ICC Students Excel at Illinois PAS Conference

Illinois Central College proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its Agri-Business Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau members at the Illinois Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) Conference. Held at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the event showcased the skills and professionalism of ICC students as they competed against peers from both community colleges and four-year universities in job interviews and specialty contests.

Congratulations to the eighteen talented ICC students who competed: Talena Sprecher, Morgan Baer, Rafael Vidal, Bryce Lawles, Kaylin Turner, Luke Schroder, Brock Byrd, Kaitlynn Whitecotton, Slone Windish, Nick Bunnell, Ty Hodel, Ayden Nettles, Gabe Stephens-Sutter, Britt Beard, Lydia Rogers, Ryan Zehr, Madeline Wallington, and Sam Zurski.

Job Interview Competition


Students showcased their career readiness by submitting resumes and cover letters and participating in industry-led interviews across 11 categories. ICC students excelled, earning impressive placements:

Agribusiness Administration: Talena Sprecher - 1st place

Agronomic Services: Morgan Baer - 1st place

Livestock Production: Rafael Vidal - 1st place

Agricultural Equipment and Machinery: Bryce Lawles - 1st place

Floriculture, Landscaping, and Nursery: Kaylin Turner - 1st place

Ag Sales: Luke Schroeder - 2nd place

Agronomic Production: Brock Byrd - 2nd place

Specialty Crop Production: Kaitlynn Whitecotton - 2nd place

Livestock Production: Slone Windish - 3rd place

Forestry and Natural Resources: Nick Bunnell - 3rd place

Specialist Areas Competition

Participants solved problems, completed tests, and identified specimens in their chosen fields. ICC students earned top honors in multiple categories:

Landscape:

Individual Awards:

1st place: Kaylin Turner

2nd place: Nick Bunnell

Team Awards:

1st place: Nick Bunnell and Gabe Stephens-Sutter

3rd place: Kaylin Turner and Kaitlynn Whitecotton

Crops:

Individual Awards:

2nd place: Lydia Rogers

Team Awards:

3rd place: Lydia Rogers, Ty Hodel, and Ryan Zehr

Equine:

Individual Awards:

1st place: Madeline Wallington

Team Awards:

1st place: Madeline Wallington, Rafael Vidal, and Talena Sprecher

ICC applauds these remarkable students for earning top honors and representing the College with distinction. Their achievements exemplify the dedication and excellence of the Agri-Business and Collegiate Farm Bureau students.

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