From September 5 to September 13, 2025, New Caney ISD FFA students participated in the East Montgomery County (EMC) Fair and Rodeo. Organized by the East Montgomery County Fair Association, the fair includes students from New Caney ISD and Splendora ISD who compete in various events to win scholarships. At the fair, New Caney ISD students brought home over 40 awards in livestock showing, horticulture, and fine arts.
Students, especially those involved in livestock showing, begin preparing for the fair months ahead, carefully selecting and raising their animals. They take on the full responsibility of feeding, training, and working with their animals throughout the summer, all while checking in weekly with their FFA advisors. Meanwhile, students participating in non-livestock events begin early preparations as well, dedicating time to planning and perfecting their project.
Through the FFA program, students also participate in activities like livestock and research projects, entrepreneurship opportunities, and community outreach and education. According to Jacob Brandon, FFA sponsor at West Fork High School, this hard work and dedication help students grow both personally and as leaders, preparing them for success beyond the classroom.
Taylor Martin, FFA sponsor at Porter High School, agrees.
“FFA gives our students confidence, leadership skills, and a place to belong,” she said. “It also helps our district shine by showing the community how hardworking and capable our kids are.”
Students can join FFA as early as third grade by participating in the Junior FFA program. Monthly FFA meetings are held at each high school, and are open for students to attend to learn more about the programs. For more information, contact an FFA sponsor.
Congratulations to the following students for placing at the EMC Fair and Rodeo!
New Caney Jr FFA
Molly Galan: 10th Place, Lamb
Bow McCabe: 12th Place, Broiler
Colt McCabe: 13th Place, Broiler
Colt McCabe: 19th Place, Swine
Molly Galan: 22nd Place, Swine
Jaxon McCarty: 43rd Place, Swine
New Caney FFA
Madeline Reeves: Reserve Champion, Handicraft
Madeline Reeves: 3rd Place, Lamb
Woodroe Knox: 4th Place, Steer
Woodroe Knox: 6th Place, Lamb
Rylin Rupley: 7th Place, Steer
Brooklynn Kelley: 9th Place, Lamb
Lainey Lyles: 16th Place, Swine
Brooklynn Kelley: 34th Place, Swine
Hayden Torres: 39th Place, Swine
Porter Jr FFA
Karaline Loving: 3rd Place, Steer
Brooks McKinley: 3rd Place, Swine
Dayton Svoboda: 3rd Place, Broiler
Bailey Hill: 8th Place, Steer
Kaydee Smith: 11th Place, Swine
Addison Johnson: 12th Place, Goat
Bailey Hill: 36th Place, Swine
Porter FFA
Stephanie Hernandez: Grand Champion, Fine Arts
Paisley Underwood: Grand Champion, Handicraft
Paisley Russell: Reserve Champion, Fine Arts
Chloe Cornelius: 9th Place, Broiler
Dru Svoboda: 10th Place, Broiler
Paisley Underwood: 11th Place, Steer
Brynleigh Cox: 45th Place, Swine
West Fork Jr FFA
Elijah Farmer: Reserve Champion, Cookies
Wyatt Rowe: 6th Place, Broiler
Madelyn Rowe: 7th Place, Broiler
Abigail Dietz: 8th Place, Goat
Hazlyn Hagler: 10th Place, Steer
West Fork FFA
Arabelle Farmer: Grand Champion, Cake
Dana Ashby: 3rd Place, Cake
Ella Goolsby: 4th Place, Broiler
Abbigail Goolsby: 5th Place, Broiler
Grace Goolsby: 8th Place, Broiler
Rosa Garcia: 15th Place, Broiler
Harper Hagler: 38th Place, Swine