Beefmaster Juniors Compete in National Contests
SAN ANTONIO – One hundred and seventy two Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association (JBBA) members and their families traveled to the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, La., for the 32nd Annual JBBA Convention and National Show from July 17-23. This week-long event hosted Junior Beefmaster breeders from Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
“The contests in West Monroe were very successful and congratulations to all the exhibitors, we look forward to seeing you next year in Wichita Falls, Texas,” said Matt Woolfolk, Junior Program Coordinator. “Also a huge thank you to our numerous sponsors for supporting the future of the Beefmaster breed. This junior program is possible because of the support from businesses and families.â€
- President: Seth Byers of Decatur, Texas
- President-Elect: Cristian Samano of Decatur, Texas
- Secretary: Raleigh Scherer of Brenham, Texas
- Treasurer: Emily Martin of New Ulm, Texas
- Reporter: Kane Ozment of Tecumseh, Okla.
- District 1 Directors: Amelia Buckley of Collins, Miss., and Saige Tassin of Bush, La.
- District 2 Directors:Â Kylee Henderson of Checotah, Okla., and Kodi Stapp of Shawnee, Okla.
- District 3 Directors: Haley Hartman of Porter, Texas and Nicholas Flanery of New Caney, Texas
- District 4 Directors: Richard Longoria of Mission, Texas and Sierra Rhodes of Raymondville, Texas
- District 5 Directors: Coby Pritchett of Combine, Texas and Amanda McCoskey of Simms, Texas
The annual event consisted of several competitions including public speaking, photography, power point presentation, livestock judging and herdsman quiz.
- Junior 1st place – Kayl Tassin, Bush, La.
- Intermediate 1st place – Abigail Hooper, Joaquin, Texas
- Senior 1st place – Saige Tassin, Bush, La.
- Junior 1st place – Cade Horner, Paradise, Texas
- Intermediate 1st place – Jacqueline Rand, Lindale, Texas
- Senior 1st place – Jarrett Mackie, Lott, Texas
- Junior 1st place – Creed Rand, Lindale, Texas
- Intermediate 1st place – Jacqueline Rand, Lindale, Texas
- Senior 1st place – Kyle Barnett, Decatur, Texas
- Junior 1st place – Emme Dallmeyer, Ledbetter, Texas
- Intermediate 1st place – Gabby Eskew, Sealy, Texas
- Senior 1st place – Chelsea Ross, Hooks, Texas
- Junior 1st place – Dusti Ozment, Tecumseh, Okla.
- Intermediate 1st place – Caeden Scherer, Brenham, Texas
- Senior 1st place – Rebecca Herrera, Azle, Texas
The JBBA members also participated in multiple cattle competitions during the week in West Monroe, six different shows took place for members to exhibit their cattle. The six shows included an ultrasound carcass contest, showmanship competition, a bred and owned heifer show, a bred and owned bull show, the E6/Advancer heifer show and the JBBA National Heifer Show.
- Junior Champion – Rhaina Emmons, Streetman, Texas
- Junior Reserve Champion – Cutter Lowe, Chester, Texas
- Intermediate Champion – Payton Herzog, Robinson, Texas
- Intermediate Reserve Champion – Abigail Hooper, Joaquin, Texas
- Senior Champion and Pevine Hicks Memorial Champion Showman – Kalli Ellis, La Ward, Texas
- Senior Reserve Champion – Austin Roebuck, French Camp, Miss.
- Champion – McManus 1014 exhibited by Sage McManus, Lake Charles, La.
- Reserve Champion – Lyssy Ruby exhibited by Ashley Smithey, Mansfield, Texas
- Grand Champion Bull – RIB Smooth Lotto exhibited by Reese Wrobleski, Anderson, Texas
- Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Johnny Ringo exhibited by Andrew Horne, Brenham, Texas
- Class 1 Heifers – Kyndal Chapin, Elkhart, Texas
- Class 2 Heifers – Lily Hettinger, Springtown, Texas
- Class 3 Heifers – Travis Glaser, Rogers, Texas
- Class 4 Heifers – Emily Paris, Azle, Texas
- Class 5 Heifers – Lily Hettinger, Springtown, Texas
- Class 1 Bulls – Cristian Samano, Decatur, Texas
- Grand Champion – Caroline’s Charlotte exhibited by Kalli Ellis, La Ward, Texas
- Reserve Grand Champion – Dollie’s Delilah exhibited by Kalli Ellis, La Ward, Texas
- Grand Champion Heifer – Caroline’s Charlotte exhibited by Kalli Ellis, La Ward, Texas
- Reserve Grand Champion Heifer – Layla exhibited by Bennett Janssen, Victoria, Texas
After the heifer show was complete, JBBA members along with their families enjoyed the awards banquet and dance. All winners were announced from the contests and events held throughout the week. Overall awards were given to a JBBA member in each age division, which was determined from points earned throughout the week.
- Overall Junior – Kayl Tassin, Bush, La.
- Overall Intermediate – Abigail Hooper, Joaquin, Texas
- Overall Senior – Amelia Buckley, Collins, Miss.
Last but not least, two very important awards were presented to the top hand junior member and top hand volunteers. The JBBA Top Hand Award was presented to Seth Byers of Decatur, Texas for all his hard work and passion for the JBBA program. As a recognition of the generous JBBA volunteers, this year the JBBA Helping Hand Award winner was the East Texas/Louisiana Beefmaster Marketing Group. Congratulations to all the JBBA members on a great week and thank you to the volunteers and sponsors for the hard work and support that made this event possible.
Mark your calendars for the 33rd Annual JBBA National Convention and Shows to be held in Wichita Falls, Texas from July 16-22, 2017.