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Ohio’s Statewide 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Article and photos provided by Bonnie Ayars Garth Brooks said it so well in his song titled “Rodeo,” but obviously he has never seen a Quiz Bowl competition. Ohio’s 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl was just completed, and it was obvious to observers that some of those lyrics could be rewritten for our group! Their eyes were focused, clear and eager. Their fingers and hands were clutching a buzzer. Questions and answers received full attention And WE call the game “Dairy Quiz Bowl” competition! The drama of those lyrics is just how the “game” played out July 5 at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on the campus of Ohio State. Questions such as “what is another term for calving” and “who is the managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman” were just two of the many answered correctly on Tuesday, July 5. Teams from all over the state came to do their best in this annual competition. Some traveled from counties nearby, and others spent the night in Columbus to avoid the morning commute. Over a light breakfast, coaches, volunteers and participants shared some social time before the Junior and Senior written quizzes were given. A walking tour of campus helped to pass the time while the brackets were formulated. The Junior competition included teams and double elimination rounds, and the Senior division was formatted similarly to the popular Jeopardy game show. With hands poised on the buzzers, answers were provided confidently, some with hesitation, and others with wit. For example, one young man seemed to draw humor as his face reflected exactly whether he knew the answer OR did not know it. The tension in the room melted away into laughter as his
face displayed good luck AND anguish! Meanwhile in another area of the 4-H Center, older 4-H youth were selecting their favorite dairy categories for Jeopardy. Brave dairy youth asked for 50-point answers. Wagers and bets created interest as they relied on some luck, as well as intellect. Following are the results of the day: Senior Jeopardy winners were 1st: Mark Gordon, Wayne County 2nd: Diane Gress, Wayne County 3rd: Tanner Topp, Wayne County 4th: Tyler Schonauer, Wayne County 5th: Julie Gress, Wayne County 6th: Mikayla Conrad, Pickaway County 7th: Macy Conrad, Pickaway County The Wayne County group was coached by Lisa Gress and Pickaway County ladies by Judy Conrad. High Written Test Score for Seniors: Diane Gress of Wayne County High Junior Teams: 1st: Wayne County Team #1, comprised of Brennan Topp, Ashley Hawvermale, Todd Gordon, Dannie Ballinger and Marissa Topp (alternate), coached by Lisa Gress 2nd: Wayne County Team #2, comprised of Logan Meier, Denice Wolf, Sara Wolf and Thomas Gress, coached by Lisa Gress High Written Test Score for Juniors: 1st: Kate Sherman, Delaware County and Logan Meier, Wayne County (tied) 2nd: Rod Headland, Mahoning County
Junior Written Test high scorers, from left: Sherman, Headland, Meier Top Jeopardy individuals, from left: Dr. Eastridge (OSU), Conrad, J. Gress, Schonauer, Topp, D. Gress, Gordon
Wayne Co. Jr. Quiz Bowl Team, from left: Coach Gress, Gordon, Hawvermale, Ballinger, B. Topp, M. Topp
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