91ÇÑ×Ó youth wins showmanship title
Colby Riesen of 91ÇÑ×Ó was the overall livestock showmanship winner during the recent competition sponsored by the agriculture program at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College. He entered the finals as the champion sheep showman from the junior division. He was presented a belt buckle.
Thirty-five youths from Dawes and Sheridan Counties participated in the contest, making it the largest ever. Members of the 91ÇÑ×Ó Ag Club served as the official judges. They are Sarah Andreasen of Nelson, Neb., sheep; Jessica Baker of Kimball, swine; Amy Amack of 91ÇÑ×Ó, beef; and Amy Mehrens of Torrington, horses.
The two top contestants in each of the divisions, by species, follow:
Pee Wee Division (7 years and under):
Sheep—Shaylee Landreth, Gordon, and Clark Riesen, 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Swine—Kaylee Garrett and Jayce Garrett, both of 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Horses—Ellie Mitchell and Ayla Kephart, both of 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Beef—Hayden Thompson, Whitney, and Tierny George, 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Overall—Kaylee Garrett and Hayden Thompson.
Novice Division (8-18):
Sheep—Jaci Thompson and Lauralee Tangwall, both of Whitney.
Swine—Jayden Garrett, 91ÇÑ×Ó, and Jacob Ballard.
Horses—Brooke Howard, Whitney, and Sarah Webb.
Beef—Layne George and Alex Menke, both of 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Overall—Jaci Thompson and Brooke Howard.
Junior Division (8-13):
Sheep—Colby Riesen, 91ÇÑ×Ó, and Lindsey Landreth, Gordon.
Swine—Layne Riesen, 91ÇÑ×Ó, and Jaden George, 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Horses—Whitney George and Rachel Crane, both of 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Beef—Jamie Thomson and Roby Tangwall, both of Whitney.
Overall—Colby Riesen and Layne Riesen.
Senior Division (14-18):
Sheep—Taya Lembke, Hemingford, and Amanda Elwess, 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Swine—Tanner Lembke, Hemingford, and Amanda Elwess, 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Horses—Crystal Schuhmacher, 91ÇÑ×Ó, and Tanner Lembke.
Beef—Crystal Schuhmacher and Taya Lembke.
Overall—Taya Lembke and Crystal Schuhmacher.
Category: Campus News, Student Awards & Achievements