Redmond School District Celebrates FFA Achievements

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As the 2023-2024 FFA season concludes, Redmond High School students have once again demonstrated their exceptional talents and dedication at the Deschutes County Fair. A total of 45 students competed with their market and breeding projects, with 42 students successfully selling their market projects at auction, earning an impressive $299,081.71 for Redmond FFA. The following are highlights of RHS students’ achievements:

Beef:
● Jayce Evans: Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
● Carson Castrow: Champion Market Steer, Reserve Champion Beef Showman
● Grace Stott: Champion Beef Showman, Supreme Beef Female
● Joseph Teixeria: Reserve Supreme Beef Female, Overall Beef Exhibitor
Swine:
● Hallie Houser: Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog
● Casch Wellman: Champion Market Hog, Champion Swine Showman, Supreme and Reserve
Supreme Female Hogs, Overall Swine Exhibitor
Sheep:
● Abby Ortgies: Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb
● Brynn Capps: Champion Market Lamb, Reserve Champion Sheep Showman, Supreme and
Reserve Supreme Sheep Female, Overall Sheep Exhibitor
Goats:
● Brylie Todd: Champion Goat Showman

● Ashlyn Carnes Dunn: Reserve Goat Showman, Supreme Goat Female, Overall Goat Exhibitor
● Aubrey Carnes: Reserve Supreme Goat Female
Poultry:
● Jasmine North: Champion Market Turkey, Supreme Poultry Female
● Amelie Roeber: Reserve Champion Market Turkey, Reserve Champion Poultry Showman
Rabbits:
● Hayden Andrews: Grand Champion Market Rabbit Pen, Supreme Rabbit
● Trason Stadler: Reserve Champion Market Rabbit Pen, Champion Rabbit Showman, Reserve
Supreme Rabbit, Overall Rabbit Exhibitor
● Lily Williams: Reserve Champion Rabbit Showman
Crops:
● Carson Castrow: Champion Crop Production
Agricultural Mechanics:
● Cade Storey: Champion Ag Mechanics Projects
Livestock Judging:
● Advanced Team: 3rd Place
Master Showmanship:
● Brylie Todd: Master Showman
● Jayce Evans: Reserve Master Showman
Sportsmanship:
● Jayce Evans: Redmond FFA Nick Pickering Sportsmanship Award

These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of our students and the strong support from the community. For questions or more information about any of these accomplishments, please contact Logan McGinnis at logan.mcginnis@redmondschools.org.

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