HISTORY & ACHIEVEMENTS
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"You know when your an FFA member when, you know that 'of which an FFA member should possess' is supposed to be yelled" -Unknown
"You know when your an FFA member when, you know that 'of which an FFA member should possess' is supposed to be yelled" -Unknown
The Hartley Chapter was established on November 7, 1947
The Hartley Chapter was established on November 7, 1947
We became the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Chapter in 1989
We became the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Chapter in 1989
75th Chapter Anniversary
75th Chapter Anniversary
50th Chapter Anniversary
50th Chapter Anniversary
Hartley FFA Chapter Charter
Hartley FFA Chapter Charter
Drop down menu's for each year!
Drop down menu's for each year!
Under each drop down is yearbook FFA pages!
If you have any other yearbook pages that we are missing please email Olivia Grooters with the pictures at ogrooters@hartley-ms.k12.ia-us
If you have any other yearbook pages that we are missing please email Olivia Grooters with the pictures at ogrooters@hartley-ms.k12.ia-us
Awards & Achievements
Awards & Achievements
American Degree
American Degree
The American Degree is the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization. It shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association. It demonstrates the effort FFA members apply toward their supervised agricultural experience and the outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement they exhibited through their FFA career.
Tristan Haag - 2019
Olivia Grooters - 2023
Trey Haag - 2023
Emily Sindt - 2023
Kevin Arambula - 2025
Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award
Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award
The Dekalb agriculture accomplishment award showcases the abilities of outstanding agriculture students. The award is presented annually to one FFA student per chapter, who exemplifies scholarship, commitment and work ethic
Philip Lorch - 2011
Caroline Knoblock - 2012
Emily Elgersma - 2013
Allison Rossman - 2014
Daniel Elgersma - 2015
Zachary Ney - 2016
Tristan Haag - 2017
Erin Streit - 2018
Blake Seivert-2019
Trey Haag- 2020
Olivia Grooters- 2021
Anna Vander Veen- 2022
Morgan Grooters-2023
Abbigal Otto-2024
Honorary Chapter Degree
Honorary Chapter Degree
Our chapter relies on the support of exceptional teachers, staff members, business people, and others who help advance agriculture education and our chapter.
Cooperative Elevator Association - 2014
Ag Partners -2014
Mark and Deborah Shriver - 2015
Don and Helen Elgersma - 2015
Amy Solsma - 2016
Mike Lund - 2016
Jim Thomas - 2017
Derek St. John - 2017
Barb Haag - 2018
Kevin Soden - 2018
Nathan Hemiller-2019
Jill Vander Veen- 2020
Isaac Skalsky-2021
Dave Grooters-2021
Jim Thomas- 2022
Brenda Meyers- 2023
Olivia Grooters- 2024
Iowa Degree
Iowa Degree
The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest degree the state can bestow upon a member. Recognition occurs at the Iowa State Convention.
Aaron Lorch - 2009
Emily Lorch - 2010
Philip Lorch - 2011
Caroline Knoblock - 2012
Hannah Lorch - 2012
Russell Lorch - 2012
Bianca Shriver - 2015
Daniel Elgersma-2015
Marcus Rodriguez - 2015
Regan Shockley -2015
Zachary Ney - 2017
Tristan Haag - 2017
Erin Streit - 2018
Blake Seivert - 2018
Colton Schiphoff - 2018
Clint Peters - 2019
John Vander Veen - 2019
Trey Haag- 2020
Olivia Grooters- 2021
Maggie Ohrt- 2021
Emily Sindt- 2021
Brenton Thomas- 2022
Anna Vander Veen- 2022
Morgan Grooters- 2022
Tyson Tessum- 2023
Kevin Arambula -2024
Annika Overmire -2024
Alexis Croatt -2024
Abbigal Otto-2024
Brett Stoltz-2024
Brennan Stoltz-2024
Clara Funk-2025
Damion Hansen-2025
Iowa Star Finalist
Iowa Star Finalist
The Stars Over Iowa award program recognizes FFA members who have outstanding involvement in all components of the three-circle model: Classroom/Laboratory, SAE, and FFA.
Caroline Knoblock in Ag Production - 2012
"Some people dream of success we work hard to achieve it." -Unknown
"Some people dream of success we work hard to achieve it." -Unknown
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