March 2025
February 2026
Historian: Addyson Noblitt
Learning to Do Do Do Doing to Learn Learn Earning to Live Live Living to Serve Serve
Mr. Stokes
What was your SAE during high school?
Beef Production, Forage Production, ag communication, and Fruit Production. I had a few beef cows, put up hay with my grandpa, played banjo in a bluegrass band, and grew an acre of watermelons.
How many years have you been a teacher and FFA advisor?
This is my 17th year teaching. 1 year at Clever, 9 years at Pleasant Hope, and starting year 7 in Buffalo.
What made you want to be an Ag. teacher?
I really loved FFA and Ag classes in high school. I was very competitive in CDEs and loved being an officer, but really never considered teaching in HS. After a couple of changes of college majors I ended up settling on ag ed. I give a lot of credit to my ag teacher Mr. Voris who always believed in me and wouldn't accept anything but my very best.
What is something you hope to achieve this school year?
This year I am really focused on relationship building and improving our communications kills within the members of our chapter. I am hoping to build critical thinking skills of our members and leading them in engaging in better conversations. I am also very excited for our new teacher Mrs. Brickey, and am hoping to be a good support system for her as she joins our team.
What do you enjoy doing outside of FFA?
So many things! I love having great conversations with interesting people, farming, swimming, spending time with my daughter, traveling, trying new things...the list goes on and on!
Mrs. Brickey
What was your SAE during high school?
I actually wasn't in FFA in Highschool they didn't have FFA where I went to highschool. But I did work on a tobacco farm and tomato farm my freshman and sophomore year.
How many years have you been a teacher and FFA advisor?
I've taught for 2 years before this at a middle school.
What made you want to be an Ag. teacher?
I love Ag and sharing my passion for AG with others is why I got into teaching.
What is something you hope to achieve this school year?
This year I hope to build relationships with students and the community of Buffalo.
What do you enjoy doing outside of FFA?
I enjoy plants, crafts, and my children.
Jordan Tucker The President
What is your grade and or class?
Senior
What is your current FFA office?
President
What is your SAE project(s)?
I have a Diversified livestock productionentrepreneurship SAE and food serviceplacement SAE.
What inspired you to become an officer?
I have always had a passion for agriculture and helping those around me, being an officer will allow me to do both of those things at once Being an officer is about helping those around you be the best they can be. From personal experiences watching those you help achieve great things is a huge win. This is what encourages me to do the things I do. I also wanted to be a part of a team that can help make a positive impact on the Agricultural industry and our community. Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I am an only child.
What are your future plans?
I plan to attend a 4 year college to get a degree in animal science and agriculture business. Why did you join FFA?
Being an FFA member is in my ancestry along with my mother who was a state officer. I want to follow in my family’s footsteps while also being able to make an agricultural impact on my community. I have always had a passion for all of the aspects of FFA. I want to live by the FFA motto “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.”
What other school activities are you involved in?
Outside of FFA I am involved in NHS, Student Ambassadors, Interact, and my local Church Youth group
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I have made so many goals for myself throughout the years but as I’ve gotten older I’ve realized it shouldn’t be about what I can accomplish but what I can help others accomplish. That is what’s rewarding to me. So I hope to help our members get out of their comfort zones and gain valuable leadership skills that will help them throughout their life.
MaKinlea Mankey 1 Vice President st
What is your grade and or class?
Senior ’26
What is your current FFA office?
1st Vice President
What is your SAE project(s)?
Swine Entrepreneurship, Vet Tech Internship, Livestock Marketing
What inspired you to become an officer?
I wasn’t very involved in FFA during my first two years, and I regret that. My junior year, I finally stepped up — and it changed everything. FFA helped me grow, find my voice, and build confidence through public speaking. I want to help others find that same sense of belonging. It’s not about a title — it’s about leading with heart, being a support for others, and leaving a legacy that matters. Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
One brother — Braysen (13)
What are your future plans?
I plan to study Ag Business and Veterinary Medicine in college. I’ve always loved animals and agriculture, so combining both is my dream. I hope to start a family around 25 and open a vet clinic in Montana or Wyoming by 35 — serving a close-knit community and living a life that feels like home
Why did you join FFA?
Growing up around farms, ag was always part of me — but FFA gave that passion purpose. At first, I was scared and unsure where I fit. But my advisors believed in me and pushed me to try public speaking, and now it’s something I love FFA helped me become someone I’m proud of. What other school activities are you involved in? FFA is where I choose to invest all my time. It challenges me, excites me, and continues to help me grow every day.
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA? I want to leave something meaningful behind. Whether it’s through leadership, encouraging new members, or showing others the power of stepping out of your comfort zone — I want to make this year count in every way I can.
jordyn Nimmo 2nd Vice President
What is your grade and or class?
Sophomore
What is your current FFA office?
2nd Vice President
What is your SAE project(s)?
Diversified Horticulture Crop ProductionEntrepreneurship
What inspired you to become an officer?
I was inspired to become an officer to make a positive difference in my FFA community and I want to lead people in positive directions. Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have an older brother named Jacob who is 19 years old; and a younger sister named Jalyn who is 14 years old.
What are your future plans?
My future plans are to become a registered dietitian with a minor degree in Horticulture. Why did you join FFA?
I joined FFA because I fell in love with public speaking, but after realizing the significant contributions and opportunities I could face I had so many more reasons to love this organization. What other school activities are you involved in?
I am involved in Cross Country, Basketball, Track, and Student Council
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I hope to accomplish a positive impact on everybody I meet through FFA and to make a significant impact in this organization. I also strive to connect with young FFA members and drive them to do the same for others
The Secretary Hayden Warner
What is your grade and or class?
Sophomore
What is your current FFA office?
Assistant Secretary
What is your SAE project(s)?
Beef Production - Entrepreneurship
What inspired you to become an officer?
I was inspired to become an officer to become a better leader and help get more people involved.
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have 3 siblings- Christian (14) Braxton (12) Avery (10)
What are your future plans?
My future plan is to become a large animal veterinarian. Why did you join FFA?
I joined FFA because I’m very passionate about agriculture. What other school activities are you involved in?
I am involved in FFA.
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I hope to help increase the number of participation throughout our chapter activities and make everyone feel included.
Elyse Williams Treasurer
What is your grade and or class?
Senior
What is your current FFA office?
Treasurer
What is your SAE project(s)?
Food science (Entrepreneurship), Small animal care, Specialty Animal Care
What inspired you to become an officer?
I was inspired to become an officer to hopefully inspire and make a difference on others to become one as well
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have 3. Austin older brother he is 26. Olyvia older sister she is 18. Gabriel younger brother he is 12. What are your future plans?
Become a kindergarten teacher as well as an esthetician/cosmetologist
Why did you join FFA?
I joined FFA for my love of plants and the caring of animals.
What other school activities are you involved in?
Educators rising and FTA
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I hope to gain more social skills for myself as well as increase members, but also make them active in our chapter
Lily Morris Reporter
What is your grade and or class?
Sophomore
What is your current FFA office?
Reporter
What is your SAE project(s)?
Egg production and show sheep
What inspired you to become an officer?
The numerous opportunities within FFA
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
2 siblings; Makennah 21, and Jarrett 20
What are your future plans?
I am currently undecided about my future plans
Why did you join FFA?
Since I was new to Buffalo this past year, I saw FFA as a way to meet and get to know people
What other school activities are you involved in?
Cross country and track
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I hope to eventually find a career that I am passionate about through agriculture
Olivia Ross Assistant Reporter
What is your grade and or class?
Sophomore
What is your current FFA office?
Assistant Reporter
What is your SAE project(s)?
Small animal care and production
What inspired you to become an officer? I wanted to become a FFA officer because I wanted to be more than a member and make a positive impact on the members just as the past officers impacted on me and other members.
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have 3 brothers. My oldest brother is named Dalton who is 24, Jacob is 13, and Elliott is the youngest who is 11. What are your future plans?
My plans for the future is to become a veterinarian and open my own vet someday. Why did you join FFA? I joined FFA for my love of animals and the opportunity FFA provides and learning new things through FFA that will help me in the present and future
What other school activities are you involved in?
I am involved in band, FCCLA, FCA, ed rising and speech and debate.
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA? o accomplish in FFA is to get my state e an impact on others and o join or become an officer.
Chloe battaglia The Sentinel
What is your grade and or class?
I’m in 10th grade
What is your current FFA office?
I’m the sentinel.
What is your SAE project(s)?
My SAE projects are training horses, raising and selling chickens and the eggs and reasoning and showing goats
What inspired you to become an officer?
I wanted to become an FFA officer because I was encouraged by the other officers and how they made everyone feel included.
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have one sibling, his name is Kaylib
What are your future plans?
My plans for the future are to get more people involved in FFA and agriculture. I want to have an amazing family and focus on the life I was blessed with.
Why did you join FFA?
I joined FFA because I have gotten the chance to grow up on a farm with many animals and plants. I wanted a pathway in school that connected to my personal life. I wanted to learn about agriculture further and grow my connections
What other school activities are you involved in?
I am involved in volleyball, basketball, HOSA, and student council.
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
Something I want to accomplish in FFA is making new friendships and expanding agriculture to everyone I meet.
Joseph Sweaney Assistant Sentinel
What is your grade and or class?
Junior
What is your current FFA office?
Assistant Sentinel
What is your SAE project(s)?
HVAC entrepreneurship while I work with my dad at his HVAC business.
What inspired you to become an officer?
I wanted to become an FFA officer because I plan to pursue a degree in Agriculture
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
1 sister Allison age 12
What are your future plans?
I plan to go to college and pursue a degree in Ag Business or Conservation. I also plan to continue working with my dad at the HVAC company. I also plan to continue having livestock regardless of what my future career is.
Why did you join FFA?
I joined because I see the value in Agriculture education and I feel that agriculture is my future
My family also has a history of being in FFA. What other school activities are you involved in? I play baseball.
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I hope to continue competing on the grasslands team and develop another CDE that can go to competition. I also hope to continue progressing with my SAE as I work towards my State Degree.
ShayLynn Gann
Parliamentary
What is your grade and or class?
Senior
What is your current FFA office?
Parliamentarian
What is your SAE project(s)?
Exotic animal care
What inspired you to become an officer?
The sense of family within the members
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have 3. Kayla-29 Sierra-25 Mackenzie-24
What are your future plans?
To become a paramedic
Why did you join FFA?
To inspire my peers to become part of something so big and wonderful.
What other school activities are you involved in?
Skills USA
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I hope to accomplish increasing our amount of chapter members.
Addyson Noblitt Historian
What is your grade and or class?
Sophomore ‘28
What is your current FFA office?
My current office is the Historian. What is your SAE project(s)?
My SAE project is Ownership/Entrepreneurship with breeding and selling mini pigs. What inspired you to become an officer?
I was inspired by Mrs Boro because she had such love and compassion for FFA and agriculture. She made me want to become an officer to follow in her footsteps by inspiring others, growing new connections, getting more involved in FFA, trying new things, and having fun while doing it.
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have 2 sisters; Bailey who is 14 and Kaylyn who is 10. What are your future plans?
My plans for the future is to go to Medical School to become a Pediatric Oncologist or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Oncology. In my later twenties I would like to build a family. Another plan I have is to have a farm with all different kinds of animals. Why did you join FFA?
I joined FFA because I have grown up in an agriculture environment with animals and wanted to learn more about my surroundings and the animals I love What other school activities are you involved in?
I am involved in Student Council, FBLA, Interact, and HOSA. What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
I hope to make all them more involved. I also want to eventually get my
Allysia Sponsel Assistant Historian
What is your grade and or class?
Senior
What is your current FFA office?
Asst. Historian
What is your SAE project(s)?
Employment / placement
What inspired you to become an officer?
Grow as a community with my fellow peers.
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and ages?
No siblings
What are your future plans?
Continue my military career and gain leadership. Why did you join FFA?
To be part of an amazing family
What other school activities are you involved in?
SkillsUSA and Cheerleading
What do you hope to accomplish in FFA?
To increase the number of chapter members and inspire other students.
LIST OF LIST OF LIST OF ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
LEAD Conference
MO Public Speaking Academy
Six Flags
Big Surf
Dallas County Fair
Officer Retreat
Washington Leadership Conference
School Farm Work Day
FFA Frozen Fiesta
Farm Fest
Area X Barnwarming
Park-tacular
National FFA Convention
Area X Fall Speaking
Fall Banquet
District Fall Speaking
Paintballing
Pulled Pork Dinner
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parties
Greenhand Motivational Conference
Hockey Game & Ice Skating
FFA Week
LEAD Conference
MO Public Speaking Academy
Six Flags
Big Surf
Dallas County Fa
Officer Retreat
Washington Leadership Conference
SchoolFarm WorkDay
Frozen Fiesta
FarmFest
Area X Barnwarming
Park-tacular
National FFA Convention
Area X Fall Speaking
MaKinlea Mankey, Allie Hicks, Chloe Battaglia, Jordan Tucker, Jordyn Nimmo, Olivia Ross, & Leamon Eagon competed. Jordan Tucker placed 1 in MO Pet Breeders. Jordyn Nimmo placed 2 in MO Soil and Water. MaKinlea Mankey placed 3 in MO Institute of Coops. st nd rd
Fall Banquet
District Fall Speaking
MaKinlea Mankey, Jordan Tucker, and Jordyn
Nimmo competed. Jordan Tucker won the District Championship in Missouri Pet Breeders Association Speaking!
Paintballing
PulledPorkDinner
Christmas Parade
The theme for the Christmas parade this year was “Christmas Around the World.”
Christmas Parties
Greenhand Motivational Conference
Hockey Game & Ice Skating
Monday: AgTrivia
Wednesday: CareerDay
Tuesday: AgCookout
Thursday: Community ServiceDay
Friday: LivestockShowClinic
he FF reed
griculture, with a fai won by the present an agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
The creed was written by EM. Tiffany, and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention.
Congrats To Eleanor Hall!
Eleanor earned a free FFA Jacket from being the first Ag Science I student in 2 hour to recite the FFA Creed! nd
Riley Kirchberg, Chloe Battaglia, & Kammi
competed in the State Vet Science contest at Crowder College.
Beesley
Grasslands Team
Parker Darnell, Gavin Starkey, Jack Elliott, and Joseph Sweaney placed 5 in the State Grassland Evaluation Contest! They qualified to compete in the National Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma City in May. Joseph Sweaney placed 6 and Jack Elliott placed 13 out of 114 individuals. th th th
New Calves
Daisy is an Angus/Beefmaster cross calf, that was born at the school farm.
Duke is an Angus calf, that was born at the school farm.
Duke Daisy
Ag Ed On the Move
