The Wisconsin Holstein Association will be hosting its annual Junior Holstein Convention in Manitowoc next month. The event will commence with numerous activities for hundreds of junior members in attendance, including a dairy bowl contest and dairy jeopardy, as well as a contest room with arts and crafts, advertising, county scrapbook, and photography contests.
Junior members also have the opportunity to participate in prepared speaking contests and a dairy promotion contest during the January 6-8, 2023 gathering.
In addition to participating in these activities, members will be recognized for their achievements throughout 2022. Acknowledgment is given to those receiving 12 and under, Younger Member, and Distinguished Member recognition, and a new Outstanding Boy and Girl will be named.
This year, 12 Young Distinguished Junior Member honors will be presented to Jaron Begert, Neillsville; Justin Brandel, Lake Mills; Katie Brandel, Lake Mills; Alison Gartman, Kohler; Cathryn Gunst, Pine River; Christopher Gunst, Pine River; Vivian Lichty, Beaver Dam; Leah Mess, Rosendale; Laney Neuser, Cato; Ella Raatz, Colby; Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac; Dylan Ryan, Fond du Lac; Stella Schmocker, Whitewater; and Madison Wiese, Wrightstown.
Students being recognized for the age 12 & Under Award Recognition include Royce Booth, Plymouth; Evan Brey, Sturgeon Bay; Kayla Buttles, Lancaster; Elise Gilbertson, Hollandale; Makenna Bilbertson, Hollanddale; Madison Harbaugh, Marion; Adella Loehr, Eden; Natalie Mauk, Plymouth; Lexi Metzler, Viroqua; Braelyn Sarbacker, Verona; Madison Sarbacker, Whitewater; Landon Wendorf, Oconomowoc; and Alivia Wiese, Wrightstown.
Meanwhile, a new Wisconsin Holstein Princess and Attendant will also be named during the convention.
The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association strives to positively influence young people by recognizing and congratulating their achievements and accomplishments in the industry.
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