2002 NORTH AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION



Joanna Olson, 2003 Miss American Angus.

The 2003 candidates for Miss American Angus were (from left) Kristi Wilson, Orleans, IN; Renee Thelen, Saline, MI; Joanna Olson, Hereford, TX; Emily McCurry, Burrton, KS; and Hope Herd, Fair Grove, MO, with the 2002 Miss American Angus, Cortney Hill-Dukehart, Sykesville, MD.

Roll of Victory (ROV) Breeder of the Year is Greg Smith, Elida, NM.

ROV Show Bull of the Year is TJ Amigo V615, owned by TJ Cattle Co., Columbus, MT. and Suburban Home Farms, Spencer, IN.

Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Heifer of the Year is Champion Hill Lady 2185, owned by Fox Cross Farm, Alderson, WV; and Champion Hill, Bidwell, OH.


Koupal Angus donated "Tribute to the Youth" to be auctioned at the reception Sunday evening. The original acrylic framed art featuring the late Richard L. Spader and Pat Grote was purchased by a group of Angus enthusiasts with proceeds being split between the Spader and Grote memorials and the Auxiliary scholarship program. The print will be displayed at the American Angus Association.

The Dave McMahon Family of Belle Point Ranch purchased this quilt that was donated by Deer Creek Ranch with the proceeds going to the 2003 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS).

The Wisconsin Junior Angus Association purchased a sexed heifer pregnancy for $4,000 and redonated the pregnancy back to the 2003 NJAS to auction again. The pregnancy was sold again for $3,000 to Sugar Springs of Arkansas. During the reception the 2003 NJAS raised more than $38,600.

Julie McMahon purchased the red hat being modeled by Doc Smith (contending bidder) for $200. The proceeds of the auction went to the American Angus Auxiliary.

The American Angus Auxiliary celebrated 50 years of service to the Angus industry Saturday night. The program included a flashback of the past 50 years. Bette Votaw modeled an outfit from the '50s .

Ardyce O'Neill recaps some of the highlights in American history since the formation of the American Angus Auxiliary.



Schedule | Candids | Junior Shows | Females | Bulls | Annual Meeting/Banquet