BHC East Campus Ag Yearbook 2022

BLACK HAWK EAST CAMPUS

2021 - 2022

YEAR IN REVIEW

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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY Class of 2022

Class of 2023

Katherine Anderson - Wadsworth, IL

Abby Balkema – Peoria, IL

Charla Bates – Galva, IL

Kate Coats – Wyoming, IL

Jenna Blair – Galesburg, IL

Blayklee Daffara – Moline, IL

Madison Blunier – Speer, IL

Nicole Hill – Dixon, IL

Cheyenne Bruno – Kewanee, IL

Kaitlynn Irving – Toulon, IL

Sera Calhoun – Rock Island, IL

Alexandria Johnson – Annawan, IL

McKenzie Huffman – Warren, IL

Morgan Kinder – Williamsfield, IL

Hannah Lutz – Rock Falls, IL

Reilly Newell – Taylor Ridge, IL

Rachel McCann – Sterling, IL

Adelyne Phares – Rock Island, IL

Jordan Sells – Roseville, IL

Alyssa Goman Smith – Kewanee, IL

Victoria Witmer – Rock Island, IL

Lily Snider – Wyoming, IL Jordan Stroh – East Moline, IL MacKenzie Vahle – Geneseo, IL

SCNAVTA Officers President | Victoria Witmer

Lila VanAcker – Milan, IL Nora Wadsworth – Silvis, IL Elizabeth Zerbonia – Washington, IL

Vice President | Nicole Hill Secretary | Jordan Sells Treasurer | Katie Irving

SCNAVTA

We want our students to get involved! Students in the Veterinary Technology program can join the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America - Student Chapter (SCNAVTA). The mission of NAVTA is to advance veterinary nursing and veterinary technology. Our mission is to teach students to experience the responsibilities that go along with being a member of a profession along with a professional organization.

Members plan activities that promote veterinary technology while giving back to the community through volunteer efforts. Students hold an elected office and learn to follow a constitution and develop a budget.

Involvement in these activities while in school fosters the development of leaders within the profession.

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

SOIL JUDGING COACH: ANDREW LARSON

L to R: Gunnar Wuebben, Albany, IL; Meg Fowler, Aledo, IL; Cal Larson, Galva, IL; Carli Wright, Bradford, IL; and Chase Howell, Laura, IL; Back Row: Coach Larson

FALL ASA CONTEST - BLOOMINGTON, IL PIT 1

PIT 2

PIT 3

PIT 4

TEAM

2

Meg Fowler

2

Chase Howell

5

Cal Larson

8

Gunnar Wuebben

Carli Wright

OVERALL

6

5

2

5

9

1

4

3

17

8

HORSE JUDGING COACH: AARON CALLAHAN

SOPHOMORE TEAM

Trenton Hammerand, Epworth, IA Brooke Kiefer, West Bend, WI Josie Spratt, Purcell, OK Anna Wilhelm, Shannon, IL Aleah Wykert, Deer Creek, IL

FRESHMAN TEAM Emma Anderson, East Moline, IL Haley Beaman, Denver, IN Haley Bucher, Washington, IL Autumn Cary, Syracuse, NE Amy Hoffman, West Bend, WI Mya Kirgan, New Holland, IL Samantha Lind, Maple Park, IL Brooke Miller, Solon, IA Jordan Rydl, Boone, IA Addison Shireman, Argos, IN Tea Thomas, Geneseo, IL

SOPHOMORE

HORSE JUDGING

RESULTS APHA WORLD CONTEST - FORT WORTH, TX HALTER

PERF

7

7

REASONS 9

OVERALL 8

ALL-AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS - COLUMBUS, OH TEAM

HALTER

PERF

REASONS

OVERALL

TEAM A

2

1

2

1

Anna Wilhelm

3

3

2

2

Trenton Hammerand

2

4

3

3

Brooke Kiefer

8

1

4

4

Josie Spratt

6

5

8

5

Aleah Wykert

1 0

AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK TEAM

HALTER

PERF

REASONS

OVERALL

TEAM A

2

2

1

2

Anna Wilhelm

6

3

2

3

Trenton Hammerand

5

6

8

Brooke Kiefer

3

2

3

2

Josie Spratt

6

5

Aleah Wykert

1 0

5

5

HORSE JUDGING

FRESHMAN

R E S U L T S

MTSU SPRING CONTEST - MURFREESBORO, TN TEAM/IND

HALTER

PERF

REASONS

OVERALL

TEAM A

1

2

1

1

TEAM B

3

1

2

2

TEAM C

2

3

3

3

Amy Hoffman

1

8

1

1

Haley Bucher

6

6

2

2

Emma Anderson

3

9

3

3

1

5

4

Tea Thomas

Addison Shireman

8

2

6

5

Mya Kirgan

10

3

7

6

Brooke Miller

7

4

Haley Beaman

9

10

Autumn Cary

5

5

Samantha Lind

7

Jordan Rydl

4

HALTER

PERF

REASONS

OVERALL

TEAM A

1

1

1

1

TEAM B

5

3

4

4

TEAM C

6

6

5

6

Amy Hoffman

2

2

2

1

Addison Shireman

5

6

3

3

Haley Bucher

9

1

5

4

Samantha Lind

3

Haley Beaman

9

Mya Kirgan

Autumn Cary

9

8

3

4

8

9

9

10

SPRING CONTEST - GAINSVILLE, FL TEAM/IND

7

10

HORSE JUDGING SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Susan Shipp Memorial Scholarship (Freshman Horse Judging) 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 freshman Horse Judging Team. The selection is based on contest results, an essay about his/her personal characteristics and first semester GPA.

Robert & Jean Wolf Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Horse Judging) 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 who 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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Horse Judging

HUNT SEAT COACH: SELENA FINN

L to R: Sarah Alarie, Downs, IL; Abigail Schuning, Caledonia, IL; Hope Lock, Granville, IL; Kelsey Doty, Port Byron, IL; Abbigail Froelich, Tama, IA; Katie Aeschbach, Black Earth, WI; Kylee Larson, Beloit, WI; Cheyanne Montano, New Lenox, IL; Lily Zomparelli, Schererville, IN; and Coach Finn.

"As this team wraps up on a terrific competitive season, perseverance is the word that comes to mind. Many from this team went from their first time riding in this event to winning first place ribbons at the end of the season.

I cannot wait to see what next year holds for us!"

- Coach Finn

HUNT SEAT

RESULTS SIUC IHSA HORSE SHOW DAYS 1 & 2 COMBINED RIDER

MSU IHSA HORSE SHOW RIDER

DIVISION

DAY 1

DAY 2

Introductory

4

3

Introductory

5

3

Kylee Larson

Pre-Novice

2

1

1

Sarah Alarie

Novice Flat

4

6

Limit Flat

1

Katie Aeschbach

Novice Flat

-

4

Lily Zomparelli

Limit Flat

5

Lily Zomparelli

Limit Flat

2

5

Cheyanne Montano

Limit Flat

3

Kelsey Doty

Limit Flat

5

-

Kelsey Doty

Limit Flat

5

Cheyanne Montano

Limit Flat

-

1

Cheyanne Montano

Limit Over Fences

5

Lily Zomparelli

Limit Over Fence

4

-

Kelsey Doty

Limit Over Fences

6

Kelsey Doty

Limit Over Fence

-

5

Cheyanne Montano

Limit Over Fence

-

5

Abigail Schuning

Intermediate Flat

3

1

5

5

DIVISION

PLACE

Haley Brucer

Pre-Novice Flat

3

Abbigail Froelich

Kylee Larson

Pre-Novice Flat

4

Hope Lock

Sarah Alarie

Novice Flat

3, 4

Zayne Olson

Novice Flat

Ellie Mendenhall

Intermediate

Abigail Schuning

Over Fences

HUNT SEAT

IHSA HORSE SHOW

RESULTS HOSTED BY BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE RIDER

DIVISION

PLACE

Hope Lock

Introductory

3, 4

Hannah Lemay

Introductory

4

Josie Spratt

Pre-Novice Flat

1, 2

Haley Bucher

Pre-Novice Flat

2

Kylee Larson

Pre-Novice Flat

2, 6

Haley Beaman

Pre-Novice Flat

5

Brooke Kiefer

Novice Flat

1 , 2

Kaili Weiner

Novice Flat

3

Sarah Alarie

Novice Flat

4 , 6

Sarah Korthals

Novice Flat

4

Joely Craver

Novice Flat

2 , 4

Zayne Olson

Novice Flat

4

Haley Sebby

Novice Flat

6

Lily Zomparelli

Limit Flat

1 , 2 , 5

Ellie Mendenhall

Limit Flat

3

Kelsey Doty

Limit Flat

2 , 3

Lily Zomparelli

Limit Over Fences

4 , 6

Ellie Mendenhall

Limit Over Fences

5

Cheyanne Montano

Limit Over Fences

5

Kelsey Doty

Limit Over Fences

5 , 6

WESTERN EQUESTRIAN COACHES: BEKAH IRISH & KINSEY HALL

SOPHOMORE TEAM NAME Grace Barman

Haley Bucher

Kelsey Doty

Brooke Kiefer

HOMETOWN Alpha, IL

Washington, IL

Port Byron, IL

West Bend, WI

Sarah Korthals

Geneseo, IL

Hannah Lemay

Tuscola, IL

Hope Lock

NAME Makenna Pidgeon

Josie Spratt

Anna Wilhelm

Aleah Wykert

Taylor Yordy

Lily Zomparelli

HOMETOWN New London, IA

Purcell, OK

Shannon, IL

Fort Wayne, IN

Leaf River, IL

Schererville, IN

Tonica, IL

FRESHMAN TEAM NAME

HOMETOWN

NAME

Kathryn Aeschbach

Mt. Horeb, WI

Amy Hoffman

Sarah Alarie

Haley Beaman

McKenna Bleem

Downs, IL

Brownsburg, IN

Havana, IL

HOMETOWN West Bend, WI

Kayla Jiras

North Liberty, IA

Mya Kirgan

New Holland, IL

Lauryn Kuehl

Fulton, IL

Autumn Cary

Syracuse, NE

Samantha Lind

Joely Craver

Greenville, IL

Kennedy Roth

Kalona, IL

Jordan Rydl

Boone, IA

Morgan Culbertson

Abbigail Froelich

Connor Grunst

Taegan Hanlin

Bettendorf, IA

Muscatine, IA

Cherokee, IA

Liberty, IL

Abigail Schuning

Addison Shireman

Maple Park, IL

Belvidere, IL

Plymouth, IN

WESTERN EQUESTRIAN

WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

R E S U L T S

NAME

DIVISION

PLACE

Kayla Jiras

Beginner

1

Hope Lock

Beginner

3

Aleah Wykert

Beginner

2

Makenna Pidgeon

Rookie

5

Kelsey Doty

Rookie

2

Sarah Korthals

Rookie

1

Brooke Kiefer

Rookie

4

Taylor Yordy

Level I

6

Grace Barman

Level I

5

Level II

1

Open

3

Reining

1

Open

2

Reining

3

Open

1

Reining

Qualifier

Samantha Lind

Josie Spratt

Anna Wilhelm

Lily Zomparelli

WESTERN EQUESTRIAN

RESULTS SEMIFINAL TEAM RESULTS TEAM RIDER

SEMIFINAL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

DIVISION

PLACE

Reining

6

Anna Wilhelm

Open

Autumn Cary

INDV RIDER

DIVISION

PLACE

Kayla Jiras

Beginner

1

1

Aleah Wykert

Beginner

2

Level II

1

Kelsey Doty

Rookie

Qualifier

Ranch Riding

1

Sarah Korthals

Rookie

5

Lauryn Kuehl

Level I

5

Samantha Lind

Level II

1

Haley Bucher

Rookie

2

Josie Spratt

Reining

6

Beginner

3

Anna Wilhelm

Open

6

Lily Zomparelli

Open

7

Josie Spratt

Hannah Lemay

NATIONAL TEAMS 2022 Black Hawk College

University of Nebraska

The Ohio State University

Midway University

West Texas A&M

Albion University

St. Andrews University

University of WI - River Falls St. Mary-of-the-Woods College

NATIONAL TEAM RESULTS TEAM RIDER

NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

DIVISION

PLACE

Reining

5

Anna Wilhelm

Open

1

Autumn Cary

Level II

2

Ranch Riding

3

Brooke Kiefer

Level I

7

Haley Bucher

Rookie

3

Beginner

2

Josie Spratt

Hannah Lemay

INDV RIDER

DIVISION

PLACE

Kayla Jiras

Beginner

2

Aleah Wykert

Beginner

9

Level II

Qualifier

Samantha Lind

WESTERN EQUESTRIAN

BHC is the first two-year school to win the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Western Team Championship.

The National title was earned with a total of 48 points!

ALL-ACADEMIC IHSA The IHSA National All-Academic Award recognizes the individual academic achievements of its undergraduate and alumni members each year. Nominees must be full-time students and must have participated in at least one regular-season IHSA show during the academic year.

All Academic Award First Team (GPA 3.8 or higher) Sarah Alarie, Grace Barman, Haley Beaman, Haley Bucher, Kelsey Doty, Amy Hoffman, Sarah Korthals, Kylee Larson, Samantha Lind, Hope Lock, Aleah Wykert, and Lily Zomparelli

All Academic Award First Team (GPA 3.5 or higher) Taegin Hanlin, Kayla Jiras, Brooke Kiefer, Kya Kirgan, Cheyanne Montano, Makenna Pidgeon, and Josie Spratt

AWARDS

IHSA WESTERN EQUESTRIAN

Sizzlin' Student Award Sizzle - May 24, 1989 - April 15, 2013

"There is nothing better for the indie of a man than the outside of a horse." - Ronald Reagan

For more than 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 greatly missed.

Pathfinder Student Award This award recognizes outstanding character in a member of the equestrian team. Integrity, kindness, teamwork, humility, excellence, discipline, hospitality, and teachability are qualities that make for exceptional team members.

Sophomore Equestrian Science Award 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 extracurricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among his/her peers.

Sophomore Horse Science Award 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 extracurricular activities, and who has stood out as a leader among his/her peers.

Western Equestrian Team

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

SOPHOMORE

COACHES: BLAKE BLOOMBERG & TIM HUBBARD

SOPHOMORE TEAM NAME Robby Burchett

Ty Drach

Emma Dunn

HOMETOWN Jonesville, VA

Pontiac, IL

Tipton, IN

Jessica Engel

Springville, NY

Dawson Firlus

Mauston, WI

Tyler Gifford

Mikala Grady

Eagle Point, OR

Grandview, TX

NAME Jennifer Hoelscher

Allison Loftis

Emma Richardson

Dillon Sheiss

Kelly Spicer

Jordan Stephens

Keaton Woods

HOMETOWN Eden, NY

Medina, OH

Capron, IL

Larwill, IN

Woodbine, MD

Ewing, KY

Tipton, IN

The 2021-2022 Black Hawk College livestock judging team will go down in history as one of the greatest teams to ever be assembled at Black Hawk, finishing the year as the junior college National Champion livestock judging team.

The team claimed high team honors at the National Western Stock Show, North American International Livestock Expo, Cattlemans Congress, National Barrow Show, State Fair of Texas, Tulsa State Fair, Tree Lane Farms Bragging Rights Contest, Griswold Cattle Classic, World Beef Expo, and the Dixie National.

SOPHOMORE TEAM & INDIVIDUAL

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

RESULTS

CATTLEMEN'S CONGRESS - HIGH TEAM

NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW - HIGH TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

STUDENT

OVERALL

Dillon Sheiss

1

Dillon Sheiss

1

Ty Drach

4

Ty Drach

4

Keaton Woods

8

Kelly Spicer

5

Emma Dunn

8

NAILE - HIGH TEAM STUDENT

GRISWOLD CATTLE CLASSIC - HIGH TEAM

OVERALL

Emma Dunn

1

Dillon Sheiss

2

Kelly Spicer

9

DIXIE NATIONAL - HIGH TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

Dillon Sheiss

1

Ty Drach

3

Kelly Spicer

5

Keaton Woods

9

STUDENT

OVERALL

Ty Drach

4

Dillon Sheiss

2

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

SOPHOMORE TEAM & INDIVIDUAL

RESULTS WORLD BEEF EXPO - HIGH TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

Tyler Gifford

1

Dillon Sheiss

2

Keaton Woods

3

Jordan Stephens

5

Emma Sailor

6

Emma Dunn

7

Robby Burchett

8

Kelly Spicer

9

Mikala Grady

10

TULSA STATE FAIR - HIGH TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

STATE FAIR TEXAS - HIGH TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

Ty Drach

3

Robby Burchett

3

Dillon Sheiss

5

Dillon Sheiss

5

Kelly Spicer

9

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

SOPHOMORE TEAM & INDIVIDUAL

RESULTS

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO - 4TH PLACE TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

Ty Drach

1

Emma Dunn

6

Jordan Stephens

Tyler Gifford

2 (alternate division)

4 (alternate division)

TREE LANE FARMS - HIGH TEAM STUDENT Dillon Sheiss

OVERALL 1

Ty Drach

2

Emma Dunn

3

Robby Burchett

4

Kelly Spicer

5

Keaton Woods

6

Jennifer Hoelscher

7

Allie Loftis

8

Jordan Stephens

9

Tyler Gifford

10

AMERICAN ROYAL – 2ND PLACE TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

Dillon Sheiss

7

Robby Burchett

9

Kelly Spicer

10

NATIONAL BARROW SHOW - HIGH TEAM STUDENT

OVERALL

Dillon Sheiss

2

Ty Drach

3

Keaton Woods

8

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

FRESHMAN

COACHES: BLAKE BLOOMBERG & TIM HUBBARD

FRESHMAN TEAM NAME Grace Angotti

Eden Basford

Ross Brumbaugh

Torrie Crisp

Katie Elmhirst

Coby Frey

Spenser Jack

Denton Homan

NAME

HOMETOWN Freedom, WI

Pennville, IN

Laotto, IN

Logan Mehling

Sheridan, WY

Blake Moeller

West Point, IA

Union Grove, WI

Karson Patton

Frankfort, IN

Indian River, ON, Canada

Colton Russell

Berwick, IL

Upper Sandusky, OH

Stonghurst, IL

Botkins, OH

Gabrielle Ralston

Resaca, GA

Jazmine Ralston

Resaca, GA

Josh Starner

Morrisontown, IN

Brianna Stockwell

Hunter Knudson

Morrisontown, IN

Chevy Vaske

Alex Linder

Powell, WY

Maggie McStay

Connor Knudson

McKenzie Layton

HOMETOWN

Cody Wick

Pocasset, OK

Rushville, OH

Dowagiac, MI

Glencoe, KY

Gratiot, WI

Norwalk, OH

FRESHMAN TEAM RESULTS Iowa Beef Expo

1

Tree Lane Bragging Rights

1

NACTA

1

World Beef Expo

1

The Masters

2, 3, 4

Nebraska Cattlemans

2

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

Elmer Hoge Memorial/Mid-Continent Scholarship 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 and is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in livestock judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

Gwen Peterson Memorial Award 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 more than 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

Blake & Wravenna Bloomberg and Family Leadership & Dedication Award This award was established by the Bloomberg Family in 2020. This award is given to someone who shows an outstanding attitude and work-ethic with regard to recruitment efforts, program advancement, and dedication to the Black Hawk College Livestock Judging Program.

LIVESTOCK JUDGING SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Cory Lowderman Freshman Challenge Scholarship 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 his/her Freshman year.

Cory believed in challenging others to be their very best.

Ken Urban Memorial Award 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.

BHE Livestock Judging Reasons Award 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.

Denzer Memorial Award 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.

Denny Benoodt Memorial Award 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.

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NACTA 2022 NACTA SWEEPSTAKES

1ST OVERALL

Schools that competed in at least half of the contests are eligible for the sweepstakes award. Black Hawk College took first place in the 2-year Division for 2022!

LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT TEAM/STUDENT

TEAM

OVERALL 1

Dillon Sheiss

2

Robby Burchett

2

Logan Rozenboom

4

LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM/STUDENT

TEAM McKenzie Layton

1ST OVERALL

OVERALL 1 1

Colby Frey

2

Grace Angotti

3

Hunter Knudson

4

Maggie McStay

5

1ST OVERALL

NACTA 2022 AGRIBUSINESS TEAM/STUDENT

2ND OVERALL

OVERALL

TEAM

2

Logan Rozenboom

2

Chevy Vaske

4

AG COMMUNICATIONS TEAM/STUDENT

OVERALL

TEAM

2

Grace Angotti

2

Chevy Vaske

1

1ST OVERALL

AG COMPUTERS TEAM/STUDENT

TEAM

1ST OVERALL

OVERALL 1

Hannah Lemay

2

Trenton Hammerand

3

NACTA 2022 1ST OVERALL

SOIL JUDGING TEAM/STUDENT

OVERALL

TEAM

1

Gunnar Wuebben

1

Chase Howell

2

Cal Larson

3

AG KNOWLEDGE BOWL

4TH OVERALL

EQUINE MANAGEMENT

1ST OVERALL

TEAM/STUDENT

OVERALL

TEAM

1

Kaili Weiner

1

Hannah Lemay

2

Savannah Stamann

5

DAIRY JUDGING TEAM/STUDENT

TEAM

1ST OVERALL

OVERALL 2

Denton Homan

1

Trenton Hammerand

5

CONGRATULATIONS SOPHOMORES!

Best of luck in your future endeavors!

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

AWARDS

Freshman Ag Education This award is given to the outstanding student who is considering a career as an agriculture educator.

Freshman Agriculture Business This award is given to a student who has completed one year in the Agriculture Business degree and has displayed excellence in the classroom and on work experience.

Freshman Agriculture Production This award is given to the outstanding student who has completed one year in the Agriculture Production degree and has displayed excellence in the classroom and on work experience.

Todd DeMay Memorial Award (Freshman Transfer) 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.

Outstanding Agricultural Graduate This award is given to the overall outstanding graduate in the Agriculture program and funded by the Aupperle Recognition Fund. Professor Emeritus Eldon “Bud” Aupperle and his wife, Virginia, intend the recipient to be a student who is “an overall outstanding person,” not just a student with good grades, but someone involved in the college and community.

Rosemary Ward Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Agriculture Transfer Student) 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, IL, 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 BHC.

Sophomore Ag Mechanics Award 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.

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

AWARDS

Sophomore Agriculture Business Award 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 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 Automotive Technician Award 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.

Verden and Verna Lee Broers Stockman’s Award This award was established in memory of both Verden and Verna Lee Broers of Walnut, IL. 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 the Black Hawk College agriculture programs. 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.

Veterinary Assisting Award The award of outstanding veterinary assisting student honors a student who has completed the 12-month program in high standing, positively contributes to team dynamics, and exemplifies compassion in the animal industry. This student must demonstrate reliability, model a professional attitude, and provide an excellent level of animal care.

Veterinary Technology Award The award of outstanding veterinary technology student honors a standout second-year student with abounding work ethic, excellent communication skills, and strong leadership abilities. This student must be sound academically, demonstrate initiative and effortlessly apply team concepts to the professional environment.

Sponsored By: Black Hawk College East Campus Agribusiness Club

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