Purcellville, Va.; and Kevin A. Shaffer, Beavertown, Pa. The six finalists were narrowed down from a field of twelve semifinalists that were interviewed during the Convention. Each of the finalists will receive annual renewed memberships to Holstein Association USA. The DJM contest is designed to honor Junior Holstein members ages 17 to 21 who have excelled in their junior project work, involvement on their farm, and in their communities. Twelve semifinalists are selected based on an entry book that includes the story of their junior Holstein work, information about their cattle, involvement in school and community activities, and personal view questions. For more information about Holstein Association USA youth programs, visit www.holsteinusa.com/juniors, or contact Kelli Dunklee at 800.952.5200, ext. 4124, or kdunklee@holstein.com.
Other National Junior Convention Results State Scrapbook The traditional scrapbook contest had 10 entries. 1st place: Illinois 2nd place: Wisconsin 3rd place: Washington
Prepared Public Speaking The Intermediate division saw 20 speech competitors from across the country. 1st place: Michael Rush, Pennsylvania 2nd place: Katie Migliazzo, California 3rd place: Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Wisconsin
Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalists Brattleboro, Vt.: Holstein Association USA is pleased to announce eight finalists in the annual Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) competition. The YDJM award recognizes Holstein youth, ages 9 to 16, for their accomplishments working with Holsteins, achievements and leadership in Holstein activities, as well as school and community involvement. The eight finalists are Anna Culbertson, Pine Island, Minn.; Elizabeth Davis, Union Bridge, Md.; David Hardesty, Jr., Berryville, Va.; Jaylene Lesher, Bernville, Pa.; Jessica Pralle, Humbird, Wis.; Ruben Schappman, Abbeville, Ga.; Jacob Shaffer, Beavertown, Pa.; and Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Cleveland, Wis. Applicants for the YDJM award complete an entry book, which summarizes their involvement with Holstein cattle and programs, as well as other extracurricular activities. “Growing up and being actively involved in our dairy farm has given me a great perspective,” wrote Jessica Pralle, Wis. “It’s educated me in life lessons had has given me the change to do something I love, that is working with dairy cattle. I’m only a sophomore in high school, but I already know my future will be in the dairy industry.”
National Junior Progressive Breeder Award This award recognizes high production and classification standards for each cow owned and bred by a junior member. Every cow qualifying receives a star and an accumulation of five stars or more enables the member to be recognized at the National Convention. This year's winners include: 1 STAR: Katherine Larson & Thomas Larson 2 STARS: Jordan Siemers 4 STARS: Elizabeth Sarbacker 5 STARS: Jessica Pralle, Ryan Pralle & Crystal Siemers-Peterman 6 STARS: Brandon Long 11 STARS: Brett Long
National Breeder of an Excellent Award Crystal Siemers-Peterman
EX-90
National Breeder of an Multiple “E” Cow Sean Brown
2E-90
National 30,000 lb. Cow Award
Crystal Siemers-Peterman (front row, far left) and Jessica Pralle (not pictured) received National YDJM awards at the National Convention.
Danielle Brown - Too-Keen Merchant Abigail Bret Long - B-Long Saucey & B-Long Brown Sugar-ET Jordan Siemers - Siemers Damion Lee 9916, Siemers Talent Hotstuff & Siemers Dunde Hilda 8669-ET Crystal Siemers-Peterman - Siemers Ashlyns Alyssa-ET & Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS
National 150,000 lb. Lifetime Production Award Sean Brown - Ma-Brown Ranger Halo-Red 161,539 lbs.
Representing Wisconsin in the National Dairy Bowl competition were Manitowoc and Vernon Counties. Left to right - Josh, Crystal, Jordan & Jake Siemers for the Manitowoc Junior team and Arlisa Landis, Katie Wendorf, Ryan Nigh and Kaleb Storm for the Vernon Senior team. wisconsin HOLSTEIN news/September, 2011-13