MAIA DEEBACH Maia is beginning her college studies in Ag Education at Corban University in Salem, OR. Involved in all aspects of FFA throughout her high school years, her career goal is to become an agriculture teacher, following in the footsteps of her father, who has taught agriculture for 28 years at Tonasket High School. Growing up on a small farm, she learned at an early age about the work involved, both in raising alfalfa and animals. That fueled her passion for learning and teaching. Maia, daughter of Matthew and Tara Deebach, held leadership positions in FFA and was involved in sports during high school. In addition to her studies, she will be playing soccer for Corban. ADDISON DEJONG Addison is the daughter of Jeffrey and Kelly DeJong, of Lynden, WA. A graduate of Lynden Christian High School, Addison is enrolled at Dordt University in Sioux City, IA, studying Ag Business. Addison has been very involved in 4H and FFA, serving as officers in each organization and competing at the FFA National Convention. Passionate about the dairy industry, she plans to return to Whatcom County as a fifth-generation farmer, to help run the family dairy farm. SAMANTHA HOLLING Samantha, a graduate of Oakesdale High School, grew up in Fairfield, WA. Daughter of Casey and Miranda Holling, she was president of her high school class, Honor Society and her FFA Chapter. She is attending the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, majoring in Ag Business and wants to work directly with farmers in her future career. She is interested in animal science and ag research as well. Her family farming operation is very involved with the agricultural cooperatives in the area. HALEY FRIZZELL Haley, the daughter of Travis Frizzell, is from Valley, WA. She graduated from Jenkins JR/SR High School in Chewelah, WA. Haley grew up raising a wide variety of livestock and continued her involvement with agriculture through FFA, holding positions of leadership in that organization. Haley has appreciation for the cooperative business model as her FFA advisor was very involved in the 2022 formation of the Columbia Community Creamery in Chewelah. He educated his students on the workings of a cooperative. Enrolled at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND, Haley’s course of study is Ranch Management. She has a goal of returning as a fourth-generation rancher and opening a butcher shop to market her family’s beef.
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