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Pella and Pella Christian FFA Members Shine at Sub-District Competition
Pella students qualify for state, while Pella Christian receives silver rating for conduct of the meeting team
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Pella and Pella Christian FFA members recently competed at the District competition at Southeast Warren High School. Pella had one individual qualify for the State Competition and another selected as a State-alternate, while Pella Christian received a silver rating for their conduct of the meeting team.
Why it matters
The FFA sub-district competition is an important milestone for high school agriculture students, allowing them to showcase their skills and knowledge while advancing to higher levels of competition. Strong performances by Pella and Pella Christian students demonstrate the quality of their FFA programs and the dedication of their members.
The details
At the competition, Pella FFA members had the following results: Caiden Tuel and Caitlyn Cronin were voting delegates, Lyndon Norton participated in the Reporter's Book, Luke Hartke earned a bronze in the Treasurer's Book, Caitlyn Cronin earned a gold and state-alternate in the Secretary's Book, Lyndon Norton earned a silver in Prepared Public Speaking, and Kia Lehman placed 1st gold in Ag Sales and is advancing to the state competition. Meanwhile, the Pella Christian FFA team received a silver rating for their conduct of the meeting.
- The competition took place on March 11, 2026 at Southeast Warren High School.
The players
Caiden Tuel
Pella FFA member and voting delegate.
Caitlyn Cronin
Pella FFA member, voting delegate, and state-alternate in the Secretary's Book.
Lyndon Norton
Pella FFA member who participated in the Reporter's Book and earned a silver in Prepared Public Speaking.
Luke Hartke
Pella FFA member who earned a bronze in the Treasurer's Book.
Kia Lehman
Pella FFA member who placed 1st gold in Ag Sales and is advancing to the state competition.
What’s next
The state FFA competition will take place in the coming months, where Kia Lehman will represent Pella after her strong performance in Ag Sales.
The takeaway
The Pella and Pella Christian FFA programs are producing talented and dedicated students who are excelling at the sub-district level. This bodes well for their continued success at higher levels of competition and their future contributions to the agriculture industry.

