Killeen ISD FFA Students Shine at Heart O' Texas Livestock Show & Rodeo
Killeen ISD FFA students put their hard work and dedication on display at the Heart O' Texas Livestock Show & Rodeo in Waco, earning top finishes, advancing to showmanship finals, and taking home calf scramble awards.
Representing the Killeen ISD Career Center, Harker Heights High School, and Chaparral High School, students competed in livestock shows and rodeo events, demonstrating the skills, confidence, and commitment they've developed through their agricultural education programs.
Killeen ISD Career Center FFA
Javin Penfold had a week to remember! The KCC FFA officer was the first to catch a calf during the opening night calf scramble, earning a certificate toward next year's project animal. He followed that performance with another successful catch in the finals in under 50 seconds, earning a custom pair of boots! Javin also advanced to the finals in Senior Lamb Showmanship.
Osvaldo Camacho Burgos competed in the calf scramble, earning a certificate toward a future livestock project.
Carson Ingalls placed 8th with his medium-weight goat, marking a special milestone in his FFA journey. The KCC senior has been showing livestock with the program since the age of 9, making this his final Heart O' Texas Fair as a student. Congratulations, Carson, on years of dedication and hard work!
Harker Heights High School FFA
- Krystal Gamble and Savannah Jennings placed 9th and 13th, respectively, in Class 1 Wether Doe.
- Tayler Patrick competed with her market goat in the Class 4 Medium Light Weight division in both the scholarship and premium shows.
- Wesley earned a top 10 finish in Class 4 Crossbred Gilt at the Breeding Swine Show.
Chaparral High School FFA
- Mikayla Cobb placed 3rd out of 13 exhibitors with her Santa Gertrudis heifer.
- Pablo Vidal Parades placed 2nd in Wether Dam Class 8.
- Rylee Boone earned a top 10 finish in Class 16 Market Medium Wools.
- Rylee Sesmundo placed 7th in Class 8 Market Fine-Wool Crosses.
Rylee Boone, Kaitlyn Cromwell, and Rylee Sesmundo also competed in the Heart O' Texas Rodeo Calf Scramble, each earning a calf scramble award.
All Chaparral exhibitors demonstrated strong showmanship and proudly represented the Bobcats throughout the competition.
Celebrating Our Students
Behind every competition are countless early mornings, long hours, and months of preparation. These students' accomplishments reflect not only their dedication but also the support of their FFA advisors, families, and community members.
Congratulations to all of our Killeen ISD FFA students for representing their schools and our district.
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