MANHATTAN, Kan. – Bethany Schifferdecker, from the Girard FFA Chapter, completed her term as State FFA Vice President after helping lead the 87th Kansas FFA Convention May 27-29, on the Kansas State University campus. Schifferdecker represented more than 8,850 Kansas FFA members during her 2014-2015 term.

After being elected State FFA Vice President in May 2014, Schifferdecker traveled across the state sharing her passion for leadership, service and agriculture. She was one of six officers who presented workshops and speeches challenging high school students to serve their community in the spirit of this year’s convention theme, “Go all out!”

Schifferdecker says that her year as a state officer has been an incredible experience. “Time and time again, the members have inspired me with their passions for agriculture, FFA and serving others,” Schifferdecker said. “ After spending the year with them, I know the future of the FFA and the agricultural industry is bright.”

Schifferdecker marked the completion of her year of service by presenting her retiring address titled “Good Investments” at the fourth session of the convention, Thursday, May 28.

Schifferdecker will be a sophomore at Kansas State University. She plans to graduate with a degree in Agricultural Economics.

Her officer team included: President Taylor Green, Southeast of Saline Chapter; Secretary Jeffrey Hadachek, Republic County Chapter; Treasurer Chantelle Simon, Hill City Chapter; Reporter Kyle Apley, Blue Valley Chapter; and Sentinel Nicholas Meyer, Marion Chapter.

Schifferdecker is the daughter of Mark and Nancy Schifferdecker. Her advisors are Alan Boultinghouse and Joe Curran.

The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of 8,850 agricultural education students in 176 chapters in every corner of Kansas. It is part of the National FFA Organization, a national youth organization of 610,240 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 7,665 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ksffa.org for more information.