06/11/2026
What a week for Manor FFA at Pennsylvania FFA State Activities Week, June 9–11! 💙💛
Thirty-five Manor FFA members represented our chapter with excellence, and we are excited to announce that FIVE Career Development Event teams will be advancing to regional and national competition!
🏆 Veterinary Science CDE – STATE CHAMPIONS and advancing to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this October:
Jayden Buck (4th), Lorelei Smith, Grace Garret (10th), and Amelia Fetter (3rd).
🥈 Ag Technology & Mechanical Systems CDE – STATE RESERVE CHAMPIONS and advancing to The Big E in September:
Chase Perry, Colby Martin (6th), John Wise, Weston Shertzer (2nd), and Tage Rohrer
🥈 Poultry Evaluation CDE – STATE RESERVE CHAMPIONS and advancing to The Big E:
Maggie Herr (5th), Nancy Railing (10th), Regan Herr (4th), Gideon Stewart (12th), and Ruthie Miller (10th)
🥈 Floriculture CDE – STATE RESERVE CHAMPIONS and advancing to The Big E:
Jozie Gilger (1st), Anna Frey, Misty Railing (5th), Ashlyn Brenneman (2nd), and Leanne Kneisley
🥈 Livestock Evaluation CDE – STATE RESERVE CHAMPIONS and advancing to The Big E:
Gracie Shaiebly (12th), Elsie Shaiebly, Katie Charles (6th), Sam Deamer, and Maybelle Rineer
🐴 Horse Evaluation CDE – 6th Place Team:
Jillian Severt, Haley Hunsberger, Emma Jayne, and Alli Leschke.
🌳 Nursery/Landscape CDE – 5th Place Team:
Abby Harnish, Sara Gehr, Nate Frey, Emily Railing, and Emily Burkhart.
Congratulations to our Chapter Delegates, KK Welch and Lathan Axe, for representing Manor FFA during the state convention.
📖 Our chapter scrapbook earned a Gold Ranking, and Manor FFA was recognized as a Pennsylvania Supreme Chapter! We will submit our application for national judging next week.
Also pictured are our State Proficiency Award winners receiving their awards on stage (minus Ryan Brenneman).
We are incredibly proud of every member who represented Manor FFA this week. Your hard work, preparation, and dedication continue to raise the bar and demonstrate what it means to Own It.
