2025 Indiana FFA State Convention Wrap Up
STATE CHAMPION
Lily Schuler-Diversified Horticulture Proficiency
STATE CHAMPIONS
Annie Sheller, Abby Sheller, Lilly Higgins, Maddie Higgins-Junior Forestry Team
STATE CHAMPIONS
Madison McLendon, Lauren Happel, Quentin Derrer, Maddie Shively- Meats Evaluation
State Runner Up
Joani Swinford, Tanner Penwell, Lauren Happel, Quentin Derrer-Veterinary Science CDE Team
State Runner Up
Quentin Derrer, Lily Schuler, Maddie Shively- Marketing CDE
State Runner Up
Annie Sheller, Jackson Fite, Hallie Sheller, Kaylee Smith-Junior Soils Team
State Runner Up
Jackson Fite, Hallie Sheller, Faith Lehman, Colton Hoane- Junior Livestock Evaluation Team
Third Place
Quentin Derrer, Lauren Happel, Kaden Derrer, Cooper Rollins- Livestock Evaluation Team
Third Place
Marshall Frye-Forestry Management and Products Proficiency
Third Place
Cooper Rollins-Ag Services Proficiency
Fourth Place
Lauren Happel- Beef Production Placement Proficiency
Other competitors included Madison McLendon (Ag Education CDE), Lauren Happel and Quentin Derrer (Animal Science Demo); Ellie Miller (Traditional Scrapbook), and Lily Schuler, Madison McLendon, Emmilynn Tharp, and Natalya Zigler (Vet Science Team 2).
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CDEs
From left, Colton Hoane, Jackson Fite, Faith Lehman, Lauren Happel, Madison McLendon, Cooper Rollins, Quentin Derrer, Maddie Shively, Lily Schuler and Marshal Frye.
Silver Emblem
From left, Lauren Happel, Quentin Derrer and Maddie Shively.
Schuler
Hamilton Heights’ Lily Schuler is the 2025 State Champion in the Diversified Horticulture SAE area.
Hoosier
From left, Madison McLendon, Maddie Shively, Lauren Happel, Quentin Derrer and Kaden Derrer. (Not pictured: Cheyenne Boggs)
Photos courtesy Hamilton Heights Schools
HHHS FFA Earn Honors at State Convention
Hamilton Heights FFA members participated in the 96th Indiana FFA State Convention June 16-19 at Purdue University. The convention was a powerful gathering of FFA members from around the state, celebrating agriculture, leadership, and community while preparing for the future
Throughout the event members, advisors, and supporters were honored with recognition and awards for their hard work, dedication, and success in contests, proficiencies, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs). A new team of Indiana FFA State Officers for 2025-26 was elected, continuing the tradition of leadership and service. In addition, members participated in workshops, networked with corporate sponsors, connected with ag business leaders to explore career opportunities.
Maddie Shively was named as Section 2 Director, Lauren Happel was elected as District 5 Treasurer and Heights’ FFA was named a Silver Emblem Chapter, recognized for its strong contributions and success.
In addition, Cheyenne Boggs, Kaden Derrer, Quentin Derrer, Lauren Happel, Madison McLendon, and Maddie Shively earned their Hoosier Degrees—the highest honor an FFA member can achieve at the state level. This prestigious recognition reflects their exceptional success in their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program, leadership development, and community service. Their dedication and hard work exemplify the values of FFA and agricultural excellence.
“We had a great four days at Purdue University. Congratulations to our members who competed at this high level of competition at State FFA Convention,” said Emilie Carson, HHHS Ag Educator and FFA Chapter Advisor.