A select group of FFA leaders from Western Kentucky were honored for their accomplishments Monday night by being named FFA-All Region Stars at Murray State University.
The All-Region Star awards were handed out by Kentucky FFA Purchase Region State Vice President Ty Elrod, Pennyrile State Vice President Noah Mallory, and Lincoln Trail State Vice President Mary Brooke Stith.
Among those receiving All-Region Star Awards were Jennie Watts and Jamie Hestand from Trigg County. Cheyenne Rodgers and Trinitie Ferrel were honored from Christian County FFA. Hopkinsville FFA’s Mollie Goode and Laura Kaufman were named All-Region Stars. From Todd County Meredith Carter and Mollie Skipworth were honored. Caldwell County’s Daniel Laurent, Whitley Carter, and Harper Ritchie received All-Region Star honors.
Featured speaker for the dinner and ceremony was Calloway County farmer and past Kentucky Farm Bureau Second Vice President Sharon Furches, who challenged the students to have confidence in themselves.
click to download audioFurches said it is important to hold onto values and embrace them throughout life.
click to download audioThe FFA All Region Stars banquet was held Monday night at the Murray State University CFSB Center. Students from the Purchase, Pennyrile, and Green River FFA regions were among those recognized for their accomplishments.
