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2008 National Junior Summer Spectacular

2008 NJSA FOUNDATION FEMALE

STN8 Ms. Arsenal 2-1
(GG37 Arsenal 1-2 x STN5 Big Unit 58-10)
Farrowed on Jan. 15, 2008
Bred by Stein & Stewart Genetics, Mo.
Sold to Smith Seedstock, Mich., for $1,500

Stein and Stewart Genetics of Odessa, Mo., donated the superior Duroc female. She is a Jan. 15 daughter of GG37 Arsenal 1-2.

The NJSA developed the Foundation Female program to support scholarship awards for NJSA members. Each year, the NJSA board of directors searches for an outstanding Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire female from an established purebred herd to be offered for sale. In addition to offering a solid foundation piece from a proven herd, the NJSA showcases a family that supports youth projects and creates opportunities for the future of our purebred industry.

The Stewart Duroc Farm dates back to the spring of 1942, when Doug Stewart’s grandpa purchased their first Duroc sow. It wasn’t until 1988 that Carl Stein joined the operation. Carl purchased a farm at Odessa, Mo., and from that day forward, Stein and Stewart Genetics have partnered in raising some of the best Duroc genetics available in the breed. They have tested their hogs extensively through the STAGES program, and numerous boars have been ranked as the top sires in the Duroc breed for both terminal and maternal traits. Their hogs have won at many NSR and NJSA events as well. They are also in great demand internationally, as they have sent hogs in recent years to 10 foreign countries around the globe. Stein and Stewart Genetics is a longtime supporter of youth programs and is proud to have donated this year’s NJSA Foundation Female.

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GILT SHOW

Check out complete NJSS gilt show coverage.

Grand Champion Overall and Champion Yorkshire Gilt
1st Class 20 Gilt
1 605-1 Macy Zachary, IN 50-3
CDO6 PAR FIVE 52-2 x HSO5 FRONTIER 70-1

Reserve Champion Overall, Champion and Champion Bred-and-Owned Duroc Gilt
1st Class 16 Gilt
Shown by Jason Kimmel, Ind.
PWA7 PSSS CANT DENY IT 4-4 x DPF5 PSSS HANDS DOWN 18-8

Third Overall and Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt
1st Class 17 Gilt
Shown by Emily Bobell, Ill.
JGR7 ANCHOR 34-9 x KAKD4 TIME PIECE 10-1

Fourth Overall and Champion Hampshire Gilt
1st Class 9 Gilt
Shown by Aaron Cain, Iowa
EC4 MEAN MACHINE 147-3 x EC3 ANIMAL HOUSE 101-3

Fifth Overall and Champion Landrace Gilt
1st Class 1 Gilt
Shown by Ross Stock, Ill.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x 1SJH5 PSSS ORANGE CRUSH 1-1

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt
1st Class 8 Gilt
Shown by Jennifer Castor, Ind.
ODH6 MISSISSIPPI OUTLAW 5-2 x HD5 FUEL FILTER 33-10

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Duroc Gilt
3rd Class 13 Gilt
Shown by Natalie Hofschulte, Okla.
BEYE7 RAGING RED 9-4 x STN4 KRAZY KARL 19-1

Third Duroc Gilt Overall
1st Class 17 Gilt
Shown by Macy Mead, Ind.
SDF5 TC PI R SQUARED 109-1 x RWG1 TOTALLY JUICED 134-1

Fourth Duroc Gilt Overall
1st Class 15 Gilt
Shown by Amara Danner, Ind.
CDLV6 SPECIAL COLLECTION 7- x NBD5 POSTMAN 37-5

Fifth Duroc Gilt Overall
1st Class 1 Gilt
Shown by Jarrett Winner, Ohio
DCM7 KARMA 24-3 x NBD4 OX 67-4

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt
2nd Class 9 Gilt
Shown by Kyle Knauth, Ill.
5SMG5 4 X 4 6-3 x IGJG5 SWEET TEA 15-7

Champion Bred-and-Owned Hampshire Gilt
3rd Class 9 Gilt
Shown by Alex Denny, Ill.
CDO5 BLACK OAK 85-6 x JSE3 SHAZAM 5-3

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Hampshire Gilt
1st Class 2 Gilt
Shown by Levi Kimley, Ohio
DPF4 THE NATURAL 11-5 x EBM6 EASY RIDER 4-10

Third Hampshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 10 Gilt
Shown by Marshal Goings, Ind.
DPK6 T BONE 1-3 x VCH3 DAREDEVIL 4-2

Fourth Hampshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 7 Gilt
Shown by Heather Storer, Ohio
WTX6 40 WATT 52-1 x JSE5 BIG DEAL 50-1

Fifth Hampshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 4 Gilt
Shown by Sarah J. Hardman, Ill.
CR6 PSSS GODZILLA 80-1 x 5LSG5 PSSS 5TH DEGREE 64-1

Champion Landrace Gilt
1st Class 1 Gilt
Shown by Ross Stock, Ill.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x 1SJH5 PSSS ORANGE CRUSH 1-1

Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt
1st Class 2 Gilt
Shown by Molly McGrew, Ill.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x CR5 SUPREME 8-2

Fifth Overall & Champion Bred-and-Owned Landrace Gilt
1st Class 3 Gilt
Shown by Whitney Hendricks, Ind.
VBF6 LEAD FOOT 70-8 x WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Landrace Gilt
5th Class 1 Gilt
Shown by Kane Weinberg, Ill.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x CR1 SAMSON 294-1

Third Overall Landrace Gilt
2nd Class 2 Gilt
Shown by Amanda Wagoner, Ind.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x CR5 SUPREME 8-2

Fourth Overall Landrace Gilt
1st Class 4 Gilt
Shown by Jordan Laflen, Ill.
WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1 x 1SJH5 PSSS ORANGE CRUSH 1-1

Fourth Overall and Champion Bred-and-Owned Yorkshire Gilt
1st Class 13 Gilt
Shown by Alyssa Sobasky, Ind.
LFC6 GRUS ONE TON 61-3 x 1AJW5 KODIAK 7-1

Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Yorkshire Gilt
3rd Class 20 Gilt
Shown by Bailey Albright, Mich.
ARK6 CENTER STAGE 17-2 x SLI2 PROVEN GUILTY 166-6

Third Yorkshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 18 Gilt
Shown by Courtney Priola, La.
ARK6 LAKE CITY 4-2 x ARK2 FULL ALERT 56-8

Fifth Yorkshire Gilt Overall
1st Class 19 Gilt
Shown by Allison Goings, Ind.
LFC6 NU DESIGN 64-7 x LFC5 COMMITMENT 123-6

SHOWMANSHIP

Senior Showmanship Contest (17-21 years old)
(82 entries)
1. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
2. Bailey Albright, Coldwater, Mich.
3. Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
4. Jamey Albrecht, Crawfordsville, Ind.
5. Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.
6. Amara Danner, Chalmers, Ind.
7. Lynsee Shafter, Albany, Ind.
8. Sarah Hardman, Cooksville, Ill.
9. John Ebersole, Duncannon, Pa.
10. Emily Arkfield, Dunbar, Neb.

Intermediate Showmanship Contest (13-16 years old)
(146 entries)
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
3. Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
4. Taylor Brown, Yorktown, Ind.
5. Courtney Priola, Lacassine, La.
6. Jacob Chenoweth, Portland, Ind.
7. Miranda Malone, Victoria, Ill.
8. Katie Davis, Paragould, Ark.
9. Stephen Gentry, Lebanon, Ind.
10. Laine Faucheux, Baldwin. La.

Junior Showmanship Contest (9-12 years old)
(113 entries)
1. Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind.
2. Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill.
3. Kyle Kerlee, Denair, Ga.
4. Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan.
5. Austin Sanders, Napanee, Ind.
6. Lauren German, Fort Wayne, Ind.
7. Lindsey Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
8. Jennifer Castor, Remington, Ind.
9. Tyla Voight, Tipp City, Ohio
10. Aaron Kerlee, Denair, Ga.

Novice Showmanship Contest (8 years old and younger)
(96 entries)
1. Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind.
2. Lindsey Priola, Lacassine, La.
3. Robby Sheets, Columbia City, Ind.
4. Chisum Grund, Wallace, Kan.
5. AJ Hornback, Fillmore, Ind.
6. Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill.
7. Emily Seeker, Brenham, Texas
8. Jenna Wheeler, Jacksonville, Ill.
9. Madison Cook, Newark, Del.
10. Hallie Landry, Jeanerett, La.

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SKILLATHON

Senior Skillathon Contest (17-21 years of age)
(60 entries)
1. Hallie Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio (not pictured)
2. Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.
3. Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill.
4. Sarah Hardman, Cooksville, Ill.
5. Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
6. Taylor Farrer, Royal Center, Ind.
7. Josh Flohr, Emmitsburg, Md.
8. Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind.
9. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
10. Amanda Sollman, Brown City, Mich.

Intermediate Skillathon Contest (13-16 years old)
(81 entries)
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Wade Hendricks, Elwood, Ind.
3. Ellen Olson, Elkhart, Ill.
4. Stephen Gentry, Lebanon, Ind.
5. Olivia Kitts, Elwood, Ind.
6. Tonya Fender, Lynchburg, Ohio
7. Heather Storer, Hillsboro, Ohio
8. Colton Quaka, Mazon, Ill.
9. Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
10. Bailey Farrer, Royal Center, Ind.

Junior Skillathon Contest (9-12 years old)
(84 entries)
1. Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio
2. Jackson Johnson, Poneto, Ind.
3. Kyle Kerlee, Denair, Calif.
4. Lindsey Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
5. Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill.
6. Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan.
7. Mindy Cook, Newark, Del.
8. Kathleen Rulon, Arcadia, Ind.
9. Kayla Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio
10. Mallory Butler, Vincennes, Ind.

Novice Skillathon Contest (8 years old and under)
(87 entries)
1. Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill.
2. Colby Oliver, Welsh, La.
3. Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich.
4. Meri Grace Carson, Lake Village, Ark.
5. Karissa Rulon, Arcadia, Ind.
6. Dalaney Vickrey, Warren, Ind.
7. Abi Bartholomew, Huron, Tenn.
8. Keegan Sheiss, Bringhurst, Ind.
9. Madison Cattau, Indiana, Pa.
10. Hayley McElroy, East Palestine, Ohio

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JUDGING CONTEST

Senior Judging Contest (17-21 years of age)
1. Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.
2. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
3. Jamey Albrecht, Crawfordsville, Ind.
4. Mandy Wagoner, Columbia City, Ind.
5. Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.
6. Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.
7. Ty Stikeleather, Greenville, Ohio
8. Cally Hass, Cassopolis, Mich.
9. Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind.
10. Jordan McGrew, Good Hope, Ill.

Intermediate Judging Contest (13-16 years of age)
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Wade Hendricks, Elwood, Ind.
3. Stephen Gentry, Lebanon, Ind.
4. Dalton Dowring, Grove, Okla.
5. Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla.
6. Alexandra Tidd, Hamilton, Mich.
7. Walter Colvin, Russellville, Ind.
8. Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
9. Whitney Hendricks, Elwood, Ind.
10. Orin Allen, Homer, Ill.

Junior Judging Contest (9-12 years of age)
1. Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
2. Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill.
3. Jackson Johnson, Poneto, Ind.
4. Mindy Cook, Hartly, Del.
5. Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio
6. Dustin Kuhlwein, Ostrander, Ohio
7. Kyle Kerlee, Denair, Calif.
8. Faith Kitts, Elwood, Ind.
9. Cody Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio
10. Kayla Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio

Novice Judging Contest (8 years of age and under)
1. Drew Tucker, Fitzgerald, Ga. (not pictured)
2. Jenna Wheeler, Jacksonville, Ill.
3. Madilyn Malcolm, Garrett, Ind.
4. Sydney Vanmeter, Remington, Ind. (not pictured)
5. Andrew Anderson, Caney, Kan. (not pictured)
6. Jada Johnson, Poneto, Ind.
7. Katelyn Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
8. Karissa Rulon, Arcadia, Ind.
9. Hope Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind.
10. Ashlynn Smith, Wilkinson, Ind.

The champion senior judging team, The Has Beens, consisted of Jamey Albrecht, Crawfordsville, Ind.; Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.; Josh Flohr, Emmittsburg, Md.; and Hyatt Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio.Their team scored 1,272 out of 1,350 points.

The second-place senior team, CC Crew, scored 1,249. Team members included Mandy Wagoner, Columbia City, Ind.; Cody Lamle; and James Schinbeckler.

The champion intermediate judging team, Team 5, consisted of Walter Colvin, Russellville, Ind.; Colin Listen, El Reno, Okla.; Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla.; and Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind. Their team scored 1,196 out of 1,350.

The second-place intermediate team was Triple A with a score 1,191. Team members were Alexandra Tidd, Hamilton, Mich.; Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich.; Jesse Albright, Coldwater, Mich.; Ellen Olson, Elkhart, Ill.

The champion junior judging team, Midwest Connection, consisted of Jackson Johnson, Poneto, Ind.; Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich.; Austin Sanders, Nappanee, Ind.; Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Their team scored 946 out of 1,050 points.

The second-place junior team was West Meets East with a score of 925. Team members included Kyle Kerlee, Denair, Calif.; Aaron Kerlee, Denair, Calif.; Grant Colvin, Russellville, Ind. (not pictured); and Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill.

The champion novice judging team, Bottlerockets, consisted of Katelyn Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.; Brayde Adam, Lothrop, Mo.; and Drew Tucker, Fitzgerald, Ga (not pictured). Their team scored 312 out of 375.

The second-place novice team was Lazy Days with a score of 297. Team members were Hope Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind.; Karissa Rulon, Batesville, Ind.; Ashtin Guyer, Batesville, Ind.; and Brodi Voight, Tipp City, Ohio.

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SPEECH CONTEST

Extemporaneous Speaking Contest (13-21 years of age)
1. Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb. (tie)
1. Bailey Albright, Coldwater, Mich. (tie)
2. Jamey Albrecht, Crawfordsville, Ind.
3. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
4. Ben Staymates, Saltsburg, Pa.
5. John Ebersole, Duncannon, Pa.

Intermediate Speech Contest (13-16 years of age)
1. Josie Staymates, Saltsburg, Pa.

Junior Speech Contest (9-12 years of age)
1. Kyle Kerlee, Denair, Calif.
2. Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan.
3. Maddi Butler, Vincennes, Ind.
4. Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich.
5. Mindy Cook, Newark, Del.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The National Junior Summer Spectacular Photography Contest, held July 2, was a success with more than 186 entries. Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind., was awarded Best of Show and received a digital camera. The best photo overall in the senior division was from Walker. The best photograph in the intermediate division was captured by Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas. The top junior photograph was taken by Jacob Hassien, Sulphur, La. In the novice division, Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas, took home the honors for best photo.

Contestants were allowed to enter one entry in each of the following categories: general agriculture, humor, people and swine. All photographs, except those in the general agriculture division, were expected to have a swine theme. Winning photographs will be featured in the September Showpig issue of Seedstock EDGE.

The winners in their respective age divisions and subject categories follow:

BEST OF SHOW
Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind. (senior)

SENIOR DIVISION (17-21 years old)
General Agriculture
1. Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind. (best senior photo)
2. Kayla Overstake, Hillsboro, Ohio
Honorable Mention: Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb.

Humor
1. Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo.
2. Kayla Overstake, Hillsboro, Ohio
Honorable Mention: Caleb Neier, Coatesville, Ind.

People
1. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
2. Caleb Neier, Coatesville, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo.

Swine
1. Corey Williams, Lawtey, Fla.
2. Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo.
Honorable Mention: Tate Bauman, Cheyenne, Wyo.

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (13-16 years old)
General Agriculture
1. Lauren Robbins, Titusville, Pa.
2. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
Honorable Mention: Katie Davis, Paragould, Ark.

Humor
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Jada Hathcock, Miami, Okla.
Honorable Mention: Katie Davis, Paragould, Ark.

People
1. Katie Davis, Paragould, Ark.
2. Megan Salis, Hilliard, Fla.
Honorable Mention: Chelsea Hanni, Arcadia, Ind.

Swine
1. Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas (best intermediate photo)
2. Alexandra Tidd, Hamilton, Mich.
Honorable Mention: Brock Rule, Michigantown, Ind.

JUNIOR DIVISION (9-12 years old)
General Agriculture
1. Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan.
Honorable Mention: Kathleen Rulon, Arcadia, Ind.

Humor
1. Maranda Malcolm, Garrett, Ind.
2. Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas
Honorable Mention: Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan.

People
1. Jacob Hassien, Sulphur, La. (best junior photo)
2. Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo.
Honorable Mention: Tyler Salis, Hilliard, Fla.

Swine
1. Natalie Korniak, Logansport, Ind.
2. Lydia Stickley, Urbana, Ohio
Honorable Mention: Garrett Stickley, Urbana, Ohio

NOVICE DIVISION (8 years old and younger)
General Agriculture
1. Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas (best novice photo)
2. Brayde Adam, Lathrop, Mo.
Honorable Mention: Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill.

Humor
1. Aidan Cattau, Indiana, Pa.
2. Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas
Honorable Mention: Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill.

People
1. Karson Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas
Honorable Mention: Jackson Sterle, Navasota, Texas

Swine
1. Karson Kelso, Seguin, Texas
2. Jacob Sterle, Navasota, Texas
Honorable Mention: Kelton Rozeboom, Roberts, Wis.

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POSTER DESIGN CONTEST
Participants were asked to use hand drawing, magazine clippings or stencils to design a poster based on breed or association promotion or membership recruitment.

Jenna Wheeler, Jacksonville, Ill., claimed first-place overall with her membership recruitment entry from the novice division. Kayla Overstake, Hillsboro, Ohio, took home second-place overall with her senior division membership recruitment entry.

The winners in their respective age divisions and subject categories follow:

SENIOR DIVISION (17-21 years old)
Breed/Association Promotion
1. Kayla Overstake, Hillsboro, Ohio
2. Brandon Gaskill, Monroe, Ind.

Membership Recruitment
1. Kayla Overstake, Hillsboro, Ohio
2. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind.
Honorable Mention: Courtney Smith, Michigantown, Ind.

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (13-16 years old)
Breed/Association Promotion
1. Garrett Stickley, Urbana, Ohio
2. Courtney Priola, Lacassime, La.
Honorable Mention: Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La.

Membership Recruitment
1. Craig Gaskill, Monroe, Ind.
2. Holly Hathcock, Miami, Okla.
Honorable Mention: Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas

JUNIOR DIVISION (9-12 years old)
Breed/Association Promotion
1. Aaron Kerlee, Denair, Calif.
2. Miranda Merritt, Lake Butler, Fla.

Membership Recruitment
1. Lydia Stickley, Urbana, Ohio
2. Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas
Honorable Mention: Yimmi Fontenot, Iowa, La.

NOVICE DIVISION (8 years old and younger)
Breed/Association Promotion
1. Ryan Michael, Farmersville, Ohio
2. Joshua Davison, Hoboken, Ga.
Honorable Mention: Janelle Stair, Punxsutawney, Pa.

Membership Recruitment
1. Jenna Wheeler, Jacksonville, Ill.
2. Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich.
Honorable Mention: Joshua Davison, Hoboken, Ga.

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STATE DISPLAY CONTEST
Participating states had the opportunity to create displays representing themselves.

Displays were judged according to five categories, including creativity, eye appeal, theme, educational value and neatness. Awards were given to those states whose displays were the best in each category, and one award was given to the best overall display.

This year’s Best Overall State Display was awarded to Arkansas for its highly creative, educational representation of the state and the state’s 2008 NJSS participants.

The Most Creative State Display was awarded to Georgia.

The Most Educational Display went to Indiana.

Oklahoma won the award for the Cleanest State Display.

The Best State Display Theme was Florida.

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SWEEPSTAKES CONTEST

Senior
The senior sweepstakes award was presented to Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill., who took home a $1,000 scholarship, $500 and a belt buckle. Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind., finished second in the senior sweepstakes contest. She received a pewter plate and $400. Jamey Albrecht, Crawfordsville, Ind., took home the third-place prize. She was awarded a pewter plate and $300. Fourth place went to Sarah Hardman, Cooksville, Ill., who received a pewter plate and $200. Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla. (not pictured), received fifth place, a pewter plate and $100. Rounding out the top 10 senior sweepstakes winners were Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich., sixth; Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., seventh; Troy Walker, Michigantown, Ind., eighth; Josh Flohr, Emmittsburg, Md. (not pictured), ninth; and Tate Bauman, Cheyenne, Wyo., tenth.

Intermediate
In the intermediate division, the champion award was presented to Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas. She received a belt buckle and check for $500. A second-place pewter plate and $400 was awarded to Wade Hendricks, Elwood, Ind. The third-place award of a pewter plate and $300 went to Stephen Gentry, Lebanon, Ind. Ellen Olson, Elkhart, Ill., received the fourth place award of a pewter plate and $200. Fifth place was awarded to Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich. He received a pewter plate and $100. Other intermediate sweepstakes winners were Heather Storer, Hillsboro, Ohio, sixth; Tonya Fender, Lynchburg, Ohio, seventh; Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla. (not pictured), eighth; Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., ninth; and Zachary Brown, Alger, Ohio (not pictured), tenth.

Junior
The junior sweepstakes award was captured by Trey Fecke, Bonfield, Ill. He was awarded a belt buckle and check for $500. Second-place awards went to Kyle Kerlee, Denair, Calif. He received a pewter plate and $400. Finishing third and receiving a pewter plate and $300 was Jackson Johnson, Poneto, Ind. Lindsey Robinson, Wellsville, Mo., placed fourth and won a pewter plate and $200. The fifth-place winner was Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind. She received a pewter plate and $100. The remaining top winners were Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio, sixth; Kayla Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio, seventh; Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill., eighth; Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan. (not pictured), ninth; and Mindy Cook, Newark, Del., tenth.

Novice
In the novice division, the champion award was presented to Jenna Wheeler, Jacksonville, Ill. She received a belt buckle and $500 check. A second-place pewter plate and $400 check were presented to Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind. The third-place award of a pewter plate and $300 went to Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill. Robby Sheets, Columbia City, Ind., received fourth place, a pewter plate and $200. Fifth place was presented to Dalaney Vickrey, Warren, Ind. She received a pewter plate and $100. Other award winners were Drew Tucker, Fitzgerald, Ga., sixth; Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich., seventh; Karissa Rulon, Arcadia, Ind. (not pictured), eighth; Colby Oliver, Welsh, La., ninth; and Jada Johnson, Poneto, Ind., tenth.

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THE NEW NJSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

National Junior Swine Association members gathered on July 3, to elect four new directors to serve their organization at the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky.

The newly elected Central Region director is Lynsee Shaffer, Albany, Ind. Shaffer, 19, is the daughter of Terry and Michelle Shaffer. She is a sophomore at Butler County Community College, majoring in agricultural education.

Ryan Hoelscher, Hereford, Texas, and Jordan Brockhaus, Tuttle, Okla., will serve as the new Southwest Region directors. Hoelscher, 17, is the son of R.C. and Diane Hoelscher. He is a senior at Vega High School and plans to attend college to study agricultural engineering. Brockhaus, 19, is the daughter of Paul and Tamera Brockhaus. She is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University, majoring in agribusiness.

The new At-Large director is Charlie Hensy, Newkirk, Okla. Hensy, 19, is the son of John and Janice Hensy. He is a sophomore at Howard College, studying agricultural education.

Returning to the NJSA Board of Directors for one more year of service are President Kayla Wood, San Jose, Calif.; Vice President Hyatt Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio; Secretary Garrett Hamby, Williamsport, Md.; Central Region Director Bryant Boyer, Kempton, Ind.; and At-Large Director AJ Lanier, Phillipsburg, Kan.

The NJSA Board of Directors serves the organization by setting goals for future activities, organizing events, and raising funds to support their national and regional shows and scholarship programs.

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RAFFLE

Top Raffle Salesmen
1. Drew Tucker, Ga. (450) - $3,450
2. Ashtin Guyer, Ill. (200) - $800
3. Robby Sheets, Ind. (92) - $400

Raffle Winners
1. Cory Nelson, Neb., won a WW-Paul Scale
2. Phillip Edwards, Ga., won an Alum-line Popper
3. Scott Collins, Okla., won a 5-day stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
4. Crone Farms, Ind., won a 4-night stay at the Executive Inn West Hotel
5. Rusty Daniels, Ga., won a 24 x 24 Lori Brunet Original Painting

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SUPER SEMEN AUCTION

Lot 1: A Cut Above – purchased by Val Reiss for $140

Lot 2: Breeder’s Choice – purchased by Bell Family for $20
Lot 3: Cain Super Sires – purchased by Ernie Barnes for $170
Lot 4: Center Prairie Genetics – purchased by Cox & Craft for $140
Lot 5: Great Plains Genetics – purchased by Mark Davidson for $100
Lot 6: Hi Point Genetics – purchased by Cobb Farms for $275
Lot 7: Hofschulte Sires – purchased by Adam Beck for $150
Lot 8: Hoosier State Semen Inc. – purchased by Travis Lowber for $350
Lot 9: Lean Value Sires – purchased by Val Reiss for $220
Lot 10: Chuck Olsen – purchased by Joe Rule for $275
Lot 11: Prairie State Semen Inc. – purchased by Speaker Family for $375
Lot 12: Purple Power Boar Stud – purchased by Arnold and Maxwell for $300
Lot 13: Real McCoy Genetics – purchased by Rex Smith & Family for $225
Lot 14: Shaffer’s Gold Rush – purchased by Dean Hass for $230
Lot 15: Shipley Swine Genetics – purchased by Earl Cain & Family for $375
Lot 16: Showtime Sires – purchased by Travis Lehfeldt for $180
Lot 17: Small Town Genetics – purchased by Long Bros. for $110
Lot 18: Southern Advantage Sires – purchased by Jim Hilton for $320
Lot 19: Swine Genetics International – purchased by Willard Olson for $240
Lot 20: Top Cut Showpig Sires – purchased by Hoffman Bros. for $270
Lot 21: Triple B Sires – purchased by Carl Hannon for $150

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CANDIDS

Candid photos of the 2008 NJSS - Album 1
Candid photos of the 2008 NJSS - Album 2
Candid photos of the 2008 NJSS - Album 3
Candid photos of the 2008 NJSS - Album 4
Candid photos of the 2008 NJSS - Album 5