BATH – To its owner, the FFA jacket is a physical reminder of the personal accomplishments achieved through the organization - a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy.

This fall, a record number 458 South Dakota FFA members from 88 chapters, will receive their own FFA jackets - carrying forward that long-standing tradition of pride, dignity and honor. Jackets were sponsored by various individuals through the SD FFA Foundation program, welcoming new members into the fabric of FFA. FFA members filled out the Blue Jackets Bright Futures FFA Jacket Program application, answering short essay questions about their FFA experience and goals, competing to earn their own FFA jacket instead of purchasing one.

2024 Heartland area recipients are:

Arlington
Jersey Richards

De Smet
Rogan Albrecht
Sam Crowe
Juan Matias
Gatlin Wienk

Doland
Hudson Hansen
Tayber Hansen
Paxtyn Moes
Harper Underberg

Highmore
Autumn Fallis
Wyatt Faulstich
JR Force
Conner Hinkle
Luhan Rautenbach
Hitchcock Tulare
Tucker Gilbert
Eastin Otto
Johnny Tines

Huron
Lydia Cook
Hailey Flying Hawk
Anyka Perez
Izzy Schafer
Hailey Schoenfelder

Iroquois
Brycen Blue
Mariya Conyers
Emma Eckmann
Avah Newman

Lake Preston

Nolan Eichler
Bentlee Holt
Emsley Odegaard
Owen Paul
Alec Pirlet
Lorick Reid Pirlet

Miller
Hollis Fawcett
Taytum Gortmaker
Jeremiah Haigh
Chase Hurd
Bryleigh Resel
Maddie Rogers
Gavin Runge
Kagen Runge
Cade Werdel

Redfield
Danielle DeYoung
Miley Fountain
Rylen Frericks
Kasey Hermann
Logan Jessen
Breanna Larson
Peyton Odaniel
Treyshaun Palmer
Raena Rude
Summit Sjurseth
Ella Wren
Zoe Zastrow
Tatum Zens

Sanborn Central/Woonsocket
Lucy Applegarth
Cody Berscheid
Ledoux Bracha
Olivia Conrad
Sophie Kelly
Jason Moran
Madilyn Morris
Evalynn Olson
McKenzie Uecker
Eli White
Westen White

Sunshine Bible Academy
Josue DeMeyere
Toby Mickelson

Wessington Springs
Hayes Christensen
Rylan Fagerhaug
Carson Finn
Logan Klein
Carson Kolousek
Bailey Roduner
Nolan Schaller

Willow Lake
Emma Bochek
Madison Brenden
Hadley Glanzer
Chyanne Guerdet
Selma Nelson
Cot Nichols
Austin Vig

Wolsey-Wessington
Paiton Barton
Della Holmes
Wyatt Koester

When students join the FFA, they typically purchase or borrow jackets to compete in the many Career Development Events offered through FFA. The jacket is their team “uniform” to be worn at all official FFA events. The blue corduroy FFA jacket has been the status symbol of the national FFA organization since 1933, when delegates to the national convention voted to make the jacket part of the organization’s official attire, thus creating the long-standing tradition.

Individuals and businesses interested in sponsoring an FFA jacket for a SD FFA member should contact Gerri Ann Eide, SD FFA Foundation Executive Director at 605-765-4865 or gerri@sdffafoundation.org. Sponsorships are $90 per jacket.

The SD FFA Foundation is proud to support Agricultural Education and the FFA’s mission to make a difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more information about the South Dakota FFA Foundation and South Dakota’s FFA programs, visit www.sdffafoundation.org or like us on Facebook.