Katy ISD FFA students are making their mark across Texas, earning top finishes at major livestock shows and career development events while securing more than $32,000 in scholarships this season, the district announced on April 13.

Competing in prestigious events including Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), Katy ISD students demonstrated excellence in agricultural science, leadership and technical skill. Across 16 Career Development Event teams and 132 student participants, the District’s FFA programs continued to set the standard for achievement statewide.

From championship team performances in poultry judging, meats judging and floral competitions to standout individual finishes, Katy ISD students consistently rose to the top against some of the state’s most competitive programs.

“Our students are competing and winning at the highest levels because of their dedication, discipline and passion for agricultural education,” said Nicholas Gonzales, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Katy ISD. “These accomplishments reflect not only their hard work, but also the strength of our programs and the commitment of our educators who prepare students for success in college, careers and life.”

Scholarship and Award Highlights

Student Name School Livestock Show/Rodeo Award Won Scholarship Money

Jadynn Justice Katy High School Fort Worth Floral 2nd Individual $1,000

Greer Gibson Katy High School San Antonio Poultry 1st Individual $10,000

Addison Vacek Katy High School San Antonio Floral 1st Individual $10,000

Delaney Bishop Katy High School Seven Lakes CDE Floral 2nd Individual, High Point Senior $3,000

Samantha Weathers Katy High School Seven Lakes CDE Poultry 2nd Individual, 2nd High Senior $2,000

Greer Gibson Katy High School Seven Lakes CDE Poultry 3rd Individual, 3rd High Senior $1,000

Madelyn McElhannon Katy High School Seven Lakes CDE Vet Science 5th Individual, 2nd High Senior $2,000
Emma Beason Katy High School Seven Lakes CDE Wildlife 1st Individual $3,000

Lillian Crawley Taylor High School Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Texas Tables 3rd Individual $500


Katy ISD FFA teams also earned multiple championship finishes, including:

· Katy High School FFA Champion Team – San Antonio Poultry

· Katy High School FFA Champion Team – San Antonio Floral

· Katy High School FFA Champion Team – San Angelo Meats

· Katy High School Champion Team – HLSR Poultry Judging

· Champion Team Katy High School FFA – Fort Worth Meats

· Mayde Creek High School 3rd Place Team – Texas High School Welding Series – Regional Welding Event

· Taylor High School FFA First Place Team – HLSR Dining Duets

· Taylor High School FFA First Place Team – HLSR Nursery/Landscape

· Multiple top-three finishes across additional contests


These accomplishments highlight the district’s continued investment in CTE programs that provide students with real-world skills, leadership opportunities and pathways to future success, a district spokesperson said.