Kalleigh Gale, the daughter of Kraig and Dawn Gale, has been honored as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Food Service Entrepreneurship. As a dedicated member of the Kewanee FFA Chapter, Kalleigh excelled in Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE), demonstrating exceptional agricultural skills, leadership, and record-keeping abilities. Selected as the winner by a committee in Mt. Zion, Illinois, on March 22, 2025, Kalleigh will receive recognition at the 97th Illinois Association FFA State Convention. Her achievements highlight the FFA’s commitment to fostering personal and professional growth in agriculture. The theme for the current year, “Mission,” emphasizes expanding leadership and opportunities within FFA and beyond.
Kalleigh was previously chosen as the chapter, section, and district awardee in this area. Kalleigh is the current Kewanee FFA Chapter President. Shelby Bailey, Ella Cagwin, Kindra Callahan, and Annie Johnson are the agriculture teachers and FFA advisors at the Kewanee School District.
