Our Team

President

Myka Adams

"Stationed by the Rising Sun"

Myka is a junior who is also involved in Football as well as Basketball and also involved in showing cattle and poultry at the Hancock county fair he is also apart of the millstream farms 4-H where he is the energy officer.

Myka is in charge along with Camden in overseeing officer duties and planning officer trips and meetings. He leads our FFA Chapter meetings. 

Vice-President

Camden Voland

"Stationed by the Plow"

Camden is a junior going into his 4th year of AG who is involved in showing Market lambs as well as show rabbits at the county fair as well as at the State Fair. He has done many CDE's, one being the team of Parliamentary Procedure that made it to the State Level twice.

Camden is in charge along with Myka in overseeing officer duties and planning officer trips and meetings. 

Student Advisor

Olivia Coutinho

"Here by the Owl"

Olivia is a senior who is involved in cross country, equestrian team, 4-H, and shows rabbits as well as dairy market goats at the fair. She also competes in equine judging and competed at the animal management state contest sophomore year. 

Oliva is in charge of the CDE side of FFA along with keeping up with students and their track for their state degrees.

Reporter

Lydia Ponn

"Stationed by the Flag"

Lydia is a Sophomore who is involved in many activities such as Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and being an FFA Officer. This is her third year in AG. Competed in Division 1 for soil judging, and helping the community with Roadside Cleanup.

Lydia has the hefty job of writing articles in the  Knightly News newspaper about FFA along with keeping track of a Reporters book! (Yearbook but for FFA chapters)

Secretary

Brookanne Busch

"Stationed by the Ear of Corn"

Brookanne is a Junior, this will be her fourth year in FFA. She is also involved with Van Buren Girls Soccer, Show Choir, Gliding Stars, and Challenged champions. She was on the state-qualifying Parli Pro team in her first and second year of FFA. 

Brookanne's role is to record the minutes of each chapter meeting, send out FFA emails to students, and keep track of the FFA calendar. She also sends out our thank you notes and other correspondence! 

Treasurer 

Mia Leatherman

"Stationed by the Emblem of Washington"

Mia is a junior who is involved with Swimming, Choir, and the local FFA. She does many contests such as soil judging, Parli pro, and Food science.

Mia keeps a record of FFA transactions, deposits, and donations that go through and fills out a treasurer's book with her logs. 

Sentinel

Tyler Price

"Stationed by the Door"

Tyler is a junior who is going into his third year in the FFA. He is also a member of the Show Choir and Student Council 

Tyler is in charge of the FFAs inventory of tools and official dress along with labeling and organizing the classroom, shop, and loft. He also picks the themes and food for our FFA meetings!

Animal Care Manager

Abria Mosser

“Here with the Animals” 

Abria is a junior who is involved in volleyball, softball, and wrestling. She also shows and will continue to show rabbits until she graduates. She is also participating in her fourth year of Ag. 

Abria's role is to take care of all the FFA animals. She makes sign-up sheets for people to take them home over long breaks and keeps up with students' animal fair projects and much more.

Animal Care Manager 

Josalyn Swaisgood

“Here with the Animals” 

Josalyn is a junior, this will be her second year in FFA. She is involved in Soccer, Wrestling, Marching Band, and shows goats. Josalyn has competed and made it to state in both Animal Management and Vet Science. 

Josalyn's role is to take care of all the FFA animals. She makes sign-up sheets for people to take them home over long breaks and keeps up with students' animal fair projects and much more.

Community Coordinator

Elle Mosser

“Here with the Community.” 

Elle is a sophomore who is very involved and participates in many CDE’s. She shows rabbits at the fair and participates in volleyball and track. 

Elle, along with Dylan are in charge of the FFA's Community Garden, along with Apple Butter Fest in the Fall, and our trash pick-up volunteer days in the spring. 

Community Coordinator

Dylan Buff

“Here with the Community.” 

Dylan is a Senior who is involved in many FFA CDEs, including soil judging, wildlife management, and outdoor power. He is also involved in Football and Track.

Dylan is partnered with Elle on their responsibility of the FFA's Community Garden, along with Apple Butter Fest in the Fall, and our trash pick-up volunteer days in the spring. 

Miss McCoy is in her 1st year of teaching at Van Buren. She loves animals, playing games, and the great outdoors! She primarily teaches AFNR, Animal and Plant Science, Vet Science and Mechanics. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family 

Mrs. C is in her 3rd year of teaching at Van Buren and 7th year teaching overall. She is a 2013 grad of Van Buren High School is proud to be back in the district. She loves getting to know the students and watching them try new opportunities. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.