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95th annual Illinois FFA event draws thousands
 
The 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention hosted more than 5,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests from June 13-15. The event was held in Springfield, Ill.
 The following individuals were elected to major state office:

President: 
Thaddeus Bergschneider of Franklin (Morgan County); Franklin FFA Chapter

Vice President: 
Eric Wisely of Oakdale (Washington County); Nashville FFA Chapter

Reporter: 
Cooper Nelson of Canton (Fulton County); Canton FFA Chapter

Secretary:
 Riley Kessler of New Douglas (Madison County); Staunton FFA Chapter

Treasurer: 
Benjamin Bremmer of Pearl City (Stephenson County); Pearl City FFA Chapter

Officers serve for one year and often travel more than 20,000 miles.

Photos by Tim Alexander

6/20/2023