Junior Corner

Caitlyn VanDeusen

Hello everyone! How is it almost spring already? It seems like just yesterday when we were all together at convention. It was so nice to see everyone and celebrate all of our achievements.

This years Junior Executive Committee is:

President: Libby Swatling Recording Secretary: Caitlyn VanDeusen Financial Secretary: Abbie Ainslie Awards Chair: Aidan Ainslie Convention Chair: Rachel Vanburen Dairy Bowl Chair: Danielle Herrick Dairy Jeopardy: Ian Keberle Education Chair: Natalie Fredericks Promotion Chair: Ryleigh Wadsworth Resolutions & Bylaws: Carolyn Littrell Showmanship & Judging: Issac Folts Special Funding Chair: Lauren King Activities Chair: Ella Sherman DJM: Gabby Taylor DJM: Amelia Brewer

Congratulations to everyone who competed, you all did amazing. I would also like to congratulate the individuals who are going to Sioux Falls, SD to represent New York at the National Holstein Convention. I hope that you all have had a good start to 2022!

Josiah Freier gave his award winning speech during the awards banquet.

Sam VanBuren(left) and Caitlyn VanDeusen (right) enjoyed several laughs as they participated with the evening entertainment, Bob Channing, the mentalist.

The Juniors filled the meeting room for their annual confab.

Juniors and their parents came from all parts of NY came for the junior convention to enjoy in-person competition and fellowship. The juniors listened a panel discussion about the benefits of being a junior Holstein member and recording their accomplishments along the way to help compile a DJM book. From left: Jenny Mills, Katie Lindsay, and Jonathan Taylor gave sound advice for parents and juniors.