KING CITY — King City High School’s FFA chapter continues to demonstrate excellence, with students earning top honors at recent state and regional competitions while also celebrating a valued community supporter.
Three King City FFA members — Javier Ibarra Rojas, Jocelin Deniz and Maria Sario Perez — qualified as state finalists in the highly competitive El Credo Speaking Contest, where participants deliver the FFA Creed in Spanish. The trio traveled to Fresno to compete against the best in California, with Perez earning an impressive sixth-place overall finish at the state level.
On the same day, additional King City FFA members were honored in the Hartnell College Project Competition Finals, showcasing their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. This contest allows students to present and speak about the hands-on agricultural projects they manage outside of the classroom.
King City dominated Division 2 of the competition, sweeping the top two spots. Perez continued her successful day by earning first place, while Avery Ferrari secured the runner-up position. In Division 1, Colt Santos also represented King City well, earning runner-up honors against strong competition.
In addition to student achievements, the chapter celebrated the recognition of a dedicated supporter.
Michelle Ferrari was honored as a Monterey Bay Section Honorary FFA Member at the Salinas Valley Fair. This award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service and unwavering support to agricultural education and FFA programs. Ferrari was recognized for her consistent guidance, hard work and commitment to improving the experience for FFA students and programs throughout the section.
“These accomplishments reflect the dedication and hard work of our students, as well as the strong support system from our community,” said King City FFA advisers.
With continued success in leadership and career development events, King City FFA “remains committed to developing premier leadership, personal growth and career success for its members,” according to the advisers.
