Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School

Cobleskill-Richmondville FFA members, families, and staff gathered last Friday evening to celebrate a successful year at the Annual C-R FFA Banquet. The event recognized all FFA members for their dedication, leadership, and accomplishments throughout the 2025–26 school year.

A highlight of the evening was the recognition of the Class of 2026 seniors, who have made a lasting impact on the C-R FFA chapter. Congratulations to:

• Danielle Hughes – SUNY Cobleskill, Agricultural Communications
• Benjamin Walrath – SUNY Cobleskill, Wildlife Management
• Matilda Walton – SUNY Delhi, Veterinary Science Technology
• Lydia Waage – SUNY Cobleskill, Agricultural Engineering
• Jonathan Scheer – SUNY Cobleskill, Agricultural Business
• Lana Dambrosi – SUNY Cobleskill, Horticulture
• Dylan Gallagher – SUNY Cobleskill, Agricultural Business

We are especially proud to recognize senior Benjamin Walrath, who has earned the distinguished title of New York State FFA Treasurer, and junior Andrew Hughes, who has been selected as the 2026–27 District 2 President. Their leadership reflects the strength and commitment of our FFA program.

The banquet also introduced the 2026–27 C-R FFA Officer Team:

• President – Olivia VanEvera
• Vice President – Connor Testa
• Secretary – Avery Johnson
• Co-Treasurers – Madelynn Ponte & Brody Gallagher
• Reporter – Rubie Cook
• Sentinel – Caylee Faulkner
• Parliamentarian – Jacob Enyart
• Student Advisor – Andrew Hughes
• Committee Chair for Strengthening Agriculture – Lilah Coons
• Committee Chair for Growing Leaders – Logan Hayes
• Committee Chair for Building Communities – Leah VanValkenburg

C-R students also had an outstanding showing at the New York State FFA Convention, earning top placements across numerous competitions:

Team Results:

• Meat Evaluation Team – 2nd Place
• Ag Mechanics Team – 3rd Place
• Food Science Team – 7th Place
• Ag Issues Team – 3rd Place
• Agriculture Sales Team – 2nd Place
• Maple Production 1 – 9th Place
• Maple Production 2 – 31st Place
• Floriculture Team – 9th Place
• Public Relations Books – 2nd Place

Individual Results:

• Meat Evaluation: Andrew Hughes (7th), Jacob Enyart (8th), Benjamin Walrath (29th), Rubie Cook (49th)
• Ag Mechanics: Brody Gallagher (9th), Andrew Hughes (17th), Lydia Waage (25th), Aidan Rotman (36th)
• Food Science: Leah VanValkenburg (29th), Maddy Ponte (37th), Sophia Faulkner (79th), Caylee Faulkner (112th)
• Agriculture Sales: Andrew Hughes (2nd), Olivia VanEvera (4th)

Additional Honors:

• Secretary’s Portfolio – Olivia VanEvera

Proficiency Awards:

• Specialty Animal Production – Lydia Waage
• Crop Grain Production – Andrew Hughes
• Dairy Production – Olivia VanEvera
• Diversified Livestock Production – Jacob Enyart

Dairy Breed Award:

• Holstein – Olivia VanEvera

Empire Degree Recipients:
Olivia VanEvera, Hunter Tansey, Lydia Waage, Jacob Enyart, Brody Gallagher, Caylee Faulkner, Benjamin Walrath, Johnathan Scheer, Connor Testa, Landon Hulslander, and Andrew Hughes

The Annual Banquet serves as a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the year’s successes and recognize the hard work, growth, and achievements of our students. We are incredibly proud of all our FFA members and look forward to another outstanding year ahead.

For more photos and highlights from the evening, please visit our district Facebook Page.