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Honorary Angus Foundation Henry and Nan Gardiner, Ashland, Kan., were inducted into the Honorary Angus Foundation at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Presenting the award is Zebadiah Gray, NJAA membership director, far left. The Gardiners earned the honor for their dedication and service to the Angus breed and junior members. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Honorary Angus Foundation Julie McMahon French, Beaverton, Mich., right, was inducted into the Honorary Angus Foundation at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Presenting the award is Zebadiah Gray, NJAA membership director, left. French was recognized for her contributions to educational opportunities for Angus youth. Her most recent project, a NJAS newspaper, debuted at this year's show. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Honorary Angus Foundation Bob Norton, Saint Joseph, Mo., right, was inducted into the Honorary Angus Foundation at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Presenting the award is Zebadiah Gray, NJAA membership director, left. Norton was recognized for his commitment to the breed through his leadership and philanthropic efforts. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Fitting 1st Members of the Wisconsin Junior Angus Association won first place in the team fitting competition at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured from left is Jared Radcliffe, Schofield; Courtney Jentz, Fennimore; Kelli Retallick, Glen Haven; and Ty Bayer, Ringle. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Fitting 2nd Members of the Kansas Junior Angus Association won second place in the team fitting competition at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured from left is Tyler Ottensmeier, McLouth; Clayton Lampe, Scott City; Brooke Bergkamp, Arlington; and Joshua Laflin, Olsburg. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Fitting 3rd Members of the Ohio Junior Angus Association won third place in the team fitting competition at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured from left is Auston Bockelman, Napoleon; Cameron Alexander, Sabina; Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro; and Justin Bachman, Lancaster. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Auxiliary's female scholarship winners These young ladies were the American Angus Auxiliary's female scholarship winners at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The recent high school graduates received scholarships ranging from $850 to $1,200, and earned the right to compete for the title of Miss American Angus this November in Louisville, Ky. From left includes Emma Collins, Morton, Miss., first; Ashlyn Carter, Upland, Ind., second; Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., third; Britney Creamer, Montrose, Colo., fourth; Gretchen Frost, Tallula, Ill., fifth; and Nancy Thelen, Auxiliary scholarship coordinator. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Auxiliary's male scholarship winners These young men were the American Angus Auxiliary's male scholarship winners at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The recent high school graduates received scholarships ranging from $850 to $1,200. From left includes Andrew Rogen, Brandon, S.D., first; Kevin Gleason, Midlothian, Texas, second; Trevor Whiteside, Queenstown, Md.,third; Wesley Ruby, Greene, Iowa, fourth; and Nancy Thelen, Auxiliary scholarship coordinator. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Outstanding Leadership Award Mallory Trosper, Hamilton, Mo., left, received the outstanding leadership award at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The award was instituted in 1994 in memory of Barbara Smalstig and only one outstanding National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) member receives the honor each year. Kindra Wood, NJAA leadership director, is pictured making the presentation. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Woodlawn Scholarship Kindra Wood, Holly Pond, Ala., center, received the Woodlawn Farm Scholarship at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Joan and Blanford Pierce, Woodlawn Farm, Creston, Ill., are pictured making the presentation. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Schaff Scholarship Rebecca Tokach, Saint Anthony, N.D., received the Joseph & Ruby Schaff/Schaff Angus Ranch Scholarship at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Certified Angus Beef (CAB) LLC/NJAA Scholarship Laura May, Hurricane Mills, Tenn., left, received the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) LLC/NJAA Scholarship at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Laura also earned the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) gold award. Amanda Schnoor, NJAA Foundation director, is presenting the award. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Angus Foundation scholarships These young men and women received $1,000 Angus Foundation scholarships at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to young Angus enthusiasts. Pictured from left includes Trevor Whiteside, Queenstown, Md.; Peter Scharpe, Arlington, Minn.; Robert Myers, Yamhill, Ore.; Katelyn Scharpe, Arlington, Minn.; Lindsay Waugh, Goodhue, Minn.; Jennifer Ringwelski, Marengo, Ill.; Kyleigh Santee, Langdon, Kan.; Jason Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa; Kristen Lundgren, Ottawa, Kan.; Roy Petteway, Zolfo Springs, Fla.; Sarah Holland, Imboden, Ark.; Ryan Mitteness, Ada, Minn.; Courtney Jentz, Fennimore, Wis.; Kayla Alexander, Sabina, Ohio; Brittany Full, Mount Airy, Md.; Ann Blumer, Chesnee, S.C.; Chelsea Dickinson, Glasco, Kan.; Justin Brosey, Hamilton, Ohio; Rebecca Hurst, Dorsey, Ill.; Andrew Foster, Niles, Mich.; Emma Collins, Morton, Miss.; Jenessa Monson, Absarokee, Mont.; Ricka Boehmer, Williamston, Mich.; Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.; Lauren Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa; and Ericka Waggener, Harrodsburg, Ky. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Gold Award recipients These youth were Gold Award recipients at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The Gold Award recognizes juniors in their final year in junior programs who have previously received the Bronze and Silver Awards. Pictured from left includes Rebecca Tokach, Saint Anthony, N.D.; Brett Naylor, Buffalo, Mo.; Ashley Wagner, Genoa, Neb.; Kristen Lundgren, Ottawa, Kan.; Sarah Holland, Imboden, Ark.; Peter Scharpe, Arlington, Minn.; Jordan Davis, Foss, Okla.; Roy Petteway, Zolfo Springs, Fla.; Mallory Trosper, Hamilton, Mo.; John Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.; Ann Blumer, Chesnee, S.C.; Clayton Lampe, Scott City, Kan.; Kindra Wood, Holly Pond, Ala.; Andrew Foster, Niles, Mich.; and Kristen Oaks, Calhoun, La. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Crystal Award winners Ransom Gardiner and Cole Gardiner, both of Ashland, Kan., tied for the boy's Crystal Award at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Ransom and Cole excelled in numerous contests during the week including prepared and extemperaneous public speaking, quiz bowl and team sales. The Crystal Award is awarded to the boy and the girl who earn the most points while competing in the educational contests at the NJAS, and is given on behalf of the Janet Castle Family by the American Angus Auxiliary. Pictured from left includes Cathy Watkins, Auxiliary award coordinator, and Ransom Gardiner and Cole Gardiner. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Crystal Girl Julie Thelen, Saline, Mich., won the girl's Crystal Award at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The Crystal Award is awarded to the boy and the girl who earn the most points while competing in the educational contests at the NJAS, and is given on behalf of the Janet Castle family by the American Angus Auxiliary. Pictured from left includes Cathy Watkins, Auxiliary award coordinator, and Julie Thelen. Julie excelled in numerous contests during the week including graphic design, photography, and extemperaneous speaking. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Foundation 3000 These young men and women received $3,000 Angus Foundation scholarships at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to young Angus enthusiasts. Pictured from left includes Claire Taylor, Lavaca, Ark.; Brett Naylor, Buffalo, Mo.; Brittany Gillig, Aurora, Mo.; Andrew Rogen, Brandon, S.D.; Haley Rieff, Bentonville, Ark.; Walt Stinson, Talbott, Tenn.; Gretchen Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas; Matthew Tollefson, Clark, S.D.; Christina Egner, Shelby, Ohio; Ashlyn Carter, Upland, Ind.; Britney Creamer, Montrose, Colo.; Holly Bellis, Orrick, Mo.; Melissa Miller, Brandon, Fla.; Rachel Bartholomew, Archie, Mo.; Mallory Trosper, Hamilton, Mo.; Kara Wilson, Orleans, Ind.; and Jessica Weigand, Warrensburg, Mo. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Foundation 5000 These young women received the $5,000 Angus Foundation scholarships given in the memory of Dick Spader at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to young Angus enthusiasts. Pictured from left includes Emily Tennant, Greensboro, N.C.; Sheri Spader; and Rebecca Tokach, Saint Anthony, N.D. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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Spader Award Julie Thelen, Saline, Mich., center, won first place in the senior division of extemperaneous speaking, earning the American Angus Auxiliary's award given in memory of Richard L. Spader, at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured presenting the award is Mary Greiman, Auxiliary president, left; and Sheri Spader, right. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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