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1 2011 SUMMARY A Brief Documentation of the Beef and Sheep Events An Investment in the Youth is an Investment in the Future Junior Cattle Events July 5-7, 2011 Tennessee Livestock Center Murfreesboro Junior Sheep Events July 11-14, 2011 Hyder-Burks Pavilion Cookeville

2 2011 Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition was 40 th Consecutive The 2011 Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition was the 40 th annual one. Four hundred ninety nine (499) 4 H and FFA members from 66 Tennessee counties exhibited 1573 cattle and sheep in Junior livestock events. Junior exhibitors competed in 198 different competitions and activities. This included the exhibition of Cattle, Market Steer Roundup, Top Ten Carcass, Sheep, as well as competition in Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor and Skillathon in both cattle and sheep areas. In addition, a public speaking and wool show were available for the sheep exhibitors. The beef events were held at the Tennessee Livestock Center, in Murfreesboro, July 5 7 and the sheep events were conducted at Hyder Burks Pavilion at Cookeville, July Following are brief narratives of the various shows and the winners. Overall Total Numbers Number of Counties: 66 Number of Animals: 1573 Number of Exhibitors: 499 Number of Youth: 427

3 Beef Show Totals Total Number of Counties: 53 Total Number of Animal Exhibited: 618 Total Number of Exhibitors: 281 Steer Showmanship July 6, 2011 Exhibitors were assigned to one of five divisions for competition based on grade in school. Forty two (42) out of fifty five (55) exhibitors participated in the competition. Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) 1. 3, Destyn Hyatt, Giles 2. 9, Rob Berner, Obion 3. 4, Gina Locke, Williamson 4. 11, Ross Houston, Monroe 5. 6, Blake Berney, Williamson Market Steer Showmanship Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) 1. 47, Dustin Goodman, Williamson 2. 44, Wyatt Haley, Williamson 3. 50, Morray Perkins, Henry 4. 46, Hayden Thomas, Williamson 5. 48, Corbin Hughes, Williamson Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. 14, Melinda Perkins, Henry 2. 16, Jacob Lay, Monroe 3. 17, Lane Davis, Blount 4. 19, Bradley McMahon, Williamson 5. 12, Hannah Berney, Williamson Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. 24, Haley Harris, Wilson 2. 22, Lacey West, Coffee 3. 21, Jackson Clevenger, Williamson 4. 20, Cheyenne Taylor, Williamson Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. 36, Parker Albright, Obion 2. 25, Blake Bowman, Williamson 3. 40, Mary Mac Pitts, Houston 4. 38, Tygr Taylor, Marshall 5. 43, Samantha Reese, Marshall

4 Steer Show July 6, 2011 Number of Counties: 25 Number of Animals Exhibited: 108 Number of Exhibitors: 79 Melinda Perkins, a 4 H member from Henry County, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer and Britt Bowman, Williamson County, received the Reserve Grand Champion award. The steer show was judged by Jary Douglas, Livestock Judging Team coach, University of Georgia. Division I: Champion: Melinda Perkins, Henry Reserve Champion: Caitlin Greer, Claiborne Division II: Champion: Tygr Taylor, Marshall Reserve Champion: Tyler Haley, Williamson Division III: Rob Berner, Obion Reserve Champion: Brad Tollett, Rhea Division IV: Champion: Britt Bowman, Williamson Reserve Champion: Arian Irwin, Meigs Grand Champion: Melinda Perkins, Henry Buyer: CPC Weight: 1120

Grand Champion Steer With Buyer Reserve Grand Champion: Britt Bowman, Williamson Buyer: Tennessee Livestock Producers, Inc. Weight: 1330 Total Dollars: $1,550.00 County Group of Five Market Steer 1.

5 Grand Champion Steer With Buyer Reserve Grand Champion: Britt Bowman, Williamson Buyer: Tennessee Livestock Producers, Inc. Weight: 1330 Total Dollars: $1, County Group of Five Market Steer 1. Williamson County Blake Bowman, Tyler Haley, Gina Locke, Houston Herbert, Britt Bowman The Tennessee Cattlemen s Association s Market Steer Roundup The Tennessee Cattlemen s Association s Market Steer Roundup awarded three college scholarships to the top exhibitors in the Market Steer Roundup. The scholarship was awarded based on the Carcass Value Index (75%), and their Premier Exhibitor score (25%). Tennessee Cattlemen s Association Market Steer Roundup Scholarship Winners 1. Samantha Reese, Marshall 2. Halie Whitted, Meigs 3. Kaley Lee, Franklin County Group of Five Award Williamson County

6 Top Ten Market Steer Carcass Awards As the steers were weighed for the show, they were ultrasounded for carcass traits and were also visually evaluated by livestock market specialists for dressing percent and internal fat. These values were used to determine carcass value. The exhibitors of the top ten carcasses are listed below. Of the seventy (70) steers exhibited in the show, fifty six (55) participated in the voluntary program. 1. Samantha Reese, Marshall 2. Halie Whitted. Meigs 3. Dustin Goodman, Williamson 4. Kaley Lee, Franklin 5. Kayla Jackson, Wilson 6. Corbin Hughes, Williamson 7. Britt Bowman, Williamson 8. Kellen Braham, Sumner 9. Tommy Turner, Claiborne 10. Bradley McMahon, Williamson Outstanding County Exhibit: Williamson County Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) , Gina Locke , Kaley Lee, Franklin , Ross Houston, Williamson , Rob Berner, Obion , Brad Tollett, Rhea Market Steer Premier Exhibitor Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) , Wyatt Haley, Williamson , Hayden Thomas, Williamson , Dustin Goodman, Williamson , Brittney Yates, Williamson , Colton Turman, Williamson Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) , Chris Stanley, Williamson , Jacob Lay, Monroe , Melinda Perkins, Henry , Lane Davis, Blount 5. Hannah Berney, Williamson Explorer (4 th Grade) , Haley Harris, Wilson , Jackson Clevenger, Williamson , Cheyenne Taylor, Williamson , Aly Hargrave, Lincoln Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) , Tygr Taylor, Marshall , Samantha Reese, Marshall , Halie Whitted, Meigs , Cody Maclennan, Wilson , Collin Stanley, Williamson

7 Steer Sale July 6, 2011 Total Head Sold: 16 Average Price: $ /head Total Amount: $24, Total Weight: 18,754 lbs. Commercial Heifer Show July 6, 2011 Number of Counties: 31 Number of Animals Exhibited: 160 Number of Exhibitors: 114 The Commercial Heifer Show is composed of crossbred and non purebred heifers. This program provides an opportunity for exhibitors to participate in the 4 H and FFA Beef Project without owning purebred stock. Ross Houston, of Monroe County took the Grand Champion honors in the 122 head show. Jenna Beaty, of Cumberland County, received the Reserve Grand Champion placing with her entry. Grand Champion: 250, Ross Houston, Monroe Reserve Grand Champion: 733, Jeanna Beaty, Cumberland Champion Farm Bred: 664, Ross Houston, Monroe Reserve Champion Farm Bred: 528, Chloe Dill, Cannon

8 Grand Champion Commercial Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Heifer

9 Champion Farm Bred Commercial Heifer Reserve Champion Farm Bred Commercial Heifer

10 Beef Heifer Showmanship July 7, 2011 Showmanship was divided into 5 divisions based on grade in school. fer Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) 1. 25, Ross Houston, Monroe 2. 24, Destyn Hyatt, Giles 3. 13, Rex Dunn, Lincoln 4. 10, Rob Berner, Obion 5. 11, Chris Schoolfield, Henry Heifer Showmanship Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) , Murray Perkins, Henry , Alexis Wilson, Cumberland , John Thomas Woolfolk, Madison , Wyatt Haley, Williamson , Hallie Dillard, Smith Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. 59, Lane Davis, Blount 2. 29, Jacob Lay, Monroe 3. 63, Megan Bradford, Humphreys 4. 41, Melinda Perkins, Henry 5. 46, Bradley McMahon, Williamson Explorer (4 th Grade) , Ally Morrow, Polk , Samantha Roberts, McMinn , Alexis Wilson, Cumberland , Lincoln Hart, Bledsoe , Samantha Bussell. Macon Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) , Nathan Hopkins, Franklin , Samantha Reese, Marshall 3. 85, Morgan Herman, Hawkins , Madison Martin, Monroe 5. 79, Jacie Beaty, Cumberland

Registered Junior Beef Heifer Show July 7, 2011 Number of Counties: 51 Number of Animals Exhibited: 350 Number of Exhibitors: 173 The Registered Beef Heifer Show was conducted July 7 at the Tennessee

11 Registered Junior Beef Heifer Show July 7, 2011 Number of Counties: 51 Number of Animals Exhibited: 350 Number of Exhibitors: 173 The Registered Beef Heifer Show was conducted July 7 at the Tennessee Livestock Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. One hundred seventy three (173) Tennessee 4 H and FFA members from 51 counties exhibited 350 heifers. Fourteen breeds were exhibited in the show. Dr. Tom Turner, and Jary Douglas served as judges for the event. The following information is a brief report of the winners for each respective breed. Angus (Animals Shown: 56, Bred by Exhibitor: 14): Grand Champion: 182, Amy Ann McCormick, Lincoln Reserve Grand Champion: 130, Morgan Dillard, Smith Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 182, Amy Ann McCormick, Lincoln Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 130, Morgan Dillard, Smith Grand Champion Angus Registered Heifer & Grand Champion Bred by Exhibitor

0): Grand Champion: 62, Joshua Rollins, Bedford Reserve Grand

12 Reserve Grand Champion Angus Registered Heifer & Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor Charolais (Animals Shown: 16, Bred by Exhibitor: 0): Grand Champion: 62, Joshua Rollins, Bedford Reserve Grand Champion: 49, Jacob Wade, Bedford Grand Champion Charolais Registered Heifer

Blythe Graham, Cumberland Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 206, Allison Higgins, Cannon Reserve

13 Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Registered Heifer Chi Influenced (Animals Shown: 15, Bred by Exhibitor: 5): Grand Champion: 205, Samantha Reese, Marshall Reserve Grand Champion: 193, Blythe Graham, Cumberland Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 206, Allison Higgins, Cannon Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 201, Amelia Higgins, Cannon Grand Champion Chi-Influence Registered Heifer

Champion: 42, Ethan Hopkins, Franklin Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 24, Ethan Hopkins,

14 Reserve Grand Champion Chi-Influenced Registered Heifer Hereford (Animals Shown: 25, Bred by Exhibitor: 3): Grand Champion: 38, Emma Rushton, Humphreys Reserve Grand Champion: 42, Ethan Hopkins, Franklin Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 24, Ethan Hopkins, Franklin Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 23, Luke Hickle, Jefferson Grand Champion Hereford Heifer

66, Taylor Green, Cumberland Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 69, Jenna Beaty,

15 Limousin (Animals Shown: 14, Bred by Exhibitor: 5: Grand Champion: 74, Taylor Green, Cumberland Reserve Grand Champion: 75, Matthew Carter, Warren Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 66, Taylor Green, Cumberland Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 69, Jenna Beaty, Cumberland Grand Champion Limousin Registered Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Limousin Commercial Heifer

CJ Schoolfield, Henry Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 209, Colton Dotson, Lincoln Grand

16 Other Breeds (Animals Shown: 27, Bred by Exhibitor: 3): Grand Champion: 215, Madison Martin, Monroe Reserve Grand Champion: 230, CJ Schoolfield, Henry Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 230, CJ Schoolfield, Henry Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 209, Colton Dotson, Lincoln Grand Champion Other Breeds Registered Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Other Breeds Registered Heifer

Exhibitor: 83, Claire Garrell, Marshall Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 109, John

17 Polled Hereford (Animals Shown: 44, Bred by Exhibitor: 9): Grand Champion: 123, Nathan Hopkins, Franklin Reserve Grand Champion: 106, Jordan Hopkins, Franklin Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 83, Claire Garrell, Marshall Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 109, John Thomas Woolfolk, Madison Grand Champion Polled Hereford Reserve Grand Champion Polled Hereford

301, Haley Harris Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 296, Tygr Taylor,

18 Salers (Animals Shown: 11, Bred by Exhibitor: 1): Grand Champion: 300, Marka Howard, Fentress Reserve Grand Champion: 301, Haley Harris Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 296, Tygr Taylor, Marshall Grand Champion Saler Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Saler Heifer

Exhibitor: 270, Tygr Taylor, Marshall Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 260, Jacob

19 Shorthorn (Animals Shown: 48, Bred by Exhibitor: 15): Grand Champion: 273, Morgan Herman, Hawkins Reserve Grand Champion: 284, Kaley Lee, Franklin Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 270, Tygr Taylor, Marshall Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 260, Jacob Lay, Monroe Grand Champion Shorthorn Registered Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Registered Heifer

Simmental (Animals Shown: 21, Bred by Exhibitor: 1): Grand Champion: 14, Chris Schoolfield, Henry Reserve Grand Champion: 20, Karson Melton,

20 Shorthorn Plus (Animals Shown: 9, Bred by Exhibitor: 3): Grand Champion: 293, Samantha Reese, Marshall Reserve Grand Champion: 286, Abigayle Pollock, Lincoln Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 293, Samantha Reese, Marshall Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 291, Melinda Perkins, Henry Simmental (Animals Shown: 21, Bred by Exhibitor: 1): Grand Champion: 14, Chris Schoolfield, Henry Reserve Grand Champion: 20, Karson Melton, McMinn Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 17, Kayla Jackson, Wilson Grand Champion Simmental Registered Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Simmental Registered Heifer

21 Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) , Rex Dunn, Lincoln , Kaley lee, Franklin , Ross Lay, Monroe , Allison Higgins, Cannon , Blythe Graham, Cumberland Heifer Premier Exhibitor Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) , Aaron Lay, Monroe , Kendall Garrell, Marshall Hallie Dillard, Smith , Wyatt Haley, Williamson , Murray Perkins, Henry Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) , Rose Haynes, Polk , Sarah Ramsey, Hancock , Whitney Morrow, Polk , Jacob Lay, Monroe , Amelia Higgins, Cannon Explorer (4 th Grade) , Ally Morrow, Polk , Samantha Roberts, McMinn , Haley Harris, Wilson , Lincoln Hart, Bledsoe , Luke Hickle, Jefferson Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) , Claire Garrell, Marshall , Abigayle Pollock, Lincoln , Morgan Herman, Hawkins , Halie Whitted, Meigs , Tygr Taylor, Marshall Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) 1. 88, Gina Locke, Williamson 2. 84, Rex Dunn, Lincoln 3. 84, Kaley Lee, Franklin 4. 75, Allison Higgins, Cannon 5. 74, Ross Houston, Monroe Beef Skillathon Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) , Kendall Garrel, Marshall 2. 95, Aaron Lay, Monroe 3. 90, Riley Moats, Polk 4. 86, Haley Brazel, Sumner 5. 77, Teddy Joyce, Wilson Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. 93, Rachael Wolters, Maury 2. 91, Rose Haynes, Polk 3. 87, Sarah Ramsey, Hancock 4. 82, Whitney Morrow, Polk 5. 83, Kayla Moats, Polk Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. 93, Ally Morrow, Polk 2. 90, Haley Harris, Wilson 3. 86, Samantha Roberts, McMinn 4. 76, Luke Hickle, Jefferson 5. 74, Lincoln Hart, Bledsoe Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. 99, Claire Garrell, Marshall 2. 95, Abigayle Pollock, Lincoln 3. 92, Leanna Tanner, Wilson 4. 91, Jacob Harrison, Wilson 5. 91, Collin Stanley, Williamson

22 Sheep Show Totals Total Number of Counties: 42 Total Number of Animals Exhibited: 955 Total Number of Exhibitors: 253 The Sheep events of the 2011 Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition consisted of a Registered Breeding Ewe Show, in which 13 different breeds were exhibited, a Commercial Ewe Show and a Market Lamb Show, a Wool Show and a public speaking contest. Two hundred fifty three (253) youth from 42 Tennessee counties exhibited 955 animals. A brief summary of the sheep events is listed below. Breeding Ewe Showmanship July 11, 2011 Showmanship was divided into 5 divisions based on grade in school. Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) 1. 67, Katlyn Currie, Cannon 2. 63, Robert Peak, Polk 3. 71, David Walker, Blount 4. 65, Mary Evelyn, Dyer 5. 72, Maryanna McClure, Dyer Breeding Ewe Showmanship Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) 1. 19, Jim Morgan, Union 2. 17, Alexis Moats, Loudon 3. 12, Alexa Fanti, Jefferson 4. 11, Eric Walker, Blount 5. 18, Emily Ellison, Cocke Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. 49, Jared Bruhin, Sevier 2. 20, Rachael Wolters, Maury 3. 48, Kristen Walker, Blount 4. 61, Morgan Cox, Loudon 5. 46, Savannah Knight, Macon Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. 2, Cooper Belcher, Trousdale 2. 5, Kayleigh Fanti, Jefferson 3. 4, Ladonna Tanner, Wilson 4. 3, Eion Cannon, Loudon 5. 1, Emily Johnson, Loudon Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. 27, Cassie McConkey Loudon 2. 24, Justin Cross, Knox 3. 30, Madison Moats, Loudon 4. 25, Martin Dickey, Union 5. 32, Aaron Wolters, Maury

Breeding Ewe Show July 12, 2011 Number of Counties: 27 Number of Animals Exhibited: 289

Grand Champion: 252, Hannah Wolters, Maury Reserve Grand Champion: 245, Justin Cross, Knox

254, Hannah Wolters, Maury Champion Flock: 239, 240, 242, Rachael Wolters, Maury Grand

Champion: 257, Maryanna McClure, Dyer Reserve Grand Champion: 258, Suzanne Shultz, Dyer

23 Breeding Ewe Show July 12, 2011 Number of Counties: 27 Number of Animals Exhibited: 289 Number of Exhibitors: 88 Cheviot (Total Animals Shown: 17, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 12): Grand Champion: 252, Hannah Wolters, Maury Reserve Grand Champion: 245, Justin Cross, Knox Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 239, Rachael Wolters, Maury Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 254, Hannah Wolters, Maury Champion Flock: 239, 240, 242, Rachael Wolters, Maury Grand Champion Cheviot Ewe Cotswold (Total Animals Shown: 4,Total Bred By Exhibitor 2 ) Grand Champion: 257, Maryanna McClure, Dyer Reserve Grand Champion: 258, Suzanne Shultz, Dyer Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 257, Maryanna McClure, Dyer Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 258, Suzanne Shultz, Dyer

Grand Champion Cotswold Ewe Dorper (Total

Jones, Warren Champion Bred by Exhibitor:

Dillon Jones, Warren Grand Champion Dorper

Bred by Exhibitor: 3): Grand Champion: 165,

24 Grand Champion Cotswold Ewe Dorper (Total Animals Shown: 8, Total Bred by Exhibitor 4 ) Grand Champion: 129, Sara Williston, Macon Reserve Grand Champion: 128, Dillon Jones, Warren Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 127, Dillon Jones, Warren Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 126, Dillon Jones, Warren Champion Flock: 128, 126, 124, Dillon Jones, Warren Grand Champion Dorper Ewe Dorset (Total Animals Shown: 19, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 3): Grand Champion: 165, Thomas Massey, Macon Reserve Grand Champion: 162, Emily Ellison, Cocke Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 159, Savannah Knight, Macon Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 150, Dylan Belcher, Trousdale Champion Flock: 159, 160, 146, Savannah Knight, Macon

25 Grand Champion Dorset Ewe Hampshire (Total Animals Shown: 23, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 11): Grand Champion: 95, Hannah Cross, Knox Reserve Grand Champion: 100, Hannah Cross, Knox Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 80, Hannah Cross, Knox Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 98, Gage Goddard, Loudon Champion Flock: 77, 80, 94, Hannah Cross, Knox Grand Champion Hampshire Ewe

Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 137,

26 Montadale (Total Animals Shown: 12, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 8): Grand Champion: 136, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Reserve Grand Champion: 133, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 135, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 137, Morgan Cox, Loudon Champion Flock: 132, 135, 136, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Grand Champion Montadale Ewe Polypay (Total Animals Shown: 8, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 3 ): Grand Champion: 248, Leanna Tanner, Wilson Reserve Grand Champion: 246, Ledonna Tanner, Wilson Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 240, Leanna Tanner, Wilson Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 243, Leanna Tanner, Wilson Grand Champion Polypay Ewe

Other Breeds Wool (Total Animals Shown: 15, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 4): Grand Champion: 271, Daniel Cox, Roane

Bred by Exhibitor: 263, Daniel Cox, Roane Champion Flock: Daniel Cox, Roane Grand Champion Other Breeds Ewe Other

Reserve Grand Champion: 273, Mary Evelyn Pockenpan, Dyer Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 285, Dalton Cheatham, Polk

Oxford (Total Animals Shown: 18, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 5): Grand Champion: 231, Eli Wisham, Loudon Reserve Grand

27 Other Breeds Wool (Total Animals Shown: 15, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 4): Grand Champion: 271, Daniel Cox, Roane Reserve Grand Champion: 270, Daniel Cox, Roane Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 271, Daniel Cox, Roane Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 263, Daniel Cox, Roane Champion Flock: Daniel Cox, Roane Grand Champion Other Breeds Ewe Other Breeds Mutton (Total Animals Shown: 18, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 6): Grand Champion: 285, Dalton Cheatham, Polk Reserve Grand Champion: 273, Mary Evelyn Pockenpan, Dyer Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 285, Dalton Cheatham, Polk Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 284, Dalton Cheatham, Polk Champion Flock: 278, 282, 284, Dalton Cheatham, Polk Oxford (Total Animals Shown: 18, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 5): Grand Champion: 231, Eli Wisham, Loudon Reserve Grand Champion: 233, Alexis Moats, Loudon Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 224, Mary Morgan, Union Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 223, Nate Long, Loudon

28 Grand Champion Oxford Ewe Shropshire (Total Animals Shown: 40, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 14): Grand Champion: 43, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Reserve Grand Champion: 45, Katlyn Currie, Cannon Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 5, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 11, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Champion Flock: 5, 11, 43, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe

Southdown (Total Animals Shown: 46, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 19): Grand Champion: 194,

Bred by Exhibitor: 201, Cassie McConkey, Loudon Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor:

Grand Champion Southdown Ewe Suffolk (Total Animals Shown: 25, Total Bred by Exhibitor:

Dodd, Williamson Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 68, Shaylyn Melhorn, Morgan Reserve

29 Southdown (Total Animals Shown: 46, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 19): Grand Champion: 194, Kristen Walker, Blount Reserve Grand Champion: 201, Cassie McConkey, Loudon Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 201, Cassie McConkey, Loudon Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 198, Cassie McConkey, Loudon Champion Flock: 198, 201, 212, Cassie McConkey, Loudon Grand Champion Southdown Ewe Suffolk (Total Animals Shown: 25, Total Bred by Exhibitor: 19): Grand Champion: 68, Shaylyn Melhorn, Morgan Reserve Grand Champion: 73, Celia Dodd, Williamson Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 68, Shaylyn Melhorn, Morgan Reserve Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 71, Trenton Melhorn, Morgan Champion Flock: 20, 54, 65, Shaylyn Melhorn, Morgan

30 Grand Champion Suffolk Ewe Supreme Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 201, Cassie McConkey, Loudon Reserve Supreme Champion Bred by Exhibitor: 159, Savannah Knight, Macon Supreme Champion Breeding Ewe

31 County Group of Five Breeding Ewe 1. Loudon Emily Goodman, Madison Moats, Nate Long, Eli Wisham 2. Macon Thomas Massey, Winston Sandifer, Savannah Knight 3. Dyer Maryanna McClure, Suzanne Schultz, Mary Evelyn Peckenpau 4. Loudon Cassie McConkey, Morgan Cox, Alexis Moats, 5. Polk Riley Peak, Dawson Peak, Hannah Trew, Ben Peak, Robert Peak Senior Level II (11 th &12 th Grades) 1. Katlyn Currie, Cannon 2. David Walker, Blount 3. Maryanna McClure, Dyer 4. Mathew Shelton, Sullivan 5. Erica Adams, Blount Breeding Ewe Premier Exhibitor Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) 1. Alexis Moats, Loudon 2. Jim Morgan, Union 3. Emily Ellison, Cocke 4. Eric Walker, Blount 5. Alexa Fanti, Jefferson Senior Level 1 (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. Kristen Walker, Blount 2. Anne Allen, Wilson 3. Morgan Cox, Loudon 4. Hannah Cross, Knox 5. Savanna Knight, Macon Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. Cooper Belcher, Trousdale 2. Emily Johnson, Loudon 3. Eion Cannon, Loudon 4. Ladonna Tanner, Wilson 5. Kayleigh Fanti, Jefferson Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. Cassie McConkey, Loudon 2. Madison Moats, Loudon 3. Justin Cross, Knox 4. Haley Webb, Hawkins 5. Aaron Wolters, Maury

32 2011 Sheep Oratorical Contest July 12, 2011 The Sheep Public Speaking Contest is one of the events of the 2011 Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition in which youth can participate without having an animal entered in the shows. Youth make a 4 6 minute speech on a subject that pertains to either the sheep industry or the 4 H and FFA sheep project. Competition is limited to those youth enrolled in the 7 th through 12 th grades on January 1 of the current year. contest. The following individuals listed below are those who received first and second place in the 7 th Grade: 1. Madison Moats, Loudon 8 th Grade: 1. Martin Dickey, Union 2. Mary Morgan, Union 10 th Grade: 1. Rachael Wolters, Maury

33 Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) 1. 80, Gina Locke, Williamson 2. 86, Grant Saum, McNairy 3. 84, Maryanna McClure, Dyer 4. 81, Michelle Smith, Trousdale 5. 88, Clay Perkins, Dyer Commercial Ewe Showmanship July 12, 2011 Commercial Ewe Showmanship Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) 1. 29, Gordon Moncier, Hawkins 2. 23, Sara Satterfield, Macon 3. 30, Luci Allen, Macon 4. 14, Taylor Cox, Macon 5. 33, Cora Key, Clay Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. 74, Tori Bryant, Lawrence 2. 65, John Edwards, Campbell 3. 76, Jared Bruhin, Sevier 4. 95, Suzanne Shultz, Dyer 5. 64, Savanna Knight, Macon Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. 7, Heath Kimes, Clay 2. 3, Karley Wamer, White 3. 2, Jacey Macier, Hawkins 4. 4, Clark Donaldson, Clay 5. 93, Cooper Belcher, Trousdale Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. 42, Brooklyn McClard, Macon 2. 50, John Calvin Bryant, Lawrence 3. 38, Kayla Jackson, Wilson 4. 43, Hannah Lawson, Coffee 5. 43A, Mary Katherine Meacham, Williamson

34 Commercial Ewe Show July 13, 2011 Number of Counties: 30 Number of Animals Exhibited: 281 Number of Exhibitors: 134 In the Commercial Ewe Show, 134 youth from 30 counties exhibited 281 animals. The ewes were classified into either black face or white face and then divided into either lamb or yearling. Black Face Lamb Division Champion: 1, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Black Face Lamb Division Reserve Champion: 114, Gina Locke, Williamson Black Face Lamb Farm Bred Division Champion: 2, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Black Face Lamb Farm Bred Reserve Champion: 169, Paul Thompson, Cumberland Black Face Yearling Division Champion: 492, Tori Bryant, Lawrence Black Face Yearling Division Reserve Champion: 88, Samantha Reese, Marshall Black Face Yearling Farm Bred Division Champion: 166, Paul Thompson, Cumberland Black Face Yearling Farm Bred Division Reserve Champion: 165, Bailey Thompson, Cumberland Champion Black Face: 1, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Reserve Champion Black Face: 114, Gina Locke, Williamson Champion Farm Bred Black Face: 2, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Reserve Champion Farm Bred Black Face: 169, Paul Thompson White Face Lamb Division Champion: 225, Ben Davis, Hawkins White Face Lamb Division Reserve Champion: 223, Haley Webb, Hawkins White Face Lamb Farm Bred Division Champion: 282, Michelle Smith, Trousdale White Face Lamb Farm Bred Division Reserve Champion: 343, Mary Knowles, Dekalb Champion White Face: 282, Michelle Smith, Trousdale Reserve Champion White Face: 343, Mary Knowles, Dekalb Champion Farm Bred White face: 282, Michelle Smith, Trousdale Reserved Champion Farm Bred White Face: 343, Mary Knowles, Dekalb Supreme Champion: 1, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Supreme Reserve Champion: 114, Gina Locke, Williamson Supreme Champion Farm Bred: 166, Paul Thompson, Cumberland Supreme Reserve Champion Farm Bred: 2, Taylor Edwards, Campbell

35 County Group of Five Commercial Ewe 1. Campbell John Edwards, Robert Fortner, Taylor Edwards 2. Cumberland Paul Martin Thompson, Bailey Thompson, Michael Lee 3. Williamson Mary Katherine Meacham, Gina Locke, Wyatt Haley, Lucas Mendl 4. Macon Jade Ellis, Sala Satterfield, Luci Allen, Savannah Knight, Kade Allen 5. Trousdale County Will Hoftman, Dylan Belcher, Cooper Belcher 6. Rhea Leslie Kaylor, Randy Reed, Sarah Cornett Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) 1. Gina Locke, Williamson 2. Craig Winiger, Hawkins 3. Taylor Edwards, Campbell 4. David Walker, Blount 5. Danielle Knowles, DeKalb Commercial Ewe Premier Exhibitor Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) 1. Luci Allen, Macon 2. Ben Davis, Hawkins 3. Haley Brazel, Sumner 4. Sara Satterfield, Macon 5. Taylor Cox, Macon Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. Jared Bruhin, Sevier 2. Jade Ellis, Macon 3. Rachel Wolters, Maury 4. Savannah Knight 5. Ashley Tuttle, Sumner Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. Heath Kimes, Clay 2. Jacey Moncier, Hawkins 3. Clark Donaldson, Clay 4. Sarah Cornett, Rhea 5. Ladonna Tanner, Wilson Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. John Calvin Bryant, Lawrence 2. Brooklyn McClard, Macon 3. Madison Moats, Loudon 4. Haley Webb, Hawkins 5. Hannah Slay, Cumberland

36 Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) , Gina Locke, Williamson , Thomas Mendl, Williamson , Elizabeth Sanders, Dekalb , Craig Wininger, Hawkins , Landon Mann, Anderson Market Lamb Showmanship July 13, 2011 Market Lamb Showmanship Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) 1. 27, Luci Allen, Macon 2. 32, Ben Davis, Hawkins 3. 50, Taylor Cox, Macon 4. 49, Gordon Moncier, Hawkins 5. 39, Sara Satterfield, Macon Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) , Jared Bruhin, Sevier , Tori Bryant, Lawrence 3. 87, Savannah Knight, Macon , Jade Ellis, Macon 5. 90, Colton Smith, McNairy Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. 17, Heath Kimes, Clay 2. 9, Jacey Moncier, Hawkins 3. 12, Clark Donaldson, Clay 4. 18, Kade Allen, Macon 5. 3, Karly Warner, White Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. 68, Paul Thompson, Cumberland 2. 77, Hannah Lay, Monroe 3. 57, Brooklyn McClard, Macon 4. 60, Justin Cross, Knox 5. 67, John Calvin Bryant, Lawrence

37 Market Lamb Show July 14, 2011 Number of Counties: 35 Number of Animals Exhibited: 366 Number of Exhibitors: 165 The Market Lamb Show involved 165 exhibitors from 35 counties who exhibited 366 animals. The animals were classified into 7 different breeds and crossbreeds and weighed for classification. Crossbred Black Face: Grand Champion: 1, John Edwards, Campbell Reserve Grand Champion: 761, Grant Saum, McNairy Champion Tennessee Bred: 761, Grant Saum, McNairy Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 8, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Crossbred White Face: Grand Champion: 823, Jared Bruhin, Sevier Reserve Grand Champion: 591, Haley Harrell, Monroe Champion Tennessee Bred: 823, Jared Burhin, Sevier Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 271, Mary Katherine Meacham, Williamson Hampshire: Grand Champion: 7, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Reserve Grand Champion: 762, Grant Saum, McNairy Champion Tennessee Bred: 762, Grant Saum, McNairy Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 3, John Edwards, Campbell

+ Grand Champion Hampshire Marke Lamb Other Breeds: Mutton Grand Champion: 468, Cooper

Tennessee Bred: 468, Cooper Belcher, Trousdale Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 357,

Reserve Grand Champion: 681, Sara Williston, Macon Champion Tennessee Bred: 373, Haley

Grand Champion: 718, Tori Bryant, Lawrence Reserve Grand Champion: 408, Isaac Lofton,

38 + Grand Champion Hampshire Marke Lamb Other Breeds: Mutton Grand Champion: 468, Cooper Belcher, Trousdale Reserve Grand Champion: 357, Addie Collier, Hawkins Champion Tennessee Bred: 468, Cooper Belcher, Trousdale Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 357, Addie Collier, Hawkins Other Breeds: Hair Grand Champion: 373, Haley Webb, Hawkins Reserve Grand Champion: 681, Sara Williston, Macon Champion Tennessee Bred: 373, Haley Webb, Hawkins Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 681, Sara Williston, Macon Shropshire: Grand Champion: 718, Tori Bryant, Lawrence Reserve Grand Champion: 408, Isaac Lofton, Weakley Champion Tennessee Bred: 408, Isaac Lofton, Weakley Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 527, Mary Knowles, Dekalb

Grand Champion Shropshire Market Lamb Suffolk: Grand

Champion: 301, Zachary Slay, Cumberland Champion

Champion Tennessee Bred: 760, Grant Saum, McNairy

Supreme: 7, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Supreme TN Bred

39 Grand Champion Shropshire Market Lamb Suffolk: Grand Champion: 6, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Reserve Grand Champion: 301, Zachary Slay, Cumberland Champion Tennessee Bred: 301, Zachary Slay, Cumberland Reserve Champion Tennessee Bred: 760, Grant Saum, McNairy Supreme Champion: 1, John Edwards, Campbell Reserve Supreme: 7, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Supreme TN Bred Champion: 762, Grant Saum, McNairy Reserve TN Bred Champion: 301, Zachary Slay, Cumberland

40 Supreme Champion Market Lamb Reserve Supreme Champion Market Lamb

41 County Group of Five Market Lamb 1. Campbell John Edwards, Taylor Edwards, Rob Fortner 2. Williamson Gina Locke, Cameron Harmon, Mary Katherine Meacham 3. Cannon Katlyn Currie, Hannah Nave, Emily Nave, Kendall Leedon 4. Macon Jade Ellis, Luci Allen, Savannah Knight, Kade Allen 5. Trousdale Dylan Belcher, Cooper Belcher, Connor Belcher, Michelle Smith Senior Level II (11 th &12 th Grades) 1. Gina Locke, Williamson, Craig Wininger, Hawkins, Taylor Edwards. Campbell, David Walker, Blount, Danielle Knowles, Dekalb, 247 Market Lamb Premier Exhibitor Junior (5 th & 6 th Grades) 1. Gordon Moncier, Hawkins, Taylor Cox, Macon, Ben Davis, Hawkins, Cora Key, Clay, Haley Brazel, Sumner, 276 Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. Jared Bruhin, Sevier, Jade Elllis, Macon, Rachael Wolters, Murray, Savannah Knight, Macon, Ashley Tuttle, Sumner, 263 Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. Kade Allen, Macon, Jacey Moncier, Hawkins, Sarah Cornett, Rhea, Clark Donaldson, Clay, Emily Johnson, Loudon, 247 Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. Justin Cross, Knox, Haley Webb, Hawkins, Hannah Lawson, Coffee, Madison Moats, Loudon, Hannah Slay, Cumberland, 269 Outstanding County Exhibit: Macon County

42 Market Lamb Sale July 14, 2011 Only the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion Lambs as well as the Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Tennessee Bred Lambs were sold. Supreme Champion Lamb: 1, John Edwards Buyer: TN Tech, Claiborne Co op, and Upchurch Family Weight: 144 Total Dollars: $ Reserve Supreme Champion Lamb: 7, Taylor Edwards, Campbell Buyer: New Tazwell Farm Credit, TN Sheep Producers, Dr. Jim Neel, Claiborne County Co op, Upchurch Family, and Sloan Club Lambs Weight: 133 Total Dollars: $ Sheep Skillathon Senior Level II (11 th & 12 th Grades) Junior (5 th & 6 th ) 1. Katlyn Currie, Cannon, Luci Allen, Macon, Gina Locke, Williamson, Cora Key, Clay, Sarah Morgan, Union, Alexis Moats, Loudon, David Walker, Blount, Gordon Moncier, Hawkins, Craig Wininger, Hawkins, Haley Brazel, Sumner, 92 Senior Level I (9 th & 10 th Grades) 1. Rachael Wolters, Maury, Jared Bruhin, Sevier, Kristen Walker, Blount, Tori Bryant, Lawrence, John Edwards, Campbell, 88 Explorer (4 th Grade) 1. Cooper Belcher, Trousdale, Kade Allen, Macon, Jacey Moncier, Hawkins, Heath Kimes, Clay, Emily Johnson, Loudon, 83 Junior High (7 th & 8 th Grades) 1. Cassie McConkey, Loudon, Haley Webb, Hawkins, Madison Moats, Loudon, Brooklyn McClard, Macon, Justin Cross, Knox, 92

Summary 2010 Knoxville Spring Junior Cattle Exposition April 15 16, 2010 Tennessee Valley Fairgrounds Chilhowie Park, Knoxville, TN

Summary 2010 Knoxville Spring Junior Cattle Exposition April 15 16, 2010 Tennessee Valley Fairgrounds Chilhowie Park, Knoxville, TN Overall Total Numbers Number of Counties: 13 Number of Animals: 177 Number