Edison FFA to honor members at April 12 banquet

The event will be held in the high school cafeteria and will include a meal at 4 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony

Anyone planning to attend must RSVP by April 3.

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Published March 31, 2026 - 8:43 a.m.

The Edison High School FFA Chapter will honor its membership during the annual FFA Recognition Banquet Sunday, April 12.

The event will be held in the high school cafeteria and will include a meal at 4 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony.

Advisor Kelli Pridemore said chapter members will be recognized for their achievements over the past year. The program will include chapter and honorary degree ceremonies, along with various awards, senior recognition, installation of the 2026-27 officers and a year-in-review slideshow presentation.

Anyone planning to attend must RSVP by April 3 by calling 740-282-0068 or emailing Pridemore at kelli.pridemore@edisonwildcats.org.

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