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2006 National Junior Summer Spectacular
Showdown in L-town
July 4-8, 2006 • Louisville, KY
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Gilt Show | Showmanship | Skillathon | Judging Contest | Speech Contest | Photography Contest | Poster Design Contest | Sweepstakes | State Display Contest | NJSA Board of Directors
GILT SHOW
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Champion Gilt Overall & Champion Yorkshire
1037-1 Kayla Lee, KS 2-4
JALR4 Sweet Ride 6-2 x JGR3 Full Sweep 87-12
Reserve Champion Gilt Overall & Champion Hampshire
448-1 Caisey DeOrnellas, OH 4-2
GBJG4 Big Brother 36-2 x RMI1 Blockbuster 15-6
Third-Place Gilt Overall & Champion Landrace
1053-1 Robbie Sheets, IN 12-6
JKGM4 HOTWIRE 20-1 x CR2 KARLSTORP 413-3
Fourth-Place Gilt Overall & Reserve Champion Hampshire
973-1 Stuart Watson, IN 17-5
LER5 The General 6-4 x JL1 Oh Baby 23-1
Fifth-Place Gilt Overall & Reserve Champion Yorkshire
1022-1 D.J. Martin, IN 12-3
DBFF4 Seven Eleven 7-11 x SLI9 Triple Play 41-4
Champion Duroc
1037-2 Kayla Lee, KS 1-3
NBD4 OX 67-4 x JRE2 SANFORD 45-7
Reserve Champion Duroc
1012-1 Kendall Smith, IN 1-4
HD5 MAXED OUT 5-1 x RWG3 SILKY SMOOTH 144-1
Reserve Champion Landrace
1049-10 Cole Horner, IL 4-1
AR3 MONOPOLY 10-2 x AR3 MONOPOLY 10-2
Champion Bred & Owned Duroc
730-10 Mallory Gibson, OH 4-5
2SM5 PSSS DYNASTY 4-1 x HP1 HP DIESEL 82-6
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Duroc
436-10 Bryn McElroy, OH 12-3
NBD4 OX 67-4 x JRE3 TARZAN 21-9
Champion Bred & Owned Hampshire
767-10 Brian Down, IL 2-5
1SCS2 FLEX 15-5 x HMMC0 LIFELINE 6-12
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Hampshire
63-1 Travis Yeazel, OH 201-2
JM3 MAKE ME FAMOUS 22-1 x DSHY1 MUSCLE MASTER 9-9
Champion Bred & Owned Landrace
1049-10 Cole Horner, IL 4-1
AR3 MONOPOLY 10-2 x AR3 MONOPOLY 10-2
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Landrace
716-10 Kyle Bontrager, IN 5-10
CR3 IRON MAN 311-1 x CR1 SAMPSON 294-1
Champion Bred & Owned Yorkshire
969-10 Chris Hofschulte, OK 8-3
SORL5 Premier Edition 9-9 x GOSS3 Fully Loaded 6-1
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Yorkshire
504-10 Lucas Wesley, IN 1-11
1AJW5 KODIAK 7-1 x ARK2 FAIR WARNING 14-6
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SHOWMANSHIP
Top swine showmen gathered in the ring July 5-6 for the largest National Junior Summer Spectacular Showmanship Contest ever. Quality showmen represented the country from
Doug Albright,
The top 10 in each division follow:
Senior Showmanship Contest (17-21 years old)
(104 entries)
1. Doug Albright,
4.
(134 entries)
1. Liza Arnold,
4. Troy Sloan,
5. Taylor Crouch,
Junior Showmanship Contest (9-12 years old)
(111 entries)
1. Cole Awe,
6. Lauren German,
7. Orin Allen, Homer, Ill.
8. Trent Ray,
9. Josh Robinson,
Novice Showmanship Contest (8 years old and younger)
(102 entries)
1. Cailyn Hines,
5. Reagan Langemeier,
9. Ashtin Guyer,
10. Robby Sheets,
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SKILLATHON
JUNIORS TEST SWINE KNOWLEDGE IN SKILLATHON
During the National Junior Summer Spectacular Skillathon, held July 5 in Louisville, Ky., participants put their swine knowledge to use, while performing a variety of tasks, including ear notching, identifying meat cuts and answering questions on current issues in agriculture.
Mark Wongrowski, Pemberville, Ohio, won the senior division. In the intermediate division, Tyler Sanders, Nappanee, Ind., took home top honors. The champion in the junior skillathon was Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. The novice title was captured by Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich. The first place in each division received a chair, second place received a bag, and the third through fifth place participants were awarded a silver photo frame.
The top 10 in each division follow:
Senior Skillathon Contest (17-21 years of age)
(67 entries)
1. Mark Wongrowski, Pemberville, Ohio
2. Nathan Ray, Berwick, Ill.
3. Hyatt Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio
4. Alan Duttlinger, Hebron, Ind.
5. Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.
6. Stephanie Bradley, College Station, Texas
7. Mark Flory, Overbrook, Kan.
8. Katie Hargrave, Wayland, N.Y.
9. Kyle Knauth, Milford, Ill.
10. Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich.
Intermediate Skillathon Contest (13-16 years old)
(103 entries)
1. Tyler Sanders, Nappanee, Ind.
2. Aaron Balowski, Coldwater, Mich
3. Courtney Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
4. Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
5. Alyssa Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
6. Bailey Albright, Coldwater, Mich.
7. Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill.
8. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
9. Jacob Eve, Scottsburg, Ind.
10. Austin Langemeier, Marion, Texas
Junior Skillathon Contest (9-12 years old)
(76 entries)
1. Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
2. Jessica Awe, Elkhart, Ill.
3. Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio
4. Cole Awe, Elkhart, Ill.
5. Jackson Johnson, Poneto, Ind.
6. Shannon Stewart, Waverly, Iowa
7. Bryan Tucker, Fitzgerald, Ga.
8. Tana Simmons, Tipton, Ind.
9. Dalton Downing, Grove, Okla.
10. Whitney Willard, Bowen, Ill.
Novice Skillathon Contest (8 years old and under)
(68 entries)
1. Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich.
2. Katrina Heckman, Spring Mills, Pa.
3. Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich.
4. Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
5. Andrew Smith, Princeville, Ill.
6. Reagan Langemeier, Marion, Texas
7. Emma Heckman, Spring Mills, Pa.
8. Hunter Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio
9. Loren Eichman, Apple Springs, Texas
10. Cara Bowyer, Lawrenceville, Ill.
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JUDGING CONTEST
The judging contest at the National Junior Summer Spectacular, held in Louisville, Ky., drew in more than 275 contestants on July 7. The seniors, intermediates and juniors evaluated six classes. Seniors gave three sets of oral reasons, intermediates gave one set and answered two classes of questions, and juniors answered two sets of questions. The novice contestants judged two classes and answered questions on one class.
The high individual in the senior division was Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., with a score of 437 out of 450. The top intermediate judging title was captured by Courtney Smith, Michigantown, Ind., with a score of 421 out of 450. Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill., finished first in the junior division with a score of 345 out of 400. The novice high individual was Hailey Robinson, El Reno, Okla., with a score of 110 out of 150.
The top 10 in each division follow:
Senior Judging Contest (17-21 years of age)
(50 entries)
1. Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.
2. Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill.
3. Katie Dillon, Washington C.H., Ohio
4. Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich.
5. Seth Lawyer, Greenfield, Ind.
6. Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
7. Alan Duttlinger, Hebron, Ind.
8. Jennifer Babbs, Taylorville, Ill.
9. Mark Flory, Overbrook, Kan.
10. Kyle Johnson, Grove, Okla.
Intermediate Judging Contest (13-16 years of age)
(93 entries)
1. Courtney Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
2. Everleigh Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas
3. Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill.
4. Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
5. Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
6. Nate Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
7. Troy Sloan, Cameron, Mo.
8. Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
9. Kaley Bontrager, Nappanee, Ind.
10. Colton Downing, Grove, Okla.
Junior Judging Contest (9-12 years of age)
(66 entries)
1. Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
2. Caitlyn Bowyer, Lawrenceville, Ill.
3. Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
4. Josh Robinson, El Reno, Okla.
5. Shannon Stewart, Waverly, Iowa
6. Jackson Johnson, Poneto, Ind.
7. Cole Awe, Elkhart, Ill.
8. Olin Thrift, Folkston, Ga.
9. Brianna Robinson, El Reno, Okla.
10. Jessica Awe, Elkhart, Ill.
Novice Judging Contest (8 years of age and under)
(66 entries)
1. Hailey Robinson, El Reno, Okla.
2. Jackson Sterle, Navasota, Texas
3. Aaron Cain, Chariton, Iowa
4. Abi Bartholomew, Huron, Tenn.
5. Landan Yount, Columbia City, Ind.
6. Madison Cattau, Indiana, Pa.
7. Robby Sheets, Columbia City, Ind.
8. Lacey Schmitz, Oakes, N.D.
9. Brayde Adam, Lathrop, Mo.
10. T.C. Salis, Hilliard, Fla.
The champion senior judging team, Team 5, consisted of Katie Dillon, Washington C.H., Ohio; Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill.; Nick Tharp, Winchester, Ind.; and Hayley Wertenberger, Claypool, Ind. Their team scored 1,685 out of 1,800 points.
The second-place senior team, Team 22, scored 1,668. Team members included Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich.; Alan Duttlinger, Hebron, Ind.; Whitney Hosier, Alexandria, Ind.; and Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind.
The champion intermediate judging team, 3 Dwarves, consisted of Kaley Bontrager, Nappanee, Ind.; Alyssa Smith, Michigantown, Ind.; Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind.; and Courtney Smith, Michigantown, Ind. Their team scored 1,658 out of 1,800.
The second-place intermediate team was Team Illinois with a score of 1,606. Team members were Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill.; Andy Frerichs, Clifton, Ill.; Tyler Loschen, Kempton, Ill.; and Emily Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
The champion junior judging team, Illini Force, consisted of Orin Allen, Homer, Ill.; Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Caitlyn Bowyer, Lawrenceville, Ill.; Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill. Their team scored 1,316 out of 1,600 points.
The second-place junior team was Git-R-Dun with a score of 1,165. Team members included Kaylin Listen, El Reno, Okla.; Brianna Robinson, El Reno, Okla.; Brooke Robinson, El Reno, Okla.; and Josh Robinson, El Reno, Okla.
The champion novice judging team, Ill/IN/MI/CO, consisted of Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich.; Cole Horner, Shobonier, Ill.; and Landan Yount, Columbia City, Ind. Their team scored 298 out of 600.
The second-place novice team was Midwest Men with a score of 292. Team members were Aaron Cain, Chariton, Iowa; Cody Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio; T.J. Parks, Wilmington, Ohio; and Will Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
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SPEECH CONTEST
Participants voiced their opinions about the swine industry July 7 during the National Junior Summer Spectacular Speech Contest and Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, which took place at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky.
Hope Ballman, Leitchfield, Ky., was named the champion extemporaneous speaker and received a leather briefcase.
Emily Byers, Hoschton, Ga., was named the champion speaker in the senior speech contest with her speech titled, “Pigs are Friends." Click here to read a manuscript of Emily's speech.
In the intermediate division, Andy Frerichs, Clifton, Ill., finished first with his speech called, “The Effects of Postweaning Multi-Systemic Wasting Syndrome.” Click here to read a manuscript of Andy's speech.
The junior speech winner was Clayton Stephens, Clinton Corners, N.Y. His speech was titled, “How I Bred My Gilt Without a Live Boar.” Click here to read a manuscript of Clayton's speech.
The first-place senior received a leather briefcase and a $300 scholarship, second place received a leather padfolio and a $200 scholarship, and third place received a $100 scholarship. In the intermediate and junior division, first place received a leather photo album and second place received a leather padfolio.
The top contestants in each division follow:
Extemporaneous Speaking Contest (13-21 years of age)
1. Hope Ballman, Leitchfield, Ky.
2. Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich.
3. Stephanie Bradley, College Station, Texas
4. Hyatt Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio
5. Katie Hargrave, Wayland, N.Y.
Senior Speech Contest (17-21 years of age)
1. Emily Byers, Hoschton, Ga.
2. Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.
3. Amanda Sollman, Brown City, Mich.
4. Christopher Smith, Stanfordville, N.Y.
Intermediate Speech Contest (13-16 years of age)
1. Andy Frerichs, Clifton, Ill.
2. Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
3. Blaire Boyer, Kempton, Ind.
4. Bailey Farrer, Royal Center, Ind.
5. Wes Hayes, Elton, La.
Junior Speech Contest (9-12 years of age)
1. Clayton Stephens, Clinton Corners, N.Y.
2. Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
3. Patrick Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
4. Josie Staymates, Saltsburg, Pa.
5. Mindy Cook, Hartly, Del.
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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The National Junior Summer Spectacular Photography Contest, held July 5 in Louisville, Ky., was a success with more than 100 entries. Natalie Korniak, Logansport, Ind., was awarded Best of Show and received a camera. The best photo overall in the senior division was from Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif. The best photograph in the intermediate division was captured by Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas. The top junior photograph was taken by Korniak. In the novice division, Jackson Merritt, Carthage, Ill., took home the honors for best photo.
Contestants were allowed to enter one entry in each of the following categories: general agriculture, humor, people and swine. All photographs, except those in the general agriculture division, were expected to have a swine theme. Winning photographs will be featured on the National Swine Registry’s Web site, www.nationalswine.com. The winners will also appear in Seedstock EDGE.
The winners in their respective age divisions and subject categories follow:
BEST OF SHOW
Natalie Korniak, Logansport, Ind.
SENIOR DIVISION (17-21 years old)
General Agriculture
1. Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.
2. Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Jeanette Musselman, Orient, Ohio
Humor
1. Katie Dillon, Washington C.H., Ohio
2. Jeanette Musselman, Orient, Ohio
Honorable Mention: Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind.
People
1. Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind.
2. Jena Crone, Monrovia, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Katie Dillon, Washington C.H., Ohio
Swine
1. Jeanette Mussleman, Orient, Ohio
2. Will Rineair, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Honorable Mention: Haley Gibbs, Ocilla, Ga.
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (13-16 years old)
General Agriculture
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Michelle Stewart, Waverly, Iowa
Honorable Mention: Rachael Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
Humor
1. Emily Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
2. Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
Honorable Mention: Michelle Stewart, Waverly, Iowa
People
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Morgan Merritt, Carthage, Ill.
Honorable Mention: Michelle Stewart, Waverly, Iowa
Swine
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Brandon Poindexter, Grove, Okla.
Honorable Mention: Michelle Stewart, Waverly, Iowa
JUNIOR DIVISION (9-12 years old)
General Agriculture
1. Natalie Korniak, Logansport, Ind.
2. Morgan Sumners, Leesburg, Ga.
Honorable Mention: Kinsea Hanni, Arcadia, Ind.
Humor
1. Nicole Korniak, Logansport, Ind.
2. Madison Merritt, Carthage, Ill.
Honorable Mention: Morgan Sumners, Leesburg, Ga.
People
1. Madison Merritt, Carthage, Ill.
2. Chelsea Poindexter, Grove, Okla.
Honorable Mention: Mindy Cook, Hartly, Del.
Swine
1. Nicole Korniak, Logansport, Ind.
2. Chelsea Poindexter, Grove, Okla.
Honorable Mention: Jordyn Jude, Circleville, Ohio
NOVICE DIVISION (8 years old and younger)
General Agriculture
1. Colby Oliver, Welsh, La.
2. Jackson Merritt, Carthage, Ill.
Honorable Mention: Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind.
Humor
1. Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas
2. Lauren Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
Honorable Mention: Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind.
People
1. Katelyn Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
2. Colby Oliver, Welsh, La.
Honorable Mention: Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas
Swine
1. Jackson Merritt, Carthage, Ill.
2. Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas
Honorable Mention: Drew Tucker, Ocilla, Ga.
Poster Design Contest
During the National Junior Summer Spectacular, held July 4-8 in Louisville, Ky., participants put their design skills to work in the first-ever National Junior Swine Association Poster Contest.
Participants were asked to use hand drawing, magazine clippings or stencils to design a poster based on breed or association promotion or membership recruitment.
Aaron Gaskill, Monroe, Ind., claimed first-place overall with his entry from the senior division. Amy Loschen, Kempton, Ill., took home second-place overall with her junior-division entry.
Colby Oliver, Welsh, La., placed first in the novice division, and the judges named Wesley Hayes, Elton, La., first in the intermediate division.
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STATE DISPLAY CONTEST
During the National Junior Summer Spectacular, held July 4-8 in
Displays were judged according to five categories, including creativity, eye appeal, theme, educational value and neatness. Awards were given to those states whose displays were the best in each category, and one award was given to the best overall display.
This year’s Best Overall State Display was awarded to
The Most Creative State Display was awarded to
SWEEPSTAKES CONTEST
Record numbers of gilts and exhibitors highlighted the ninth-annual National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky. With more than 530 participants representing 30 states, the race to win the Overall Sweepstakes Award was close to the end. The award is based on a combination of points from the gilt show, showmanship contest, skillathon and judging contest.
The senior sweepstakes award was presented to Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill., who took home a $1,000 scholarship from Case IH, $500 and a belt buckle. Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., finished second in the senior sweepstakes contest. He received a pewter plate and $400. Alan Duttlinger, Hebron, Ind., took home the third-place prize. He was awarded a pewter plate and $300. Fourth place went to Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich. He received a pewter plate and $200. Katie Dillon, Washington C.H., Ohio, received fifth place, a pewter plate and $100. The top five senior winners also received a free registration to the 2007 NJSA leadership conference from Pfizer. Rounding out the top 10 senior sweepstakes winners were Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., sixth; Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., seventh; Josh Flohr, Emmitsburg, Md., eighth; Kyle Knauth, Milford, Ill., ninth; and Mark Flory, Overbrook, Kan., tenth.
In the intermediate division, the champion award was presented to Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich. He received a belt buckle and check for $500. A second-place pewter plate and $400 was awarded to Troy Sloan, Cameron, Mo. The third-place award of a pewter plate and $300 went to Tyler Sanders, Nappanee, Ind. Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., received fourth place, a pewter plate and $200. Fifth place was awarded to Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill. He received a pewter plate and $100. The top five intermediate winners also received a free registration to the 2007 NJSA leadership conference from Pfizer. Other award winners were Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., sixth; Austin Langemeier, Marion, Texas, seventh; Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., eighth; Taylor Crouch, Tipton, Ind., ninth; Everleigh Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas, tenth.
The junior sweepstakes award was captured by Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. He was awarded a belt buckle and check for $500. Second-place awards went to Cole Awe, Elkhart, Ill. He received a pewter plate and $400. Finishing third and receiving a pewter plate and $300 was Jackson Johnson, Poneto, Ind. Shannon Stewart, Waverly, Iowa, placed fourth and won a pewter plate and $200. The fifth-place winner was Josh Robinson, El Reno, Okla. He received a pewter plate and $100. The other top winners were Jessica Awe, Elkhart, Ill., sixth; Tana Simmons, Tipton, Ind., seventh; Orin Allen, Homer, Ill., eighth; Kayla Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio, ninth; and Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill., tenth.
In the novice division, the champion award was presented to Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich. She received a belt buckle and $500 check. A second-place pewter plate and $400 check were presented to Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. The third-place award of a pewter plate and $300 went to Landan Yount, Columbia City, Ind. Aaron Cain, Chariton, Iowa, received fourth place, a pewter plate and $200. Fifth place was presented to Lacey Schmitz, Oakes, N.D. She received a pewter plate and $100. The remaining novice winners were Robby Sheets, Columbia City, Ind., sixth; Hailey Robinson, El Reno, Okla., seventh; Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich., eighth; Marshal Goings, Veedersburg, Ind., ninth; and Cody Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio, tenth.
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The New NJSA Board of Directors
National Junior Swine Association members gathered on July 6, to elect five new directors to serve their organization at the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky.
The newly elected Central Region director is Aimee Shaffer, Albany, Ind. Shaffer, 19, is the daughter of Terry and Michelle Shaffer. She is a sophomore at Purdue University majoring in agricultural communications.
Ashley Helmuth, Lone Oak, Texas, and Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., will be serving as the new Southwest Region directors. Helmuth, 17, is the daughter of Freddy Helmuth. She will be entering her senior year of high school and plans to attend Texas A&M to major in animal science and eventually become a veterinarian. Hofschulte, 17, is the son of Phillip and Jan Hofschulte. He will be a freshman at Connors State College this fall and will participate on the college’s livestock judging team.
The new At-Large director is Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich. Albright, 21, is the son of Pat and Colleen Albright and will be a sophomore at Black Hawk East College, majoring in agriculture transfer.
Returning to the NJSA Board of Directors for one more year of service are President Matthew Lawson, Sidney, Ohio; Vice President Jamey Albrecht, Crawfordsville, Ind.; Secretary Hayley Wertenberger, Claypool, Ind.; Eastern Region Director Emily Byers, Hoschton, Ga.; and Western Region Director Brian Lockman, Kersey, Colo.
The NJSA Board of Directors serves the organization by setting goals for future activities, organizing events, and raising funds to support their national and regional shows and scholarship programs.
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