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Story by Jennifer ShikePhotos by Nathan Fent, Christy Couch Lee, Kati McQueen and Megan Sheridan

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Swine enthusiasts from coast to coast set sail to Louisville for the National Junior Summer Spectacular (NJSS) on July 3-7. National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) members from 30 states drove

quality breeding gilts on blue shavings as parents, friends and support-ers watched them compete in one of the greatest gilt shows ever.

A look at our crew. A fi erce set of pirates greeted exhibitors on Wednesday afternoon as the NJSA Board of Directors kicked off a week of great activities during the NJSS Opening Ceremonies. Youth also listened to speeches from the NJSA board candidates and met the hard-working interns and staff behind the NJSS.

More than 550 youth exhibited 686 gilts in four outstanding NJSA breed shows. The endless hours these youth put into their projects was noticed. High-quality gilts and talented youth made this event one of the best junior shows ever.

The gilt show was the main attraction of the NJSS – drawing record crowds to watch judges Tom Farrer, Ind., and Jim McCoy, Ohio, select champions from competitive entries. The judges did an

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awesome job discussing the hogs and sharing their passion for this industry, while making sure each exhibitor had a great experience in the ring.

Shane Brinning, Iowa, and Kelton Mason, Texas, sorted through hundreds of entries to fi nd their showmanship winners. The judges commented on the quality of the showmen and the intense competition in each division.

We take great pride in running a smooth show and appreciate the hard work and efforts of the Black Hawk College – East Campus judging team, the NJSA Board of Directors, the NSR Youth Advisory Board and all of the volunteers who made up our talented ring crew that week.

The skillathon grew again this year. Dan Jennings, Ill., and Rich Knipe, Ill., organized a fun and challenging skillathon with new stations relating to breed eligibility and swine health.

The judging contest was another positive event with carefully selected classes and excellent offi cials and helpers. A special thanks to Dan Shike, Ill., and Brandon Yantis, Ill., for making this contest a success.

The speech, photography and poster contests also expanded. It was exciting to see the caliber of competitors.

The Mentoring Values People (MVP) program was a big hit with our exhibitors – bringing a select group of 30 outstanding youth mentors together with 80 youth protégés. Thanks to Katey Brattain, Ind., for her continued leadership of this program.

Special shipmates. The NJSA was pleased to announce Warren Beeler, Ky., as the 2007 NJSA Distinguished Service Award winner during the NJSA Annual Meeting on Friday. Beeler’s passion and enthusiasm for youth and the livestock industry made him an easy choice for the award. Beeler has put in many long hours helping NJSA members as a judge, announcer, judging-contest offi cial, leadership-conference speaker and member of the NSR Youth Advisory Board.

The NJSA sponsors made a splash

at this year’s show, too. Some of the most exciting booths ever attracted kids and families to check out the great opportunities within the swine industry. Thanks to all of our colleges who were a part of our college fair.

A special thanks to Ray and Kim Perryman of Short Round Ministries, who drove from Shallowater, Texas, to inspire and encourage our exhibitors on Saturday morning. Ray’s message was once again a powerful reminder to us all about what really mattered that week.

Shiver me timbers. As the NJSS came to a fi nale on Saturday, I couldn’t help but feel honored to be a part of such an exciting and amazing organization. Our members and their families truly make this industry a success, and we appreciate the sacrifi ces families make to come to our shows.

People in Great Support (PIGS) was in full force at the show – helping from one end of the barn to the

other. We are looking forward to their continued assistance, suggestions and ideas to make our organization better. I appreciate the leadership of Carin Vickrey, Ind., in PIGS and all of the people who are signing up to join this wonderful NJSA support team. If you’d like to become more involved, check out the Web site for more information.

Thanks to everyone who sacrifi ced their time to help make the 2007 NJSS a wonderful event for all. I am thankful to work for such a terrifi c group of youth and their families who go out of their way to make this program excel.

Don’t forget to order your DVD of the show. The cost is $20, and they can be ordered by calling 765.463.3594. This DVD features coverage of the champion-gilt drive, the showmanship fi nals, winning speeches and highlights from the entire event.

And, don’t forget to mark your calendars for next year’s NJSS on July 1-5, 2008.

Louisville for the 2007 NJSS

Left: Katie Hargrave, N.Y., drives her Duroc gilt during the gilt show at the NJSS in Louisville, Ky. Top right: NJSA members dance to the “Cha Cha Slide” at the NJSS dance. Bottom right: Lynsey Schmitz, N.D., talks with judge Kelton Mason, Texas, during showmanship.

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At the show...When: July 3-7Where: Louisville, Ky.Events: Gilt show, showmanship, judging contest, skillathon, photography contest, poster contest, state display contest, speech contest and sweepstakes contestGilt show judges: Landrace and Yorkshire: Jim McCoy, Ohio Duroc and Hampshire: Tom Farrer, Ind. Showmanship judges: Novice and intermediate: Kelton Mason, TexasJunior and senior: Shane Brinning, Iowa

No. of participants: More than 550 from 30 statesOverall Gilt won: $2,000 and a one-year Integrity trailer leaseRes. Overall Gilt won: $1,000 and an Alum-Line popperThird Overall Gilt won: $500Fourth Overall Gilt won: $300Fifth Overall Gilt won: $150Breed champions won: $1,500 scholarshipRes. breed champions won: $750 scholarshipChampion bred-and-owned won: $100Res. champion bred-and-owned won: $50

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Res. Champion Yorkshire GiltShown by Derek Oliver, Ind.ARK6 Lake City 4-2 xARK4 PSSS Big Ticket 28-3

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Champion Duroc GiltShown by Cameron Aaron, TexasNBD5 Code Express 42-1 xRWG3 Totally Awesome 118-1

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Res. Champion Hampshire GiltShown by Taylor Crouch, Ind.JM3 Make Me Famous 22-1 xLER5 The General 6-4

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Champion Yorkshire GiltShown by Micah Malcolm, Ind.ARK6 Lake City 4-2 x TPT0 PSSS Butkus 82-3

Champion Hampshire Gilt Shown by Brian Down, Ill.IGJG5 Sweet Tea 15-7 x LER2 No Boundaries 12-3

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Gilt Show 686 gilts


Champion Bred-and-Owned Duroc GiltShown by Blake Danner, Ind.NBD6 Nightmare 29-1 xABD6 Miss Gretchen 11-6

Champion Bred-and-Owned Hampshire GiltShown by Jacob Rupert, Ind.WTX6 Midnight Oil 32-1 xMSG3 House Fire 24-1

Champion Bred-and-Owned Landrace GiltShown by Dylan Bishop, Calif.1SJH5 PSSS Orange Crush 1-1 xAR5 Lean 28-3

Champion Bred-and-Owned Yorkshire GiltShown by Caleb Neier, Ind.NNN4 Power Train 121-1 xARK5 One 13-5

Res. Champion Bred-and-Owned Duroc GiltShown by Jason Kimmel, Ind.DPF5 PSSS Hands Down 18-8 xRSJJ3 Remember Me 9-3

Res. Champion Bred-and-Owned Hampshire GiltShown by Bryan Bennett, Ill.EBM6 Easy Rider 4-10 xBOLN5 Utility Belt 77-2

Res. Champion Bred-and-Owned Landrace GiltShown by Kaley Bontrager, Ind.JKGM4 Hotwire 20-1 xCR1 Samson 294-1

Res. Champion Bred-and-Owned Yorkshire GiltShown by Amanda Crawford, Ind.1AJW5 Kodiak 7-1 xARK3 Dynamite 58-1

Mark your calendars for the 2008 NJSS on July 1-5. Join us in celebrating 10 years of this extraordinary youth event!

Res. Champion Landrace GiltShown by Kerri Pulley, Ind.WLHP6 PSSS General Lee 3-1 x1ACE2 Icy Hot 4-15

Res. Champion Duroc GiltShown by Kyle Rodibaugh, Ind.RWG4 Hitch 234-1 xRWG3 Totally Awesome 118-1

Champion Landrace GiltShown by Kallie Brattain, Ind.WLHP6 PSSS General Lee 3-1 xAR3 Monopoly 10-2

686 gilts


Duroc Gilt Show 208 head shown

Fifth Duroc Gilt Overall1st Class 11 • Spencer Malcolm, Ind.JRSP5 Commando 77-1 x TJO4 Sledge Hammer 9-9

Fourth Duroc Gilt Overall1st Class 10 • Kyle Pullen, Ind.BG6 Hidden Treasure 2-2 x DCM3 Simply Red 37-9

Third Duroc Gilt Overall1st Class 7 • Kayla Lee, Kan.TX5 Monkey C 6-2 x WFD3 Bold Stroke 107-3

1st Class 8 • Chelsea Hanni, Ind.JFF6 JFF 101 1-7 xLKMC2 Power Point 3-2

1st Class 6 • Katie Hargrave, N.Y.ANWG5 Bronco 16-2 xTAS4 Hutch 1-2

1st Class 5 • Drake Blaydes, Ind.BG5 HP Red Carpet 1-8 xHD5 Johnny Cash 5-7

1st Class 3 • Miles Toenyes, Ill.BEYE6 PSSS Raging Bull 10-2 x NBD3 Totally Wide Open 29-3

1st Class 2 • Taylor Copes, Mich.NBD6 Bone Up 40-4 x NBD4 Ox 67-4

1st Class 4 • Matthew Evans, OhioNBD4 Ox 67-4 x RSJJ3 Remember Me 9-3

1st Class 12 • Faith Kitts, Ind.HD5 GRUS Deep ’N Wide 89-2 xBO5 Ox Bow 12-3

1st Class 9 • Tyler Booth, Ind.BG6 Hidden Treasure 2-2 x DCM3 Simply Red 37-9

1st Class 13 • Cailyn Hines, Mich.SDH6 Yak 210-6 x NBD4 Ox 67-4


1st Class 14 • Ty Gilstrap, Ind.HD4 Gallery 61-2 xNBD3 OJ 48-4

Durocs Not Pictured1st Class 1 • Katey Brattain, Ind.TX5 Monkey C 6-2 xNBD3 Totally Wide Open 29-3

Yorkshires Not PicturedFifth Yorkshire Gilt Overall1st Class 21 • Macy Zachary, Ind.JJI5 PSSS Scout 19-5 x BV4 Frequent Flyer 58-4

1st Class 1 • Carley Bobell, Ill.BDF6 PSSS The Ringer 17-1 xDBFF3 Whole 9 Yards 44-6

1st Class 8 • Alex Zachary, Ind.TRHF5 New Beginning 231-1 xLFC4 California Connection 27-8

1st Class 10 • Brianna Robinson, Okla.DBFF4 Seven Eleven 7-11 xBRJL3 Bold Move 31-2

1st Class 12 • Kyle Rodibaugh, Ind.1AJN6 Power Surge 2-8 xAR4 Thunder 229-2

Yorkshire Gilt Show 310 head shown

Fourth Yorkshire Gilt Overall1st Class 20 • Kyle Hicks, Okla.TBRO5 White Fang 29-2 xLFC5 Zero Tolerance 8-10

Third Yorkshire Gilt Overall1st Class 18 • Miles Toenyes, Ill.SLI4 Jocephus 107-10 x B4SP4 On the Ball 37-9

1st Class 2 • Jada Biehl, Ind.DAHU5 Larry 41-6 xALTA3 PSSS Power Up 19-2

1st Class 5 • Nathan Ray, Ill.SLI5 JALR 171 171-2 x LFC4 California Connection 27-8

1st Class 4 • Kyle Pulley, Ind.ARK5 Strategy 37-2 xBG5 All Points 4-3

1st Class 3 • Colby Oliver, La.ARK6 Lake City 4-2 xARK1 Raw Power 13-4

1st Class 9 • Paige Murphy, Ind.AR4 Thunder 229-2 xJRS3 Heads Up 5-2

1st Class 7 • Grant Watson, Ind.BOF1 Main Squeeze 6-2 xALTA3 PSSS Power Up 19-2

1st Class 6 • Adrienne Thompson, Kan.ARK6 Hallmark 32-11 xARK3 Dynamite 58-1


1st Class 17 • Courtney Priola, La.CHI5 Fair Warning 30-2 xARK9 Absolute Power 32-5

1st Class 16 • Ryan Michael, OhioBV5 Big Deal 90-5 xBV5 Steam Roller 6-8

1st Class 15 • Lynsee Shaffer, Ind.ARK5 Strategy 37-2 x1AJW5 Kodiak 7-1

1st Class 14 • Jordan Gentry, Ind.MCCK1 Full Court 1-4 xBOW4 Below Zero 1-3

1st Class 11 • Kayla Lee, Kan.1AJN6 Power Surge 2-8 xAR4 Thunder 229-2

Hampshire Gilt Show 134 head shown

1st Class 3 • Andrew Kelpinski, Mich.HIT4 Quiet Giant 60-1 xTMF3 Duncan Man 55-9

1st Class 2 • Austin Denhart, Ind.JM6 The Judge 20-4 xRMI1 Blockbuster 15-6

1st Class 1 • Brook Hayhurst, OhioJM6 Commotion 4-1 x JM4 Heavy D 7-3

Fifth Hampshire Gilt Overall1st Class 10 • Aaron Cain, IowaEC5 Four Wheeler 92-1 x EJP4 Big Kahuna 24-1

Fourth Hampshire Gilt Overall2nd Class 9 • Mason Gray, Okla.DPK5 All Sport 2-1 xIOU3 Daredevil 4-2

Third Hampshire Gilt Overall2nd Class 7 • Stuart Watson, Ind.CRAF9 Snake Eyes 12-8 xCAIN3 Motor 129-7


Landrace Gilt Show 36 head shown

Fifth Landrace Gilt Overall2nd Class 1 • Kallie Brattain, Ind.1SJH5 PSSS Orange Crush 1-1 xCR1 Karlstorp 326-1

Third Landrace Gilt Overall1st Class 1 • Sam Smoot, Ind.JKGM4 Hotwire 20-1 xHOE4 Alpha Male 2-2

Fourth Landrace Gilt Overall1st Class 3 • Megan Andrews, OhioVBF5 Hotwire 24-8 xCR1 Conquest 39-2

1st Class 8 • Jonathan Hoover, Ind.CRAF6 Snake Eyes 12-8 xEBM4 Strictly Buff 10-10

1st Class 6 • Aaron Cain, IowaEC6 Special K 27-2 xEC4 Mean Machine 147-3

1st Class 4 • Dylan Cain, IowaEC6 Tank 74-1 xEJP4 Big Kahuna 24-1

1st Class 5 • Aimee Shaffer, Ind.EJP5 Duramax 18-2 xDSHY9 Black Dice 1-4

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Features coverage of the fi nal drives of each showmanship division, champion-gilt drive, speech-contest winners, contest coverage and more!

To order, call the NJSA offi ce at 765.463.3594.

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Cleanest State DisplayOklahoma

State Display Contest

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Top 10 Senior Judging Contest (17-21 years old; 42 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., 2nd: Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich., 3rd: Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas, 4th: Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill., 5th: Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla. Back (l-r): 6th: Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind., 7th: Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill., 8th: Whitney Hosier, Alexandria, Ind., 9th: Lynsee Shaffer, Albany, Ind., 10th: Andrew Frerichs, Clifton, Ill.

Top 10 Intermediate Judging Contest (13-16 years old; 86 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla., 2nd: Colton Downing, Grove, Okla., 3rd: Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill., 4th: Everleigh Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas, 5th: Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind. Back (l-r): 6th: Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., 7th: Collin Listen, El Reno, Okla., 8th: Emily Weinberg, Trenton, Ill., 10th: Kyle Jacobs, Shirley, Ind. Not pictured: 9th: Orin Allen, Homer, Ill.

Top 10 Novice Judging Contest (8 years old and younger; 66 entries)Front (l-r): 2nd: Alyssa Sobasky, Churubusco, Ind., 3rd: AJ Hornback, Fillmore, Ind., 4th: Gracie Fla-spohler, Batesville, Ind., 5th: Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill., 7th: Wesley Murphy, New Paris, Ohio, 8th: Chris-ten Flowers, Hortense, Ga., 9th: Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas, 10th: Gage Albritton, Sarasota, Fla. Not pic-tured: 1st: Micah Malcolm, Garrett, Ind.

Top 10 Junior Judging Contest (9-12 years old; 79 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill., 2nd: Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill., 3rd: Cara Bowyer, Sumner, Ill., 4th: Trey Fecke, Bonfi eld, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Abby Shelton, Tipton, Ind., 7th: Mindy Cook, Hartly, Del., 8th: Nick Wellman, Wayland, Mich., 9th: Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill., 10th: Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo. Not pictured: 5th: Hannah Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio

The judging contest at the NJSS drew in 273 participants on July 6. The seniors, intermediates and juniors evaluated six classes. Seniors gave three sets of oral reasons, intermediates gave one set and answered two classes of questions, and juniors answered two sets of questions. The novice contestants judged two classes and answered questions on one class.

Judging contest


1st Senior Judging Team • “Graduates” (l-r): Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill., Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind., Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill., and Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.

1st Intermediate Judging Team • “Sooner Select” (l-r): Colton Downing, Grove, Okla., Austin Denhart, Crawfordsville, Ind., Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., and Dalton Downing, Grove, Okla.

1st Junior Judging Team • “Illini Pirates” (l-r): Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill., Jessica Awe, Elkhart, Ill., Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill., and Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill.

1st Novice Judging Team • “Indiana Cirzs” (l-r): Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind., Skylar Knapp, Greenfi eld, Ind., Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind., and Alyssa Sobasky, Churubusco, Ind.

2nd Senior Judging Team • “Monstars”(l-r): Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., Doug Albright, Coldwater, Mich., and Tegan Simmons, Tipton, Ind.

2nd Intermediate Judging Team • “Team Illinois”(l-r): Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill., Miles Toenyes, Highland, Ind., Tyler Loschen, Kempton, Ill., and Emily Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.

2nd Junior Judging Team • “M-Cats” (l-r): Trey Fecke, Bonfi eld, Ill., Cara Bowyer, Sumner, Ill., Mallory Butler, Vincennes, Ind., and Amy Loschen, Kempton, Ill.

2nd Novice Judging Team • “Bulldogs” (l-r): Christen Flowers, Hortense, Ga., Joshua Davison, Hoboken, Ga., Shaina Flowers, Hortense Ga., and Mattie Davison, Hoboken, Ga.


During the NJSS Skillathon, held July 4, 321 participants put their swine knowledge to use while performing a variety of tasks, including identifying meat cuts and breeds, ear notching and answering questions on current issues in agriculture.

Top 10 Senior Skillathon (60 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Alan Duttlinger, Hebron, Ind., 2nd: Kyle Knauth, Milford, Ill., 3rd: Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., 4th: Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., 5th: Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas. Back (l-r): 6th: Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill., 7th: Josh Flohr, Emmitsburg, Md., 8th: Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., 9th: Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill., 10th: Katie Hargrave, Wayland, N.Y.

Top 10 Intermediate Skillathon (102 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Alyssa Smith, Michigantown, Ind., 2nd: Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind., 3rd: Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich., 4th: Kaley Bontrager, Nappanee, Ind., 5th: Courtney Smith, Michigantown, Ind. Back (l-r): 6th: Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas, 7th: Hallie Frobose, Pemberville, Ohio, 8th: Colby Johnson, Leesburg, Ga., 9th: Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., 10th: Miles Toenyes, Highland, Ill.

Top 10 Novice Skillathon (76 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich., 2nd: Colby Oliver, Welsh, La., 3rd: Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich., 4th: Lynsey Schmitz, Oakes, N.D., 5th: Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill., 7th: Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill., 8th: Tyla Voight, Tipp, Ohio, 9th: Wesley Murphy, New Paris, Ohio, 10th: Dylan Cain, Chariton, Iowa

Top 10 Junior Skillathon (83 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill., 2nd: Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill., 3rd: Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio, 4th: Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo., 5th: Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind. Back (l-r): 6th: Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich., 7th: Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill., 8th: Megan Salis, Hilliard, Fla., 9th: Jessica Awe, Elkhart, Ill., 10th: Nick Wellman, Wayland, Mich.

Skillathon


Top swine showmen gathered in the ring July 4-5 for the NJSS Showmanship Contest. Quality showmen represented the country from California to Mary-land and Minnesota to Texas. Shane Brinning of Keota, Iowa, evaluated the senior and junior divisions. Kelton Mason of Seguin, Texas, judged the interme-diate and novice divisions.

Top 10 Senior Showmanship (82 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., 2nd: Tegan Simmons, Tipton, Ind., 3rd: Christine Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind., 4th: Kayla Wood, San Jose, Calif., 5th: Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind. Back (l-r): 6th: Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., 7th: Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill., 8th: Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., 9th: Bailey Albright, Coldwater, Mich., 10th: Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill.

Top 10 Novice Showmanship (96 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind., 2nd: Skylar Knapp, Greenfi eld, Ind., 3rd: Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind., 4th: Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill., 5th: Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Lacey Schmitz, Oakes, N.D., 7th: Tyla Voight, Tipp, Ohio, 8th: Jada Johnson, Poneto, Ind., 9th: Macy Zachary, Crawfordsville, Ind., 10th: Sylvia Harris, Kirklin, Ind.

Top 10 Junior Showmanship (113 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich., 2nd: Christopher Nott, Woodstock, Ohio, 3rd: Matthew Evans, Jamestown, Ohio, 4th: Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind., 5th: Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Pat Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., 7th: Natalie Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., 8th: Faith Kitts, Elwood, Ind., 9th: Taylor Sobasky, Churubusco, Ind., 10th: Lauren German, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Top 10 Intermediate Showmanship (146 entries)Front (l-r): 1st: Austin Denhart, Crawfordsville, Ind., 2nd: Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., 3rd: Tana Simmons, Tipton, Ind., 4th: Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla., 5th: Kaylee Miller, Brazil, Ind. Back (l-r): 6th: Allison Goings, Veedersburg, Ind., 7th: Ellen Olson, Elkhart, Ill., 8th: Taylor Crouch, Tipton, Ind., 9th: Emily Bobell, Lincoln, Ill., 10th: Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.

Showmanship contest


Participants voiced their opinions about various swine industry topics during the NJSS Speech Contest and Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, held July 6.

Kyle Jacobs of Shirley, Ind., was named the champion extemporaneous speaker. Emily Arkfeld of Dunbar, Neb., was named the champion speaker in the senior speech contest with her speech titled, “Living High on the Hog.” In the intermediate division, Jacobs fi nished fi rst with his speech called, “The FBIs of the premises identifi cation system.” The junior speech winner was Cailyn Hines of Quincy, Mich. Her speech was titled, “The Mighty Ms.”

Read the winning NJSS speeches online at www.nationalswine.com.

Top Five Extemporaneous Speech Contest(l-r): 1st: Kyle Jacobs, Shirley, Ind., 2nd: Hyatt Fro-bose, Pemberville, Ohio, 3rd: Alicia Keller, Corfu, N.Y., 4th: John Ebersole, Duncannon, Pa., 5th: Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas

Top Three Senior Speech Contest(l-r): 1st: Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., 2nd: Andrew Frerichs, Clifton, Ill., 3rd: Kilee Stahley, Kersey, Colo.

Top Five Junior Speech Contest(l-r): 1st: Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich., 2nd: Cody Clyburn, Bloomingburg, Ohio, 3rd: Nick Wellman, Wayland, Mich., 4th: Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind., 5th: Mindy Cook, Hartly, Del.

Top Five Intermediate Speech Contest(l-r): 1st: Kyle Jacobs, Shirley, Ind., 2nd: Wesley Hayes, Elton, La., 3rd: Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas, 4th: Rachael Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., 5th: Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La.

Speech Contest


The NJSS Photography Contest, held July 4, was a success with more than 180 entries. Britney Adam of Lathrop, Mo., was awarded Best of Show. The best photo overall in the senior division was from Mark Lashley of Bainbridge, Ga. The best photo in the intermediate division was captured by Bailey Pope of Lathrop, Mo. The top junior photograph was taken by Adam. In the novice division, Jacob Hassien of Sulphur, La., took home the honors for best photo.

Contestants were allowed to enter one entry in each of the following cat-egories: general agriculture, humor, people and swine.

Senior Photography ContestFront (l-r): Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif., Mark Lashley, Bainbridge, Ga., Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind. Back (l-r): Katie Hargrave, Wayland, N.Y., Emily Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill., and Jacob Nott, Woodstock, Ohio

Intermediate Photography ContestFront (l-r): Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo., Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas, Wesley Hayes, Elton, La., Alyshia Nel-son, Newman Grove, Neb., Brianna Hop, Templeton, Calif. Back (l-r): Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La., Rachael Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., Craig Gaskill, Monroe, Ind.

Junior Photography ContestFront (l-r): Britney Adam, Lathrop, Mo., Kaleb Rule, Michigantown, Ind., Aubrey Starr, Washington Court House, Ohio, Brooke Nelson, Newman Grove, Neb., Morgan Sumners, Leesburg, Ga. Back (l-r): Pat Ark-feld, Dunbar, Neb., Kinsea Hanni, Arcadia, Ind. Not pictured: Sarah Dresbach, Chillicothe, Ohio

Novice Photography ContestFront (l-r): Skylar Knapp, Greenfi eld, Ind., Brandon Stick-ler, Tallula, Ill., Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas, Jacob Has-sien, Sulphur, La. Back (l-r): Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind., Will Robinson, Wellsville, Mo., Jacob Sterle, Nava-sota, Texas, Lauren Robinson, Wellsville, Mo., Steven Harkness, Leslie, Mich., Karson Kelso, Seguin, Texas. Not pictured: Autumn Gilbert, Tucson, Ariz.

Photography Contest


Photography contest

First Novice SwineBy Skylar Knapp, Greenfi eld, Ind.

First Junior HumorBy Kaleb Rule,Michigantown, Ind.

First Senior PeopleBy Brian Down, Cabery, Ill.

First Int. PeopleBy Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo.

First Novice General AgBy Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas

First Junior SwineBy Kaleb Rule, Michigantown, Ind.

First Novice PeopleBy Jacob Hassien, Sulphur, La.

First Novice HumorBy Brandon Stickler, Tallula, Ill.

First Int. General AgBy Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas

First Int. SwineBy Bailey Pope, Lathrop, Mo.

First Int. HumorBy Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas

First Junior PeopleBy Aubrey Starr, Washington Court House, Ohio

First Senior General AgBy Mark Lashley, Bainbridge, Ga.

First Senior HumorBy Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.

First Senior SwineBy Ashley Hop, Templeton, Calif.

Best of Show1st Junior General AgBy Britney Adam,Lathrop, Mo.


Poster Contest

Senior Poster Contest(l-r): Brandon Gaskill, Monroe, Ind., Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind., Kayley Hoover, Iowa, La.

Intermediate Poster Contest(l-r): Sarah Hassien, Sulphur, La., Alicia Keller, Corfu, N.Y. Not pictured: Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas, Dustin Atha, Orange Lake, Fla.

Junior Poster Contest(l-r): Amy Loschen, Kempton, Ill., Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City, Ill., Zach Brinkmeier, Pearl City, Ill., Johnna Fontenot, Iowa, La., TJ Parks, Wilmington, Ohio

Novice Poster Contest(l-r): Drew Tucker, Ocilla, Ga., Ryan Michael, Farmers-ville, Ohio, Macy Mead, Mooresville, Ind., Kolton Kelso, Seguin, Texas, Brandon Stickler, Tallula, Ill.

First Overall Poster (Senior Division)By Brandon Gaskill, Monroe, Ind.

Second Overall Poster (Intermediate Division)By Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas


With more than 550 participants representing 30 states, the race to win the overall sweepstakes awards was close to the end. The sweepstakes award is based upon a combination of points from the gilt show, showmanship con-test, skillathon and judging contest. Participants must compete in each con-test to be considered for the overall sweepstakes award.

Top 10 Junior Sweepstakes Front (l-r): 1st: Caitlyn Bowyer, Sumner, Ill., 2nd: Kane Weinberg, Trenton, Ill., 3rd: Maddie Butler, Vincennes, Ind., 4th: Austin Joostberns, Dorr, Mich., 5th: Kane Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Trey Fecke, Bonfi eld, Ill., 7th: Matthew Evans, Jamestown, Ohio, 8th: Pat Arkfeld, Dunbar, Neb., 9th: Cole Riddle, Marysville, Ohio, 10th: Abby Shelton, Tipton, Ind.

Top 10 Novice SweepstakesFront (l-r): 1st: Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind., 2nd: Adrian Austin, Mt. Vernon, Ill., 3rd: Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, Ill., 4th: Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Mich., 5th: Ashtin Guyer, West York, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Payton Hines, Quincy, Mich., 7th: Micah Malcolm, Garrett, Ind., 8th: Colby Oliver, Welsh, La., 9th: Wesley Murphy, New Paris, Ohio, 10th: Dylan Cain, Chariton, Iowa.

Top 10 Senior Sweepstakes Front (l-r): 1st: Brian Down, Cabery, Ill., 2nd: Nathan Ray, Cameron, Ill., 3rd: Katie Dillon, Martinsville, Ind., 4th: Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca, Texas, 5th: Jennifer Babbs, Cabery, Ill. Back (l-r): 6th: Nick Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla., 7th: Cody Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., 8th: Tegan Simmons, Tipton, Ind., 9th: Christine Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind., 10th: Kayla Wood, San Jose, Calif.

Top 10 Intermediate SweepstakesFront (l-r): 1st: Brant Smith, Michigantown, Ind., 2nd: Austin Denhart, Crawfordsville, Ind., 4th: Kendall Smith, Indianapolis, Ind. Back (l-r): 6th: Ryan Giertz, New Windsor, Ill., 7th: Kaley Bontrager, Nappanee, Ind., 9th: Miles Toenyes, Highland, Ill., 10th: Konni Kelso, Seguin, Texas. Not pictured: 3rd: Brock Herren, El Reno, Okla., 5th: Nathan Joostberns, Dorr, Mich., 8th: Chris Hofschulte, Wyandotte, Okla.

Sweepstakes Contest


Gracie F laspohlerNovice Sweepstakes Winner

Cait lyn BowyerJunior Sweepstakes Winner

C aitlyn Bowyer, 13, of Sumner, Ill., took home top honors in the junior sweepstakes division at the 2007 NJSS.

Bowyer, daughter of Mark and Lori Bowyer, is an eighth grader and a Beta Club member.

At the NJSS, she fi nished fi rst in the skillathon, fi fth in showmanship and ninth in livestock judging. She exhib-ited a 10th-place Duroc gilt.

She has been showing livestock for 10 years and looks forward to participating in showmanship.

“I enjoy getting to see other exhibitors from Illinois and other states at the NJSS and spending time with my friends,” Bowyer says.

Gracie Flaspohler, 8, of Batesville, Ind., won the novice sweepstakes award at the 2007 NJSS.

Flaspohler, daughter of Ron and April Flaspohler, is a third grader at Batesville Elementary School. She enjoys babysitting, playing with her siblings, and raising and showing hogs.

At Louisville, she placed third in showmanship, fourth in livestock judging and was a member of the fi rst-place judging team. She exhibited a sixth-place Hampshire gilt.

Flaspohler says showmanship is her favorite event. “I like showmanship because it is more competitive

than the other contests,” she says.

Brant SmithIntermediate Sweepstakes Winner

Br ian DownSenior Sweepstakes Winner

B rian Down, 20, of Cabery, Ill., was named the senior sweepstakes winner at the 2007 NJSS.

Down, son of Charles and Mary Jane Down, is a junior agricultural education major at the University of Illinois.

He and his family own and manage a small swine operation, focusing on raising and selling purebred and crossbred showpigs.

At the NJSS, Down fi nished fi rst in showmanship and livestock judging, and eighth in the skillathon con-test. He exhibited the Reserve Champion Overall and Champion Hampshire Gilt.

Livestock judging is Down’s favorite NJSS contest.“It displays skills that are involved in raising clubpigs

and selecting purebred seedstock,” Down says.

B rant Smith, 17, of Michigantown, Ind., took home the intermediate sweepstakes title at the 2007 NJSS.

Smith, son of Ned and Marsha Smith, has showed pigs since he was 3 years old and assists with his family’s 50-sow herd. He enjoys breeding and raising livestock, and participating in his local FFA chapter’s meats judging, livestock judging and agricultural mechanics teams. He has also served as the chapter’s president.

At Louisville, he placed second in the skillathon contest and fi fth in livestock judging. He exhibited a ninth-place Yorkshire gilt.

Smith believes the NJSA provides a wide variety of opportunities and experiences for its members, and he thoroughly enjoys participating in any NJSA event.

Sweepstakes Winners – By Jennifer Martin


Warren Beeler of Caneyville, Ky., received the 2007 NJSA Distinguished Service Award for his dedication to the NJSA. Beeler is the director of the Kentucky Depart-ment of Agriculture’s Division of Value Added Animal and Aquaculture Production. He manages 40 beef cows and 50 Suffolk ewes with his wife, Deedee, and their children, Ben, Megan, Molly and Abby. Beeler has judged local, state and national shows in 39 states, including several NJSA shows, and serves as a member of the NSR Youth Advisory Board. Thanks for your many contributions to the NJSA, Warren!

Warren Beeler of Caneyville,

Ky., smiles after being awarded

the 2007 NJSA Distinguished

Service Award at the NJSS

annual meeting in Louisville, Ky.

NJSA honors Beeler for distinguished service

The NJSA selected John Ebersole of Duncannon, Pa., as the 2007 NJSS Herdsman of the Year. Ebersole, 18, has helped with various NJSA events, including the NJSA Eastern Regional and the NJSS. He is a generous supporter of the NJSA with his time and energy. He is a hard worker and a knowledgeable young swine breeder. He is never too busy to help someone out at the show and always looks for ways to make a difference. Ebersole received a belt buckle, sponsored by the Dale Miller Family. Thank you, John, for your outstanding example in the NJSA!

Activities Field Representative Kade Hummel

(l) and NJSA president Aimee

Shaffer present John Ebersole

of Duncannon, Pa., with the

2007 NJSS Herdsman of

the Year award.

Ebersole receives herdsman award

The NJSA board of directors thanks Kaleb and Cameron Long (l) of Millersville, Pa., for purchasing the Hampshire NJSA Foundation Female, and Katie and Keli Jo Bell (r) of Windsor, Ill., for purchasing the Landrace NJSA Foundation Female.

A special thank you to Cedar Ridge Farms Inc. of Red Bud, Ill., for donating the 2007 NJSA foundation females.

The outstanding Hampshire gilt, a Dec. 20 daughter of CR5 King Kong 63-4, sold for $8,000, and the superior Land-race gilt, a Dec. 16 daughter of CR5 Supreme 8-2, sold for $1,350. All sale proceeds benefi t the NJSA Scholarship Fund.

Foundation females bring $9,350 for the NJSA


NJSA members gathered on July 5 at the NJSS to elect fi ve new directors to serve their organization.

The newly elected Central Region director is Bryant Boyer of Kempton, Ind. Boyer, 20, is the son of Mark and Janet Boyer. He is a sophomore ani-mal science major at Oklahoma State University.

Hyatt Frobose of Pemberville, Ohio, and Gar-rett Hamby of Williamsport, Md., will be serving as the new Eastern Region directors. Frobose, 20, is the son of Daniel and Vicki Frobose. He is a junior at Kansas State University, majoring in animal science. Hamby, 17, is the son of Ralph and Amy Hamby. He is a freshman animal sci-ence major at the University of Maryland.

Kayla Wood of San Jose, Calif., is the

new Western Region director. Wood, 18, is the daughter of Ken and Leslie Wood. She is a freshman agricultural business major at Modesto Junior College.

The new At-Large director is AJ Lanier of Phil-lipsburg, Kan. Lanier, 17, is the son of Jim and Becky Lanier. He is a senior at Phillipsburg High School. He plans to attend Kansas State Uni-versity to major in mechanical engineering.

Returning to the NJSA board of directors for one more year of service are: President Aimee Shaffer of Albany, Ind.; Vice President Ashley Hop of Templeton, Calif.; Secretary Doug Albright of Coldwater, Mich.; and Southwest Region Director Nick Hofschulte of Wyandotte, Okla.

Congratulations to the new NJSA board!

Western RegionKayla WoodSan Jose, Calif.

Central RegionBryant BoyerKempton, Ind.

Eastern RegionHyatt FrobosePemberville, Ohio

Eastern RegionGarrett HambyWilliamsport, Md.

At-LargeAJ LanierPhillipsburg, Kan.

2007-2008 NJSA Board of DirectorsFront (l-r): Garrett Hamby, Kayla Wood, Aimee Shaffer, Ashley Hop, Doug Albright Back (l-r): Nick Hofschulte, AJ Lanier, Hyatt Frobose, Bryant Boyer

2006-2007 NJSA Board of DirectorsFront (l-r): Jamey Albrecht, Ashley Helmuth, Hayley Wertenberger, Aimee Shaffer, Emily ByersBack (l-r): Doug Albright, Matt Lawson, Nick Hofschulte, Brian Lockman

NJSA Board of Directors


Thanks to the buyers who made the NJSA Calendar Auction a success.

January – Shane BrinningFebruary – Dan BurzlaffMarch – Cain Super SiresApril – Durre Family ShowpigsMay – The Stock ArenaJune – Hofschulte SiresJuly – Showtime SiresAugust – Hoosier State Semen SupplySeptember – J&K GeneticsOctober – Integrity TrailersNovember – Stein & Stewart SPF GeneticsDecember – Circle B Trailers

Calendar Auction $17,700

TOP RAFFLE TICKET SALESMEN1st – Ashtin Guyer, Ill., sold 242 tickets and won $2502nd – Robby Sheets, Ind., sold 211 tickets and won $1503rd – Drew Tucker, Ga., sold 140 tickets and won $100

RAFFLE WINNERSCX Gator – Lane Mai, Russell, Kan.WW-Paul Scale – Scott Valentine, Greeley, Colo.Alum-Line Popper – Nancy McDougal, Leavenworth, Kan.Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Package – Dan Heckman, Spring Mills, Pa.Executive Inn West Hotel Package – Pam Steinbaum, Escondino, Calif.

Raffl e Winners & Top Salesmen

For more information about the Mentoring Values People (MVP) program, its current mentors and protégé matchups, as well as the latest pictures from MVP events, check out the MVP link online at www.nationalswine.com.

Mentor Christine Flaspohler (front row, middle) of Batesville,

Ind., poses for a picture with her protégés (clockwise from

bottom left) Jaycee Cox of Spiro, Okla., Chloe Oliver of

Welsh, La., Shayleigh Odom of Spiro, Okla., and Bailey Cox of

Spiro, Okla., at the 2007 NJSS in Louisville, Ky.

MVP connects youth with mentors


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