Several outstanding Holstein Junior members were recognized at
the 2017 National Junior Awards Luncheon on Saturday, July 1, in Bellevue,
Washington.
More coverage and pictures will be provided in the Summer 2017 Holstein Pulse, following is a listing
of the various winners who were recognized for their achievements!
Dairy Bowl
Junior Division (ages 9-15 as of January 1)
Champions: Pennsylvania
Runner-ups: New York
Senior Division (ages 16-21 as of January 1)
Champions: Illinois
Runner-ups: California
For more information on the dairy bowl
contest, visit the Holstein Foundation website.
Dairy
Knowledge Exam
Junior Division (ages 9-15 as of January 1)
1st place: Andrew Bartelheimer, Washington
2nd place: Caroline Arrowsmith, Pennsylvania
3rd place: Daniel Clapp, Massachusetts
Senior Division (ages 16-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Mackenzie Elmer, California
2nd place: Abbi Prins, California
3rd place: Haley Fernandes, California
Prepared
Public Speaking
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Julia Heijkoop, Florida
2nd place: Shelby Sumner, Florida
3rd place: Clancey Krahn, Oregon
Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of
January 1)
1st place: Brianna Meyer, Wisconsin
2nd place: Danielle Herrick, New York
3rd place: Gracelyn Krahn, Oregon
Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Lora Wright, Missouri
2nd place: Brock Irwin, Illinois
3rd place: Ariel Staffin, New Jersey
Folding
Display Contest - Creative Division
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Danica Rupard, Washington
2nd place: Sarah Craun, Virginia
3rd place: Jenna Larson, Florida
Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of
January 1)
1st place: Mycai Brooks, North Carolina
2nd place: Anna Teachman, Washington
3rd place: Molly O’Sullivan, New Jersey
Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Courtney Moser, Wisconsin
2nd place: Nicole Buell, Washington
3rd place: Elizabeth Acel, Pennsylvania
Folding
Display Contest - Scientific Division
Junior Division (ages 9-13 as of January 1)
1st place: Makenna Mase, Pennsylvania
2nd place: Rachel Craun, Virginia
3rd place: Shelby Sumner, Florida
Intermediate Division (ages 14-17 as of
January 1)
1st place: Cole Verano, Florida
2nd place: Barlie Schultz, Washington
3rd place: Kara Teachman, Washington
Senior Division (ages 18-21 as of January 1)
1st place: Marcy Bartelheimer, Washington
2nd place: Katelyn Neff, Pennsylvania
State
Scrapbook - Traditional Division
1st place: Illinois
2nd place: Pennsylvania
3rd place: New England
4th place: Iowa
5th place: Washington
State
Scrapbook - Digital Division
1st place: Florida
2nd place: New England
3rd place: Ohio
4th place: New York
5th place: Illinois
State
Banner
1st place: Missouri
2nd place: Michigan
3rd place: Washington
Also, announced at the Junior Awards Luncheon
were the six Distinguished Junior Member finalists:
Douglas
Boop, Millmont, Pennsylvania
Emily
Irwin, Belvidere, Illinois
Carley
Krull, Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Laura
Lesher, Bernville, Pennsylvania
Tony
Lopes, Gustine, California
Austin
Schmitt, Rice, Minnesota
For more information about the other Holstein Association youth
programs, visit the Holstein Association USA Junior website!
