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The Spring Branch FFA Alumni Association hosted its 2025 FFA Show & Sale at the district’s Agricultural Science Center, continuing a long-standing tradition that recognizes the dedication, skills, and achievements of student exhibitors. The event provides students with a platform to showcase their work, gain hands-on experience, and secure funding for their education, while also demonstrating the impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs available at SBISD high schools, the Guthrie Center, and the Agricultural Science Center.

Students exhibited their livestock, agricultural projects, and floral arrangements, highlighting the knowledge and skills they have developed through FFA. Family members, friends, and community supporters gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and support their future endeavors. More than just an agricultural program, FFA equips students with leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that translate into a wide range of career opportunities. Established in 1928, the program was founded by young farmers who recognized the need to prepare future generations to address the challenges of feeding a growing world.

Through FFA and SBISD’s CTE Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) programs—including Animal Science, Plant Science, and Veterinary Medicine—students gain industry expertise, leadership experience, and practical skills that bridge classroom learning with real-world applications. The Show & Sale not only highlights student achievements but also reinforces the district’s commitment to T-2-4 and preparing students for success beyond high school.

One of the most anticipated moments of the event was the live auction, where community members bid on student livestock and projects to help fund scholarships and future educational opportunities.

Thanks to the generosity of SBISD supporters, this year’s Show & Sale raised more than $500,000 to support student participants.

2025 FFA Show & Sale Results 

Livestock

Broilers

• Grand Champion: Vanessa De La Torre - SWHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Catherine Perez - SHS

Turkeys

• Grand Champion: Catherine Perez - SHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Lily Wilson - MHS

Lambs

• Grand Champion: Ariana Silva - SHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Flor Gasca - WAIS

Lamb Showmanship

• Grand Champion Showmanship: Flor Gasca - WAIS
• Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship - Ophylia Luu - SHS

Goats 

• Grand Champion: Gretchen Loveless - SHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Victoria Green - SWHS

Goat Showmanship

• Grand Champion Showmanship: Samantha Hayes - MHS
• Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship: Victoria Green - SWHS

Steer 

• Grand Champion: Camden Hopper - SHS 
• Reserve Grand Champion: Wilson Swinbank - MHS 

Steer Showmanship

• Grand Champion Showmanship: Camden Hopper - SHS
• Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship: Genaro Bustamante - AOC

Heifer 

• Grand Champion: Edie Wong - SHS

Heifer Showmanship

• Grand Champion Showmanship: Edie Wong - SHS

Swine 

• Grand Champion: Emily Valicek - MHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Grace Smith - WAIS

Swine Showmanship

• Grand Champion Showmanship: Abby Green - MHS
• Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship: Emily Valicek - MHS

Non-Livestock

High-Point Winner: Elise Bernadac - SHS

Ag-Mechanics Division

• Grand Champion: Camden Hopper - SHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Elise Bernadac - SHS
• 3rd Place: Sophie Bernadac - WAIS
• 4th Place: Garrett Green - MHS

Agriscience Fair Division

• 1st Place: Elise Bernadac - SHS
• 2nd Place: Sophie Bernadac - WAIS
• 3rd Place: Khamari THomas - SHS

Creative Arts Division

• Grand Champion: Abby Green - MHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Charlotte Moore - SHS

2-D Art

• 1st Place: Abby Green - MHS
• 2nd Place: Addison Knape - MHS

Decorative and Functional Crafts

• 1st Place: Elise Bernadac - SHS
• 2nd Place: Vanessa De La Torre - SWHS

Textile Design and Three Dimensional

• 1st Place: Charlotte Moore - SHS
• 2nd Place: Tamryn Anderson - MHS

Food Division

Overall

• Grand Champion: Claire Bernadac - SHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Catherine Perez - SHS

Cookies

• 1st Place: Melia Narazaki-Preston - SHS
• 2nd Place: Claire Bernadac - SHS

Cakes

• 1st Place: Campbell Crawford - SHS
• 2nd Place: Charlotte Moore - SHS

Pies

• 1st Place: Addison Knape - MHS
• 2nd Place: Melia Narazaki-Preston - SHS

Canning

• 1st Place: Scott Eckert - SHS
• 2nd Place: Elise Bernadac - SHS

Bread

• 1st Place: Catherine Perez - SHS
• 2nd Place: Emerson Bryant - SHS

Candy

• 1st Place: Wilson Swinbank - MHS
• 2nd Place: Charlotte Moore - SHS

Horticulture Division

Overall

• Grand Champion: Campbell Crawford - SHS
• Reserve Grand Champion: Lily Wilson - MHS

Container Gardens

• 1st Place: Campbell Crawford - SHS
• 2nd Place: Summer Barrett - SHS

Cut Floral Arrangements 

• 1st Place: Lily Wilson - MHS
• 2nd Place: Elise Bernadac - SHS

Photography Division

• 1st Place: Charlotte Moore - SHS
• 2nd Place: Camden Hopper - SHS
• 3rd Place: Melia Narazaki-Preston - SHS
• 4th Place: Sophie Bernadac - WAIS

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SBISD extends a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, community members, and supporters who support our students and programs.

We look forward to seeing the incredible achievements of our FFA students in the years to come!

• Learn more about SBISDs FFA program and CTE opportunities at https://online.springbranchisd.com/cte/index.html. 
• View photos from the event at https://springbranchisd.smugmug.com/FFA-Show-Sale-2025.