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FFA Events:
Burwell FFA Chapter Fall Happenings
District X Range Judging South – Sargent
On the 3rd of September, eighteen Burwell FFA Chapter members attended the District X South Range Judging held near Sargent, Nebraska. Burwell FFA members who attended the contest were: Seniors: Cort Buss, Ora Chaffin, Cody Marshall, Ericka Larson, Colten Patrick, & Hayes Plugge. Juniors: Julianne Borgelt, Katelynn Simon, Tallie Rambat, & Myah Wright. Sophomores: Clayton Wegener Freshman: Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Addyn Stout, Reid Buss, Brett Buss, JJ Maynard & Tayten Ferris
In the Senior Division Members placing in the top 25% of all senior competitors were; Cody Marshall 19th, Ericka Larsen 32nd & Ora Chaffin 33rd.
The senior team of Cody Marshall, Ericka Larsen, Ora Chaffin and Colten Patrick finished in 9th place.
In the Junior Division, those placing in the top 25% of all junior competitors were; Jordee Johnston 3rd, Hudson Redman 6th, and Addyn Stout 40th. The team of Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Addyn Stout and Reid Buss finished 6th in the Junior Division.
District X Range Judging North – Atkinson
On the 8th of September, Twenty-six Burwell FFA Chapter members attended the District X North Range Judging contest held North of Stuart, Nebraska.
Burwell FFA members who attended the contest were: : Seniors: Karsyn Bower, Cort Buss, Ora Chaffin, Brookelyn Gideon, Cody Marshall, Patrick McBride, Ericka Larson, Colten Patrick, & Hayes Plugge. Juniors: Julianne Borgelt, Katelynn Simon, & Myah Wright. Sophomores: Natalie Conrad, Eli Cox, Frank Green & Clayton Wegener Freshman: Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Jackson Joy, Addyn Stout, Reid Buss, Brett Buss, & Tayten Ferris. Junior High: Brye Burnham, Bozley Conrad & Landen Wegener.
In the Senior Division, Those placing in the top 25 percent were; Cody Marshall 16th, Hayes Plugge 19th, Ora Chaffin 22nd and Ericka Larsen 31st
The senior team of Cody Marshall, Hayes Plugge, Ora Chaffin and Ericka Larsen finished in 5th place.
In the Junior Division, those placing in the top 25 percent were: Jordee Johnston 2nd, Hudson Redman 4th, Eli Cox 6th, Addyn Stout 34th , Natalie Conrad 44th & Tayten Ferris 57th.
The Junior Team of Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Eli Cox and Addyn Stout finished as the Champion Junior Team at the contest.
Area Range Judging – Hall County
The Area IV contest was held near Wood River, NE on September 10th with 285 FFA members from several central Nebraska schools participating in the event.
Twenty-five youth from the Burwell FFA Chapter attended. Members were: : Seniors: Cort Buss, Ora Chaffin, Cody Marshall, Ericka Larson, Colten Patrick, & Hayes Plugge. Juniors: Julianne Borgelt, Tallie Rambat, Katelynn Simon, & Myah Wright. Sophomores: Eli Cox, Frank Green & Clayton Wegener Freshman: Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Jackson Joy, Addyn Stout, Reid Buss, Brett Buss, & Tayten Ferris. Junior High: Brye Burnham, Bozley Conrad, Traigh Freeman & Landen Wegener.
Individually Ericka Larsen was the Area IV Champion in the senior division, other finishing in the top 25 % of all senior competitors were: Hayes Puggee 5th, Ora Chaffin, 16th, Myah Wright 18th and Cody Marshall 26th.
In the Senior Team race, the team of Ericka Larsen, Hayes Plugge, Ora Chaffin and Myah Wright finished in 3rd place receiving red ribbons. T
Individually, in the Junior Division Jordee Johnston was the Area IV Junior Champion and the overall Grand Champion Individual of the contest. Hudson Redman followed in 3rd place receiving a red. Those receiving green ribbons for placing in the top 25% in the Junior Division were: Bozley Conrad 8th, Addyn Stout 9th, Jackson Joy 15th, Eli Cox 17th & Frank Green 36th .
The Junior Team of Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Bozley Conrad and Addyn Stout were the Junior Division Champion team. This team was also the overall Grand Champion Team in the contest.
71st Annual Nebraska State Range Judging Contest Held in Keya Paha County
Twenty-four Burwell FFA Chapter members attended the State Range Judging contest held near Springview, Nebraska. Burwell FFA members who attended the contest were: Seniors: Cort Buss, Ora Chaffin, Cody Marshall, Ericka Larson, Colten Patrick, & Hayes Plugge. Juniors: Julianne Borgelt, Tallie Rambat & Myah Wright. Sophomores: Eli Cox, Frank Green, Ava Petersen & Clayton Wegener Freshman: Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Jackson Joy, Addyn Stout, Reid Buss, Brett Buss, & Tayten Ferris. Junior High: Brye Burnham, Bozley Conrad, Traigh Freeman & Landen Wegener.
In the Senior Division, those receiving green ribbons for placing in the top 25% were; Ericka Larsen 8th, and Cody Marshall 27th.
The senior team of Cody Marshall, Ericka Larsen, Hayes Plugge & Ora Chaffin finished as the 7th place team in the state.
In the Junior Division, Jordee Johnston finished second and was the Reserve State Champion Junior Individual. Those receiving green ribbons for placing in the top 25% were; Hudson Redman who finished 10th overall.
The junior team of Jordee Johnston, Hudson Redman, Addyn Stout & Eli Cox finished as the 4th place team in the State and will all receive white ribbons.
Congratulations to the Burwell FFA Livestock Judging Teams
The Senior Team of Colter Wright, Cody Marshall, Cody Burson & Kaitlyn Simpson finished as the Reserve Champion District X Senior Team, qualifying them for state.
Also, Congratulations to Colter Wright for being the Senior Division Individual Runner -up and Cody Marshall for finishing in 8th. In the Junior Division Tallie Rambat finished in 6th place overall.
Congratulations to the Burwell FFA Members
Josiah Koeingsberg - District X Gold Finalist Proficencey Award - State Finalist in - Outdoor Recreation
Ericka Larsen - District X Gold Finalist Proficiency Award - State Finalist in - Environmental and Natural Resources.
State CDE Qualifiers
Sr. Livestock Judging - Cody Burson, Kaitlyn Simpson, Colter Wright & Cody Marshall
Livestock Management - Cody Burson, Casle Buss, Kaitlyn Simpson, Colter Wright, Ora Chaffin & Cody Marshall
Nursery & Landscape - Karsyn Bower, Brookelyn Gideon, Hildy Mann & Kaitlyn Simpson
Ag Mechanics & Technology - Cale Buss, Cody Burson, Ora Chaffin & Colter Wright
Meats Evaluation - Josiah Koeingsberg, Austin Mayfield, Julianne Borgelt & Katelynn Simon
Agriscience - Eli Cox, Frank Green, Ava Petersen & Tegan Tyan
Environmental & Natural Resources - Cody Burson, Cale Buss, Kaitlyn Simpson & Colter Wright.
FFA EVENTS
October 29th - 31st - National FFA Convention - Indianapolis, Indiana
November 5th - Pre-District Livestock Judging - Neligh - TBD
November 10th - District Livestock Judging Ord - TBD
November 15th - JH Livestock Judging - Atkinson - TBD
Contact Information
Mr. Philip Simpson
Box 670
Burwell, NE 68823
e-mail - philip.simpson@burwellpublicschools.com
Lesson Plans -10-27-31-2025
FFA News & Events 
BURWELL FFA AWARDS/STARS - 2024 - 2025
Star Greenhand - Ava Petersen
Star in Placement - Josiah Konigsberg
Star in Production - Colter Wright
Don "Chief" Phillipps Memorial High Career Range Judger - Cody Burson
DeKalb Award - Cale Buss
Top Range Judger - Cody Burson
Top Livestock Judger - Kaitlyn Simpson
Workhorse Award - Josiah Koenigsberg
Honorary Chapter Degree - Marty and Michele Archibeque - Burwell Vet Clinic
Courses & Syllabus
Period 1 - 8th Grade Agriculture
Period 2 - Plan Time
Period 3 - 10th Grade Agriculture
Period 4 - 11th Grade Agriculture
Period 5 - 9th Grade Agriculture
Period 6 - 12th Grade Agriculture
Period 7 - Welding & Fabrication
Horn Time
Ag Education Grading Procedure
BPS Agricultural Education Expectations Contract
Links
Nebraska Agricultural Education Homepage
Nebraska Career Development Events
Mr Simpson's Range Questions Page
