Competition/Awards

Quiz Bowl

Stevens Point is known for its Quiz Bowl team. Our teams memorize FFA facts and related topics, which they are then quizzed on at district, sectional, and state level.

Here are the previous teams:

1997-1998: Amber Mews, Jenni Hetzel, Rose Slattery, Eric Trzebiatowski

1998-1999: Eric Hopfensperger, Tina Pitcher, Pat Pepper, Jenna Ward (State Competitor)

1998-1999: Brandon Erickson, Andy Jazdzewski, Rachel Slattery, Weston Becker (Ben)

1999-2000: Brett Hausler, Kiel Hausler, Justin Ligman, Emily Kurzsewski (Ben/PJ)

2001-2002: Brett Hausler, Josh Treb, Francence Gollon, Russ Wrchya (State Competitor) (Ben/PJ)

2002-2003: Will Gollon, Kris Kurszewski, Katie Kontney, Brittany Klaips (State Competitor, PJ)

2003-2004: Will Gollon, Krissy Kontney, Bethany Firkus, Jessica Lawandowski (Won State, PJ)

2004-2005: Jeri Lee, Will Fisher, Sabrina Leahy (State Competitor, PJ)

2005-2006: Will Fisher, Sabrina Leahy, Josie Golla, Whitney Golla (Won State, PJ)

2006-2007: Rose Groshek, Jenna Kontney, Rachel Reichert (Won State, PJ)

2007-2008: Brittney Folz, Anna Bascinski, Sara Tainter (Ben/PJ)

2008-2009: Katie Kozak, Kate Laskowski, Cuchalinn Quirk (Won state, PJ)

2009-2010: Janessa Lepak, Anna Groshek, Becca Kurszewski (State Competitor, PJ)

2010-11: Emily Groshek, Sadie Kolodziej, Rachel Trzebiatowski, Becca Kurszewski (Won State Ben/PJ)

2011-2012: Brittney Falkavage, Hallie Seliger, Jaylyn Lepak, Michelle Vue (Won State, PJ)

2012-2013: Asia Vue, Natasha Raatz, Allison Schulist, and Cat Quirk (Ben/PJ)

2014-2015: Stephanie Hirzy, Casey Simonis, and Trevor Wisinski (2nd District, 1st Sectionals)

2015-2016: Savannah Bartelt, Jacqueline Wisinski, Kate Zalewski (2nd District, 2nd Sectionals, PJ)

Creed Speaking

The FFA Creed was created by E.M. Tiffany and was established as the Official FFA Creed in 1930. Members memorize and recite the five paragraph creed in a contest setting as they are judged by three adults. After reciting the creed, they are asked three questions and are also judged based on their answer.

Our Previous Creed Speakers:

2002- Kiel Hausler
2003- Francene Gollon and Brett Hausler
2004- Carmen Madden
2005- Jessica Lewandowski
2006- Kristine Kontney
2007- Emily Kurszewsk and Sabrina Leahy (Advanced to Sectionals)

2008- Taylor Johnson and Josey Pukrop (Advanced to Sectionals) 2009- Jenna Kontney

2010- Kate Laskowski and Kate Kozak (Advanced to Sectionals) 2011- Anna Groshek ( Advanced to Sectionals) 2012- Sadie Kolodziej and Emily Groshek (Advanced to Sectionals) 2013- McKenzie Schulist (Advanced to Sectionals)

2014- Brittney Falkavage (Advanced to Sectionals), Breanna Weiler, Suzanna Viau (Advanced to State)

Star Discovery

An awards program which honors the top 7th and 8th grade member based upon their participation in FFA programs and activities. The following students have been recognized for their outstanding involvement:

P.J. Jacobs

2000 - 2001          Emily Kurszewski
2001 - 2002          Francene Gollon
2002 - 2003          Kris Kurszewski
2002 - 2003          Katie Kontney
2003 - 2004          Bethany Firkus
2004 - 2005          Sabrina Leahy
2004 - 2005          Jeri Lee
2005 - 2006          Josie Golla
2006 - 2007          Josey Pukrop
2006 - 2007          Mariah Schultz
2007 - 2008          Jenna Kontney
2008 - 2009          Katie Kozak

2009 - 2010 Janessa Lepak

2010 - 2011 Sadie Kolodziej

2011 - 2012 Hallie Seliger

2011 - 2012 Brittney Falkavage

2012 - 2013 Allison Schulist

Ben Franklin

1997 - 1998          Amanda Raikowski
1998 - 1999          Andy Jazdzewski
1999 - 2000          Jenna Trzebiatowski
1999 - 2000          Lindy Voelker
2000 - 2001          Kiel Hausler
2000 - 2001          Evan Mews
2001 - 2002          Brett Hausler
2002 - 2003          Dustin Brown
2003 - 2004          Sam Lehman
2004 - 2005          Rose Groshek
2005 - 2006          Emily Kurzinski

2008 - 2009 Danial Okeefe

2009 - 2010 Anna Groshek

2010- 2011 Emily Groshek

Jr Opening and Closing Ceremonies

This is a state level competition held in June at State Convention. Members must memorize officer speaking sections and recite in-front of three judges.

Chapter State Placing:
2005: 4th place
2006: 3rd place
2007: 2nd place
2008: 1st place
2009: 4th Place

2010: 3rd Place

2011: 2nd Place

2012: 2nd Place

2013: 3rd Place

2014: 4th Place

Star Greenhand

Star Greenhand is an awards program that acknowledges 9th grade members with the highest hours put in to the Stevens Point FFA Chapter. The following students have shown their involvement in activities and FFA programs:

P.J. Jacobs

2000 - 2001          Laura Waltenberg
2001 - 2002          Emily Kurszewski
2002 - 2003          Francene Golla
2003 - 2004          Kris Kurszewski
2004 - 2005          Bethany Firkus
2005 - 2006          Krissy Kontney
2005 - 2006          Jeri Lee
2006 - 2007          Sabrina Leahy
2006 - 2007          Sarah Diser
2007 - 2008          Josey Pukrop
2008 - 2009          Jenna Kontney

2009 - 2010 Katie Kozak

2010 - 2011 Ryan Falkavage

2011 - 2012 Sadie Kolodziej

2012-2013 McKenize Schlist

2013-2014 Brittney Falkavage

Ben Franklin

2000 - 2001          Amanda Raikowski
2001 - 2002          Kiel Hausler
2002 - 2003          Brett Hausler
2003 - 2004          Amanda Borski
2004 - 2005          Katie Wilt
2004 - 2005          Jessica Chojnacki
2005 - 2006          Sam Lehman
2005 - 2006          Patti Tryba
2006 - 2007          Rose Groshek
2008 - 2009          Mary Kawlewski

2010 - 2011 Danial Okeefe

2011- 2012 Emily Groshek

Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Service Award is a program where an adult is recognized for their contributions to the chapter throughout the year. We thank all the award-winners and their support.

2005 - 2006          Peggy Kontney
2006 - 2007          Nancy Smith
2007 - 2008          John and Karen Schultz
2008 - 2009 Mr. Dan Dobratz 2009 - 2010 Sabrina Leahy 2010 - 2011 Stevens Point FFA Alumni 2011 - 2012          Diana Kolodziej 2012 - 2013 Randy Staedter

2013 - 2014 Lee Falkavage

Blue and Gold Award

The Stevens Point Junior High gives this prestigious award to a member or officer that was not named a Star Greenhand or Star Discovery but was a member that went above and beyond their duties as an FFA member.

2005 - 2006          Sabrina Leahy
2006 - 2007          Megan Klaips
2007 - 2008          Megan Zarecki
2008 - 2009          Rochelle Jakubek 2009 - 2010          Rochelle Jakubek 2010 - 2011 Anna Groshek 2011 - 2012          Kayla Grezinski

2012 - 2013 Brittney Falkavage

“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”