Achievements

Newman FFA members strive to succeed in all areas whether it be at a competition, or at our annual banquet. Below you can find recognition of these students!

Stanislaus County Fair 2019 Highlights

Newman FFA had a fantastic run at the Stanislaus county fair 2019. Each and everyone of our exhibitors did an amazing job. We had a great time watching you all succeed and can't wait for this next year!

Maison Simas placed 3rd in market for beef
Morgan Bettencourt placed 4th in market and 6th in showmanship for beef
Frank Bettencourt placed 5th in showmanship for goats
Lanai Torres placed 7th in showmanship for goats
Amanda Vargas placed 8th in showmanship for goats
Lia Tristan placed 2nd in showmanship for dairy
Julian Lemus placed 4th in showmanship for dairy
Natalie Lopez-Cuevas placed 5th showmanship for dairy
Jaynie Gonzalez placed 3rd in grade for dairy
Rebecca Mendoza placed 6th in grade for dairy
Jazmin Rodriguez placed 3rd in showmanship for sheep
Natalie Velasquez placed 4th in showmanship for sheep
Jaynie Gonzalez placed 10th in showmanship for sheep
Grace Kimbrough placed 12th in showmanship for sheep
Lia Tristan is the Intermediate Champion in showmanship for sheep
Natalie Velasquez placed 1st in her market class for sheep
Jazmin Rodriguez and Grace Kimbrough placed 2nd in their market classes for sheep
Jaynie Gonzales and Cate Rocha placed 3rd in their market classes for sheep
Lia Tristan and Madison Cabral placed 5th in their market classes for sheep
Kyra Zaleski placed 6th in her market class for sheep
Aj Jimenez placed 1st in her market class for swine
Rebecca Mendoza placed 2nd in her market class for swine
Brook Blaire placed 3rd in her market class for swine
Natalie Lopez-Cuevas placed 2nd in showmanship for rabbits
Destinee Ramos placed 8th in showmanship for rabbits

Public Speaking

This year we had some members participate in Public Speaking contests. Congratulations to the students below on a great year!

Job Interview: Cailin Casey, Natalia Cortes, and Jazmin Rodriguez (4th place- Tri-Rivers Section)

Prepared Public Speaking- Natalie Velasquez

Creed Speaking- Madison Beach (1st place- Tri-Rivers Section & Top 8 finalist for the Central Region)

Extemporaneous Public Speaking- Diego Garcia (1st place- Tri-Rivers Section)

California FFA Proficiency

Senior Matthew Grimaldo is one of the California FFA State Proficiency Award finalists for the Ag Mechanics Fabrication and Design area. The winner will be announced at the State FFA Convention in May. Good Luck Matthew!