CCISD FFA Students Earn Top Honors at Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo

Clear Creek ISD students brought home an impressive collection of awards from the 2026 Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, earning top honors across livestock, agricultural mechanics and school art competitions. The annual event provides students with opportunities to showcase months of preparation, hands-on learning and hard work through a variety of competitive events.

Students from Clear Brook, Clear Falls, Clear Lake and Clear Springs high schools earned numerous awards, including Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and top placements in their respective categories. From raising and showing livestock to designing and constructing agricultural mechanics projects, these accomplishments reflect the dedication, technical skills and creativity of CCISD students.

Congratulations to the following students on their achievements:

AG MECHANICS AUCTION PROJECTS

• Kingston Godeaux – Grand Champion – Clear Springs

• Sopia Wenner – Reserve Champion – Clear Springs

• Benjamin Kapsak – 4th Place – Clear Springs

• Autumn Burton – 5th Place – Clear Brook

• Daniel Boyle – 7th Place – Clear Springs

• Kaleb Chaidez – 8th Place – Clear Springs

• Randy Volesky – 9th Place – Clear Falls

• Jackson Buford – 12th Place – Clear Brook

AG MECHANICS OPEN PROJECTS

• Trevor Schilling – Grand Champion – Clear Springs

• Ariana Zepeda – Reserve Champion – Clear Springs

SCHOOL ART

• Alexander Graun – 7th Place – Clear Brook

• Melanie Chavez – 12th Place – Clear Falls

• Lily Makepeace – 13th Place – Clear Falls

HOG

• Kylie Luedecke – 8th Place – Clear Springs

• Kylie Luedecke – Reserve Senior Showmanship – Clear Springs

GOAT

• Jennie Criddle – Grand Champion – Clear Springs

• Jennie Criddle – Grand Senior Showmanship – Clear Springs

LAMB

• Mackenzie Risinger – 8th Place – Clear Lake

• Madison Elliot – 10th Place – Clear Falls

HEIFER

• Matthew Artiga – Exotic Reserve Champion – Clear Brook

These achievements highlight the valuable learning experiences available through CCISD's agricultural science programs. Students develop leadership, responsibility, problem-solving and career-ready skills while gaining practical experience that extends well beyond the classroom.

Congratulations to all of our CCISD students for representing their schools with pride and demonstrating the dedication, perseverance and talent behind their outstanding achievements!

To learn more about the Agriculture, Technology and Mechanical Systems program, click here.