21 Eastern Oregon FFA members set to receive their American degrees this October
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, August 24th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
EASTERN OREGON – Eastern Oregon may be going through the hottest days of summer, but fall is on the horizon. While this means a return to school and (hopefully) a return to tolerable temperatures, it also means that it’s almost time for the 99th annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Alongside the usual series of events, competitions, lectures, and workshops, it’s also when the nation’s most accomplished FFA members will walk on stage to receive their FFA degrees, the highest honor an FFA member can achieve.
As always, plenty of Eastern Oregon FFA members will earn that honor this year, 21 in fact. The full list of local FFA honorees is as follows:
- Weston Downing, Baker.
- Zoey Beam, Grant Union
- Alexis Dames, Irrigon
- Kellen Crenshaw, Joseph
- Casen Cunningham, Joseph
- Basey Dawson, Joseph
- Lucas Goodrich, Joseph
- Devin Schreiber, Joseph
- Karly Burgess, La Grande
- Natasha Lane, La Grande
- Alexus Sartin, McLoughlin (Milton-Freewater)
- Adelynn Stewart, McLoughlin (Milton-Freewater)
- Ryan Geddes, Ontario
- Colson Johnston, Ontario
- Azure Porter, Ontario
- Gabrielle Prentiss, Ontario
- Michael Rosselle, Pendleton
- Casey Vandorn, Pendleton
- Keelie Jones, Union
- Olivia Sturm, Union
- Hailey Loiland, Pendleton
In addition, Brendan Kelley of Cove will also receive an Honorary FFA degree. Congratulations to all recipients!
