Newly Selected FFA Officers Talk About Goals
ANDY ANDREWS
Lancaster Farming Staff
UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre
Co.) At the recent state FFA
convention. 11 new officers were
selected to serve the organization.
Selected were Darla Herr, state
president; Mark Heeter, southcent
ral vice president; Marci Erway,
northcentral vice president; Heath
er Benner, statewide vice presi
dent; Shannon Horst, chaplain;
Joshua Troxell, reporter; Tonya
Anthony, treasurer; Jeremy Bar
tels, western vice president; Carrie
Helrich, Eastern vice president;
Jennifer Grimes, secretary; and
Lloyd Bier, sentinel.
President
Darla Lynn Henr, named Pen
nsylvania FFA president, is the
daughter of Robert and Ruthanne
Herr, Hershey.
Darla, 18, and four-year Little
Dutchmen FFA member, indicated
that serving as state president
“would be one way to pay back to
the FFA what it has given me.
“To become a state officer has
been a goal of mine for a long
time.” according to Daria. She
noted that members of her family
served in the state organization.
“I am excited about the FFA
organization and feel confident
that I can encourage others to get
involved.”
Darla’s FFA adviser is Stan
Bucher.
Southcentral
Vice President
Mark Allan Heeler, 18, was
selected to serve as southcentral
vice president. Mark, son of Rex
and Betty Heeter, Martinsburg, is a
five-year Central Cove FFA
member.
Mark indicated that FFA has
broadened his experience even
to the point of setting up an FFA
type student organization in the
former Soviet Union.
“FFA has enabled me to meet
others, speak better, and travel
worldwide,” Mark noted. “If it
were not for the FFA, I would nev
er have made numerous friends
while attending various leadership
conferences, have developed my
speaking ability through contests
and community functions, have
attended a meeting to start an FFA
style student organization in the
former Soviet Union, or have been
able to meet both President Clinton
and Boris Yeltsin.”
Mark indicated that while serv
ing as state officer, “I hope to
make other FFA members aware
of these and other opportunities
available to them. I have a dream to
serve as a Pennsylvania state FFA
officer because 1 want to give other
FFA members a chance at the
opportunities that I experienced.”
Mark’s adviser is Thomas
Ritchey.
Northcentral
Vice President
Margaret Ann Erway, 18. was
chosen as northcentral vice
president.
Margaret “Marci” Erway is the
daughter of Dana E. and Ginger A.
Erway, Coudersport. The four
year Spud Growers FFA member
indicated students should leant
“about the benefits of FFA and
how it is not just agriculture, but it
is also about human relations,
communications, social abilities,
and citizenship.”
Marci noted she desires to serve
as a state officer “so I can give
back to the FFA what it has pro
vided for me. The FFA has given
me the opportunity to develop into
an outgoing, enthusiastic student,
wanting to improve myself and
others all around me.”
Marci’s adviser is Earl K.
Brown.
Statewide
Vice President
Heather Lynn Benner, 18, has
been chosen to be statewide vice
president
Heather, daughter of Glenn and
Brenda Benner, Millers town, is a
five-year Greenwood FFA
member. .
Heather noted, “My mom
always tells me, ‘We make a living
by what we get, but we make a life
by what we give.’” Heather indi
cated that the people in FFA “have
given to me encouragement and
support and therefore made my life
better.
“I know the responsibilities of
stale officers are great, butany sac
rifice would be worth it to see the
members, who are the future of our
organization, succeed.”
Heather’s adviser is MeeCee
Baker.
Chaplain
Four-year Grassland FFA mem
ber Shannon M. Horst was
selected as state chaplain.
Shannon, 17, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey L. Horst, Narvon,
thanks his fellow members and
adviser for support.
“The past and present state
officer teams have encouraged me
toward every goal I’ve ever dared
to dream,” noted Shannon. “For
those unselfish enrichments, I
would like to thank the entire FFA
organization."
Shannon’s adviser is Clifford
Day.
Reporter
Five-year Grassland FFA mem
ber D. Joshua Troxell was selected
state FFA reporter.
“The FFA has taught me about
personal development and goal
setting,” Josh indicated.
The 19-year-old son of David
and Constance Troxell, Mohnton,
was able to “succeed in FFA, and
now I would like to show others
how they can do the same.”
Josh’s advisers are Clifford Day
and Robert Lauffer.
Treasurer
Marion Center FFA member
Tonya Renee Anthony was chosen
state FFA treasurer.
Because of her enrollment in the
agricultural education progam at
Marion Center High School,
Tonya became “very active in the
FFA and teamed new skills,” she
indicated.
“I am now a better leader in my
school and community, and have
improved my public speaking
skills.
“As an FFA officer, I have
learned the importance of working
with others on a team and being
responsible as an individual.”
Tonya. 18, daughter of Edward
and Karen Anthony, Rochester
Mills, noted that she has “always
enjoyed meeting new people and
learning about others.”
While officer, Tonya noted that
as she met younger FFA’crs, she
hopes “they could look to me as a
role model.”
Tonya’s advisers are John
Fyock and Jeremy Cattau.
Western
Vice President
“If 1 can at least touch one per
son while I am in office and
State FFA officers, front row from left, Mark Heater, southcentral vice president;
Marci Erway, northcentral vice president; Darla Herr, president; Heather Benner,
statewide vice president; and Shannon Horst, chaplain. Second row, from left, Joshua
Troxell, reporter; Tonya Anthony, treasurer; Jeremy Bartels, western vice president;
Carrie Hetrleh, eastern vice president; Jennifer Grimes, secretary; and Lloyd Bier,
sentinel.
encourage them to run for an
office, I feel that I will have suc
ceeded knowing I changed some
one’s life in a great way,” indi
cated Jeremy Louis Bartels,
selected state FFA western vice
president
Jeremy, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Bartels, Somerset is a three
year -member of Somerset FFA.
Jeremy’s adviser is Andy
Hippie.
Eastern
Vice President
Carrie Lynn Hetrick, 20, school decided to discontinue the “When I started the ag program
daughter of Randall and Cynthia Hamburg FFA. I transferred to the at Big Spring, I noticed how Jen-
Hetrick, Boyertown, was chosen Tulpehocken School District to nifer Miller and Mike Coiman,
as state eastern vice president participate in the unlimited oppor- chapter officers, worked to
Carrie, six-year Oley Valley tunities and educational experi- become leaden in the chapter and
FFA member, indicated that when enccs of FFA.” then become state officers," noted
she joined FFA, “I was very shy Jennifer, 19, daughter of Ken- Lloyd. “Becoming a state officer
and withdrawn and lacked self- neth L. Grimes, Slrausstown, is a has been a dream of mine ever
confidence. FFA changed my life five-year member of Tulpehocken since. I would continue to develop
dramatically. Because of the FFA. leadenhip skills, motivate other
efforts of older members and con- She noted, “We need more FFA members, and learn how to
fcrcnccs and contests that taught advocates to convey the impor- become part of a team.”
me how to set goals, I too have tance of FFA to school board Lloyd’s adviser is Vicki Lantz.
NAAB Prepares For 49th Convention
ONTARIO, CA—The 49th
Annual Convention of the Nation
al Association of Animal Breeders
(NAAB) will be held August
17-19, 1995, at the Red Lion
Hotel, in Ontario, California. The
convention site is conveniently
located adjacent to the Ontario
International Airport. This region
of California is known for its tour
ist attractions such as the Graber
Olive House, Rancho Santa Ana
Botanical Gardens, Riverside Art
Museum, and of course the
renowned Disneyland, Knott’s
Berry Farm and the new Raging
Waters Theme Park. Golf, wine
ries and shopping are also nearby.
Hosts for this year’s convention
are Excelsior Farms. Corona, CA
and Landmark Genetics, Hugh
son, CA.
After a day of area dairy tours,
convention activities will kick off
with a Host Reception Bar-B-Que
on Thursday evening, August 17.
Attendees at Friday morning’s
General Business Session will
hear the annual address by NAAB
Chairman of the Board, Bruce
Bean. AD technicians who have
realized dreams.”
Carrie, who indicated she
traveled to Germany, has com
pleted her freshman year at Penn
State as an agricultural science
major.
Carrie’s adviser is James Howe.
Secretary
Jennifer Lynn Grimes, selected
as state secretary, once had to relo
cate her membership simply to
stay in the organization.
“Prior to my junior year, my
serviced over 100,000 cows, as
well as industry sales people who
have sold over 500,000 units of
semen, will be recognized with a
plaque presentation ceremony.
After a break, the spouses depart
for lunch at a French-style restaur
ant and followed by a lour of the
Richard Nixon Library and birth
place. The rest of the morning ses
sion will focus on the business at
hand with NAAB President Gor
don A. Doak giving the Call to
Order, Call to the meeting, and the
reading of any proposed resolu
tions which may come before the
assembly. The Chairman of the
Nominating Committee, Roger
Ripley, will report on candidates
for the NAAB Board of Directors.
Speakers at the afternoon Edu
cational Session will feature dis
cussion on current industry issues
including a report on the market
development survey recently con
ducted by NAAB/USDA and
packed with much needed and
helpful information.
Thursday evening’s banquet
will include the NAAB Awards
directors, administrators, com
pany officials, and students. As a
state officer, I would continue lo
be an advocate for FFA.”
Jennifer’s adviser is Barry
Kellner.
Sentinel
Selected as state sentinel was
Lloyd Glen Bier.
Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd B. Bier, Jr.. Carlisle and a
four-year member of the Big
Spring FFA, set his goals by
example.
Ceremonies. This year’s reci
pients are: Richard H.L. Chiches
ter, Select Sires, NAAB Distin
guished Service Award; Clarence
Boyke, Select Sires, Member
Director Award; Howard C. Kell
gren. Select Sires, Pioneer Award;
and Dr. Margaret Dentine, Uni
versity of Wisconsin-Madison,
Research Award.
At Saturday morning’s business
session NAAB voting delegates
will elect three directors to fill the
three vacant positions. Those
whose terms expire this year are
Dan Ranney, Excelsior Farms,
Ken Persyn, Medina Valley Gene
tics, and Pete Blodgett, (eligible
for reelection) Landmark Gene
tics.
Registration deadline is July 5
to avoid late registration fees.
Hotel registration must be
received by the Red Lion Hotel no
later than July 24 to guarantee
rates and availability. For conven
tion registration information con
tact Teddy Heckman, Landmaik
Genetics, P.O. Box 939, Hughson,
CA 95326-0939 (Tel:
209-883-4001).