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Iowa Holstein Princess
Hello All!
As spring approaches, it brings to mind that my reign as your State Princess comes to an end. As I reflect on the past year as Iowa Holstein Princess, I have had the honor of representing the Holstein breed and producers. Reminiscing on the past year, I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given. One of the most impressive experiences I was a part of was the State Holstein Show in West Union. From the depth of quality in the cattle that were presented to the excitement and eagerness that the junior members bestowed. I would like to tell all of the exhibitors that they need to be very proud of themselves and all of their hard work. Congratulations to all of you!!!
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I would like to wish the best of luck to the next Iowa Holstein Royalty and to make the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I look forward to continuing to represent and be an advocate for the dairy industry. Thank you for all of the memories and support that each and every one of you extended to me. Signing off and best regards, Brooke Courtney
Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarship Award
Trenton Hammerand, son of Jim and Lynn Hammerand, is currently a sophomore at Black Hawk College. Trenton is currently serving as the Iowa Junior Holstein Vice President and has represented Iowa at National Junior Holstein Conventions in both Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Quiz Bowl. He was a member of the 2018 National Championship Junior Quiz Bowl team, as well as, 2019 National intermediate Dairy Jeopardy runner-up.
While in high school, Trenton was active in 4-H and FFA where he received various awards. He was also a varsity letter recipient in cross country, swimming and track.
At Black Hawk College, Trenton was part of the 2020 American Quarter Horse Congress Champion judging team, as well as, the AQHA reserve World Champion judging team.
Trenton will be graduating in May with an Associates in Science. He plans to transfer to a four year university to continue his academic and horse judging careers. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness with plans of a career in the agricultural industry.
Linda Pagel Scholarship & Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarship
Brynlee Volker, daughter of Bill and Shellie Volker of Sumner, is currently a Freshman at Hawkeye Community College. Brynlee has been involved in the Iowa Junior Holstein Association since she was nine years old and has served as the Reporter, Historian, Digital Historian and currently the Treasurer. Brynlee has been to six National Conventions and has represented Iowa in Junior and Intermediate Dairy Jeopardy, Junior and Senior Dairy Quiz Bowl and completed the Digital and hard copy Scrapbooks. In 2018, she was a member of the winning Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl Team and helped with the winning Scrapbook that year. She was also on the 2021 Senior Dairy Quiz Bowl Team where they placed 5th overall.
While in high school, Brynlee was involved in FFA, show choir, golf and was a basketball manager and maintained a 3.0 GPA.
At Hawkeye Community College she is involved in the Education Club and received a 3.15 GPA her first semester.
After completing her two-year degree at Hawkeye Community College Brynlee plans to attend to the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a degree in Social Studies Teaching with the vision to teach in a school near her hometown.
Name: Amanda Engelken Hometown: Earlville, IA High School: Maquoketa Valley Class Size: 48 Farm Name: Delta Acres Dairy Major: Animal Science
Why did you decide to attend ISU? I decided on Iowa State because it has a very strong Animal Science program, and has a very high placement rate for graduating seniors. ISU is also well known for their Dairy Science program which also made me decided to come here. What has been your most memorable college experience? My most memorable experience was competing at the World Dairy Expo Dairy Judging Contest with Kaskaskia College. It was one of the longest days of my life, but nothing has beaten the excitement of the awards ceremony and seeing all of the hard work pay off. What has been your favorite course? My favorite course was ANS 225, Intro to Swine Science. Pigs are kind of my new found love in college. I like being able to learn about a whole new species and learning about a different aspect of animal agriculture. What are your future career goals? Upon graduation, my plan is stay within the dairy industry, working within nutrition. I also want to and plant to stay involved in my family’s dairy farm.
