Cashmere FFA earns record four state titles, heads to national convention

CASHMERE — The Cashmere High School FFA chapter is headed to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this fall after earning a record four state championships at the Washington FFA State Convention held this spring.

The Environmental and Natural Resources team secured its national berth by winning the state contest on April 14. Abigail Kim was named State Champion in the event, earning an unprecedented individual score of 556 out of 600 points.

The Food Science team also claimed a state title, edging out Lake Washington by 19 points. Logan Potter earned the top individual score among 196 competitors to become the State Champion.

Cashmere’s Milk Quality team outperformed 47 other teams to win its division, finishing 194 points ahead of second-place Lynden Christian. Gloria Smith was named State Champion for her individual performance.

The Meats Judging team rounded out the record-setting performance with a dominant showing that placed eight Cashmere students in the top ten out of 116 contestants statewide.

In total, Cashmere FFA had seven teams finish among the top eight in their respective competitions and 23 students placed in the top ten individually. One of the chapter’s Novice Parliamentary Procedure teams earned a third-place finish in the state finals.

Four Cashmere seniors—Brianna Castro, Sophie Hill, Aleida Nolasco and Aztlan Oropeza—also earned their State FFA Degrees this year, the highest honor the state association can bestow on a member.

To support the chapter’s trip to nationals, the Cashmere FFA will host its annual Prime Rib Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The 97th National FFA Convention & Expo is scheduled for Oct. 22–25 in Indianapolis, Indiana.