FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2026
Los Banos Junior High FFA Students Named National Agriscience Fair Finalists
LOS BANOS, CA — Thirteen students from Los Banos Junior High School FFA have qualified as National Agriscience Fair Award Finalists. These outstanding middle school students will represent the Los Banos community on the national stage at the upcoming National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this October.
The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who study agricultural scientific principles and emerging technologies. Reaching finalist status places these students among the top young agricultural researchers in the nation.
2026 National Agriscience Fair Finalists:
· Animal Systems (Division 2): Tavarius Gandy & Elena Ceja
· Environmental Services / Natural Resource Systems (Division 1): Dyana Martin
· Environmental Services / Natural Resource Systems (Division 2): Lily Casas & Adrian Pagaza
· Food Products & Processing Systems (Division 1): Weston Pepper
· Food Products & Processing Systems (Division 2): Alyssa Castillo & Kimberly Gonzalez
· Plant Systems (Division 2): Harper Holland & Ashley Romo
· Social Science (Division 1): Athzyry Tovar-Mendoza
· Social Science (Division 2): Nevaeh Pena & Camila Gutierrez Nieves
This level of success reflects the hard work of the students and the unwavering commitment of their advisors. LBJH FFA Advisor Adam Jacobo and Stevie Willis have dedicated countless hours guiding, mentoring, and preparing these students to excel at the highest level.
"Our students have put in incredible effort, and we are beyond proud to see them recognized nationally," said Superintendent, Bree Valla. "The staff at LBJH deserve immense credit for their dedication to making opportunities like this possible for our kids."