April 29, 2026
The Merino FFA Chapter proudly represented our school and community at the State FFA Career Development Events, earning outstanding results across multiple competitions.
Leading the way, the Land Evaluation Team was named High Team Overall, showcasing their exceptional knowledge and skills. Individually, team members also earned top honors:
*Jerricho Carr – 2nd Overall, Gold Award, and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship to Colorado State University
*Ava Wirbs – 6th Overall, Gold Award
*Ermel Gonzalez-Tomas – 14th Overall, Silver Award
*Rowan Carr – 27th Overall, Bronze Award
In addition to the team’s success, Merino FFA members excelled in other events:
*Kashlyn Gordanier placed 20th Overall in Horse Evaluation, earning a Gold Award
*Parker Spielmann placed 19th Overall in Agronomy, earning a Silver Award
Thanks to their incredible performance, the Land Evaluation Team has qualified for Nationals, with a chance to represent Colorado on the national stage (Contest Pending).
Congratulations to all of our members for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We are proud to support these outstanding students as they continue to achieve great things!
Leading the way, the Land Evaluation Team was named High Team Overall, showcasing their exceptional knowledge and skills. Individually, team members also earned top honors:
*Jerricho Carr – 2nd Overall, Gold Award, and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship to Colorado State University
*Ava Wirbs – 6th Overall, Gold Award
*Ermel Gonzalez-Tomas – 14th Overall, Silver Award
*Rowan Carr – 27th Overall, Bronze Award
In addition to the team’s success, Merino FFA members excelled in other events:
*Kashlyn Gordanier placed 20th Overall in Horse Evaluation, earning a Gold Award
*Parker Spielmann placed 19th Overall in Agronomy, earning a Silver Award
Thanks to their incredible performance, the Land Evaluation Team has qualified for Nationals, with a chance to represent Colorado on the national stage (Contest Pending).
Congratulations to all of our members for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We are proud to support these outstanding students as they continue to achieve great things!