A former Taylorville High School FFA member won national honors at the recent National F-F-A Convention.

Lizzie Schafer ended her FFA career on a high note this past week by being named the FFA Star Over America in Agriscience, one of the highest honors in the National FFA Organization. Each year, only one star is selected in the agriscience category from across the United States. 

Lizzie's achievement as the 2024 American Star in Agriscience made history for the Taylorville FFA Chapter at the 97th National FFA Convention by being the first Taylorville FFA member to earn this honor. 

Lizzie began her bovine cattle research as a freshman at Taylorville High School and continued her work throughout high school and into college. Throughout her FFA career, she has consistently strived for excellence in various contests, community service projects, and leadership roles.  

Lizzie is a student at Kansas State University, pursuing a degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Communications working towards a broadcasting career.