Tipton FFA members earn high honors at state convention

Submitted by Tipton Community School Corporation

Tipton FFA members participated in the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention last week at Hamilton Southeastern High School and The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville.  Members in attendance were able to hear retiring addresses from the 2025-2026 Indiana FFA State Officers, keynote speakers, participate in leadership development workshops, and network with members from across the state.

Jarod Cheek, Darci Dunn, Johanna Gonzalez, Ava Higginbotham, Trice Marsh, Macy Nunemacher, Kinsey Nunemacher, and Mason Tice received their Hoosier Degrees, the highest degree that can be received at the State level. The Hoosier Degree documents that the member has achieved success at a high level in their Supervised Agricultural Experience program, leadership development, and community service.

Darci Dunn was elected as the 2026-2027 District 4 FFA President and member of the Executive Committee.

(TOP LEFT) Tipton FFA members with their award recognitions from the Leadership Development Events. (From left) Olivia Ogden, Monroe Stewart, Mason Tice, Caroline Rodibaugh, Kortney Fernung, and Clare Meyncke. (TOP RIGHT) Logan Lightfoot, Lillian Cloud, and Darci Dunn placed in the Top 4 with their Proficiencies. (ABOVE LEFT) The Tipton FFA Discovery Ag Issues Team (from left): Kortney Fernung, Caroline Rodibaugh, Dean Biedermann, Darci Dunn (student coach), Clare Meyncke, and Olivia Ogden. (ABOVE RIGHT) Macy and Kinsey Nunemacher showed off their musical talents during the Talent Review. (Photos provided by Tipton Community School Corporation)

Macy and Kinsey Nunemacher shared their musical talents during the Talent Review.

Darci Dunn and Mason Tice served as official delegates for the Tipton Chapter. Tipton received the Bronze Donor Recognition and the Silver Emblem National Chapter Ranking.

Monroe Stewart earned second place in the Discovery Prepared Public Speaking competition. Mason Tice placed fourth with his Ag Mechanics and Technology Demonstration. The Discovery Ag Issues team consisting of Clare Meyncke, Dean Biedermann, Kortney Fernung, Olivia Ogden and Caroline Rodibaugh placed fourth in the state competition.

Lillian Cloud placed first with her beef production proficiency, Darci Dunn placed second with her Ag Sales proficiency, and Logan Lightfoot placed third with his Ag Mech Design and Fabrication proficiency.