2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet


Louisiana Angus breeders attended the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, February 15 in Gonzales, La.

Angus Royalty


These young ladies were recognized as Angus royalty at the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 15 in Gonzales, La. Pictured from left are Elise Meche, Morganza, La., Miss Louisiana Angus; and Eleanor Straney, Thibodaux, La., Louisiana Angus princess. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.


Louisiana Junior Angus Association Officers


These young men and women will serve as officers on the Louisiana Junior Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 15 in Gonzales, La. Officers from left are Elise Meche, Morganza, treasurer; Lily Williams, Keithville, historian; Christian Corsentino, Denham Springs, vice president; Ben Forbes, president, and Rory Forbes, second vice president, both of Zachary; McKenna Walter, reporter, and Zoey Symons, secretary, both of Pearl River. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.

Louisiana Junior Angus Association Directors


These young men and women will serve as directors on the Louisiana Junior Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 15 in Gonzales, La. Standing from left are Camryn Greene, Slaughter, south-central director; Elise Meche, Morganza, acadiana director; Christian Corsentino, Denham Springs, voting delegate alternate; Ben Forbes, Zachary, voting delegate; Austin Johnson, Pitkin, voting delegate; Elenor Straney, Thibodaux, south-central director; Claire Williams, Keithville, north-west director; Kara Nesom, Deridder, south-west director; Conner Symons, south-east director, and Tavin Symons, south-east director, both of Pearl River. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.


Rookie of the Year


Connor Symons, Pearl River, La., right, was named Louisiana Junior Angus Assocation Rookie of the Year at the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 15 in Gonzales, La. Pictured presenting the award is Angie LeBeouf. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.

Bronze Award


Austin Johnson, Pitkin, La., left, received his Bronze award at the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 15 in Gonzales, La. Pictured presenting the award is Will Harsh, American Angus Association regional manager. The Bronze Award is the first level of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the award and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving it. Photo by American Angus Association.


Bronze and Silver Awards


Elise Meche, Morganza, La., left, received her Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 15 in Gonzales, La. Pictured presenting the awards is Will Harsh, American Angus Association regional manager. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Photo by American Angus Association.

Bronze & Silver


Lily Williams, Keithville, La., left, received her Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2023 Louisiana Junior Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 15 in Gonzales, La. Pictured presenting the awards is Will Harsh, American Angus Association regional manager. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Photo by American Angus Association.


2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet


Board of Directors


These Angus producers were elected to serve on the Louisiana Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, May 12 in Shreveport, La. Officers seated front row from left are Bob Burford, Gloster, president; David Billingsley, Keithville, president elect; and Dale Schexnayder, Port Allen, treasurer. Directors standing from left are Kurt LeBeouf, Deridder; Dave Means III, Gloster; Kevin Windham, Jena; Michael Rister, Frierson; and Lee Robbins, Ruston. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.


Rookie of the Year


Connor Symons, Pearl River, right, was named Louisiana Junior Angus Assocation Rookie of the Year at the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, May 12 in Shreveport, La. Pictured presenting the award is Kurt LeBeouf. Louisiana Junior Angus Association advisor. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.

Family of the Year


The Johnson family, Pitkin, won Louisana Angus Association Family of the Year at the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, May 12 in Shreveport, La. Pictured from left are Joey Johnson, recipient; Kurt LeBeouf, Louisiana Junior Angus Association advisor, presenting; and Austin Johnson and Kassandra Johnson, recipients. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.


High Selling Younger Bull


Lee Robbins, Grand Bayou Farms, Ruston, right, owns the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Bull Sale's high selling bull under 20 months and was recognized at the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, May 12 in Shreveport, La. Lot 1 consisted of GB Fireball 115, a September 2021 son of GB Fireball 672. Pictured presenting the award is Bob Burford, Louisiana Angus Association president. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.

High Selling Older Bull


Michael Rister, Michael Rister Farms LLC, Frierson, right, owns the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Bull Sale's high selling bull over 20 months and was recognized at the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, May 12 in Shreveport, La. Lot 39 consisted of JBBF Fireball 0116, a November 2020 son of GB Fireball 672. Pictured presenting the award is Bob Burford, Louisiana Angus Association president. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.


High Selling Bred Heifer


Dixie Farms, Gloster, owns the 2022 Louisiana Angus Association Female Sale's high selling bred heifer and were recognized at the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, May 12 in Shreveport, La. Lot 2 consisted of Dixie Eva 0593, a December 2020 daughter of E W A West Point 7258. Pictured from left are Bob Burford, Louisiana Angus Association president, presenting; and Kenneth Altom, Dixie Farms ranch manager. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.

Donation Heifer


Louisiana Angus Association board members and officers, and Marius T. McFarland, Keithville, purchased the Louisiana Junior Angus Association donation heifer for $4,700 at the 2023 Louisiana Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, May 12 in Shreveport, La. Dave Means III, Roseneath Plantation, Gloster, donated the heifer. Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association.