Waller High School (WHS) FFA has once again had a successful Livestock Show and Auction at the Waller County Fairgrounds. This year students exhibited 97 animals, 8 agricultural mechanic projects, and 11 horticulture projects, which raised a total of $165,291.

“Programs like FFA help our students to become lifelong learners who are career ready and set up for success,” Waller ISD (WISD) CTE Coordinator Kelley Lowes said. “Students enjoy the competitions, different learning events, and opportunities. It is also a great way to meet new friends and participate in a safe, positive environment.”

Depending on their project, some students have worked for over a year to prepare for the show and auction. The funds awarded during the auction are given back to the students. Some choose to use the money in funding their next project, while others use it to help fund their college education.

“It is extremely rewarding as an educator to see a student succeed. This may look different for every student. For some, success is winning the livestock show with their animal, and for others, it is simply the pride of completing a project and having the courage to walk in a show ring,” Lowes said. “Success is also visible in watching student’s progress from year-to-year. Our teachers work with students from the time they are freshman until they are seniors. It's amazing to see how they grow through this program as well as their livestock project.”

Congratulations to all WHS FFA participants and thank you to sponsors for supporting students!

2022 Grand and Reserve Champions

• Taylor Coursey - Grand Champion Steer purchased by Rockin TG Ranch for $4,500
• Jimmie Randall - Grand Champion Commercial Heifer purchased by The Full Hook Up RV Service for $3,500
• Shyla Wells - Grand Champion Market Swine purchased by PBK for $2,500
• Lane Alexander - Grand Champion Market Goat purchased by Metal Depot for $1,500
• Hailey Wilson - Grand Champion Market Lamb purchased by Berry Plumbing for $1,400
• Skylar Jenkins - Grand Champion Market Broilers purchased by Rockin TG Ranch for $1,400
• Kori Paliwoda - Grand Champion Ag. Mechanics purchased by The Story Family for $1,600
• Karla-Fay Martinez - Grand Champion Horticulture purchased by Waller Co. Plumbing for $1,300
• Cayden Alexander - Reserve Champion Steer purchased by Broken Arrow Construction for $3,000
• Adison Lehman - Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer purchased by Wendy Cline Properties for $4,000
• Colton Horn - Reserve Champion Market Swine purchased by Rocking M Land Services for $2,800
• Lane Alexander - Reserve Champion Market Goat purchased by First National Bank of Bellville for $1,000
• Landon Reimer - Reserve Champion Market Lamb purchased by The Story Family for $1,100
• Kaitlyn Owens - Reserve Champion Market Broilers purchased by Wendy Cline Properties for $1,000

The WHS FFA program is led by sponsors Ralph Stokley and Heather Harvey, and is part of WISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. It is a student organization that teaches and reinforces life skills in students by participating in leadership events, judging contests, project building, and livestock showing.