Just for Juniors

Who Are They?

The Ohio Junior Holstein Association is filled with members who excel not only in the show ring, but in life. Here is a peek into the lives of some of the junior members.

ELIZABETH KIKO

Elizabeth is 18 years old, she is from district 2, and her hometown is Salem, Ohio. Elizabeth got into showing through her Uncle Rudy Kiko. Outside of showing cows she enjoys working with horses. She used to get nervous when she went into the show ring, but not as much anymore. Elizabeth’s favorite social media app is Tik Tok, and her nickname is Liz and Lizzie.

AUDREY SIDLE

Audrey is 16 years old, she is from District 7, and her hometown is Smithville in Wayne County. Audrey started showing as soon as she was old enough and got the opportunity to do it. Her family has a 200 cow Holstein herd that they started with, and she slowly started to go to bigger shows and got more opportunities from other people to show their animals as well. Outside of showing she really enjoys spending time with her family, working outside or in the barn. She also enjoys playing for her school’s varsity basketball team and working on the Wayne County Junior Fair Board, as well as working with youth as the Wayne County Senior Dairy Ambassador. Audrey used to get super nervous before going into the ring, but as time went on and she got more comfortable with it, it felt much more natural, and she doesn’t get nervous anymore. Her favorite social media app is definitely Instagram, she feels like it’s a great way to see what everyone else has been up to, and see what the latest update for shows is across the nation.

COLTON THOMAS

Colton is 14 years old, from District 4 in North Lewisburg. He got into showing with his parents. Nathan and Jenny Thomas who own Triple T Holsteins. They loved showing so they influenced him to show cows. He enjoys playing sports such as football, basketball, and baseball. He gets nervous before big shows, like World Dairy Expo, the North American or going in for Grand Champion. His favorite social media app is Tik Tok or Snapchat.

RUTH BAMBAUER

Ruth is 13 years old, from District 12 in Saint Mary’s. She started showing cows from the encouragement of her Grandpa, Steve Bowen and her mom and aunts growing up. Outside of showing cows she is a part of the WSC soccer team and the junior high basketball team. Ruth sometimes gets nervous before showing depending on the cow and how much she has worked with her. She doesn’t have a favorite social media app, and her nicknames are Rufus or Ruthie.

BRADY COLE

From District 9, Brady Cole calls Bloomville his home. He is 11 years old and got into showing cows with his dad, James Cole. Outside the show ring he enjoys playing football, basketball, and baseball. He also enjoys watching Ohio State football and spending time with his family. Brady sometimes gets nervous depending on the animal he is leading and the situation. Brady doesn’t use social media.

Aubree Topp, OJHA Reporter