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2007 National Junior Summer Spectacular

GILT SHOW

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Grand Champion Overall and Champion Yorkshire Gilt
1st Class 19 Gilt
Shown by Micah Malcolm, Ind.
ARK6 LAKE CITY 4-2 x TPT0 PSSS BUTKUS 82-3

Reserve Champion Overall and Champion Hampshire Gilt
1st Class 9 Gilt
Shown by Brian Down, Ill.
IGJG5 SWEET TEA 15-7 x LER2 NO BOUNDARIES 12-3

Third-Place Overall and Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt
2nd Class 19 Gilt
Shown by Derek Oliver, Ind.
ARK6 LAKE CITY 4-2 x ARK4 PSSS BIG TICKET 28-3

Fourth-Place Overall and Champion Duroc Gilt
1st Class 15 Gilt
Shown by Cameron Aaron, Texas
NBD5 CODE EXPRESS 42-1 x RWG3 TOTALLY AWESOME 118-1

Fifth-Place Overall and Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt
1st Class 7 Gilt
Shown by Taylor Crouch, Ind.
JM3 MAKE ME FAMOUS 22-1 x LER5 THE GENERAL 6-4

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt
2nd Class 15 Gilt
Shown by Kyle Rodibaugh, Ind.
RWG4 HITCH 234-1 x RWG3 TOTALLY AWESOME 118-1

Champion Bred-and-Owned Duroc Gilt
2nd Class 3 Gilt
Shown by Blake Danner, Ind.
NBD6 NIGHTMARE 29-1 x ABD6 MISS GRETCHEN 11-6

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Duroc Gilt
3rd Class 15 Gilt
Shown by Jason Kimmel, Ind.
DPF5 PSSS HANDS DOWN 18-8 x RSJJ3 REMEMBER ME 9-3

Third-Place Duroc Gilt Overall
1st Class 7 Gilt
Shown by Kayla Lee, Kan.
TX5 MONKEY C 6-2 x WFD3 BOLD STROKE 107-3

Fourth-Place Duroc Gilt Overall
1st Class 10 Gilt
Shown by Kyle Pullen, Ind.
BG6 HIDDEN TREASURE 2-2 x DCM3 SIMPLY RED 37-9

Fifth-Place Duroc Gilt Overall
1st Class 11 Gilt
Shown by Spencer Malcolm, Ind.
JRSP5 COMMANDO 77-1 x TJO4 SLEDGE HAMMER 9-9

Champion Bred-and-Owned Hampshire Gilt
2nd Class 4 Gilt
Shown by Jacob Rupert, Ind.
WTX6 MIDNIGHT OIL 32-1 x MSG3 HOUSE FIRE 24-1

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Hampshire Gilt
3rd Class 6 Gilt
Shown by Bryan Bennett, Ill.
EBM6 EASY RIDER 4-10 x BOLN5 UTILITY BELT 77-2

Third-Place Hampshire Gilt Overall
2nd Class 7 Gilt
Shown by Stuart Watson, Ind.
CRAF6 SNAKE EYES 12-8 x CAIN3 MOTOR 129-7

Fourth-Place Hampshire Gilt Overall
2nd Class 9 Gilt
Shown by Mason Gray, Okla.
DPK5 ALL SPORT 2-1 x IOU3 DAREDEVIL 4-2

Fifth-Place Hampshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 10 Gilt
Shown by Aaron Cain, Iowa
EC5 FOUR WHEELER 92-1 x EJP4 BIG KAHUNA 24-1

Champion Landrace Gilt
1st Class 2 Gilt
Shown by Kallie Brattain, Ind.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x AR3 MONOPOLY 10-2

Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt
2nd Class 2 Gilt
Shown by Kerri Pulley, Ind.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x 1ACE2 ICY HOT 4-15

Champion Bred-and-Owned Landrace Gilt
2nd Class 3 Gilt
Shown by Dylan Bishop, Calif.
1SJH5 PSSS ORANGE CRUSH 1-1 x AR5 LEAN 28-3

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Landrace Gilt
3rd Class 3 Gilt
Shown by Kaley Bontrager, Ind.
JKGM4 HOTWIRE 20-1 x CR1 SAMSON 294-1

Third-Place Landrace Gilt Overall
1st Class 1 Gilt
Shown by Sam Smoot, Ind.
JKGM4 HOTWIRE 20-1 x HOE4 ALPHA MALE 2-2

Fourth-Place Landrace Gilt Overall
1st Class 3 Gilt
Shown by Megan Andrews, Ohio
VBF5 HOTWIRE 24-8 x CR1 CONQUEST 39-2

Fifth-Place Landrace Gilt Overall
2nd Class 1 Gilt
Shown by Kallie Brattain, Ind.
1SJH5 PSSS ORANGE CRUSH 1-1 x CR1 KARLSTORP 326-1

Champion Bred-and-Owned Yorkshire Gilt
2nd Class 11 Gilt
Shown by Caleb Neier, Ind.
NNN4 POWER TRAIN 121-1 x ARK5 ONE 13-5

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Yorkshire Gilt
1st Class 13 Gilt
Shown by Amanda Crawford, Ind.
1AJW5 KODIAK 7-1 x ARK3 DYNAMITE 58-1

Third-Place Yorkshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 18 Gilt
Shown by Miles Toenyes, Ill.
SLI4 JOCEPHUS 107-10 x B4SP4 ON THE BALL 37-9

Fourth-Place Yorkshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 20 Gilt
Shown by Kyle Hicks, Okla.
TBRO5 WHITE FANG 29-2 x LFC5 ZERO TOLERANCE 8-10

Fifth-Place Yorkshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 21 Gilt
Shown by Macy Zachary, Ind.
JJI5 PSSS SCOUT 19-5 x BV4 FREQUENT FLYER 58-4

SHOWMANSHIP

Senior Showmanship Contest (17-21 years old)
(82 entries)
1. Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.
2. Tegan Simmons, Tipton, Ind.
3. Christine Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind.
4. Kayla Wood, San Jose, Calif.
5. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
6. Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
7. Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill.
8. Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
9. Bailey Albright, Coldwater, Mich.
10. Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.

Intermediate Showmanship Contest (13-16 years old)
(146 entries)
1. Austin Denhart, Crawfordsville, Ind.
2. Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
3. Tana Simmons, Tipton, Ind.
4. Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla.
5. Kaylee Miller, Brazil, Ind.
6. Allison Goings, Veedersburg, Ind.
7. Ellen Olson, Elkhart, Ill.
8. Taylor Crouch, Tipton, Ind.
9. Emily Bobell, Lincoln, Ill.
10. Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.

Junior Showmanship Contest (9-12 years old)
(113 entries)
1. Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
2. Christopher Nott, Woodstock, Ohio
3. Matthew Evans, Jamestown, Ohio
4. Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind.
5. Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill.
6. Pat Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
7. Natalie Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
8. Faith Kitts, Elwood, Ind.
9. Taylor Sobasky, Churubusco, Ind.
10. Lauren German, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Novice Showmanship Contest (8 years old and younger)
(96 entries)
1. Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind.
2. Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind.
3. Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind.
4. Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill.
5. Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
6. Lacey Schmitz, Oakes, N.D.
7. Tyla Voight, Tipp, Ohio
8. Jada Johnson, Poneto, Ind.
9. Macy Zachary, Crawfordsville, Ind.
10. Sylvia Harris, Kirklin, Ind.

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SKILLATHON

Senior Skillathon Contest (17-21 years of age)
(60 entries)
1. Alan Duttlinger, Hebron, Ind.
2. Kyle Knauth, Milford, Ill.
3. Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
4. Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
5. Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas
6. Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill.
7. Josh Flohr, Emmitsburg, Md.
8. Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.
9. Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.
10. Katie Hargrave, Wayland, N.Y.

Intermediate Skillathon Contest (13-16 years old)
(102 entries)
1. Alyssa Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
2. Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
3. Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
4. Kaley Bontrager, Nappanee, Ind.
5. Courtney Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
6. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
7. Hallie Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio
8. Colby Johnson, Leesburg, Ga.
9. Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
10. Miles Toenyes, Highland, Ill.

Junior Skillathon Contest (9-12 years old)
(83 entries)
1. Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill.
2. Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
3. Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio
4. Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo.
5. Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind.
6. Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
7. Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
8. Megan Salis, Hilliard, Fla.
9. Jessica Awe, Elkhart, Ill.
10. Nick Wellman, Wayland, Mich.

Novice Skillathon Contest (8 years old and under)
(76 entries)
1. Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich.
2. Colby Oliver, Welsh, La.
3. Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich.
4. Lynsey Schmitz, Oakes, N.D.
5. Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill.
6. Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill.
7. Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
8. Tyla Voight, Tipp, Ohio
9. Wesley Murphy, New Paris, Ohio
10. Aaron Cain, Chariton, Iowa

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JUDGING CONTEST

Senior Judging Contest (17-21 years of age)
(42 entries)
1. Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.
2. Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich.
3. Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas
4. Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill.
5. Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
6. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
7. Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.
8. Whitney Hosier, Alexandria, Ind.
9. Lynsee Shaffer, Albany, Ind.
10. Andrew Frerichs, Clifton, Ill.

Intermediate Judging Contest (13-16 years of age)
(86 entries)
1. Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla.
2. Colton Downing, Grove, Okla.
3. Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill.
4. Everleigh Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas
5. Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind.
6. Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
7. Collin Listen, El Reno, Okla.
8. Emily Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
9. Orin Allen, Homer, Ill.
10. Kyle Jacobs, Shirley, Ind.

Junior Judging Contest (9-12 years of age)
(79 entries)
1. Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
2. Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
3. Cara Bowyer, Sumner, Ill.
4. Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill.
5. Hannah Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio
6. Abby Shelton, Tipton, Ind.
7. Mindy Cook, Hartly, Del.
8. Nick Wellman, Wayland, Mich.
9. Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill.
10. Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo.

Novice Judging Contest (8 years of age and under)
(66 entries)
1. Micah Malcolm, Garrett, Ind.
2. Alyssa Sobasky, Churubusco, Ind.
3. AJ Hornback, Fillmore, Ind.
4. Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind.
5. Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
6. Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill.
7. Wesley Murphy, New Paris, Ohio
8. Christen Flowers, Hortense, Ga.
9. Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas
10. Gage Albritton, Sarasota, Fla.

The champion senior judging team, Graduates, consisted of Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.; Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill.; Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.; and Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill. Their team scored 1,303 out of 1,350 points.

The second-place senior team, Monstars, scored 1,297. Team members included Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich.; Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.; Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.; and Tegan Simmons, Tipton, Ind.

The champion intermediate judging team, Sooner Select, consisted of Colton Downing, Grove, Okla.; Dalton Downing, Grove, Okla.; Austin Denhart, Crawfordsville, Ind.; and Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla. Their team scored 1,230 out of 1,350.

The second-place intermediate team was Team Illinois with a score 1,229. Team members were Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill.; Tyler Loschen, Kempton, Ill.; Emily Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.; and Miles Toenyes, Highland, Ill.

The champion junior judging team, Illini Pirates, consisted of Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill.; Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.; and Jessica Awe, Elkhart, Ill. Their team scored 984 out of 1,050 points.

The second-place junior team was M-Cats with a score of 949. Team members included Mallory Butler, Vincennes, Ind.; Cara Bowyer, Sumner, Ill.; Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill.; and Amy Loschen, Kempton, Ill.

The champion novice judging team, Indiana Cirzs, consisted of Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind.; Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind.; Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind.; and Alyssa Sobasky, Churubusco, Ind. Their team scored 331 out of 375.

The second-place novice team was Bulldogs with a score of 310. Team members were Christen Flowers, Hortense, Ga.; Shaina Flowers, Hortense, Ga.; Joshua Davison, Hoboken, Ga.; and Mattie Davison, Hoboken, Ga.

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SPEECH CONTEST

Extemporaneous Speaking Contest (13-21 years of age)
1. Kyle Jacobs, Shirley, Ind.
2. Hyatt Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio
3. Alicia Keller, Corfu, N.Y.
4. John Ebersole, Duncannon, Pa.
5. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas

Senior Speech Contest (17-21 years of age)
1. Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb. (Read Emily's winning speech.)
2. Andrew Frerichs, Clifton, Ill.
3. Kilee Stahley, Kersey, Colo.

Intermediate Speech Contest (13-16 years of age)
1. Kyle Jacobs, Shirley, Ind. (Read Kyle's winning speech.)
2. Wesley Hayes, Elton, La.
3. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
4. Rachael Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
5. Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La.

Junior Speech Contest (9-12 years of age)
1. Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich. (Read Cailyn's winning speech.)
2. Cody Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio
3. Nick Wellman, Wayland, Mich.
4. Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind.
5. Mindy Cook, Hartly, Del.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The National Junior Summer Spectacular Photography Contest, held July 4, was a success with more than 180 entries. Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo., was awarded Best of Show and received a camera. The best photo overall in the senior division was from Mark Lashley, Bainbridge, Ga. The best photograph in the intermediate division was captured by Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo. The top junior photograph was taken by Adam. In the novice division, Jacob Hassien, Sulphur, La.., 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 in the September Showpig issue of Seedstock EDGE.

The winners in their respective age divisions and subject categories follow:

BEST OF SHOW
Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo.

SENIOR DIVISION (17-21 years old)

General Agriculture
1. Mark Lashley, Bainbridge, Ga.
2. Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.
Honorable Mention: Christiana Graver, Lehighton, Pa.

Humor
1. Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.
2. Jacob Nott, Woodstock, Ohio
Honorable Mention: Katie Hargrave, Wayland, N.Y.

People
1. Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.
2. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.

Swine
1. Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.
2. Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.
Honorable Mention: Christiana Graver, Lehighton, Pa.

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (13-16 years old)

General Agriculture
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Wesley Hayes, Elton, La.
Honorable Mention: Rachael Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.

Humor
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Brianna Hop, Templeton, Calif.
Honorable Mention: Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La.

People
1. Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo.
2. Alyshia Nelson, Newman Grove, Neb.
Honorable Mention: Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La.

Swine
1. Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo.
2. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
Honorable Mention: Craig Gaskill, Monroe, Ind.

JUNIOR DIVISION (9-12 years old)

General Agriculture
1. Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo.
2. Sarah Dresbach, Chillicothe, Ohio
Honorable Mention: Pat Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.

Humor
1. Kaleb Rule, Michigantown, Ind.
2. Morgan Sumners, Leesburg, Ga.
Honorable Mention: Sarah Dresbach, Chillicothe, Ohio

People
1. Aubrey Starr, Washington C.H., Ohio
2. Brooke Nelson, Newman Grove, Neb.
Honorable Mention: Kinsea Hanni, Arcadia, Ind.

Swine
1. Kaleb Rule, Michigantown, Ind.
2. Sarah Dresbach, Chillicothe, Ohio
Honorable Mention: Aubrey Starr, Washington C.H., Ohio

NOVICE DIVISION (8 years old and younger)

General Agriculture
1. Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas
Honorable Mention: Steven Harkness, Leslie, Mich

Humor
1. Brandon Stickler, Tallula, Ill.
2. Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas
Honorable Mention: Autumn Gilbert, Tucson, Ariz.

People
1. Jacob Hassien, Sulphur, La.
2. Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Lauren Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.

Swine
1. Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind.
2. Will Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
Honorable Mention: Karson Kelso, Seguin, Texas

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POSTER DESIGN 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.

Brandon Gaskill, Monroe, Ind., claimed first-place overall with his entry from the senior division. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas, took home second-place overall with her intermediate-division entry.

The winners in their respective age divisions and subject categories follow:

SENIOR DIVISION (17-21 years old)

Membership Recruitment
1. Brandon Gaskill, Monroe, Ind.
2. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Kayley Hoover, Iowa, La.

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (13-16 years old)

Breed/Association Promotion
1. Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La.

Membership Recruitment
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Alicia Keller, Corfu, N.Y.
Honorable Mention: Dustin Atha, Orange Lake, Fla.

JUNIOR DIVISION (9-12 years old)

Breed/Association Promotion
1. Amy Loschen, Kempton, Ill.
2. Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City, Ill.
Honorable Mention: Zach Brinkmeier, Pearl City, Ill.

Membership Recruitment
1. Johnna Fontenot, Iowa, La.
2. T.J. Parks, Wilmington, Ohio

NOVICE DIVISION (8 years old and younger)

Breed/Association Promotion
1. Ryan Michael, Farmersville, Ohio
2. Jacob Hassien, Sulphur, La.
Honorable Mention: Brandon Stickler, Tallula, Ill.

Membership Recruitment
1. Drew Tucker, Ocilla, Ga.
2. Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas

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STATE DISPLAY CONTEST
Participating states had the opportunity to create displays representing themselves.

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 California for its highly creative, educational representation of the state and the state’s 2007 NJSS participants.

The Most Creative State Display was awarded to Indiana

The Most Educational Display went to Michigan.

Oklahoma won the award for the Cleanest State Display.

Rounding out the awards with the Best State Display Theme was Florida.

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SWEEPSTAKES CONTEST

The senior sweepstakes award was presented to Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., who took home a $1,000 scholarship, $500 and a belt buckle. Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill., finished second in the senior sweepstakes contest. He received a pewter plate and $400. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind., took home the third-place prize. She was awarded a pewter plate and $300. Fourth place went to Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas, who received a pewter plate and $200. Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill., received fifth place, a pewter plate and $100. Rounding out the top 10 senior sweepstakes winners were Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., sixth; Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., seventh; Tegan Simmons, Tipton, Ind., eighth; Christine Flaspholer, Batesville, Ind., ninth; and Kayla Wood, San Jose, Calif., tenth.

In the intermediate division, the champion award was presented to Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind. He received a belt buckle and check for $500. A second-place pewter plate and $400 was awarded to Austin Denhart, Crawfordsville, Ind. The third-place award of a pewter plate and $300 went to Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla. Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., received fourth place, a pewter plate and $200. Fifth place was awarded to Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich. He received a pewter plate and $100. Other award winners were Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill., sixth; Kaley Bontrager, Nappanee, Ind., seventh; Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., eighth; Miles Toenyes, Highland, Ill., ninth; Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas, tenth.

The junior sweepstakes award was captured by Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill. She was awarded a belt buckle and check for $500. Second-place awards went to Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill. He received a pewter plate and $400. Finishing third and receiving a pewter plate and $300 was Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind. Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich., placed fourth and won a pewter plate and $200. The fifth-place winner was Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. He received a pewter plate and $100. The other top winners were Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill., sixth; Matthew Evans, Jamestown, Ohio, seventh; Pat Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., eighth; Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio, ninth; and Abby Shelton, Tipton, Ind., tenth.

In the novice division, the champion award was presented to Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind. 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 Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill. Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich. received fourth place, a pewter plate and $200. Fifth place was presented to Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill. She received a pewter plate and $100. The remaining novice winners were Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich., sixth; Micah Malcolm, Garrett, Ind., seventh; Colby Oliver, Welsh, La., eighth; Wesley Murphy, New Paris, Ohio, ninth; and Dylan Cain, Chariton, Iowa, tenth.

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THE NEW NJSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

National Junior Swine Association members gathered on July 5, 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 Bryant Boyer, Kempton, Ind. Boyer, 20, is the son of Mark and Janet Boyer. He is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University, majoring in animal science.

Hyatt Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio, and Garrett Hamby, Williamsport, Md., will be serving as the new Eastern Region directors. Frobose, 20, is the son of Daniel and Vicki Frobose. He will be entering his junior year of Kansas State University, majoring in animal science and minoring in agricultural economics. Hamby, 17, is the son of Ralph and Amy Hamby. He will be a freshman at the University of Maryland this fall and will major in animal science.

Kayla Wood, San Jose, Calif., is the new Western Region director. The 18-year-old is the daughter of Ken and Leslie Wood. She will be a freshman at Modesto Junior College in the fall, where she will major in agriculture business and minor in animal science.

The new At-Large director is AJ Lanier, Phillipsburg, Kan. Lanier, 17, is the son of Jim and Becky Lanier and will be a senior at Phillipsburg High School. He plans to attend Kansas State University to major in mechanical engineering.

Returning to the NJSA Board of Directors for one more year of service are President Aimee Shaffer, Albany, Ind.; Vice President Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.; Secretary Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich.; and Southwest Region Director Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.

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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CANDIDS
Candid photos of the 2007 NJSS - Album 1
Candid photos of the 2007 NJSS - Album 2
Candid photos of the 2007 NJSS - Album 3
Candid photos of the 2007 NJSS - Album 4
Candid photos of the 2007 NJSS - Album 5
Award photos of the 2007 NJSS - Album 1