Black Hawk College East Campus Ag Recognition 2017

Friday, May 19 • Noon Black Hawk College East Campus

Program Welcome Logan Torrance Master & Mistress of Ceremonies Logan Torrance & Brooke Parrish Acknowledgements of Appreciation Agribusiness Club Officers Recognition of Scholarship Recipients Liz Breedlove, Executive Director Black Hawk College East Foundation Recognition of Student Achievement Aaron Callahan Drew Cotton Tyler Gradert Jeffry Hawes Dan Hoge Rebekah Irish Donna Irvin Andrew Larson Outstanding Student Awards Aaron Callahan Drew Cotton Tyler Gradert Jason Grice Jeffry Hawes Dan Hoge Rebekah Irish Donna Irvin Gary Werkheiser

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Agribusiness Club 2016-2017 Officers & Executive Committee

Logan Torrance, President • Brooke Parrish, Vice President • Cody Dawson, Secretary • Hannah Lauffenburger, Treasurer

2016-2017 Ag Ambassadors Logan Torrance, President • Chelsea Vyncke, Vice President • Jordyn Sills, Secretary • Katie Miller, Treasurer Courtney Coffman • Kagney Collins • Grayson Cottrell • Kiley Elder • Isaac Goldner • Katie Koenig Brittany Luttrell • Cassie Perrin • Mikeila Sanders • Brandi Welch

Agriculture Alumni Board Kimberly Stevens, Chair • Renee Crabtree, Vice Chair • Courtney Jacobs, Secretary • Doug Nelson, Treasurer Ex-Officio – Jon Wolf, Executive Secretary • Ex-Officio – Lee Denzer, Associate Executive Secretary Ex-Officios – Jason Grice & Jeff Hawes, Agriculture Department Co-Chairs

Directors

Andrew Bergeson • Ryan Butler • Kane Causemaker • Cody Curry • Brandon Hall • Tillie Hall Jon Heaton • Jessica Jackson • Paul Rogers

Black Hawk College Board of Trustees

Tim Black • Richard Fiems • Fritz Larsen • Jon Looney Steve Spivey • Douglas Strand • Joseph Swan • Heidi Mueller, Student Trustee (EC)

Executive Officers of Administration Dr. Bettie Truitt, President Dr. Amy Maxeiner, Vice President for Instruction and Student Services Dr. Betsey Morthland, Executive Dean Steve Frommelt, Vice President for Finance and Administration

Faculty Aaron Callahan • Drew Cotton • Lee Denzer • Tyler Gradert • Jason Grice • Dr. Jeffry Hawes Dan Hoge • Rebekah Irish • Donna Irvin • Andrew Larson • Gary Werkheiser

•//• Student recognition plaques provided through the generosity of the Black Hawk College East Foundation.

The Agriculture Department would like to give a special thanks to the Black Hawk East Ag Alumni who sponsored this event.

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Livestock Judging Scholarship Benefactors David Cox • Dan & Deanna Hoge • Cardinal Transport, Inc. • Steel & Machinery Transport

Agriculture Education Internship Program High School Level Clayton Blunier • Joshua Jeffries • Amy Johnson • Tanner Klein • Katie McCauley Ashley Price • Kaitlyn Seabloom • Mackenzie Steward • Kristen VanDeVelde College Level Andrea Brown • Allison Hand • Hannah Libby • Tiffany McCulloch • John Pordon • Mikeila Sanders

Achievement Awards Crops & Soils Lindsey Bluhm • Blake Hall • Dalton Spivey Horse Judging Kinsey Ayres • Amanda Clawson • Grayson Cottrell • Shelby Dibling • Kaylin Duke • Alyssa Gustus Katy Hawkins • Curtis Howerton • Kamryn Kruchten • Brooke Parrish • Elizabeth Seely • Ryleigh Semanchik Adeline Shotts • Kyle VanDerLeest Horse Show Team Brady Blasher • Shelby Brenner • Katie Koenig • Haley McWhorter • Jessie Rasmussen Livestock Achievement Award Quinton Ball • Easton Beard • Devon Boyer • Cody Dawson • James Dobbels • Kiley Elder • Adam Gradert Ross Helms • Blake Hennenfent • Hannah Lauffenburger • Brittany Luttrell • Cole Thomas • Tiffany Tomlin Tyler Violet • Samuel Wallace

Founders Scholars Shelby Brenner • Amanda Clawson • Isaac Goldner • Dalton Humphrey • Katie Miller Erika Olson • Amin Rahhal • Matthew Wagenecht

Graduation Honors Summa Cum Laude Lindsey Bluhm • Brittany Gascoigne • Samantha Grams • Dalton Humphrey • Jake Johnson • Katie Miller Magna Cum Laude Brady Blasher • Shelby Brenner • Amanda Clawson • Phillip Durdan • Colby Dykstra • Isaac Goldner Erika Olson • Amin Rahhal • Jessie Rasmussen • Matthew Wagenecht • Nicholas Wildt Cum Laude Lillian Bottorff • Emily Clark • Michaela Dietz • Kaylin Duke • Sidney Ehret • Rachel Fornoff Donald Hayes • Haley McWhorter • Christopher Nevin • Elise Rollins

Phi Theta Kappa Inductees Rhaelynn Brody • Courtney Coffman • Grayson Cottrell • Kaylin Duke • Malerie Ericson • Rachel Fornoff • Blake Hennenfent Matthew Hoel • Hannah Lauffenburger • Callie Miller • Heidi Mueller • Brooke Parrish • John Pordon • Amin Rahhal Mikeila Sanders • Elizabeth Seely • Eleanor Siedel • Adeline Shotts • Shannon Smith • Griffin Tuftie Matthew Wagenecht • Brandi Welch • Courtney Wiedenmann -3-

Scholarship Recipients Scholarships in italics indicate those awarded by the Black Hawk College East Foundation.

Paige Anderson Kiovante Buckner • Marion County Fair Association Scholarship • Brick Lundberg Memorial Scholarship • Pella Dollars for Scholars Scholarship • Holmquist Scholarship Cortney Atkisson Morgan Carrick • Eleanor Washburn Fund Scholarship • Mecosta County 4-H Scholarship Ronalee Austin Amanda Clawson • Dale and Helen Swanson Scholarship • Educational Assistance Ltd. Scholarship Kamryn Aylesworth • Kandis Family Equine Scholarship • Black Hawk East General Scholarship • Lyle & Marie Blodgett Memorial Scholarship • Grand Lodge of Illinois Independent Order of Odd Fellows Kagney Collins • Johnson True Value Hardware and Gardens Scholarship • Amelia Wallen Memorial Scholarship • Logan County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Grayson Cottrell • Zonta Club of Lincoln Women’s Career Scholarship • Arabian Horse Judging Contest Scholarship Kinsey Ayres • Stafford Memorial Scholarship Award • Dean L. Bates Scholarship • Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration’s All Youth • Black Hawk College Endowed Equine Scholarship Day Horse Judging Scholarship • Oregon Hay & Forage Association Scholarship Carlee Critchelow • Oregon Quarter Horse Association Scholarship • American Boer Goat Association Scholarship Brady Blasher James Dobbels • Anderson Memorial Scholarship • AK-SAR-BEN Foundation Stock Show Scholarship Breanna Bloss • Illinois Pork Producers Association Scholarship • Denny Thwaits Memorial Scholarship • The Henry County 4-H Foundation Scholarship • Keim Family Memorial Scholarship Tyler Dorsey Heath Borders • Dean L. Bates Scholarship • Mediapolis Community School District FFA Scholarship Olivia Draminski Lillian Bottorff • Glidden Family Scholarship • Herman and Florence Matrix Scholarship – Marshall County • Henry County Fair Queen Pageant Scholarship Community Foundation Kiley Elder Devon Boyer • Marion County Fair Association Scholarship • Balloon Association of Greater Illinois Scholarship Malerie Ericson Rhaelynn Brody • The Verl I. Brooks Scholarship • Black Hawk East Foundation Scholarship Jacob Farrer • Ron & Theresa Brown Memorial Scholarship • Bremen Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Stetson Bryson • St. Joseph County 4-H Scholarship • Andrew Stitzlein Memorial Scholarship Andrew Fordham • Ashland County 4-H Committee Scholarship • Agrium Inc. Higher Education Award • Carl and Thelma Stitzlein Cattlemen’s Association Jamie Franck Scholarship • Amelia Wallen Henry County Fair Pageant • Carl H. & Thelma L. Moherman Stitzlein Scholarship • Amelia Wallen Henry County World Festival Pageant • Donna & Lawrence Spreng Family Scholarship Jayme Goesel • Firelands Electric Cooperative Scholarship • Amelia Wallen Memorial Scholarship • Gene and Marilyn Byers Scholarship for Citzenship Allison Gossett • George W. Ebert Memorial Scholarship • Barger Family Scholarship • Hoof Trimmers Association Scholarship • Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • Jack E. Nowels Scholarship Samantha Grams • Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District • Colwell Scholarship Scholarship Jaela Gudeman • Newton E. & Hester G. Dilgard Memorial Scholarship • K.H.S. Memorial Scholarship • Patti Lee (Mowers) Mowery Scholarship Alan Guffy • Russell Wendling Rolling Hills Farm Agriculture Scholarship • Amelia Wallen Memorial Scholarship • William and Martha Buckingham Scholarship -4-

Scholarship Recipients Scholarships in italics indicate those awarded by the Black Hawk College East Foundation.

Blake Hall • 1st Farm Credit Services Agricultural Scholarship Kaylyn Hall • Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Scholarship • Peoples National Bank Scholarship Allison Hand • Black Hawk East Alumni Club Scholarship • Henry County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • Piper Scholarship • River Valley Cooperative Scholarship Katy Hawkins • Robert & Jean Wolf Memorial Scholarship Donald Hayes • Dave Lapan Memorial Scholarship Ross Helms • Brad Scott Memorial Scholarship • Lewis Cass Scholarship • Marschand Family Scholarship Blake Hennenfent • First Choice Agricultural Scholarship • Teel Award Justin Hoben • Knox County Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship • Walter H. Shreck Scholarship Matthew Hoel • Walter H. Shreck Scholarship Curtis Howerton • American Paint Horse Foundation Scholarship • American Paint Horse Foundation Merit Scholarship • Walter H. Shreck Scholarship Dalton Humphrey • Holmquist Scholarship Ryan Isaacsen • Insight FS Scholarship Jacob Jeffries • Harriet McCarthy Scholarship • Henry County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Dalton Kiselewski • American Red Cross Scholarship • Cleveland-Dodge Scholarship • Community First Bank of the Heartland Scholarship • Jefferson County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • LCPL Kyile Price Memorial Foundation Scholarship • Omicron Alpha Chapter Scholarship • Peoples National Bank Scholarship • University of Illinois Scholarship • US Bank National Association Scholarship • Woodlawn High School Booster Club Scholarship Katherine Koenig • Black Hawk College Endowed Equine Scholarship • Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship

Hunter Langhoff • Livestock Judging Scholarship Hannah Lauffenburger • Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship Alec Lester • Walter H. Schreck Scholarship Brittany Luttrell • Verlin & Joan Jackson Foundation Endowed Livestock Judging Scholarship Kendall McNeese • Rotary District 6440 Vocational Scholarship • Woodstock Rotary Foundation Scholarship Callie Miller • Veterans of Foreign War Scholarship Katie Miller • Henry County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • Illinois Beef Foundation Scholarship Heidi Mueller • National FFA Foundation Scholarship Jay Norden • Agrium Higher Education Award Scholarship • Pass It Along Scholarship Allison Olinger • Holmquist Scholarship Erika Olson • David Bradbury Scholarship • Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship • Smith Scholarship Brooke Parrish • Cargill Equine Scholarship • Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship • Susan Shipp Memorial Scholarship Jared Parrmann • Amelia Wallen Memorial Scholarship Noelle Pearson • Robin Moreland Memorial Equine Scholarship Mitch Peterson • Grand Prix Scholarship – Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin Joseph Pollard • 25 for 25 Scholarship Jessie Rasmussen • Peoples National Bank Endowed Equine Scholarship Cole Reiboldt • Cummins Scholarship – Union County Foundation Elise Rollins • Cargill Equine Scholarship Katelynn Romzek • Paul Delong Memorial Scholarship • Robert Charles Cole Foundation Scholarship -5-

Scholarship Recipients Scholarships in italics indicate those awarded by the Black Hawk College East Foundation.

Blake Roselieb • Walter H. Shreck Scholarship Mikeila Sanders • AFSCME Local 817’s Annual Scholarship • Prophetstown Area Community Foundation Scholarship • Rock River Lumber & Grain Scholarship • University of Illinois Merit Award Emily Schulz • Elmer & Nellie Dixon Scholarship Cody Scott • Elmer Brose Scholarship • GROWMARK Scholarship Elizabeth Seely • American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship • Holmquist Scholarship • Quarter Horse Racing Assoc. of Indiana Scholarship Adeline Shotts • Arabian Horse Judging Contest Scholarship • Clark County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • Rotary Club of Marshall Bohn Scholarship • Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebrations, All Youth Day Judging & Speaking Contest Scholarship Marshall Shimmin • Nancy and Wayne Hier Fund Scholarship Jordyn Sills • Bluffton-Southern Wells Dollars for Scholars Scholarship • Clare & Edith Prible Memorial Scholarship • Livestock Judging Scholarship • Todd DeMay Memorial Scholarship Haley Sims • Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Scholarship Keenan Skudlarek • Verlin & Joan Jackson Foundation Endowed Equine Scholarship Haley Smith • Black Hawk East Foundation Scholarship • Edward Arthur Melinger Educational Scholarship • Elks Scholarship • Peoria County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Shannon Smith • Walter H. Shreck Scholarship Dalton Spivey • Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship • Henry County Association of Independent Insurance Agents Scholarship • Henry County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • Nancy & Wayne Hier Scholarship • National FFA Foundation Scholarship

Lucas Stumpf • Livestock Judging Scholarship Matthew Stahl • Heartland Private Scholarship Trent Steinke • Jasper Foundation, Inc./Newton County Community Foundation Scholarship Cole Thomas • Dean L. Bates Scholarship • Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Scholarship • Eliza Lions Club Scholarship • Hebel Chamberlin LLC Scholarship • Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • Phyllis Nelson Memorial Livestock Scholarship Jamie Thomas • Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship Tiffany Tomlin • The Beitz Foundation Scholarship Kyle VanDerLeest • National High School Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Thomas Vanwassenhove • Butch Downs Memorial Auto Mechanics Scholarship • Dave Lapan Memorial Scholarship Matthew Wagenecht • Janssen-Ewoldson Family Agriculture Scholarship Luke Wechter • Cory Lowderman Freshman Challenge Award Scholarship • Cory Lowderman Memorial Scholarship • Noble County Pork Producers Scholarship Brandi Welch • Farmer State Bank Scholarship • George and Georgeanne Roth Memorial Scholarship • Knuckle Busters Car Club Scholarship • Mercer County Extension and 4-H Foundation Memorial Scholarship • Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship • Pattie Jeanne Higgins 4-H Memorial Scholarship • Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 20110 Scholarship Courtney Wiedenmann • 2014 Illinois State Fair Superior Young Producer Scholarship • 2016 Legacy of Leadership Program Scholarship • First Choice Agricultural Scholarship • Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois Scholarship Lucas Wisnefski • Livestock Judging Scholarship • Rumbold & Kuhn Agri-Business Scholarship

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Horse Judging

Freshmen Team & Individual Accomplishments Coach: Aaron Callahan

Team members from left: Kaylyn Hall – Monmouth, IL; Courtney Coffman – Huntington, IN; Courtney Wiedenmann – Coal Valley, IL; Jamie Franck – Cambridge, IL; Ryleigh Semanchik – Great Meadows, NJ; (kneeling in center – Show Team Members); Adeline Shotts – Marshall, IL; Grayson Cottrell – Fairbury, IL; Kamryn Kruchten – Waunakee, WI; Ezequiel Bustamante – Venezuela; Curtis Howerton – Williamsfield, IL; Kinsey Ayres – Powell Butte, OR

Hoosier Horse Fair Indianapolis, Indiana

Team/Student Team A Team B Hall Cottrell Ayres Wiedenmann Shotts Bustamante Franck Howerton Semanchik Coffman

Placing 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 5th 4th 3rd 7th 6th 8th 10th 6th

Reasons 1st 2nd 4th 2nd 3rd 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 1st 10th

Overall 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

The Spring Contest

Team/Student Team A Team B Cottrell Semanchik Shotts Wiedenmann

Halter 1st

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Performance 8th

2nd 2nd

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Reasons 4th 9th 4th

Overall 4th 9th 10th

Sophomore Team & Individual Accomplishments

From left: Kyle VanDerLeest – Morrison, IL; Keenan Skudlarek – White City, OR; Alyssa Gustus – Orion, IL; Kaylin Duke – Channahon, IL; Brooke Parrish – Elmwood, IL; Shelby Dibling – Butler, IN; Cynthia Venneberg – Colona, IL; Samantha Grams – Rockford, IL; Amanda Clawson – Lafayette, NJ; Katie Hawkins – Needham, IN; Elizabeth Seely – Auburn, IN; Coach Aaron Callahan Not pictured: Lucas Hodge – Sterling, IL Academic All American Horse Judging Team These students, chosen by the National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association, must have a 3.5 GPA or higher and be in the top 10 overall at the national level. *Indicates Distinguished Academic All Americans (a GPA of 3.85 or higher).

GPAs are based on the first three semesters.

*Amanda Clawson – 4.0 Shelby Dibling Kaylin Duke *Samantha Grams – 4.0 Brooke Parrish Elizabeth Seely Keenan Skudlarek Kyle VanDerLeest

All-American Quarter Horse Congress Team/Student Team A Team B Parrish Hawkins Clawson Dibling Skudlarek Duke VanDerLeest

Halter 2nd 3rd 8th 1st 5th 9th

Columbus, Ohio Performance 1st 3rd 1st 2nd 5th 7th 10th 9th

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Reasons 2nd 3rd 3rd 6th 4th 8th 7th

Overall 1st 3rd 1st 3rd 5th 8th 9th 10th

AQHA World Championships Team/Student Team A Team B Hawkins Grams Dibling Parrish Venneberg Gustus Seely Clawson VanDerLeest

Halter 4th 3rd 7th 2nd

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Performance 2nd 3rd 3rd 8th 7th 10th

Reasons 2nd 4th 7th 4th 3rd 10th

Overall 3rd 4th 4th 5th 6th 8th

8th 9th 9th 10th

Horse Judging Awards & Scholarships Susan Shipp Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen Horse Judging) .............................................................................. TBA This award is given in memory of Susan, a transfer student who lost her life in a car accident while a student at BHE in November, 1994. It is awarded to a member of the freshmen horse judging team. The selection is based on contest results, an essay about their personal characteristics and first semester GPA.

Pard’s Western Store Work Horse Award (Sophomore Horse Judging) ................................................................ TBA Each year Pard’s Western store presents a gift certificate to the sophomore horse judge that competed on the judging team all four semesters; set high goals for themselves and the team; stayed very coachable until the end and added value to the team by motivating others and staying a team player. They always tried hard and finished strong, but not necessarily finished first. Also plans to continue their education and judging at a four-year institute.

Robert & Jean Wolf Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Horse Judging) .............................................................. TBA In the fall of 2002 Jon Wolf, founder of the Equine program, suffered the loss of both parents, Robert and Jean Wolf of Polo during the month of September. They were of vital support in the beginning of the program and remained so to the end. Both parents are so reflected in the personality and dedication of Jon. This award will be given to a sophomore horse judge that competed on the judging team all four semesters; set high goals and made major progress in their placing of classes and oral reasons; stayed very coachable until the end, trying hard and finishing strong. This award goes to the sophomore who accumulates the most contest points in fall competition.

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Soil Judging

Coaches: Andrew Larson, Brandon Hall & Scott Wiesbrook • Fall ASA Soils Contest • Northern Illinois University – DeKalb, Illinois Team Members Front row from left: Alec Lester – Knoxville, IL; Dalton Spivey – Bishop Hill, IL Middle row from left: Austin Steward – Oneida, IL; Tyler Dorsey – Toulon, IL Back row from left: Lindsey Bluhm – Monroe, IN; Blake Hall – Williamsfield, IL Team Placing – 2nd Overall

PAS Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization Coach: Jeffry Hawes

• Fall Leadership Conference • Bloomington, Illinois Floriculture Contest Team 1 members: Lillian Feeney – Kewanee, IL; Kylie Miller – Bath, IL Team 2 member: Kali Fetrow – Tampico, IL Team Overall Team 1 10th Team 2

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Intercollegiate Horse Show Association www.ihsainc.com IHSA Team Coaches: Donna Irvin, Drew Cotton & Rebekah Irish

Black Hawk College Western Team (2016-2017 – 412 Teams and 9,135 riders competed nationally) Academic All American IHSA These students, chosen by the IHSA Coaches Association, must have a 3.5 GPA or higher and have shown in two or more meets. GPAs are based on the first three semesters.

1st Team (3.8 or above) Brady Blasher, Lillian Bottorff, Shelby Brenner, Amanda Clawson, Grayson Cottrell, Micki DeWitt, Samantha Grams, Oreanna Jonas, Angelena Lensmith, Jessie Rasmussen, Elise Rollins, Griffin Tuftie, Courtney Wiedenmann 2nd Team (3.5 or above) Hannah Campbell, Sidney Ehret, Caleb Kauffman, Morgan Kaufmann, Katherine Koenig, Haley McWhorter, Heidi Mueller, Brooke Parrish, Sarah Powers, Sara Scheeler, Cynthia Venneberg

Regular Season Team & Individual Accomplishments Western Division – Zone 7, Region 4 Colleges: Augustana College, Black Hawk College East Campus, Illinois State University, Iowa State University, Northern Illinois University, Truman State University, Washington University, and Western Illinois University 8 Regular Season meets hosted by: Black Hawk College East Campus and Truman State University • Truman State University IHSA Stock Show • Kirksville, Missouri September 24, 2016 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Kinsey Ayres September 25, 2016 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Shelby Brenner

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• Black Hawk College IHSA Western Show • Black Hawk College East Campus October 29, 2016 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Shelby Brenner October 30, 2016 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Shelby Brenner

• Black Hawk College Intercollegiate Western Horse Show • Black Hawk College East Campus November 19, 2016 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Kinsey Ayres November 20, 2016 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Kinsey Ayres

• Black Hawk College Intercollegiate Western Horse Show • Black Hawk College East Campus February 25, 2017 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Kinsey Ayres February 26, 2017 • High Point Team • High Point Open Rider – Kinsey Ayres

• Regional Championship Show • Black Hawk College East Campus February 26, 2017 • Overall High Point Team • Regional High Point Open Rider – Kinsey Ayres • Regional Reserve Champion High Point Open Rider – Shelby Brenner • Open Horsemanship – Kinsey Ayres – 2nd Shelby Brenner – 3rd • Reining – Kinsey Ayres – 2nd Shelby Brenner – 3rd • Advanced – Jessie Rasmussen – 1st Heidi Mueller – 2nd • Novice Horsemanship – Haley McWhorter – 1st Brooke Parrish – 2nd • Intermediate Horsemanship – Hannah Campbell – 1st Keenen Skudlarek – 2nd Kaylin Duke – 3rd Taylor Emigh – 4th Allison Gossett – 5th Noelle Pearson – 6th Cheyenne Prowant – 7th Brady Blasher – 9th • Beginner Horsemanship – Samantha Grams – 1st - 12 -

• Semi-Finals • Canyon, Texas March 31, 2017 (Individual Competition) • Beginner – Samantha Grams – 1st • Intermediate – Keenan Skudlarek – 5th • Novice – Brooke Parrish – 3rd • Advanced – Heidi Mueller – 2nd Jessie Rasmussen – 7th • Open Horsemanship – Kinsey Ayres – 8th • Reining – Kinsey Ayres – 5th April 1, 2017 (Team Competition) • 1st Place Team Overall (Qualified for Nationals) • Beginner – Morgan Kromphardt – 4th • Intermediate – Grayson Cottrell – 4th • Novice – Allison Gossett – 2nd • Advanced – Haley McWhorter – 3rd • Open Horsemanship – Kinsey Ayres – 1st • Reining – Kinsey Ayres – 2nd

• Nationals • Lexington, Kentucky May 4-7, 2017 Individual Competition • Beginner – Samantha Grams – 6th • Novice – Brooke Parrish – 3rd • Advanced – Heidi Mueller – 5th Team Competition • Reserve National Champion High Point Team • Reining – Kinsey Ayres – 3rd • Open Horsemanship – Kinsey Ayres – 2nd • Beginner – Morgan Kromphardt – 5th • Intermediate – Grayson Cottrell – 5th • Novice – Allison Gossett – 3rd • Advanced – Haley McWhorter – 1st • AQHA Cup – Kinsey Ayres • Reining Phase – 1st • Horsemanship – 15th • Overall – 4th

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2016-17 Freshmen Team Members Paige Anderson – Pella, IA Kamryn Aylesworth – Mt. Pulaski, IL Kinsey Ayres – Powell Butte, OR Ezequiel Bustamante – Venezuela Hannah Campbell – St. Johns, MI Grayson Cottrell – Fairbury, IL Micki DeWitt – Rapids City, IL Taylor Emigh – Sugar Grove, IL Jaela Gudeman – Kouts, IN

Katelynn Johnson – Marseilles, IL Onreanna Jonas – Plainfield, IL Caleb Kauffman – Syracuse, IN Morgan Kaufmann – Oswego, IL Katherine Koenig – Folia, MD Kamryn Kruchten – Waunakee, WI Angelena Lensmith – Delavan, WI Natalie Maynard – Roanoke, IL Aaliyah Maze – Miles, IA

Kendall McNeese – Woodstock, IL Heidi Mueller – Madison, WI Mikayla Osborne – Canton, IL Sara Scheeler – Pekin, IL Griffin Tuftie – Serena, IL Courtney Wiedenmann – Coal Valley, IL Kellie Zaroslinski – Naperville, IL

2016-17 Sophomore Team Members Brady Blasher

Kiovante Buckner

Belding, MI This is Brady’s second year on the show team. He was a very competitive member in the Intermediate division.

His talent took him all the way to the Regional Championships. Brady was such a pleasure to coach, and his constant humor was a welcomed comic relief during the often stressful environment of showing horses.

Thank you, Brady, for your positive attitude and perspective.

Chicago, IL KJ competed on the show team for one year in the Beginner division.

His natural balance on a horse and presence in the show pen earned him several blue ribbons. KJ’s ability to engage other people and students made him an asset to the team. There was always plenty of humor when KJ was around, especially when it came to pinning his cowboy hat on.

Thank you, KJ, for the long hours spent manning the draw table at all of the home shows.

Lillian Bottorff (center)

Plymouth, IN Lilly competed in the Beginner division this year. She is a sophomore pursuing an agribusiness management degree. Lilly also is active showing meat goats and other livestock. She is a great student and teammate.

Congratulations on your Academic AllAmerican Award!

Amanda Clawson

Branchville, NJ This is Amanda’s second year on the show team. She is a tough competitor in the Intermediate division and qualified for the Regional Championship. Amanda managed her time and priorities well between a rigorous academic schedule, the show team and the horse judging team.

Thank you, Amanda, for allowing us to use Isaac at our home shows.

Shelby Brenner

Hopkins, MI This is Shelby’s second year on the show team competing in the Open division, both in horsemanship and reining. She is a solid competitor and was instrumental in our undefeated season this year. She is a multiregional qualifier. Shelby’s efforts and talent in preparing the horses were much appreciated.

We wish her much success at Western Illinois University where she plans to transfer in the fall. Hope to see you at more IHSA shows.

Kaylin Duke (center)

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Channahon, IL Kaylin has competed on the show team for two years in the Intermediate division. This year she was Top 3 at the Regional Championship in one of the tougher divisions. It did not matter what horse she drew, we could always count on her to put points on the board. Kaylin worked hard balancing her ag transfer classes with the show team and the horse judging team.

It’s a pleasure watching her apply her horsemanship diversity to the barrel pattern.

Sidney Ehret

Morgan Kromphardt

Williamsburg, IA Sidney has competed on the show team for two years in the Intermediate division. She is known to be a versatile rider, and we can always count on her to have a solid performance no matter what kind of horse she draws.

We especially appreciate the hours spent at the announcers stand and always looked forward to hearing her sing the national anthem.

Peoria, IL This was Morgan’s second year on the show team. She competed in the Beginner division and has grown tremendously as a horseman and competitor. She exudes confidence when she walks in the show pen and this is one of the reasons we asked Morgan to be the team rider this year.

Her mental toughness and unshakable attitude helped gain her a Top 5 placing at the Semi-finals in Texas this year.

Thank you, Morgan, for stepping to the plate when your team and your coaches called on you. You have grown into such a confident competitor and we are proud of your determination.

Allison Gossett

Charleston, IL This was Allison’s second year on the show team and her second time representing Black Hawk College in the team competition. She is a seasoned IHSA exhibitor and her talent combined with her mental focus make her a fierce competitor. This year she is riding for the team in the Novice division. Her hard work in practice has truly paid off, landing her a Reserve Championship at Semi-finals in Canyon, TX. Before showing, she always has Olivia Quinton do her makeup and Brooke Parrish do her hair, and during the process she does not talk to anyone as she concentrates on the upcoming class.

Thank you, Allison, for your focus and persistence on the road to bettering your horsemanship. You are a talented rider who is always looking to improve, and we are grateful to have you on the team.

Haley McWhorter

Manito, IL This is Haley’s third year. She started in the Intermediate division as a freshman and has progressed all the way through the Advanced division.

As a three-time national qualifier and Reserve National Champion, Haley is the model IHSA competitor and student. She plans to continue her education at West Texas A&M University, and we wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors.

Thank you, Haley, for your many contributions to this team. From hauling horses to collecting entry fees, you were always someone we could count on. Thank you to the McWhorter family for your continual and enthusiastic support.

Samantha Grams

Rockford, IL Sam has competed on the show team for two years in the Beginner division.

This year she has been unstoppable winning both the Regional Championships and Semi-finals as an individual. Next stop is Lexington, KY, for the National Championships.

Outside of riding, Sam competed on the 2016 Quarter Horse Congress Champion horse judging team.

Thank you, Sam, for your calm, cool and collected style. We have truly enjoyed watching you develop as a rider and a showman.

Abbey Meyers

Galesburg, IL Abbey competed in the walk/jog division on the show team. She started the show season off strong in 2016, placing at the first away show hosted

by Truman State University.

Thank you, Abbey, for your willingness to try a new sport. We appreciated your participation.

Allison Olinger

Alyssa Gustus (second from left)

Orion, IL This is Alyssa’s second year on the show team competing in the Intermediate division. She was not afraid of a challenge when it came to riding many different kinds of horses.

Her determination allowed her to grow tremendously as a horseman.

Thank you, Alyssa, for your commitment to improving your horsemanship.

contribution was very valuable.

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Fort Wayne, IN This is Allison’s second year on the show team. She started as a Beginner and transitioned all the way to Intermediate II. From walk/jog to loping in one of the biggest divisions, she set big goals and achieved them.

Thank you, Allison, for your help in the office when we hosted shows. Your

Brooke Parrish

Cheyenne Prowant

Elmwood, IL This is Brooke’s second year on the show team competing in the Novice division. It has been great watching her evolve into the rider and competitor she is today. Her hard work paid off earning her a ride to Nationals. She was very helpful in horse preparation and care.

Thank you, Brooke, for being our right hand when it comes to keeping show clothes clean and organized and the hours spent putting up hair for other teammates.

teamwork and sense of class.

Joy, IL Cheyenne competed on the show team for two years in the Intermediate division. This year her hard work and dedication took her all the way to the Regional Championship. Even under pressure, she always composed herself with the utmost professionalism.

Thank you, Cheyenne, for your

Olivia Quinton

Rossville, IN This was her second year on the show team. She brought everything she had to every practice. Her ability to feel out a horse and know how much she could ask of that individual is a huge asset in this sport. Outside the arena, Liv played a huge role helping fellow teammates prepare to show by doing

Noelle Pearson

Metamora, IL Noelle has competed on the show team for two years. At the last show of the season she qualified to compete at the Regional Championship as an Intermediate. Noelle has a phenomenal attitude and always brings 110% to every practice. Her ambition and outgoing personality will take her far as she prepares to transfer to West Texas A&M University.

Her pre-show ritual consists of going over her pattern again and again and again, and she always checks in with the coaches for any lastminute suggestions.

Thank you, Noelle, for always being ready to jump in and help in any way. We were very appreciative to have the use of Essie at all of our home shows.

Sam Perez

Naperville, IL Sam has been a great asset to our team as she is always willing to help at our home shows in a variety of capacities.

From warming up horses to working in the office, Sam was an integral part of this team.

Thank you, Sam, for your great team spirit.

Sarah Powers

DeKalb, IL Sarah competed on the show team for two years. This season she walked away with several wins at our home shows; two in one weekend. She has a tremendous amount of feel and can ride any horse she draws in competition. Sarah has really grown as a horseman.

Thank you, Sarah, for your positive and energetic attitude.

their makeup.

Thank you, Liv, for helping to warm up horses at the Regional Championship this year. Your hard work and support of your team did not go unnoticed.

Jessie Rasmussen

Summit Lake, WI This is Jessie’s third year competing on the show team. Last year she was the team rider in the Advanced division and she represented us well, taking home Reserve Champion at Semifinals. This year she qualified as an individual in that same division. Her dedication to bettering herself as a rider took her all the way to Semi-finals in Canyon, TX, this year. Jessie is no newcomer to the horse show scene, and her experience combined with her talent has taken her far throughout her IHSA career.

Thank you, Jessie, for setting an example for the incoming team members. Your talent, dedication and willingness to learn make you a strong leader.

Elise Rollins

Milford, IN Elise has competed on the show team for two years in the Intermediate division. Her most memorable moment was winning at a home show while her entire family was in the stands cheering her on.

Thank you, Elise, for your hard work and commitment. Your drive and ambition will take you far in your next journey.

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Keenan Skudlarek

Sams Valley, OR Keenan has been on the show team for two years. This year his hard work payed off earning him a ride all the way to Semi-finals in Canyon, TX. He competes in the Intermediate division, one of the largest divisions in the region. While he is quite passionate about the cow horse events and vaquero style of riding, his determination on the show team has allowed him to become a well-rounded horseman. In addition to the show team, Keenan was a member of the 2016 Quarter Horse Congress Champion judging team.

Thank you, Keenan, for your inquisitive questions and desire to learn.

Cynthia Venneburg

Geneseo, IL This is Cynthia’s second year showing on the team. She has really grown as a competitor in the Intermediate division this year. Cynthia is another student who took advantage of all Black Hawk College has to offer, balancing classes, the show team and the horse judging team.

Thank you, Cynthia, for your coachable attitude and desire to better your horsemanship.

Tori Tobey

Astoria, OR Tori is returning to the show team as an alumni rider this year. Her enthusiastic attitude of attacking goals has earned her a spot at the National Championships in May. Tori’s financial contribution to this team is much appreciated. Thanks to her generosity, this team will be dressed like the best for the parade of champions this year in Lexington, KY. Thank you, Tori, for your generous donation. Your undying determination has set you up for a chance at a national title.

Equis Emeritus Award Sizzle

May 24, 1989 - April 15, 2013 “There is nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” ~ Ronald Reagan, President 1987 For over 20 years Sizzle was the best at just that! She was the cornerstone of our program for thousands of students and visitors. She will be missed!

2017 IHSA Student Scholarships Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF) Scholarships..........................................................................Kinsey Ayres Allison Gossett

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Livestock Judging

Coaches: Dan Hoge & Tyler Gradert

Freshmen Team

Front row left to right: Katie Romzek, Sandusky, MI; ; Adam Gradert, Geneseo, IL; Brittany Luttrell, Pocahontas, AR; Tiffany Tomlin, Muscatine, IA; Blake Hennenfent, Gilson, IL; Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL; Morgan Carrick, Blanchard, MI; ; Aleck Main, Altona, IL Back row left to right: Coach Tyler Gradert; Devon Boyer, Blandinsville, IL; Tyler Violet, Mechanicsburg, OH; James Dobbels, Cambridge, IL; Ross Helms, Galveston, IN; Cole Thomas, Aledo, IL; Stetson Bryson, Perrysville, OH; Emily Schulz, Iron Ridge, WI; Coach Dan Hoge

Purdue & Stockman Invitational Frankfort, Indiana

Individuals (No team competition) Student Beef Thomas Hennenfent

Swine

Sheep

Reasons

Iowa Beef Expo

Team/Student Team Thomas Wisnefski

Des Moines, Iowa Reasons Placings

9th

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Overall 4th 10th

Overall 2nd 4th

Livestock Judging

Coaches: Dan Hoge & Tyler Gradert

Sophomore Team

Front from left to right:: Kiley Elder, Pleasantville, IA; Hannah Lauffenburger, Queen Creek, AZ; Katie Miller, Cambridge, IL; Jordyn Sills, Poneto, IN; Kagney Collins, Flanagan, IL; Lucas Stumpf, Columbia, IL; Cody Dawson, Rushville, IN Back left to Right: Coach Tyler Gradert, Luck Wechter, Ligonier, IN; Kip Wallace, Emerald, WI; Blake Roselieb, Annawan, IL; Hunter Langholff, Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Wyatt Orr, Mediapolis, IA; Easton Beard, Dahinda, IL; Coach Dan Hoge

National Barrow Show Team/Student Team Sills Wechter Roselieb Wallace

Austin, Minnesota Reasons Placings

Overall 3rd

5th (tie) 5th (tie) 8th 9th

AK Sar Ben Livestock Expo Team/Student Team Sills Lauffenburger Wechter

Beef 3rd 10th

Omaha, Nebraska Swine Sheep/Goats 2nd 1st 5th

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Reasons 2nd 2nd 4th 9th

Overall 2nd 5th 3rd

Purdue & Stockman Invitational Frankfort, Indiana

Individuals (No team competition) Student Beef Wechter Lauffenburger Wallace Beard 9th Sills Stumpf Elder Roselieb

Swine 3rd 7th 2nd

Sheep 1st

Reasons 2nd 6th 10th

Overall 6th 10th

7th 3rd 4th 9th 9th

Tulsa State Fair

Team/Student Team Lauffenburger Sills Roselieb Stumpf

Beef 2nd

Tulsa, Oklahoma Swine Sheep 3rd 5th

Reasons 4th 4th

Overall 3rd 9th

Reasons 2nd 6th 5th 10th

Overall

7th 8th 8th

American Royal Livestock Show Team/Student Team Wechter Wallace Elder

Beef

Kansas City, Missouri Swine Sheep 5th 9th 1st

10th

North American International Livestock Exposition Team/Student Team Wechter

Beef 10th 2nd

Louisville, Kentucky Swine Sheep 3rd 6th

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Reasons 3rd 3rd

Overall 10th

Hoosier Beef Congress

Indianapolis, Indiana Individuals (No team competition) Student Reasons Placings Wallace Stumpf 1st Lauffenburger Beard Elder

Overall 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 7th

National Western Stock Show Team/Student Team Lauffenburger Sills

Beef 3rd 1st

Denver, Colorado Swine Sheep 8th

Reasons 2nd 2nd 4th

Overall 8th

Houston Livestock Show Team/Student Team Sills Lauffenburger Langholff

Beef

Swine 9th

Houston, Texas Sheep 7th

Reasons 8th 4th

Placings

7th 9th

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Overall

Livestock Judging Awards & Scholarships Cory Lowderman Freshman Challenge Scholarship ........................................................................................... TBA This award was established by the 1990-1991 Livestock Judging Team and is awarded annually in memory of Cory Lowderman (2000). This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed one year of competition on the Freshman Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points throughout all competitions during their Freshman year. Cory believed in challenging others to be their very best.

Denzer Memorial Award .......................................................................................................................................... TBA This award was established by the 1999-2000 BHE Livestock Judging Team. It is presented in memory of Norma Denzer (1999) and Adam Denzer (2008). This award is given to the outstanding sophomore Livestock Judging student who has completed two years in the Livestock Judging Program at Black Hawk College East Campus. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the participation of Livestock Judging related activities. This award is not based on points, but rather on attitude and always thinking of others before themselves. The Denzer Family of Bloomington, IL has been a very important part of the development of the Livestock Judging tradition and culture at BHE.

Ken Urban Memorial Award ................................................................................................................................... TBA This award was established in memory of Ken Urban who was a Duroc Swine Breeding Pioneer from Prophetstown, IL Ken helped the Livestock Judging teams at BHE in the early years to excellence in swine judging not only in competitions, but more importantly in understanding how swine genetics impacts the next generation of offspring. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in swine judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

Denny Benoodt Memorial Award ........................................................................................................................... TBA This award was established in memory of Denny Benoodt of Geneseo, IL who was a famous beef cattle breeder. He played an important role in bringing the first Simmental breeding cattle to the United States. He helped the Livestock Judging teams at BHE in the early years to excellence in beef judging not only in competitions, but more importantly in understanding how breeding beef genetics impacts the next generation of both show and sale beef cattle offspring. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in beef judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

Gwen Peterson Memorial Award ............................................................................................................................ TBA This award was established in memory of Gwen Peterson, of Kewanee, IL an outstanding 4-H leader for many years in Henry County. She and her husband Stan are known to us as our “College Sheep Farm�. They have provided sheep judging classes for our Livestock Judging Team for over thirty years. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in sheep judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

Elmer Hoge Memorial/Mid-Continent Scholarship ........................................................................................... TBA This award was established in memory of Elmer Hoge by the 1979-1980 BHE Livestock Judging Team. Elmer was a true stockman, having established very prominent and successful Duroc breeding swine and Hereford cattle herds. Years later, the Hugh Miller family further endowed this Scholarship in representing many years of the Mid-Continent Livestock Stock Show and Judging Contest and the participation of Black Hawk College. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in Livestock Judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

BHE Livestock Judging Reasons Award ................................................................................................................ TBA This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team.

The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in Oral Reasons throughout all of the competitions of the year.

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NACTA

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Manhattan, Kansas

2017 Sweepstakes Winners

The Black Hawk College teams won four out of 13 contests. This marks the ninth time Black Hawk College has garnered the Sweepstakes Award at the national judging conference.

Team members front row, from left: Cole Thomas; Cody Dawson; Stetson Bryson; Alec Lester; James Dobbels; Alan Stamberger; Hannah Libby; Allison Hand; Lillian Feeney; Kiley Elder; Jordyn Sills; Coach Dan Hoge; Hunter Langholff; Dalton Humphrey; Katie Miller; Katy Hawkins; Lindsey Bluhm; Matt Wagenecht; Morgan Carrick; Tiffany Tomlin; Coach Jodee Werkheiser; Emily Schultz; Coach Andrew Larson Team members back row, from left: Devon Boyer; Coach Gary Werkheiser; Blake Hennenfent; Lucas Wisnefski; Austin Steward; Blake Hall; Tyler Dorsey; Dalton Spivey; Ross Helms; Adam Gradert; Caleb Dowell; Logan Torrance; Alyssa Gustus; Justin Hoben; Coach Tyler Gradert; Coach Jeff Hawes Missing from photo: Coach Drew Cotton

Ag Communications • Coach: Drew Cotton Team Members from left: Jordyn Sills – Poneto, IN; Kiley Elder – Pleasantville, IA; Katy Hawkins – Needham, IN Team/Individual

Overall

Team

1st

Elder

1st

Hawkins

3rd

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Agribusiness Team • Coach: Drew Cotton Team Members from left: Matt Wagenecht – Prophetstown, IL; Jordyn Sills – Pandeo, IN; Logan Torrance – Biggsville, IL; Justin Hoben – Knoxville, IL Team/Individual

Overall

Team

2nd

Sills

5th

Computer Applications • Coach: Jodee Werkheiser Team Members from left: Dalton Humphrey – Eaton Rapids, MI; Matt Wagenecht – Prophetstown, IL; Justin Hoben – Knoxville, IL; Logan Torrance – Biggsville, IL Team/Individual

Overall

Team

1st

Hobin

5th

Equine Management • Coach: Drew Cotton Team Members from left: Dalton Humphrey – Eaton Rapids, MI; Katy Hawkins – Needham, IN; Alyssa Gustus – Orion, IL; Cody Dawson – Rushville, IN

Team/Student

Written Exam

Identification

Team

Lab Practical

Overall

2nd

2nd

Hawkins

1st

1st

1st

Gustus

3rd

3rd

3rd

Humphrey

4th

4th

4th

Dawson

10th

10th

10th

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Horticulture • Coach: Jeff Hawes Team Members from left: Hannah Libby – Oneida, IL; Allison Hand – Woodhull, IL; Lillian Feeney – Kewanee, IL. Not pictured: John Pordon – Colona, IL Team/Individual

Overall

Team

1st

Pordon

1st

Feeney

6th

Libby

7th

Hand

9th

Knowledge Bowl • Coach: Jeff Hawes & Jodee Werkheiser Team Members from left: Logan Torrance – Biggsville, IL; Matt Wagenecht – Prophetstown, IL; Caleb Dowell – Stronghurst, IL; Blake Hennefent – Gilson, IL; Blake Hall – Sterling, IL

Livestock Judging • Coach: Dan Hoge & Tyler Gradert Team Members from left: Lucas Wisnefski – Wyoming, IL; James Dobbels – Cambridge, IL; Adam Gradert – Geneseo, IL; Blake Hennenfent – Gilson, IL; Cole Thomas – Aledo, IL

Team/Student

Beef

Team

2nd

Gradert

2nd

Swine

Sheep/Goats

Overall

3rd

3rd 6th

Dobbels Hennenfent

Reasons

8th

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Livestock Management • Coach: Dan Hoge & Tyler Gradert Team Members from left: Stetson Bryson – Perrysville, OH; Katie Miller – Cambridge, IL; Alyssa Gustus – Orion, IL; Emily Schultz – Iron Ridge, WI

Team/Student Team

Knowledge Exam

Identification

2nd

1st

Problem Solving

Overall 2nd

Miller

2nd (tie)

2nd

2nd

Gustus

1st

4th

3rd

3rd

5th

Bryson Schultz

2nd (tie)

6th

Meat Judging • Coach: Dan Hoge & Tyler Gradert Team Members from left: Hunter Langholff – Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Dalton Humphrey – Eaton Rapids, MI; Caleb Dowell – Stronghurst, IL; Cody Dawson – Rushville, IN

Team/Student

Placing & Questions

Retail Identification

Beef Grading

Team

3rd

Dawson

9th

9th

Humphrey

10th

10th

Precision Agriculture • Coach: Gary Werkheiser Team Members from left: Alec Lester – Knoxville, IL; Dalton Spivey – Galva, IL; Austin Steward – Oneida, IL; Blake Hall – Sterling, IL Team/Individual

Overall

Overall

Team

5th

Hall

9th

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Soil Judging • Coach: Andrew Larson Team Members from left: Alan Stamberger – La Moille, IL; Blake Hall – Sterling, IL; Lindsey Bluhm – Monroe, IN; Dalton Spivey – Galva, IL; Austin Steward – Oneida, IL; Tyler Dorsey – Toulon, IL; Alec Lester – Knoxville, IL

Team/Student

Pit #1

Pit #2

Pit #3

Pit #4

Team

Overall 1st

Hall

1st

1st

1st

1st

Bluhm

4th

3rd

3rd

3rd

2nd

Lester

7th

6th

2nd

2nd

3rd

Dorsey

5th

1st

7th

8th

4th

Spivey

2nd (tie)

7th

10th

7th

6th

Steward

2nd (tie)

10th

4th

7th

Stamberger

8th

7th

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Invest in the students of tomorrow by establishing an endowed or annual scholarship today.

Your gift . . .

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EAST FOUNDATION

Outstanding Student Awards Todd DeMay Memorial Award (Freshman Transfer) ............................................................................................... TBA This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed one year in the Agricultural Transfer Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, as well as extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.

Sophomore Agriculture Business Award .............................................................................................................. TBA This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in an Ag Career Work Experience Program.

This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Sophomore Agriculture Production Award ......................................................................................................... TBA This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in an Ag Career Work Experience Program.

This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Sophomore Horticulture Award ............................................................................................................................. TBA The award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in horticulture science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extra-curricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among their peers.

Verden and Verna Lee Broers Stockman’s Award .............................................................................................. TBA This award was established in memory of both Verden and Verna Lee Broers of Walnut, Ill. Verden and Verna Lee Broers’ family farm is the original home of the famous BHE animal sciences labs. Because of their contributions throughout the years, the BHE animal sciences labs are the most popular “hands on” lab activities of any community college or university in the world. The Broers family is considered to be the most generous family in the history of the ag program. Above everything else they truly enjoyed the successes and the futures of each student and graduate of Black Hawk College agriculture student. This award is given to two outstanding agriculture students who have completed two years in the Agriculture Programs. One student from the agriculture related programs and one student from the equine related programs. This award is given to students who have exemplified excellence in demonstrating interest and tremendous effort in supporting the animal sciences activities both on and off campus.

Rosemary Ward Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Agriculture Transfer Student) .............................................. TBA This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in the agricultural transfer Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, as well as extensive involvement in extracurricular activities, both on and off campus. Mr. Donal Ward, of Walnut, Ill. established an endowed scholarship in memory of his late wife Rosemary Ward. This endowment is one of the largest ever endowed at Black Hawk College.

Mr. and Mrs. Ward believed strongly in the agriculture programs at BHE, they always sincerely followed the successes of the students and have always enjoyed where the students were from and what their successes truly represented.

Sophomore Horse Science Award ........................................................................................................................... TBA The award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in Horse Science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extra-curricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among their peers.

Sophomore Equestrian Science Award .................................................................................................................. TBA The award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in Equestrian Science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extra-curricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among their peers.

Sophomore Ag Mechanics Award ........................................................................................................................... TBA This award is given to the outstanding agriculture mechanics student who has completed two years in an Ag Mechanics Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Sophomore Automotive Technician Award ......................................................................................................... TBA This award is given to the outstanding automotive technician student who has completed two years in an Auto Mechanics Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

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Congratulations sophomores and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Join us

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2018, 6 p.m. at Kewanee Dunes for the Ag Alumni Banquet!

Hosted by Black Hawk College East Campus Agribusiness Club

Black Hawk College East Campus 26230 Black Hawk Road Galva, IL 61434