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Adia Johnson has been named a Beck’s Player with Heart for her dedication and passion both on and off the court. In school, Adia plays volleyball, where she has developed strong friendships and lasting memories with her teammates. Through the early practices, close games, and long bus rides, she has learned the value of commitment, determination, and the relationships that make high school sports so meaningful. Adia is also active in her community, volunteering her time packing food boxes at the local food pantry, refereeing and coaching youth volleyball, teaching dance, and helping with concessions at local events. Growing up in the country surrounded by corn and soybean fields, Adia has developed a deep appreciation for the work and dedication that support agriculture. By working with her mother in a seed and genetic purity testing lab and through time spent on her great-grandparents’ cattle farm, she has learned the importance of responsibility, hard work, and understanding where our food comes from. After graduation, Adia plans to pursue a career in physical therapy. She hopes to study a health science related field in college before continuing on to graduate school, with the goal of helping people recover from injuries and return to the activities they love.

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Breyten Johnson was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his dedication and commitment on and off the mat. In school, Breyten participates in wrestling, FFA, the National Honor Society, and Student Council, saying he enjoys getting to know new people and building friendships. While being on a team or part of a group, he has found that students of different ages, backgrounds, and interests can find common ground. Some of Breyten's favorite memories come from bus rides, practices, or long days. Breyten helps plant flowers and pick up trash in the park and golf course. He is also a confirmed member of his church and volunteers to help run the Kingsbury Cattleman's Association Banquet. Breyten sees agriculture as the foundation who he is, as he grew up on a family farm with crops, sheep, and cattle. He has learned responsibility, how to handle stress with weather or money, and how to appreciate the small wins. Breyten's best memories come from working alongside his family, and he takes pride in his work every day. Breyten plans to continue his education and study ag business to work in banking, loaning, or sales while continuing to farm alongside his family.

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As a Beck's Player with Heart, Sophia Michael shows her dedication and leadership both on and off the field. She has competed in softball and soccer, while also being involved in FFA, National Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, and 4-H. Through these activities, she has built lasting friendships while developing strong leadership, responsibility, and time management skills. Sophia is also highly active in her community, volunteering her time with local nursing homes, food and clothing drives, school events, and youth softball camps. She has served on the Highland County Junior Fairboard and has helped with numerous FFA events, including Ag Day, tractor pulls, and recruitment activities that promote agriculture and youth involvement. Agriculture has always been an important part of Sophia's life. Through her involvement in 4-H and FFA, she has raised and shown livestock while learning the value of hard work, perseverance, and leadership. Working alongside local breeders and helping with livestock care has strengthened her passion for agriculture and the community that surrounds it. After graduation, Sophia plans to pursue a career in pharmaceuticals. She is currently completing pre-pharmacy coursework and plans to transfer to Ohio Northern University to earn a doctorate degree before returning home to serve her community and continuing to show livestock.

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Spencer Drill has been named a Beck's Player with Heart due to his dedication to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Spencer, agriculture means everything, as it's been a huge part of his life since he was born. From riding in the combine during harvest or feeding the pigs in the morning, he understands the amount of work or time that must be put into it. But he says there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you're sustaining the family farm and feeding the world in the process. Spencer is involved in wrestling, football, trap shooting, FFA, and National Honor Society. He loves the bond that forms when he's participating in these activities with his teammates and creating new friends. In his community, Spencer referees for youth wrestling and baseball and coaches youth wrestling camps. He also volunteers to maintain the yard and bushes at his local church. Spencer plans to attend Northwest Technical College to study electrical construction and maintenance. Though he aims to work as an electrician, he also wants to help with the family farm and one day own it.

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Abigail Fischer was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his dedication and commitment on and off the field and mat. In school, Abigail is a football manager and is involved in wrestling, softball, band, and the National Honor Society. In the summer, she also helps coach youth baseball. Abigail enjoys the bonds that are created from these activities as well as learning lessons that will help her throughout her life. She has learned how to bounce back from failures through hard work and how to be responsible and accountable. Abigail loves how much fun she has with others and staying active. Agriculture is very important to Abigail, her family, and community. It provides them with a livelihood, resources, and brings them happiness. She helps with her father's agricultural business and recognizes that it's a necessity for worldly function. After graduation, Abigail plans to attend Southwest Minnesota State University to study marketing.

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Eli Johnson has been chosen as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his dedication and passion both on and off the track and court. He competes in basketball, track, cross country, and wheelchair basketball while also being involved in FFA and SkillsUSA. Through athletics, he enjoys the competition, setting goals, and working hard alongside his teammates. Some of his favorite memories include the support from his community while competing and attending state meets. Eli is also active in his community through 4-H, the Iowa Corn Growers Association, and the Taylor County Youth Action Committee. Growing up on a family farm, agriculture has always been a way of life for Eli. Through his involvement in 4- H and FFA, he has developed a strong appreciation for the livestock side of agriculture and the values of hard work, responsibility, and stewardship. After graduation, Eli plans to attend a four-year university where he hopes to compete in wheelchair track or basketball while pursuing a degree in agricultural business or agricultural technology.

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Natalie Steele was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of her involvement and dedication to her school, sports, and community. Natalie plays volleyball and tennis, and is involved in National Honor Society, FFA, FCA, SkillsUSA, Club America, Faith and Friends, and Key Club. Natalie enjoys the team and social aspects of these activities and knows the hard work and dedication it takes to be successful. She also appreciates the skills she's learned, such as leadership, communication, and time management, that will help her in the future. In her community, Natalie is involved in Iowa Alliance Volleyball, 4-H Teen Council, and rec-league volleyball. She is also president of her 4-H chapter and coaches elementary/middle school volleyball. Natalie shows her commitment to the agriculture industry through her family farm. Agriculture has provided a way of life for her family for six generations, and they strongly believe in taking care of the land and preserving soil for future generations. Agriculture has taught Natalie the value of hard work, determination, and resilience, providing food, fuel, and jobs for many. Natalie plans to play tennis in college and study secondary education, returning to her community after graduation to work at a local school and help on her family's farm. 

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As a Beck's Player with Heart, Kienna Lassen shows her dedication and passion both on and off the track. Kienna currently participates in track and cross country, saying she enjoys building friendships with fellow runners and making fun memories. She says it's easy to form a meaningful bond with someone who understands the same pain in sports. Though sometimes it's difficult, Kienna likes pushing herself to reach new goals and improve as an athlete. In school, Kienna is also involved in orchestra, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society. Kienna is very involved in her community, primarily through her church. She attends youth group each week and goes on ten-day mission trips in the summer. Kienna volunteers to teach preschoolers and kindergarteners on Sundays, plays viola for the praise team when needed, and helps serve food during Wednesday nigh meals. Outside of church, she helps around the community with the National Honor Society, helping at school fundraisers or youth tournaments. To Kienna, agriculture means putting in hard work to feed the world. She grew up on a family farm and understands that each aspect of agriculture is crucial for the output. Kienna has learned values such as work ethic, responsibility, and selflessness. She says that the more she learns about agriculture, the more she is inspired by it. Kienna plans to attend South Dakota State University to study to be a pharmacist.

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Cody Long was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his dedication and commitment on and off the field and court. In school, Cody plays football, basketball, and runs track and is involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Big Buddies. Cody loves the relationships and connectivity sports brings the most. He enjoys being a positive impact in someone's life, trying his best to greet everyone he interacts with to create a positive environment. Cody has also built strong relationships with his teammates, and knows they are going to last beyond high school. In his community, Cody is involved in High-Five Fridays, volunteers coaching and officiating middle school sporting events, and helps custodial staff with cleanup after games and practices. He also assists neighbors with different chores, such as throwing haybales, shoveling snow, mowing lawns, and taking care of farm/indoor animals. Cody recognizes agriculture as the backbone of America and sees its impact and process all around him. His family started raising a variety of poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and quail when Cody was 7 years old. They also had a small garden that he helped plant, weed, and harvest. Cody and his brother would pick corn to sell, which helped Cody appreciate farmers and the process they go through to make sure produce gets to people. After high school, Cody plans to attend Central College in Pella, IA to play football and compete on the track team. He is interested in studying communications because it is involved in every industry and he enjoys connecting with people.

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Cynthia Memering has been named as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her dedication and passion both on and off the court. She plays volleyball, is involved in National Honor Society and Interact Club, coaches a school feeder volleyball club, and balances those commitments while working several days a week. Through these experiences, she has developed a strong work ethic while building relationships and learning the value of teamwork and leadership. Cynthia is also active in her community, volunteering through National Honor Society and Interact Club. Her service includes working with First City Sunrise Homeless Shelter and the Vincennes Half Marathon as well as tutoring middle and high school students. Cynthia also assists at elementary school fundraisers, helps with the Future Chefs of America competition, and supports youth programming at Bethany Christian Church. Agriculture has played a meaningful role in Cynthia's life as well. Growing up on her family’s farm, she has learned valuable lessons about hard work, responsibility, and family. To her, agriculture represents a way of life that brings families and communities together while providing the resources people depend on every day. After graduation, Cynthia plans to attend the University of Louisville to study dental hygiene. She also plans to continue refereeing and coaching volleyball while in college and hopes to eventually return to her hometown to serve her community and remain involved in her family’s farm.

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