The MISD FFA Chapter attended the Texas Tech State CDE Contest. We would like to congratulate our teachers/coaches and their students for a job well done!

• Ag Communications placed 6^th in the state, bringing home Mansfield's first top 10 CDE plaque in over 20 years. 
  • Team Members: 
    • Journalistic Writer: Sam Malone, MHS, 6^th place individual 
    • Video Editor: Ryan Matkovich, FSA, 20^th place individual 
    • Web Designer: Carleigh O'Polka, MHS 
    • Opinion Writer: Madison Rubio, FSA 
  • Coach: Mrs. Roberts 
• Agronomy: 17^th in State 
  • Team Members: 
    • London Laurence, LHS
    • Brooke Mills, MHS
    • Sophia Patterson, LHS
    • Hailey Plumlee, LHS
  • Coach: Mr. Willson 
• Cotton Judging: 111^th in State 
  • Team Members: 
    • Erica Strickland, MHS 
    • Kyler Hryhorchuk, MHS 
    • Emilee Altman, LHS 
    • Shelby Bowling, LHS 
  • Coach: Mrs. Brown 
• Horse Judging: 55^th in State 
  • Team Members: 
    • Olivia Patterson, LHS 
    • Owen Tyler, MHS 
    • Rilee Mathews, MHS
    • Anthony Absetz, LHS
  • Coach: Mrs. Brown 
• Plant ID: 22^nd in State 
  • Team Members: 
    • Jayden Grissett, LRHS
    • Audrey Adkison, LHS 
    • Lauren Suttie, MHS
    • Addison Hill, LHS 
  • Coach: Mr. Saenz 

District 7 Convention in Arlington: 

Mansfield had 2 district officer candidates and one area officer candidate. The election process includes a written test, interviews with a panel of judges, and a speech presented to the delegation for the popular vote. 

• District Officers 
  • President- Sophia Patterson, LHS 
  • 1^st Vice President- Hailey Plumlee, LHS 
• Area Officer
  • Sam Malone, MHS 

Students competed in Speaking Development Events. 1^st place winners are advancing to the area contest on May 6th. 

• Speaking Development Events :
  • 1st Place, Animal Science- Rilee Mathews, MHS 
  • 1st Place, Agribusiness- Sophia Patterson, LHS
  • 1st Place, Plant Science- Carleigh O’Polka, MHS
  • 1st Place, Junior Prepared- Avery Matthews, LRHS
  • 1st Place, Extemporaneous- Ryan Matkovich, FSA
  • 1st Place, Natural Resources- Israel Laureles, MHS
  • 2nd Place, Ag Policy - Sara Franklin, MHS
  • 2nd Place, Ag Tech & Communications - Peyton Kastl, LRHS
  • Speaking Coach: Mrs. Roberts  

Students advancing to Area: 

• Lone Star Degree- Audrey Adkison, LHS 
• Honorary Lone Star Degree- Mark Saenz, Advisor 
• National Chapter Award 
• Chapter Star Farmer- Hailey Plumlee, LHS 
• Proficiency in Equine Science-Caroline Schlieker, LHS