Our History
The Clear Lake FFA Chapter was established on October 20, 2019. Since then, our chapter has grown immensely, from a mere 30 members to 127 members today. We have participated in a variety of activities and competitions that have helped shape and strengthen our chapter. Although we are a fairly new chapter, we continue to push boundaries and strive to accomplish more every day.
Chapter Official Founded Document
Chapter Members Who Have Gone Above and Beyond
Star Greenhand Member
Outstanding Freshman*
2021 - Andrew Theiss
2022 - Jace Lindberg
2023 - Lauren Englin
2024 - Janalli Bear Don't Walk
2025 - Bella Kappmeyer
Star Chapter Member
Outstanding Sophmore*
2021 - Olivia Orchard
2022 - Emery Hippen
2023 - Lydia Brattrud
2024 - Camryn Alsbrook, Alivia Paine
2025 - Alaina Hartl
Outstanding Junior
2022 - Ava Richtmeier
2023 - Jack England
2024 - Caroline Bill
2025 - Shaelyn Ulrich
Star Farmer
Outstanding Senior*
2021 - Alex Eggers
2022 - Emma Pingel
2023 - Maycee Wilkie
2024 - Abby Lenning
2025 - Caroline Bill
In the FFA, there are different levels of memberships called degrees students can work towards if they are committed to being an active members and have a strong Supervised Agricultural Experience Project. At the chapter level, we can bestow green hand degrees to first-year members and chapter degrees to second-year members. Then members have the opportunity to work towards their Iowa FFA degree…an honor less than 5% of Iowa FFA members receive. To receive their state degree, members had to meet the following requirements:
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Have completed the equivalent of two years of agricultural education instruction
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Have a satisfactory scholastic record
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Productively earn or invest $1500, work 375 hours, or a combination of the two in their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects
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Participate in five above the chapter level FFA events or activities
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Complete 25 hours of community service in at least two different projects
Iowa Degrees
2022 - Mason Murphy, Ashlyn Fred, Emma Pingel, Alecx Eggers, Olivia Brcka
2023 - Ava Richtmeirer, Anna Feuerback, Olivia Orchard, Kjersten Ouverson, Andrew Theiss
2024 - Lydia Brattrud, Jack Englin, Alexis Hauge, Emery Hippen, Payton McGrath
2025 - Caelyn Buck, Sam Dodge, Alexis Theiss, Alivia Paine, Hope Halverson, Shaelyn Ulrich, Walker Williams
American Degrees
2024 - Ashlyn Fred
2025 - Jack Englin
After earning their Iowa FFA Degree, members have the opportunity to work toward the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization. Fewer than 1 percent of FFA members nationwide earn this honor. The American Degree recognizes members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to agricultural education, leadership, and career success.
To receive the American FFA Degree, members must meet the following requirements:
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Have graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to receiving the degree
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Have completed at least three years of agricultural education instruction
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Have a satisfactory scholastic record
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Productively earn or invest 10,000 dollars, work 540 hours, or a combination of the two in their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects
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Participate in FFA events and activities above the chapter level
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Complete at least 50 hours of community service
Honorary Members
2021 - Charlie and Louise Norris, The Cash Family, Mr Murphy
2022 - Trae Hestness, Mike Poggemiller
2023 - Sheri Miszewski and Dean Weber
2024 - Doug Dodd
2025 - Jim Jackson
The Jennifer Cash Honorary Degree Award recognizes a community member who goes above and beyond in supporting the Clear Lake FFA Chapter. This award honors Jennifer Cash, whose dedication and passion for agricultural education were instrumental in establishing and growing our program. Because of her leadership and commitment, our chapter has been able to thrive and celebrate the many successes of our members. In 2021, the Clear Lake FFA Chapter proudly named the Honorary Chapter Degree in her honor to recognize her lasting impact and to continue acknowledging outstanding community support.
Clear Lake
Wall of Fame
History and accomplishments are being made everyday in our chapter, but here are some outstanding moments that deserve some recognition!
Jessica Theobald
Iowa State Fair
FFA Horse High
Point Exhibitor
2020
Maycee Wilkie Ashlyn Fred Kjersten Ouverson
Emma Pingel
Vet Science CDE
State Champions
2021
Olivia Brchka
1st place Individual State Horse judging CDE
2021
Kjersten Ouverson
National FFA Band 1st Chair French Horn
2021 & 2022
Emma Pingel
North Central District
Vice President
2021-2022
Jack Englin
North Central District
Sentinel
2022-2023
Emery Hippen
North Central District
Officer
Reporter
& Treasurer
2022-2023/2023-2024
Lauren Englin
North Central District
Rising Star Finalist
2024
Lydia Brattrud
Elle Ebeling
Lauren Englin
Mj Otto
Gracy Smith
Maddie Tarr
Walker Williams
Agricultural Issues
State Champions
2025
