As the school year came to an end, Gustine FFA members gathered to celebrate another successful year at the annual Chapter Banquet. On May 19th, members, families, supporters, and community members came together for an evening of recognition and celebration. This year's theme, "Harvest Your Potential," highlighted the dedication and hard work shown by members throughout the year.
During the banquet, members were recognized for their achievements in speaking competitions, judging teams, leadership activities, and other FFA events. Scholarships and special awards were also presented to deserving members. One of the highlights of the evening was the installation of the 2025-2026 Chapter Officer Team:
President – Carson Bell
Vice President – Juliana Martinez
Secretary – Madeline Alves
Treasurer – Justin Lopes
Reporter – Natalie Ventura
Sentinel – Dominic Alves
Gustine FFA is also honored to congratulate Juliana Martinez on being elected as the Great River Valley Sectional Reporter. Following the sectional elections was the Regional Officer Election Conference, where Carson Bell was elected as the Central Region President. He shares, “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for agriculture and service to the members of the Central Region this year, and hope to set high standards for our big, loud, and proud region.” We are incredibly proud of both Juliana and Carson and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in their new leadership roles.
Thank you to all of the families, friends, community members, scholarship donors, and Ag Boosters who continue to support Gustine FFA. Your support helps make opportunities like these possible and allows our chapter to continue growing and succeeding year after year.
Following the FFA Banquet, the chapter recognized its Top 20 members with a special reward trip. The Top 20 program honors members who have gone above and beyond throughout the year by participating in FFA events, activities, and leadership opportunities. This year, the group traveled to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, giving members a chance to have fun and spend time together after a busy year. The trip was a great way to celebrate their hard work and thank them for their dedication to Gustine FFA.
The 2025-2026 school year was a successful one for Gustine FFA. Members participated in leadership events, competitions, community service projects, livestock shows, and chapter activities throughout the year. Their hard work and dedication helped make this year one to remember.
Gustine FFA would like to thank all of the families, supporters, sponsors, Ag Boosters, and community members who continue to support our chapter. We are proud of everything our members accomplished this year and look forward to another great year ahead. See you next year!
