Our Team

President

Peyton Griffin

"Stationed by the Rising Sun"

Peyton Griffin is a Junior currently in her 4th year of AG and has held both the position of Secretary and President. She participates in the food science CDE, wildlife management, and ENR competition. Outside of FFA she is a Varsity Golfer and Ballet Teacher. She enjoys reading and spending time with friends in her free time. 

Peyton is in charge along with Emily in overseeing officer duties and planning officer trips and meetings. She leads our FFA Chapter meetings. 

Vice-President

Emily Walter

"Stationed by the Plow"

Emily is a junior; this will be her fourth year in FFA. She is also involved with Van Buren Girls golf. She has competed in the food science and the floriculture CDE's. 

Emily is in charge along with Peyton in overseeing officer duties and planning officer trips and meetings. 

Student Advisor

Chase Voland

"Here by the Owl"

Chase is a Junior who is involved in many activities, including Football, Track,  and serving as an FFA Officer. This will be his 2nd year in AG.  He has done many CDEs, including Upper Sandusky Soils, Envirothon, Poultry Management, and many more! He also attends many of the FFA events, such as National Convention, State Convention, FSR, and many more! 

Chase is in charge of the CDE side of FFA, along with keeping up with students and their progress toward their state degrees.

Reporter

Sophia Cole

"Stationed by the Flag"

Sophia is a Senior and this is her fifth year in AG. She is involved in Volleyball, NTHS,  shows rabbits at our county fair, Creative Arts and Entrepunership  at Millstream Career Center, and is serving as an FFA Officer.  Sophia has competed in multiple CDE's, one including Aquarium Management, for which she has made it to state two years in a row! She has also participated in OLLC,  and Wildlife Management. During those she has had wonderful experiences!!

Sophia  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

Ivy Wilhelm

"Stationed by the Ear of Corn"

Ivy is a junior and is returning for her 3rd year in FFA. Outside of school, she participates in girls' golf and Basketball Cheerleading. She often engages in CDEś and events such as Farm Science Review, Equine Judging, OLLC, Floriculture, and both State and National Conventions.

Ivy'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

Lydia Ponn

"Stationed By The Emblem Of Washington"

Lydia is a Senior who is involved in many activities, including Volleyball, Basketball, Track, NHS, Student Council, Show Choir, and serving as an FFA Officer. This is her fifth year in AG. She has done many CDEs, one being Job Interview, for which she has made it to the District level 2 years in a row! She also participated in OLLC and had a fantastic leadership building experience! 

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

Sentinel

Izzy Adams

"Stationed by the Door"

Izzy is a Junior who is involved in sports, including Soccer and track. This is her 4th year in ag, and she has competed in many CDEs, some of which are livestock judging, public speaking, and animal management. She is also apart of Teaching Professions at Millstream Career Center.

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

Animal Care Manager

Rachel Betts

“Here with the Animals” 

Rachel Betts is a junior going into her 4th year in FFA. She participates in Marching Band, Concert Band, and Quiz Bowl. Rachel has gone to state for Poultry Management, Animal Management, and Environmental Natural Resources CDEs.

Rachel works with the animals, and their well being. While promoting animal husbandty within our chapter. 

Historian

Katie Koehler

“Here with the Historic Scroll” 

Katie is a junior who is serving for the first time as an officer this year! Outside of FFA, Katie is a cheerleader and stays busy workign at Chick-fil-A. Katie has enjoyed competing in the floriculture CDE. 

Katie works with Ivy to assist in teh making of teh chapter scrapbook as well as with teh school staff to stay up to date with chapter history. 

Mrs. Miller is in her 3rd 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 5th year of teaching at Van Buren and 9th 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.