Mineral Point Middle/High School proudly hosted this year’s District FFA Speaking Contest on Wednesday, February 4, welcoming students from across the district to compete in a variety of leadership and public speaking events.
With strong participation in each category, Mineral Point students rose to the challenge and delivered impressive performances across the board. The top two finishers in each event earned the opportunity to advance to the Sectional competition, which will be held March 4 at Prairie du Chien.
Leading the way for Mineral Point are Emily Heisner and Johnny Robinson, who both secured first-place finishes in their respective events and will represent the school at Sectionals. Heisner claimed top honors in the Discussion Meet, while Robinson earned first place in Employment Skills. The two sectional qualifiers are pictured being congratulated by State FFA President Amalia Draxler of Glenwood City.
Additional strong performances by Mineral Point students included:
Creed
- Rachel Heisner – 3rd
- Lily Heisner – 4th
Discussion Meet
- Emily Heisner – 1st (Sectional qualifier)
- Faye Schuette – Semifinalist
Employment Skills
- Johnny Robinson – 1st (Sectional qualifier)
- Madelyn Steffes – 3rd
Extemporaneous
- Mallory Gould – 4x participant
Prepared Speaking
- Haylee Yager – 6th
Mineral Point was also represented by two teams in the Quiz Bowl competition.
Team 1: Max Dannenberg, Kegan Patterson, Sam Sennhenn, Jameson Steffes, Hunter Tibbits
Team 2: Everett Fitzsimmons, Landon McDonald, Emmitt Steffes, Ruby Syvrud, Jack Tippett
The District FFA Speaking Contest provides students the opportunity to strengthen their leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills — hallmarks of the FFA organization. Mineral Point’s strong showing reflects the dedication and preparation of its students and advisors.
The school community congratulates all participants and wishes Emily Heisner and Johnny Robinson the best of luck as they advance to Sectionals in March.