Lost River, Henley FFA students elected to state leadership positions

Lost River chapter qualifies to compete at FFA National Convention & Expo this fall
March 25, 2026 / Two Klamath County School District students were elected to leadership positions at the Oregon FFA State Convention and will represent FFA throughout the state and nationally throughout 2026-27.

Lost River Junior/Senior High School’s Anna Kliewer was elected Oregon FFA state president for 2026-2027 and Henley High School’s Dylan Orr was elected Oregon FFA state treasurer for 2026-2027.

This marks the first time KCSD has produced a state president and the first time the district has had two state officers in the same year. Both students will have their living expenses covered and are eligible for additional scholarships as they serve. Their duties will include travel across Oregon and time at Oregon State University in Corvallis, as well as national events.  Click here to read an article about the new Oregon FFA officers

The election wins were just one highlight of a productive state convention. FFA students from Lost River, Henley, Bonanza, and Mazama brought home numerous accolades from the event held March 19-22 at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center in Redmond.

The Lost River FFA team earned the National Chapter Award -- Gold -- qualifying them to compete at the National FFA Convention & Expo in October.

Highlights from the Oregon FFA State Convention:
Bonanza FFA
-- 2 State Degree recipients: Jaclyn Cole, Ethan Schull 
-- District Winning Proficiency Applications: Josie Lelmorini (beef, dairy, diversified livestock entrepreneurship) 
-- Ethan Schull served on the Nominating Committee 
-- Members assisted with proficiency judging 

Henley FFA
-- Dylan Orr – Oregon FFA State Treasurer 2026-2027 
-- 2 State Degree Recipients: Jenna Melsness, William Grayson 
-- District Winning Proficiency Candidate: Jayci Ladner (Diversified Livestock Production) 
-- Farm Business Management Team – 4th Overall 
-- Individual High Scores: Dylan Orr (6th), William Grayson (8th), Vanessa Calzacorta (3rd) 
-- Art Contest Highlights: Walter Collier (2nd Manufacturing Laser Art), Trapper Cundall (3rd Mixed Media, Hobby Art), Ryan Douglas (2nd Manufacturing, Metal Art), John Bland (3rd Manufacturing, Metal Art) 
-- Members assisted with proficiency judging 

Lost River FFA
-- Anna Kliewer – Oregon FFA State President 2026-2027 
-- Superior Chapter Award 
-- National Chapter Award – Gold (advancing to Nationals) 
-- State Degree Recipients: Johanna Holmes, McKinley Ruda, Esperanza Rodriguez, Chad Sweat 
-- District Winning Proficiency Candidate: Miles Scott (Forage Production Placement, Diversified Ag Production Placement/Entrepreneurship) 
-- Farm Business Management Team Participants: Jorge Hernandez, Esperanza Rodriguez, Yulisa Perez Santa Maria, Claudia Hernandez, Sophia O’Brien, Krystel Fernandez, Kyle Kovitch, Charlotte Seus, Zack Sweat 
-- Art Contest Highlights: Chad Sweat (1st Mixed Media, Hobby Art), Zack Sweat (2nd Mixed Media, Hobby Art), Yulisa Perez Santa Maria (3rd Traditional, Mixed Media) 
-- Chapter Awards: Chapter Scrapbook (Gold – Esperanza Rodriguez), Advanced Portfolio (Bronze – JoVi Holmes), Beginning Portfolio (Bronze – Yulisa Perez Santa Maria), Secretary’s ----Book (Silver – Macey Thompson), Treasurer’s Book (Gold – Chad Sweat) 
-- Members assisted with proficiency judging, courtesy corps for competitions, and interviews 

Mazama FFA
-- State Degree Recipient: Addison Garlock 
-- Members assisted with proficiency judging