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Feel Good Friday at the National Junior Angus Show
Maddy Udell is all smiles as she and her heifer capture the final division title of the day.
Sydney Wisnefski teaches Kennady Anderson how to fit a front leg.
A long, hot week calls for a nap. Bridget Kucan and Savannah Cattrell relax on the turf at Kansas’ stalls.
Brecken Sage knows how to keep his heifer happy before taking her to the ring.
Tyler Coleman uses our trusted Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive to fit a heifer.
Final Accent is a popular product in the make up ring and at the chutes.
Eric McClure focuses in to clip a top.
Landon Siek leans back to take a better look at his work.
Congratulations to the McCormicks of Iowa on being named the 2017 NJAA Advisors of the Year! They are pictured with Membership Director, Katelyn Corsentino.
Jerryd Ehrnthaller uses Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive and a Teflon Comb to fit a tailhead.
Jason Hoffman puts the final touches on niece Shayne Myers’ division champion heifer.
Will Philipello snackin’ and scratchin’
Savannah Levisay fitting a front leg with Sullivan’s Prime Time Adhesive.
Cody Sankey, Kyle Conley, and Jake Scott took over the Walton Webcasting commentating today. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Owned Female Show tomorrow!
National Junior Angus Show | Friday, July 14
| 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast – Varied Industries Building |
| 8:00 a.m. | Trade Show and Silent Auction opens – Varied Industries Building |
| 8:00 a.m. | Resume Show – Owned Heifers (Number of divisions shown, will be decided upon check-in) Judge: Chan Phillips, Maysville, Kentucky – Associate Judge: Blake Nelson, Platte City, Missouri – Pioneer Pavilion – Click here to view class breaks |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 11:00 a.m. | Presentation of Advisor of the Year Award & Honorary Angus Foundation Awards – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 12:00 p.m. | NJAS Mentoring Program Autograph Books due – Livestock Office |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch – Varied Industries Building |
| 12:00 p.m. | Angus Foundation Scholarship Presentation – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 12:30 p.m. | Resume Show – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 4:30 p.m. | NJAA Elections – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner – Farm Bureau Picnic Shelter |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | NJAA Awards Program – Pioneer Pavilion Presentation of the Following Awards: All NJAA Contests; Gold Awards; Crystal Award; Auxiliary, CAB/NJAA, Angus Foundation Scholarships; Introduction of New NJAA Officers and Directors |
Thrilling Thursday | National Junior Angus Show
Congratulations to the Miller family and the Prairie View Farm crew on their Grand Champion Steer win! Thank you for trusting the Sullivan Supply line of products.
Junior Board members Reese Tuckwiller and Corbin Cowles show some love to the Pulse Paparazzi during the show.
Heidi Zenor uses the new Sullivan’s 360 Brush on her daughter, Karsyn’s, steer before entering the ring.
Judge Lacey Robinson chats with Hayden Hahn as she evaluates her steer.
Alec Gotto and his steer got a standing ovation from the crowd while exiting their class.
Serena Clock uses Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive to ball a steer’s tail.
Congratulations to the Clark family on their Reserve Grand Champion Steer win! Thank you for trusting the Sullivan Supply line of products.
Will Harsh uses an assortment of Sullivan Supply products to fit the Johnson family’s Reserve Division Bred & Owned Bull.
With no aerosols allowed in the makeup ring, Reid Shipman goes right to Sullivan’s proven Final Accent mist as last-minute prep on Miranda Raithel’s Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Steer.
Kalie Rumbold competes in her heat of showmanship. The National Junior Angus Showmanship contest is the most prestigious, with juniors only being allowed to compete once in their National Junior Angus Association career.
National Junior Angus Show | Thursday, July 13
| 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast – Varied Industries Building |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Trade Show and Silent Auction opens – Varied Industries Building |
| 8:00 a.m. | Resume Show – Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Pairs, Owned Cow/Calf Pairs, Bred & Owned Bulls, Bred & Owned Best Five Head – Judge: Matt Copeland, Nara Visa, New Mexico – Associate Judge: Matt Leo, Merced, California Steers – Judge: Lacey Robinson Pioneer Pavilion – Click here to view class breaks |
| 9:00 a.m. | Post Quiz Bowl Final Round Qualifiers – Livestock Office |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Showmanship Check-in – Livestock Office |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 12:00 p.m. | Angus Foundation Scholarship Presentation – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch – Varied Industries Building |
| 12:30 p.m. | Resume Show – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 1:30 p.m. | Showmanship Orientation and Photo Session – Pioneer Pavilion Showmanship Preliminaries immediately following photos – Pioneer Pavilion Judges: Rick Blanchard, Amanda Raithel Jon Davis; Surrogate Judge: Doug Schroeder |
| 5:00 p.m. (TBA) | Quiz Bowl Finals – Varied Industries Building |
Winning with the Angus Team Wednesday | National Junior Angus Show
Judge Matt Copeland and Associate Judge Matt Leo evaluated a highly competitive Bred & Owned Female Show at the National Junior Angus Show.
Andrew Foster clips a top.
Jorli Hauge goofs off while Jake Nikkel and Ross Anderson do all the work getting a division champion ready.
Bridget Kucan uses Kleen Sheen to keep her heifer looking fresh.
Jack Dameron helps the crew get his Reserve Champion Division V Bred & Owned Female ready for the ring.
Blue Monkey Tee spotting! Jory Hanson proudly wears the popular t-shirt while fitting a heifer.
Matt Ewing clips a top.
Ryan Callahan helps re-fit his Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female.
Judge Matt Copeland selects Abby Collison’s heifer as Champion Division VI.
Joe Burns hangs out at the chute doin’ a top.
This is what it’s all about. Brad Johnson took the time to help Cale Jensen fit his senior yearling heifer.
Madison Loschke & Cash Schilling keeping their heifers cool on a hot day in Des Moines.
Jera Pipkin keeping the stalls clean.
Garrett Handsaker clipping a back leg.
Judges Matt Copeland and Matt Leo select Ryan Callahan’s heifer as Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female.
The Collison crew celebrates their Reserve Grand Champion win!
National Junior Angus Show | Wednesday, July 12
| 6:30 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast – Varied Industries Building |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Trade Show and Silent Auction Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 8:00 a.m. | Begin Show – Bred & Owned Females – Judge: Matt Copeland, Nara Visa, New Mexico, Associate Judge: Matt Leo, Merced, California – Pioneer Pavilion – Click here to view class breaks |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 11:00 a.m. | Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest – Begin Prep Time – Varied Industries Building |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Skillathon Contest sponsored by Sullivan Supply – Varied Industries Building |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch – Varied Industries Building |
| 11:30 a.m. | Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest – Begin Speeches – Varied Industries Building |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 2:30 p.m. | Team Sales Competition – Outdoor Arena |
| 2:30 p.m. | Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest – End Time – Varied Industries Building |
| 3:30 p.m. | Team Marketing Competition – Varied Industries Building |
| 4:00 p.m. | Auxiliary Activity & Social/Refreshments – Varied Industries Building Upstairs |
| 5:00 p.m. | American Angus Auxiliary Mid-Year Meeting – Varied Industries Building Upstairs |
| 5:30 p.m. | Quiz Bowl Written Test – Varied Industries Building; Meal Area |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Warrior Bootcamp – Outdoor Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. | Tailgate Party / Street Carnival – Varied Industries Parking Lot |
National Junior Angus Show | Stock Show University Clinic
Callyn Hahn, Dean of Stock Show U & Small Animal Product Development, gives a hands on demonstration of how to use a Roto Brush
James Sullivan, Product Development at Sullivan Supply, showcases Sullivan’s NEW 360 Brush, which is now available.
Professor Garrett Kietzman helps a young exhibitor set up his calf.
Emma Nowotny pays close attention during the Ultimate Fitting Challenge.
Lydell Meier does a top notch job commentating the fitting heads on demo
Austin Vieselmeyer tosses giveaways like a pro
Professor Amanda Schnoor works hands-on with a young exhibitor.
Professor Brandon Jones helps answer some of Morgan Scilacci’s questions after the clinic.
DeLainy Fellinger gets pro tips from Professor Brigham Stewart during hands-on showmanship.
Professor Nick Zastrow jumps right in to help a junior.
Will Coor is an artist at balling a tail.
Stock Show University at the National Junior Angus Show
National Junior Angus Show | Tuesday, July 11
| 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast – Dad’s Belgium Waffles – Varied Industries Building |
| 7:00 a.m. | Angus Foundation Golf Tournament – Legacy Golf Club; Norwalk, IA |
| 7:30 a.m. | Career Development Contest – Varied Industries Building |
| 8:00 a.m. | Team Fitting Contest – Outdoor Arena |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Trade Show Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 10:00 a.m. | Cattle Judging Check-In – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 10:30 a.m. | Zoetis Educational Clinic – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 11:00 a.m. | Cattle Judging Contest – Pioneer Pavilion |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Skillathon Contest sponsored by Sullivan Supply – Varied Industries Building |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch – Varied Industries Building |
| 1:00 p.m. | Cook-Off Contest – Varied Industries Building |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hospitality Open – Varied Industries Building |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Sullivan Supply/ Stock Show University Educational Clinic – Outdoor Arena |
| 4:00 p.m. | NE Banana Splits – Outdoor Arena |
| 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Alltech Educational Clinic – Outdoor Arena |
| 6:00 p.m | Annual Meeting of the NJAA – Sheraton Headquarters |
It's Game Time | National Junior Angus Show
NJAA Junior Board Candidate Derek Wolf helps Kallie Poole during the mentoring mixer.
Ella Jordan shares her prepared speech about why Ag Education should be a requirement for high school graduation.
Austin Nowatzke, Hunter Carrico, Kayden Nowatzke, and Bryce Hofing pose for a photo before opening ceremonies.
The Kentucky juniors try to keep cool by relaxing near the stalls.
Hank Coonrod thinks Smart Sensations are the bomb.com
Piper Cates and Coldar Cunningham don’t mess around when it comes to coloring.
Brady Ford knows that a little elbow grease goes a long way.
Don’t forget to purchase all of your official show photos from the always amazing, Pearl Walthall!
NJAA Junior Board Candidate Sydney Gerken helps junior Sophie Royer with her mentoring activities.
The future is bright with Tim Mardesen in sight.
When you are pumped about the week ahead!