The Vantage Career Center FFA chapter held their annual Awards and Recognition Banquet on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in the Vantage Commons. Guest speaker for the evening was Vantage Superintendent, Staci Kaufman. The chapter honored Ms. Kaufman, Mrs. Ashley Cline, and Mrs. Angie Shellabarger with FFA Honorary Degrees for their involvement with the Vantage FFA Chapter.
Awards were presented to FFA members throughout the evening. Senior Bailey Poling (Wayne Trace) and junior Arik Mitchener (Lincolnview) were presented with “Quiet Leader” awards for setting an example to others by their actions. The “110%” award was given to juniors Karlee Trammell (Crestview) and Zach Puckett (Wayne Trace). The Most Improved award went to junior Kenny Mansfield (Wayne Trace).
Receiving the Attendance awards were seniors Quintin Mengerink (Van Wert) and Andrew Horstman (Ottoville). Brendon Foy (Continental) was recognized for his outstanding weld board and Brian Richey (Lincolnview) and Ian LeValley (Delphos Jefferson) were recognized for their tractor troubleshooting skills. Seniors Richey, LeValley and Jacob Schlegel (Paulding) were also applauded for their ag mechanic skills. Shlegel, Poling, and Henry Merriman (Wayne Trace) were acknowledged for their skills in Small Engine (Outdoor Power).
The new officer induction ceremony was held and outgoing officers were thanked for their contribution to the Vantage FFA chapter. Officers for the 2014-2015 school year are President, Arik Mitchener (Lincolnview), Vice President, Jarrett Dye (Lincolnview), Secretary, Karlee Trammell (Crestview), Treasurer, Jordan Miller (Wayne Trace), Sentinel, Kenny Mansfield (Wayne Trace), Student Advisor, Jacob Todd (Paulding), Reporter, Zach Puckett (Wayne Trace), Historian, Kaleb Brown (Continental), and Chaplain, John Huss (Antwerp). 
Vantage FFA Quiet Leader Award winners Arik Mitchener (left) and Bailey Poling. 
Karlee Trammell (Crestview) and Zach Puckett (Wayne Trace) – winners of the Vantage FFA 110% Award.
