On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Mount Pulaski High School faculty and staff gathered in the main gym for a secret award ceremony to honor Agriculture Teacher, Mr. Ralph Allen, as a Golden Owl Award recipient and finalist for the 2024-2025 Golden Owl Award.
Allie Bode, District 3 FCAE Program Advisor, and Trenton Payne, State FFA President, kicked off the presentation with introductions and inspirational comments. Rod Stoll, VP of Marketplace Engagement for Farm Credit Illinois, announced the award as a partner that supports the Golden Owl Award Program. Then, Scott Mason, Risk Management Consultant from Nationwide Agribusiness, gave an accounting of attributes that led to Mr. Allen's nominations and awarded him with his plaque and prize money.
It was a great ceremony and the MPHS faculty and staff was proud to be in attendance. Congratulations to Mr. Allen on his amazing career as an Agriculture educator and on this award. We thank him for his contributions to our school and community and for his dedication to the future of the agriculture industry.
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Congratulations, Mr. Allen!