American Falls FFA Top Three National Chapter

An Idaho FFA chapter has reached a pinacle that very few of the over 9,163 chapters ever reach. American Falls FFA has been selected as one of the top three FFA chapters in the nation! Notification came last week after members Fernando Montelongo, Cody Carlon and Hannely Cardona presented to judges by videoconference and answered questions about their National Chapter Application and presentation.

Next, on Wednesday morning of the National FFA Convention & Expo, the three members will present again before judges live in the Finals Hall. Results will then be announced live in the the 2:00 Session in Lucas Oil Stadium. Come to the Second General Session to see Fernando, Cody and Hannely on stage and learn their final placing!

2022-2023 American Falls Chapter Secretary, Hannely Cardona, says, “Throughout my four years I have watched my chapter grow and become a second home to me. Each of our members reflect who we are as a chapter everyday. Being a part of this chapter is one of the best things I have ever done. I am proud to help represent the American Falls FFA Chapter of Idaho and all that it has to offer.”

Fernando Montelongo, 2022-2023 American Falls Chapter President shares, “ I am incredibly grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to represent American Falls FFA at the National FFA Convention as a Model of Excellence chapter. The community that has been created in American Falls currounding our FFA chapter is so incredibly unique and special.”

Cody Carlon served as Chapter Vice President last year and states, “The opportunity to tell the story about the American Falls FFA CHapter’s Program of Activities has been eye-opening for me. None of what we do would be possible without our community’s support, in addition to all the hard work of our members and advisors.”

Tune into the 3rd General Session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo to watch the results of the National Chapter Model of Excellence awards, and if you are at Convention, on Wednesday, November 1, at 9:00 AM, in the Finals Hall, ICC 500 Ballroom.