What’s happening in the classroom: Gordon Rushville FFA Chapter

By McKaley Grover, Gordon Rushville FFA Chapter historian
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026

Gordon Rushville FFA 1.jpg — The Gordon Rushville FFA Chapter officer team for 2025-26 are front row Kynsleigh Krebs, left, Jenifer Banister, McKaley Grover, and in the back row FFA advisor Mr. Shawn McKimmey, left, Jaxon Kearns, Kirsten Heck, Kati Cox, Luke Laws, Lindsey Simonson, Jackson Roffers. Not pictured is Reese Simonson.
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By McKaley Grover, Gordon Rushville FFA Chapter historian

The Gordon-Rushville FFA Chapter has many new and exciting developments, which the chapter members are using to create new agricultural advancements within the community. Advisor Shawn McKimmey has brought new life to the Gordon Rushville ag program over the past four years, bringing his life experiences and knowledge to the students firsthand.

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Gordon Rushville FFA 2.jpg — Cattle windbreaks were designed and manufactured by the Gordon-Rushville High School welding class.
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