*For Immediate Release*
Livestock Show Draws Youth From Five States
-released by OPSU Campus Communications 06/14/06
Goodwell, Okla. -- Representing five
states, 250 area youth and their families brought their show
animal projects to Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s
England Activity Center on Sunday, May 28. The judge, Dr.
John Rayfield of Lubbock, Texas, evaluated 86 hogs, 52 lambs,
and 59 head of cattle.
OPSU’s Livestock Judging Coach and Instructor, Aaron
Preator, remarked, “The show provides another opportunity
for the youth to have their animals judged by a professional
and also gives them more practice in the show ring. Dr. Rayfield
is one of the most respected judges in the business.” Preator
also said that the Reserve Grand Champion lamb, owned by Brittany
Weinheimer, is a lamb she purchased from OPSU.
Top awards went to the following:
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Hope Thomas |
Laverne, Okla. |
Grand Champion Steer |
Shorthorn |
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Brett Frantz |
Balko, Okla. |
Reserve Champion Steer |
Chianina |
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Katie Deal |
Garden City, Kan. |
Grand Champion Heifer |
Maine Anjou |
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Alex Naylor |
Balko, Okla. |
Reserve Champion Heifer |
Maine Anjou |
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Breeley Elliott |
Hartley, Texas |
Grand Champion Hog |
Crossbred |
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Garrett Hill |
Farwell, Texas |
Reserve Champion Hog |
Duroc |
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Kaylonni Williams |
Liberal, Kan. |
Grand Champion Lamb |
Crossbred |
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Brittany Weinheimer |
Claude, Texas |
Reserve Champion Lamb |
Crossbred |
| photos by Aaron Preator |
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