BLACK HAWK EAST CAMPUS
2021 - 2022
YEAR IN REVIEW
AG ALUMNI WEEKEND JULY 30, 2022
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309-854-1718
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY Class of 2022
Class of 2023
Katherine Anderson - Wadsworth, IL
Abby Balkema – Peoria, IL
Charla Bates – Galva, IL
Kate Coats – Wyoming, IL
Jenna Blair – Galesburg, IL
Blayklee Daffara – Moline, IL
Madison Blunier – Speer, IL
Nicole Hill – Dixon, IL
Cheyenne Bruno – Kewanee, IL
Kaitlynn Irving – Toulon, IL
Sera Calhoun – Rock Island, IL
Alexandria Johnson – Annawan, IL
McKenzie Huffman – Warren, IL
Morgan Kinder – Williamsfield, IL
Hannah Lutz – Rock Falls, IL
Reilly Newell – Taylor Ridge, IL
Rachel McCann – Sterling, IL
Adelyne Phares – Rock Island, IL
Jordan Sells – Roseville, IL
Alyssa Goman Smith – Kewanee, IL
Victoria Witmer – Rock Island, IL
Lily Snider – Wyoming, IL Jordan Stroh – East Moline, IL MacKenzie Vahle – Geneseo, IL
SCNAVTA Officers President | Victoria Witmer
Lila VanAcker – Milan, IL Nora Wadsworth – Silvis, IL Elizabeth Zerbonia – Washington, IL
Vice President | Nicole Hill Secretary | Jordan Sells Treasurer | Katie Irving
SCNAVTA
We want our students to get involved! Students in the Veterinary Technology program can join the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America - Student Chapter (SCNAVTA). The mission of NAVTA is to advance veterinary nursing and veterinary technology. Our mission is to teach students to experience the responsibilities that go along with being a member of a profession along with a professional organization. Members plan activities that promote veterinary technology while giving back to the community through volunteer efforts. Students hold an elected office and learn to follow a constitution and develop a budget. Involvement in these activities while in school fosters the development of leaders within the profession.
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
SOIL JUDGING COACH: ANDREW LARSON
L to R: Gunnar Wuebben, Albany, IL; Meg Fowler, Aledo, IL; Cal Larson, Galva, IL; Carli Wright, Bradford, IL; and Chase Howell, Laura, IL; Back Row: Coach Larson
FALL ASA CONTEST - BLOOMINGTON, IL PIT 1
PIT 2
PIT 3
PIT 4
TEAM
2
Meg Fowler
2
Chase Howell
5
Cal Larson
8
Gunnar Wuebben
Carli Wright
OVERALL
6
5
2
5
9
1
4
3
17
8
HORSE JUDGING COACH: AARON CALLAHAN
SOPHOMORE TEAM
Trenton Hammerand, Epworth, IA Brooke Kiefer, West Bend, WI Josie Spratt, Purcell, OK Anna Wilhelm, Shannon, IL Aleah Wykert, Deer Creek, IL
FRESHMAN TEAM Emma Anderson, East Moline, IL Haley Beaman, Denver, IN Haley Bucher, Washington, IL Autumn Cary, Syracuse, NE Amy Hoffman, West Bend, WI Mya Kirgan, New Holland, IL Samantha Lind, Maple Park, IL Brooke Miller, Solon, IA Jordan Rydl, Boone, IA Addison Shireman, Argos, IN Tea Thomas, Geneseo, IL
SOPHOMORE
HORSE JUDGING
RESULTS APHA WORLD CONTEST - FORT WORTH, TX HALTER
PERF
7
7
REASONS 9
OVERALL 8
ALL-AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS - COLUMBUS, OH TEAM
HALTER
PERF
REASONS
OVERALL
TEAM A
2
1
2
1
Anna Wilhelm
3
3
2
2
Trenton Hammerand
2
4
3
3
Brooke Kiefer
8
1
4
4
Josie Spratt
6
5
8
5
Aleah Wykert
1 0
AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK TEAM
HALTER
PERF
REASONS
OVERALL
TEAM A
2
2
1
2
Anna Wilhelm
6
3
2
3
Trenton Hammerand
5
6
8
Brooke Kiefer
3
2
3
2
Josie Spratt
6
5
Aleah Wykert
1 0
5
5
HORSE JUDGING
FRESHMAN
R E S U L T S
MTSU SPRING CONTEST - MURFREESBORO, TN TEAM/IND
HALTER
PERF
REASONS
OVERALL
TEAM A
1
2
1
1
TEAM B
3
1
2
2
TEAM C
2
3
3
3
Amy Hoffman
1
8
1
1
Haley Bucher
6
6
2
2
Emma Anderson
3
9
3
3
1
5
4
Tea Thomas
Addison Shireman
8
2
6
5
Mya Kirgan
10
3
7
6
Brooke Miller
7
4
Haley Beaman
9
10
Autumn Cary
5
5
Samantha Lind
7
Jordan Rydl
4
HALTER
PERF
REASONS
OVERALL
TEAM A
1
1
1
1
TEAM B
5
3
4
4
TEAM C
6
6
5
6
Amy Hoffman
2
2
2
1
Addison Shireman
5
6
3
3
Haley Bucher
9
1
5
4
Samantha Lind
3
Haley Beaman
9
Mya Kirgan
Autumn Cary
9
8
3
4
8
9
9
10
SPRING CONTEST - GAINSVILLE, FL TEAM/IND
7
10
HORSE JUDGING SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Susan Shipp Memorial Scholarship (Freshman Horse Judging) This award is given in memory of Susan, a transfer student who lost her life in a car accident while a student at BHE in November 1994. It is awarded to a member of the freshman Horse Judging Team. The selection is based on contest results, an essay about his/her personal characteristics and first semester GPA.
Robert & Jean Wolf Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Horse Judging) In the fall of 2002, Jon Wolf, founder of the equine program, suffered the loss of both parents, Robert and Jean Wolf of Polo, during the month of September. They were of vital support in the beginning of the program and remained so to the end. Both parents are so reflected in the personality and dedication of Jon. This award will be given to a sophomore horse judge who competed on the judging team all four semesters; set high goals and made major progress in their placing of classes and oral reasons; stayed very coachable until the end, trying hard and finishing strong. This award goes to the sophomore who accumulates the most contest points in fall competition.
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Horse Judging
HUNT SEAT COACH: SELENA FINN
L to R: Sarah Alarie, Downs, IL; Abigail Schuning, Caledonia, IL; Hope Lock, Granville, IL; Kelsey Doty, Port Byron, IL; Abbigail Froelich, Tama, IA; Katie Aeschbach, Black Earth, WI; Kylee Larson, Beloit, WI; Cheyanne Montano, New Lenox, IL; Lily Zomparelli, Schererville, IN; and Coach Finn.
"As this team wraps up on a terrific competitive season, perseverance is the word that comes to mind. Many from this team went from their first time riding in this event to winning first place ribbons at the end of the season. I cannot wait to see what next year holds for us!" - Coach Finn
HUNT SEAT
RESULTS SIUC IHSA HORSE SHOW DAYS 1 & 2 COMBINED RIDER
MSU IHSA HORSE SHOW RIDER
DIVISION
DAY 1
DAY 2
Introductory
4
3
Introductory
5
3
Kylee Larson
Pre-Novice
2
1
1
Sarah Alarie
Novice Flat
4
6
Limit Flat
1
Katie Aeschbach
Novice Flat
-
4
Lily Zomparelli
Limit Flat
5
Lily Zomparelli
Limit Flat
2
5
Cheyanne Montano
Limit Flat
3
Kelsey Doty
Limit Flat
5
-
Kelsey Doty
Limit Flat
5
Cheyanne Montano
Limit Flat
-
1
Cheyanne Montano
Limit Over Fences
5
Lily Zomparelli
Limit Over Fence
4
-
Kelsey Doty
Limit Over Fences
6
Kelsey Doty
Limit Over Fence
-
5
Cheyanne Montano
Limit Over Fence
-
5
Abigail Schuning
Intermediate Flat
3
1
5
5
DIVISION
PLACE
Haley Brucer
Pre-Novice Flat
3
Abbigail Froelich
Kylee Larson
Pre-Novice Flat
4
Hope Lock
Sarah Alarie
Novice Flat
3, 4
Zayne Olson
Novice Flat
Ellie Mendenhall
Intermediate
Abigail Schuning
Over Fences
HUNT SEAT
IHSA HORSE SHOW
RESULTS HOSTED BY BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE RIDER
DIVISION
PLACE
Hope Lock
Introductory
3, 4
Hannah Lemay
Introductory
4
Josie Spratt
Pre-Novice Flat
1, 2
Haley Bucher
Pre-Novice Flat
2
Kylee Larson
Pre-Novice Flat
2, 6
Haley Beaman
Pre-Novice Flat
5
Brooke Kiefer
Novice Flat
1 , 2
Kaili Weiner
Novice Flat
3
Sarah Alarie
Novice Flat
4 , 6
Sarah Korthals
Novice Flat
4
Joely Craver
Novice Flat
2 , 4
Zayne Olson
Novice Flat
4
Haley Sebby
Novice Flat
6
Lily Zomparelli
Limit Flat
1 , 2 , 5
Ellie Mendenhall
Limit Flat
3
Kelsey Doty
Limit Flat
2 , 3
Lily Zomparelli
Limit Over Fences
4 , 6
Ellie Mendenhall
Limit Over Fences
5
Cheyanne Montano
Limit Over Fences
5
Kelsey Doty
Limit Over Fences
5 , 6
WESTERN EQUESTRIAN COACHES: BEKAH IRISH & KINSEY HALL
SOPHOMORE TEAM NAME Grace Barman
Haley Bucher
Kelsey Doty
Brooke Kiefer
HOMETOWN Alpha, IL
Washington, IL
Port Byron, IL
West Bend, WI
Sarah Korthals
Geneseo, IL
Hannah Lemay
Tuscola, IL
Hope Lock
NAME Makenna Pidgeon
Josie Spratt
Anna Wilhelm
Aleah Wykert
Taylor Yordy
Lily Zomparelli
HOMETOWN New London, IA
Purcell, OK
Shannon, IL
Fort Wayne, IN
Leaf River, IL
Schererville, IN
Tonica, IL
FRESHMAN TEAM NAME
HOMETOWN
NAME
Kathryn Aeschbach
Mt. Horeb, WI
Amy Hoffman
Sarah Alarie
Haley Beaman
McKenna Bleem
Downs, IL
Brownsburg, IN
Havana, IL
HOMETOWN West Bend, WI
Kayla Jiras
North Liberty, IA
Mya Kirgan
New Holland, IL
Lauryn Kuehl
Fulton, IL
Autumn Cary
Syracuse, NE
Samantha Lind
Joely Craver
Greenville, IL
Kennedy Roth
Kalona, IL
Jordan Rydl
Boone, IA
Morgan Culbertson
Abbigail Froelich
Connor Grunst
Taegan Hanlin
Bettendorf, IA
Muscatine, IA
Cherokee, IA
Liberty, IL
Abigail Schuning
Addison Shireman
Maple Park, IL
Belvidere, IL
Plymouth, IN
WESTERN EQUESTRIAN
WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
R E S U L T S
NAME
DIVISION
PLACE
Kayla Jiras
Beginner
1
Hope Lock
Beginner
3
Aleah Wykert
Beginner
2
Makenna Pidgeon
Rookie
5
Kelsey Doty
Rookie
2
Sarah Korthals
Rookie
1
Brooke Kiefer
Rookie
4
Taylor Yordy
Level I
6
Grace Barman
Level I
5
Level II
1
Open
3
Reining
1
Open
2
Reining
3
Open
1
Reining
Qualifier
Samantha Lind
Josie Spratt
Anna Wilhelm
Lily Zomparelli
WESTERN EQUESTRIAN
RESULTS SEMIFINAL TEAM RESULTS TEAM RIDER
SEMIFINAL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
DIVISION
PLACE
Reining
6
Anna Wilhelm
Open
Autumn Cary
INDV RIDER
DIVISION
PLACE
Kayla Jiras
Beginner
1
1
Aleah Wykert
Beginner
2
Level II
1
Kelsey Doty
Rookie
Qualifier
Ranch Riding
1
Sarah Korthals
Rookie
5
Lauryn Kuehl
Level I
5
Samantha Lind
Level II
1
Haley Bucher
Rookie
2
Josie Spratt
Reining
6
Beginner
3
Anna Wilhelm
Open
6
Lily Zomparelli
Open
7
Josie Spratt
Hannah Lemay
NATIONAL TEAMS 2022 Black Hawk College
University of Nebraska
The Ohio State University
Midway University
West Texas A&M
Albion University
St. Andrews University
University of WI - River Falls St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
NATIONAL TEAM RESULTS TEAM RIDER
NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
DIVISION
PLACE
Reining
5
Anna Wilhelm
Open
1
Autumn Cary
Level II
2
Ranch Riding
3
Brooke Kiefer
Level I
7
Haley Bucher
Rookie
3
Beginner
2
Josie Spratt
Hannah Lemay
INDV RIDER
DIVISION
PLACE
Kayla Jiras
Beginner
2
Aleah Wykert
Beginner
9
Level II
Qualifier
Samantha Lind
WESTERN EQUESTRIAN
BHC is the first two-year school to win the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Western Team Championship. The National title was earned with a total of 48 points!
ALL-ACADEMIC IHSA The IHSA National All-Academic Award recognizes the individual academic achievements of its undergraduate and alumni members each year. Nominees must be full-time students and must have participated in at least one regular-season IHSA show during the academic year.
All Academic Award First Team (GPA 3.8 or higher) Sarah Alarie, Grace Barman, Haley Beaman, Haley Bucher, Kelsey Doty, Amy Hoffman, Sarah Korthals, Kylee Larson, Samantha Lind, Hope Lock, Aleah Wykert, and Lily Zomparelli
All Academic Award First Team (GPA 3.5 or higher) Taegin Hanlin, Kayla Jiras, Brooke Kiefer, Kya Kirgan, Cheyanne Montano, Makenna Pidgeon, and Josie Spratt
AWARDS
IHSA WESTERN EQUESTRIAN
Sizzlin' Student Award Sizzle - May 24, 1989 - April 15, 2013
"There is nothing better for the indie of a man than the outside of a horse." - Ronald Reagan
For more than 20 years Sizzle was the best at just that! She was the cornerstone of our program for thousands of students and visitors; she will be greatly missed.
Pathfinder Student Award This award recognizes outstanding character in a member of the equestrian team. Integrity, kindness, teamwork, humility, excellence, discipline, hospitality, and teachability are qualities that make for exceptional team members.
Sophomore Equestrian Science Award The award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in equestrian science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extracurricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among his/her peers.
Sophomore Horse Science Award The award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in horse science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extracurricular activities, and who has stood out as a leader among his/her peers.
Western Equestrian Team
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
SOPHOMORE
COACHES: BLAKE BLOOMBERG & TIM HUBBARD
SOPHOMORE TEAM NAME Robby Burchett
Ty Drach
Emma Dunn
HOMETOWN Jonesville, VA
Pontiac, IL
Tipton, IN
Jessica Engel
Springville, NY
Dawson Firlus
Mauston, WI
Tyler Gifford
Mikala Grady
Eagle Point, OR
Grandview, TX
NAME Jennifer Hoelscher
Allison Loftis
Emma Richardson
Dillon Sheiss
Kelly Spicer
Jordan Stephens
Keaton Woods
HOMETOWN Eden, NY
Medina, OH
Capron, IL
Larwill, IN
Woodbine, MD
Ewing, KY
Tipton, IN
The 2021-2022 Black Hawk College livestock judging team will go down in history as one of the greatest teams to ever be assembled at Black Hawk, finishing the year as the junior college National Champion livestock judging team. The team claimed high team honors at the National Western Stock Show, North American International Livestock Expo, Cattlemans Congress, National Barrow Show, State Fair of Texas, Tulsa State Fair, Tree Lane Farms Bragging Rights Contest, Griswold Cattle Classic, World Beef Expo, and the Dixie National.
SOPHOMORE TEAM & INDIVIDUAL
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
RESULTS
CATTLEMEN'S CONGRESS - HIGH TEAM
NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW - HIGH TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
STUDENT
OVERALL
Dillon Sheiss
1
Dillon Sheiss
1
Ty Drach
4
Ty Drach
4
Keaton Woods
8
Kelly Spicer
5
Emma Dunn
8
NAILE - HIGH TEAM STUDENT
GRISWOLD CATTLE CLASSIC - HIGH TEAM
OVERALL
Emma Dunn
1
Dillon Sheiss
2
Kelly Spicer
9
DIXIE NATIONAL - HIGH TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
Dillon Sheiss
1
Ty Drach
3
Kelly Spicer
5
Keaton Woods
9
STUDENT
OVERALL
Ty Drach
4
Dillon Sheiss
2
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
SOPHOMORE TEAM & INDIVIDUAL
RESULTS WORLD BEEF EXPO - HIGH TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
Tyler Gifford
1
Dillon Sheiss
2
Keaton Woods
3
Jordan Stephens
5
Emma Sailor
6
Emma Dunn
7
Robby Burchett
8
Kelly Spicer
9
Mikala Grady
10
TULSA STATE FAIR - HIGH TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
STATE FAIR TEXAS - HIGH TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
Ty Drach
3
Robby Burchett
3
Dillon Sheiss
5
Dillon Sheiss
5
Kelly Spicer
9
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
SOPHOMORE TEAM & INDIVIDUAL
RESULTS
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO - 4TH PLACE TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
Ty Drach
1
Emma Dunn
6
Jordan Stephens
Tyler Gifford
2 (alternate division)
4 (alternate division)
TREE LANE FARMS - HIGH TEAM STUDENT Dillon Sheiss
OVERALL 1
Ty Drach
2
Emma Dunn
3
Robby Burchett
4
Kelly Spicer
5
Keaton Woods
6
Jennifer Hoelscher
7
Allie Loftis
8
Jordan Stephens
9
Tyler Gifford
10
AMERICAN ROYAL – 2ND PLACE TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
Dillon Sheiss
7
Robby Burchett
9
Kelly Spicer
10
NATIONAL BARROW SHOW - HIGH TEAM STUDENT
OVERALL
Dillon Sheiss
2
Ty Drach
3
Keaton Woods
8
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
FRESHMAN
COACHES: BLAKE BLOOMBERG & TIM HUBBARD
FRESHMAN TEAM NAME Grace Angotti
Eden Basford
Ross Brumbaugh
Torrie Crisp
Katie Elmhirst
Coby Frey
Spenser Jack
Denton Homan
NAME
HOMETOWN Freedom, WI
Pennville, IN
Laotto, IN
Logan Mehling
Sheridan, WY
Blake Moeller
West Point, IA
Union Grove, WI
Karson Patton
Frankfort, IN
Indian River, ON, Canada
Colton Russell
Berwick, IL
Upper Sandusky, OH
Stonghurst, IL
Botkins, OH
Gabrielle Ralston
Resaca, GA
Jazmine Ralston
Resaca, GA
Josh Starner
Morrisontown, IN
Brianna Stockwell
Hunter Knudson
Morrisontown, IN
Chevy Vaske
Alex Linder
Powell, WY
Maggie McStay
Connor Knudson
McKenzie Layton
HOMETOWN
Cody Wick
Pocasset, OK
Rushville, OH
Dowagiac, MI
Glencoe, KY
Gratiot, WI
Norwalk, OH
FRESHMAN TEAM RESULTS Iowa Beef Expo
1
Tree Lane Bragging Rights
1
NACTA
1
World Beef Expo
1
The Masters
2, 3, 4
Nebraska Cattlemans
2
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
Elmer Hoge Memorial/Mid-Continent Scholarship This award was established in memory of Elmer Hoge by the 1979-1980 BHE Livestock Judging Team. Elmer was a true stockman, having established very prominent and successful Duroc breeding swine and Hereford cattle herds. Years later, the Hugh Miller family further endowed this scholarship in representing many years of the Mid-Continent Livestock Stock Show and Judging Contest and the participation of Black Hawk College. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team and is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in livestock judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.
Gwen Peterson Memorial Award This award was established in memory of Gwen Peterson, of Kewanee, IL, an outstanding 4-H leader for many years in Henry County. She and her husband Stan are known to us as our “College Sheep Farm.” They have provided sheep judging classes for our Livestock Judging Team for more than thirty years. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in sheep judging throughout all of the competitions of the year
Blake & Wravenna Bloomberg and Family Leadership & Dedication Award This award was established by the Bloomberg Family in 2020. This award is given to someone who shows an outstanding attitude and work-ethic with regard to recruitment efforts, program advancement, and dedication to the Black Hawk College Livestock Judging Program.
LIVESTOCK JUDGING SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Cory Lowderman Freshman Challenge Scholarship This award was established by the 1990-1991 Livestock Judging Team and is awarded annually in memory of Cory Lowderman (2000). This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed one year of competition on the Freshman Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points throughout all competitions during his/her Freshman year. Cory believed in challenging others to be their very best.
Ken Urban Memorial Award This award was established in memory of Ken Urban who was a Duroc swine-breeding pioneer from Prophetstown, IL. Ken helped the livestock judging teams at BHE in the early years to excellence in swine judging not only in competitions, but more importantly in understanding how swine genetics impacts the next generation of offspring. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in swine judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.
BHE Livestock Judging Reasons Award This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in Oral Reasons throughout all of the competitions of the year.
Denzer Memorial Award This award was established by the 1999-2000 BHE Livestock Judging Team. It is presented in memory of Norma Denzer (1999) and Adam Denzer (2008). This award is given to the outstanding sophomore livestock judging student who has completed two years in the Livestock Judging Program at Black Hawk College East Campus. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the participation of livestock judging-related activities. This award is not based on points, but rather on attitude and always thinking of others before themselves. The Denzer Family of Bloomington, IL, has been a very important part of the development of the Livestock Judging tradition and culture at BHE.
Denny Benoodt Memorial Award This award was established in memory of Denny Benoodt of Geneseo, IL, who was a famous beef cattle breeder. He played an important role in bringing the first Simmental breeding cattle to the United States. He helped the livestock judging teams at BHE in the early years to excellence in beef judging not only in competitions but more importantly in understanding how breeding beef genetics impacts the next generation of both show and sale beef cattle offspring. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in beef judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.
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NACTA 2022 NACTA SWEEPSTAKES
1ST OVERALL
Schools that competed in at least half of the contests are eligible for the sweepstakes award. Black Hawk College took first place in the 2-year Division for 2022!
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT TEAM/STUDENT
TEAM
OVERALL 1
Dillon Sheiss
2
Robby Burchett
2
Logan Rozenboom
4
LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM/STUDENT
TEAM McKenzie Layton
1ST OVERALL
OVERALL 1 1
Colby Frey
2
Grace Angotti
3
Hunter Knudson
4
Maggie McStay
5
1ST OVERALL
NACTA 2022 AGRIBUSINESS TEAM/STUDENT
2ND OVERALL
OVERALL
TEAM
2
Logan Rozenboom
2
Chevy Vaske
4
AG COMMUNICATIONS TEAM/STUDENT
OVERALL
TEAM
2
Grace Angotti
2
Chevy Vaske
1
1ST OVERALL
AG COMPUTERS TEAM/STUDENT
TEAM
1ST OVERALL
OVERALL 1
Hannah Lemay
2
Trenton Hammerand
3
NACTA 2022 1ST OVERALL
SOIL JUDGING TEAM/STUDENT
OVERALL
TEAM
1
Gunnar Wuebben
1
Chase Howell
2
Cal Larson
3
AG KNOWLEDGE BOWL
4TH OVERALL
EQUINE MANAGEMENT
1ST OVERALL
TEAM/STUDENT
OVERALL
TEAM
1
Kaili Weiner
1
Hannah Lemay
2
Savannah Stamann
5
DAIRY JUDGING TEAM/STUDENT
TEAM
1ST OVERALL
OVERALL 2
Denton Homan
1
Trenton Hammerand
5
CONGRATULATIONS SOPHOMORES!
Best of luck in your future endeavors!
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
AWARDS
Freshman Ag Education This award is given to the outstanding student who is considering a career as an agriculture educator.
Freshman Agriculture Business This award is given to a student who has completed one year in the Agriculture Business degree and has displayed excellence in the classroom and on work experience.
Freshman Agriculture Production This award is given to the outstanding student who has completed one year in the Agriculture Production degree and has displayed excellence in the classroom and on work experience.
Todd DeMay Memorial Award (Freshman Transfer) This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed one year in the Agricultural Transfer Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, as well as extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.
Outstanding Agricultural Graduate This award is given to the overall outstanding graduate in the Agriculture program and funded by the Aupperle Recognition Fund. Professor Emeritus Eldon “Bud” Aupperle and his wife, Virginia, intend the recipient to be a student who is “an overall outstanding person,” not just a student with good grades, but someone involved in the college and community.
Rosemary Ward Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Agriculture Transfer Student) This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in the agricultural transfer program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, as well as extensive involvement in extracurricular activities, both on and off-campus. Mr. Donal Ward, of Walnut, IL, established an endowed scholarship in memory of his late wife Rosemary Ward. This endowment is one of the largest ever endowed at Black Hawk College. Mr. and Mrs. Ward believed strongly in the agriculture programs at BHC.
Sophomore Ag Mechanics Award This award is given to the outstanding agriculture mechanics student who has completed two years in an Ag Mechanics Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
AWARDS
Sophomore Agriculture Business Award This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in an Ag Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Sophomore Agriculture Production Award This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in an Ag Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Sophomore Automotive Technician Award This award is given to the outstanding automotive technician student who has completed two years in an Auto Mechanics Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Verden and Verna Lee Broers Stockman’s Award This award was established in memory of both Verden and Verna Lee Broers of Walnut, IL. Verden and Verna Lee Broers’ family farm is the original home of the famous BHE animal sciences labs. Because of their contributions throughout the years, the BHE animal sciences labs are the most popular “hands-on” lab activities of any community college or university in the world. The Broers family is considered to be the most generous family in the history of the ag program. Above everything else, they truly enjoyed the successes and the futures of each student and graduate of the Black Hawk College agriculture programs. This award is given to two outstanding agriculture students who have completed two years in the agriculture programs - one student from the agriculture-related programs and one student from the equine-related programs. This award is given to students who have exemplified excellence in demonstrating interest and tremendous effort in supporting the animal sciences activities both on and off-campus.
Veterinary Assisting Award The award of outstanding veterinary assisting student honors a student who has completed the 12-month program in high standing, positively contributes to team dynamics, and exemplifies compassion in the animal industry. This student must demonstrate reliability, model a professional attitude, and provide an excellent level of animal care.
Veterinary Technology Award The award of outstanding veterinary technology student honors a standout second-year student with abounding work ethic, excellent communication skills, and strong leadership abilities. This student must be sound academically, demonstrate initiative and effortlessly apply team concepts to the professional environment.
Sponsored By: Black Hawk College East Campus Agribusiness Club
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