The Indian Lake High School/Ohio Hi-Point FFA Chapter celebrated active members, honored those who have helped them succeed and remembered dedicated supporters during their recent 2025 Banquet.
Before the awards, more than 200 FFA members, parents and others supporters from the local agricultural community gathered in the auxiliary gym for a meal together.
Then the ILHS/OHP FFA officers officially opened the meeting in the auditorium by recognizing several individuals and groups from the community that have helped them through the year by serving as members of the advisory board, assisting in their education or helping with fundraisers.
A variety of awards were presented throughout the evening. Dozens of first-year FFA members earned their Greenhand Degrees. Many older students earned Chapter Degrees. Several students were recognized for excelling in state ag contests and on judging teams. A total of three members were applauded for earning their FFA State Degrees and five graduates were recognized for earning an American Degree.
Ag educator and FFA Advisor Mrs. Kelsey King handed out special awards naming Outstanding Students in each grade level.
Three special Lakers were also given awards for their commitment to the ILHS/OHP FFA over the years.
-Jason Cummins received an Honorary Chapter Degree for assisting in planting the FFA field and for all his help with on-campus facilities.
-Kyle Knief was presented with a special rock bearing his name that will mark the entrance to the FFA Barn on campus in appreciation for his work to start the ILHS FFA Alumni Association.
-Finally, the family of Sam Jackson received a Memorial Recognition plaque for the many years of support Sam gave the organization before his recent passing.
At the conclusion of the banquet, the current team of officers announced newly elected leaders for the 2025-26 school year.
They are:
Student Advisor-Brylee Buyer
Sentinel-Heidi Wolf
Reporter- Chloe Borgerding
Treasurer- Ava Phillips
Secretary- Allivia Kinney
Vice President- Courtney Altstaetter
President- Alex Kinney