Lacey Sasker, Macie Swenson, Hunter Sandbulte, Tacey Baustian, Alex Hartman, Meghan Mollberg, D.J. Swenson, Peter Baustian, Justin Dohlmann, Cassie Flanagan, Austin Henning, Sophie Holmberg, Gretchen Jacobsma, Camron Kopp, Shelby Kracht, Destiny Matthiesen, Kaityln Jacobs, Carlton Oftedahl, Eric Somnis, Justice Brandt and Anita Cole-Kraty.
 
SAE recipients
Chapter members can participate in one or more of the 47 different proficiency areas as part of the SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects.
Areas of proficiency and recipients include:
Agricultural Sales and Service: Destiny Matthiesen, Leah Wynia, Justice Brandt, Anita Cole-Kraty, Kynzie Hamann, Gretchen Jacobsma, Peter Baustian, Cassie Flanagan, Shelby Kracht, J.T. Remme, Justin Dohlmann, Carson Ehde.
Ag Mechanics and Repair: A.J. Ossefoort, Justin Dohlmann, J.T. Remme, Lucas Hansen, Nick Hansen, Hunter Sandbulte, Peter Baustian, Camron Kopp.
Beef Cattle Production: Macie Swenson, Karly Kruse, Leah Kruse, Shelby Kracht, Eric Somnis, A.J. Ossefoort, Justice Brandt.
Fruit and Vegetable Production: Destiny Matthiesen, Macie Swenson, Anita Cole-Kraty.
Goat Production: Macie Swenson, Lauren Madison.
Sheep Production: Alex Hartman, Blake Madison.
Vet Science Proficiency: Gretchen Jacobsma, Shelby Kracht.
Small Animal Production and Care: Destiny Matthiesen.
Home and/or Community Development: Anita Cole-Kraty, Kynzie Hamann, Gretchen Jacobsma, Peter Baustian, Shelby Kracht.
Swine Production: Kynzie Hamann, Leah Wynia, Blake Madison.
Equine Production: Gretchen Jacobsma.
Dairy Production Proficiency: Austin Henning, Jacob Henning.
Specialty Animal Production: Hunter Ahrendt.
Poultry Production: Macie Swenson.
 
Star awards
The Chapter Star in Agribusiness: Justice Brandt.
The Chapter Star in Placement: Kynzie Hamann.
The Chapter Star Greenhand: A. J. Ossefoort.
Star Chapter Farmer: Alex Hartman.

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