The Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Association held their annual meeting despite two feet of snow that fell while they met in Pittsburg. Though some of the off-site events were cancelled and a couple of the contests started late, nearly 300 youth enjoyed a weekend together of competition, fun and fellowship.
Here are some of the award highlights:
The 30,000 lb award winners.
Breeder of Excellent cow winners.
Essay contest winners.
Milk, Fat & Protein winners.
Senior Dairy Bowl Winners- Lebanon County.
Seated- Matthew Williams, Sarah Smith, Chad Horst and Ethan Himmelberger
Standing- Coaches: Duane Nolt & Hannah Bomgardner
Jr Jeopardy award winners- Coy Campbell (3rd), Dylan Coleman (2nd), Mark Kitchen (1st)
Standing- Duane Nolt-Representative for Purina/Land O'Lakes (sponsor)
Int Jeopardy- Natalie Weber (3rd), Derek Wasson (1st), Austin Acel (2nd)
Standing- Duane Nolt-Representative for Purina/Land O'Lakes (sponsor)
Sr Jeopardy- - Dustin Gates (3rd), Andrew Betchel (2nd), Nathan Ulmer (1st)
Standing- Duane Nolt-Representative for Purina/Land O'Lakes (sponsor)
Banner winner- Jacob Shaffer
Junior Dairy Bowl Winners from Blair County
Jr DJM- Winners Seated- Daniel Kitchen and Coy Campbell
Standing: Brianna Proctor, Kassidy Ryman, Christine Hollister, Jenna Metzler
Intermediate DJM- Winners Seated- Sara Kitchen & Lauren Nell- standing- Austin Acel, Jaylene Lesher, Ashley Mohn, Michael Rush
Senior DJM- Winners seated- Elizabeth Cloninger & Jenna Fox- standing Blaire Eckrote & Matthew Hauck
PAL award winner was Pat Kitchen (center)- pictured left is Sarah Caldwell (Jr Association President) and Ken Raney (PHA Executive Director)
Jr All PA award winners
Sr Dairy Bowl Finals
Folding displays and photos for the contests were placed on display for everyone to peruse.
Satruday evening a dance was held for all the Juniors. Although the D.J. didn't make it through the snow, the kids improvised with their own sound equipment.
Even a budding Junior member got in on the dancing action.