CHAPTER HISTORY
The communities of New Virginia, Truro, and St. Charles reorganized in 1962, forming the Interstate 35 School District. A few years earlier, the Interstate 35 FFA Chapter was chartered on December 7, 1951. In 2001, our chapter received the Iowa FFA Golden Anniversary Award for 50 years since our chapter was chartered. Today, our chapter is still going strong with over 100 members. In 2025, we have the biggest chapter to date!
Website history: This website was first made by Hanna Bedwell in 2020 and presented by Brady Streeter(alternate to state). The website was updated in 2021 by Hanna Bedwell and won state. In 2023, Brady Streeter updated it again and was an alternate to state. In 2025, Lily Howe and BryAnna Bennett.
2026, Brooke Bortner, who currently manages the site.
OUR MEMBERS
Denotes Iowa Degree+, American Degree*
COLLEGIATE MEMBERS
Braden Andrew, Cameron Updike+, Hunter Parmer, Darian Stark+, Gracie Kirk+, Jeta Nelson+, Kady Alery, Alley Brady Streeter+, Kolter Good+, Henry Gelner
CLASS OF 2026
McKenzie Phillips+, Josi Dutrey+, Lilly Petersen+, Colby Tidman+, Ellie Hutton+, Ross Baughman+, L, Gunner Hommer+, Carl McMichael+
CLASS OF 2027
Betsy Jones+, Jenna Rucker+, Zoey Secur, Kenzie Stark+, Colby Heintik, Brock Hutton
CLASS OF 2028
Chapter Degree
Nik Bell, Wyatt Bird, Brooke Bortner, Carter Bryant, Brayden Camp, Eli Hommer, Keaton Good, Beau Dodds, Lilly Howe, Morgan Downs, Elizabeth Longobardi, Lilly Maxwell, Hayden Robertson, Emi Olson, Addison Scrivner, Elliot McMicheal, Brayden Miller, Maxx Nelson, Eilan Naggar, Wyatt Porter
CLASS OF 2029
GREENHAND DEGREES
Gaea Adix, Keifer Bedwell, Connor Bryant, Gus Erwin, Easton Goering, Kane Harris, Brylynn Kaster, Wyatt Lawyer, Abby Lyons, Drake Nelson, Charlie Phillips, Shleby Vyskocil, Evolett Wells
OUR HISTORY
AMERICAN FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS
1996 - Kevin Cook
2005 - Emily Meggers
2006 - Casey Meggers
2008 - Marcia Meggers
2016 - Ellen Lupkes
2016 - Paul Queck
2017 - Garrett Thompson
2017 - Logan Adair
2018 - Wesley Bedwell
2020 - Lance Thompson
2022 - Brock Thompson
2024 - Hanna Bedwell
2020-2021 INTERSTATE 35 FFA CHAPTER
2021-2022 INTERSTATE 35 FFA CHAPTER
2019-2020 INTERSTATE 35 FFA CHAPTER
2018 INTERSTATE 35
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2017 INTERSTATE 35
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2016 INTERSTATE 35
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2015 INTERSTATE 35
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2014 INTERSTATE 35
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2013 INTERSTATE 35
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2012 INTERSTATE 35
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2011 INTERSTATE 35
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2010 INTERSTATE 35
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2009 INTERSTATE 35
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PAST INTERSTATE 35 FFA OFFICERS
2010 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: SAVANNAH FARRELL
VICE PRESIDENT: JAKE LUPKES
SECRETARY: TORRIE BROWNLEE
REPORTER: TARA MILLER
TREASURER: ALLYSSA BROMMEL
SENTINEL: RACHEL BROWNLEE
2011 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: RACHEL BROWNLEE
VICE PRESIDENT: MADDIE BEELER
SECRETARY: SAM BEDWELL
REPORTER: ELLEN LUPKES
TREASURER: BRADY GRAY
SENTINEL: ETHAN JONES
2012 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: ELLEN LUPKES
VICE PRESIDENT: ETHAN JONES
SECRETARY: ABBY BOYER
REPORTER: RACHAEL WIGGINS
TREASURER: JOE BEDWELL
SENTINEL: PAUL QUECK
2013 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: FORREST BEELER
VICE PRESIDENT: GARRETT THOMPSON
SECRETARY: KAYLA BRANT
REPORTER: NATALIE JOHNSON
TREASURER: LOGAN ADAIR
SENTINEL: WYATT DAVENPORT
2014 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: GARRET THOMPSON
VICE PRESIDENT: KAYLA BRANT
SECRETARY: CALLIE JACKSON
REPORTER: LEAH JONES
TREASURER: LOGAN ADAIR
SENTINEL: SHANE MCKINNEY
2015 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: LEAH JONES
VICE PRESIDENT: GARRET GARNER
SECRETARY: MAYSA HIRACHETA
REPORTER: REMINGTON HUTTON
TREASURER: TRAVIS SCHULTZ
SENTINEL: CAREY STROH
2016 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: LEAH JONES
VICE PRESIDENT: GARRET GARNER
SECRETARY: MAYSA HIRACHETA
REPORTER: REMINGTON HUTTON
TREASURER: TRAVIS SCHULTZ
SENTINEL: CAREY STROH
2017 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: MADDIE OLSON
VICE PRESIDENT: SYDNEY NELSON
SECRETARY: CHEYANNE LOOMIS
REPORTER: JAMIE SMITH
TREASURER: JARD RUHL
SENTINEL: BROCK THOMPSON
2018 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: JAMIE SMITH
VICE PRESIDENT: BROCK THOMPSON
SECRETARY: LEXY NELSON
REPORTER: LINDSEY YOUNG
TREASURER: EVAN BALLARD
SENTINEL: JARED RUHL
2019 OFFICE
RSPRESIDENT: BROCK THOMPSON
VICE PRESIDENT: JAMIE SMITH
SECRETARY: LEXY NELSON
REPORTER: LINDSEY YOUNG
TREASURER: NATHAN CAMP
SENTINEL: HANNA BEDWELL
2020 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: NATHAN CAMP
VICE PRESIDENT: HANNA BEDWELL
SECRETARY: MADDIE WILLIAMSON
REPORTER: ALISON YOUNG
TREASURER: CALLI GARNER
SENTINEL: MACY NELSON
HISTORIAN: HOLLY FINLEY
PARLIMENTARIAN: FAITH STEPHENS
2021 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: HANNA BEDWELL
VICE PRESIDENT: ALISON YOUNG
SECRETARY: FAITH STEPHEN
REPORTER: SIENNA VODRASKA
TREASURER: LANIE PETERSEN
SENTINEL: JETA NELSON
2022 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: DARIAN STARK
VICE PRESIDENT: BRADY STREETER
SECRETARY: ALLEY BOYLE
REPORTER: KADY ALERY
TREASURER: GRACIE KIRK
SENTINEL: CAMERON UPDIKE
HISTORIAN: MAX BEDWELL
PARLIMENTARIAN: JETA NELSON
CHAPLIN: KOLTER GOOD
2023 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: DARIAN STARK
VICE PRESIDENT: ALLEY BOYLE
SECRETARY: JETA NELSON
REPORTER: JOSI DUTREY
TREASURER: KOLTER GOOD
SENTINEL: BRADY STREETER
NATIONAL HISTORY
Smith-Hughes Act in 1917 established vocational ag classes.
In 1925 Virginia formed a Future Farmers Club for boys in agriculture classes.
The National Organization started in 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. National dues to the Future Farmers of America were set at 10 cents. Also, the FFA Constitution was developed. There were 33 delegates from 18 states that attended. Leslie Applegate from New Jersey was elected the first National FFA President.
Carlton Patton was named the first Star Farmer of America in 1929.
Selection of national colors in 1929, they were National Blue and Corn Gold.
In 1930, the official FFA Creed written by E.M. Tiffany was adopted.
In 1933, the blue corduroy jacket was adopted as the official dress.
By 1934, 48 states had charted, all except Alaska and Rhode Island.
National FFA Foundation was created in 1944 to provide funds from business and industry to support new programs.
In 1939, the first FFA-owned National Headquarters was established on 28.5 acres of land in Alexandria, Washington.
In 1951 the Congress granted the FFA a federal charter which was called Public Law 740.
The National Future Farmer magazine was established in 1952.
In 1964, the one-millionth FFA jacket was sold.
The New Farmers of America was created which was for black agriculture students in 1965.
In 1969, girls were admitted into the organization.
In 1971, the National FFA Alumni Association was created.
In 1976, Julie Smiley was elected as the first female national officer.
In 1988, the organization changed its name from the Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization to show how diverse the FFA was.
In 1989 the magazine name changed to FFA New Horizons.
In 1999, the National FFA Convention site changed from Kansas City, Missouri, to Louisville, Kentucky.
In 2000, the Discovery Degree is established for middle school students.
In 2006, National FFA Convention site changed from Louisville, Kentucky to Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 2013, the site of the National FFA Convention changed from Indianapolis, Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky and is set on a three year rotation.
In 2016, the site of the National FFA Convention changed from Louisville, Kentucky to Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 2019, the FFA is at an all time high with 700,170 members in 8,612 chapters.