2023-2024 Franklin Community FFA Officer Team
Advisor, Alicia Geesey
Alicia Geesey started as the Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Franklin in 2019. She attended both Purdue University and North Carolina State University, where she earned her B.S. in Ag Economics and her M.S. in Agricultural Education. She loves being able to share her passion for agriculture with her students and loves seeing them grow in both their leadership and interpersonal abilities. Alicia lives in Franklin with her husband and two children. She also enjoys raising cattle on her small family hobby farm.
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain
Advisor, Dan Batta
President, Samantha Barnes
I am a Senior and have been in FFA for 4 years. My favorite contests are Demonstrations, Proficiencies, and Vet Science. My favorite events are State and National Convention and chapter socials.
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today” – Unknown
Vice President, Norman Tuholski
I am a Senior and this is my 4th year in FFA. My favorite contests are Soil Judging, Livetock Judging, Small Engines, and Demonstrations. My favorite actvites are contests. I am looking forward to making new conections with members.
“Don’t get upset with the mirror. Fix the reflection” -Unknown
Secretary/Reporter, Katelyn Chapman
I am a sophomore and this is my 2nd year in FFA. My favorite contest is Wildlife Habitat Evaluation and Welding. My favorite activity is the plant sale. I’m looking forward to spending time with my chapter and community services.
“Let us make our future now, and our dreams tomorrow reality.” – Malala Yousafzai
Treasurer, Anthony Zehr
I’m a Senior this year and Current Treasurer for our FFA Chapter. I compete in Entomology, Wildlife, and Welding my favorite one is entomology. I look forward to this year competing and hopefully making it to state.
Sentinal, Abby Walters
I am a sophomore and I’ve been in FFA for 3 years. My favorite contest is Prepared Public Speaking. This year I’m looking forward to meeting new members and bettering my chapter.
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein
Past Officers of the Franklin FFA
2022-2023
President: Tank Elmore
Vice President: Maria Williams
Secretary: Samantha Barnes
Treasurer: Norman Tuholski
Reporter: Brooklyn Skaggs
Sentinel: Breanna Lapier
Junior Advisor: Jasper Carter
2021-2022
President: Jasper Carter
Vice President: Tank Elmore
Secretary: Kaydence Wyatt
Treasurer: Abby Bridges
Reporter: Samantha Barnes
Sentinel: Zoe Hawkins
2020-2021
President: Mary Armstrong
Vice President: Morgan Wade
Secretary/Reporter: Amsi Cory
Treasurer: Logan Gregory
Sentinel: Jasper Carter