Rocky Ford FFA students brought home an incredible collection of awards this year, showcasing their hard work, skill, and dedication:
Donavyn West
Grand Champion Market Steer
Senior Beef Showmanship Champion
Donavyn has been a member of Rocky Ford FFA for four years and a 4-H member since he was a cloverbud. This fall, he will attend Kansas State University to study veterinary medicine.
Cayson Van Dyk
Grand Champion of Market Beef Class #1 with his 1,181-pound steer
Vice President of Rocky Ford FFA
Grady Van Dyk
Grand Champion of Market Beef Class #2
Grady’s brother Cayson stepped into the ring for him after Grady broke his wrist. Grady will be joining Junior High Ag this year.
Hansel (Omar) Ocana
Showed Grady Van Dyk’s market goat when Hansel’s own goat was injured, demonstrating teamwork and FFA spirit.
Cayson & Grady Van Dyk
Both Van Dyk steers competed in the Grand Drive, with three of the five steers in the drive owned and shown by Rocky Ford FFA members.
Annesyiah Camacho
Farm Mechanics Champion for her welding project
Emilio Vallejos
Reserve Champion in Farm Mechanics for his picnic table
This year’s Arkansas Valley Fair highlights the talent, dedication, and teamwork of Rocky Ford FFA members — a truly proud moment for our school! 💛💙