Arkansas Juniors

Arkansas Junior Angus Association Board

These juniors will serve on the Arkansas Junior Angus Association board and are pictured at the 2007 Arkansas Junior Angus Association Summer Preview Show, May 27 in Fayetteville, AR, Kneeling from left includes Madeline Taylor, Lavaca, AR, director at large; Matthew Boecker, Bentonville, AR, northwest director; Amanda Holland, Imboden, AR, northeast director; and Emily Howell, Camden, AR, southwest director. Standing from left includes Jimmy Williams, Paragould, AR, president; Paige Tribble, Pocahontas, AR, president elect; Brandi Cromer, Lamar, AR, secretary; Audrey Taylor, Lavaca, AR, treasurer; Christine Taylor, Lavaca, AR, reporter; and Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, AR, historian.


AJAA Members

Carson Alsup, Gravette
Jacy Alsup, Gravette
Alexa Black, Greenwood
Erin Black, Greenwood
Andy Boecker, Bentonville
Kirk Boecker, Bentonville
Matt Boecker, Bentonville
Beverly Catlett, Briggsville
Lauren Cheevers, Fayetteville
Sarah Connolly, Rogers
Summer Rose Craig, Gravette
Brandi Cromer, Lamar
Chadd Cromer, Lamar
Taylor Detring, Gravette
Sydney Ford, Van Buren
Whitney Freeman, Centerton
Caitlin Mae Haley, Quitman
Matthew Heaston, Murfreesboro
Haley Hipp, Harrison
Corey Hockaday, Nashville
Kelsey Hockaday, Nashville
Amanda Holland, Imboden
Sarah Holland, Imboden
Ethan Holly, Decatur
Emily Howell, Camden
Chance LaCour, Berryville
Hunter LaCour, Berryville
Taylor Ann LaCour, Berryville
Elizabeth Jean Lisenby, Ashdown
Allyson McGuire, Ft. Smith
Kimberly McGuire, Ft. Smith
Timothy McGuire, Ft. Smith
Sheyann Moore, Northfork
Amber Nannce, Mountain Home
Brennon Pembleton, Gravette
Candace Pembleton, Gravette
Mykaelia Pembleton, Gravette
Nick Pohlmann, Prairie Grove
Will Pohlmann, Prairie Grove
Paige Pruitt, Sulphur Springs
Harlee Ray, Booneville
Austin Riddick, Berryville
Westin Riddick, Berryville
Haley Rieff, Bentonville
Sabrina Rivas, DeQueen
Blayke Rogers, Prairie Grove
Ashley Stallings, Black Rock
Kyle Sutton, Pocahontas
Audrey Taylor, Lavaca
Christine Taylor, Lavaca
Claire Taylor, Lavaca
Madeline Taylor, Lavaca
Nicole Tribble, Magnolia
Paige Tribble, Pocahontas
Tyler Tribble, Magnolia
Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville
Cole Umberson, Cane Hill
Brittanee Vaught, Horatio
Josie Vaught, Horatio
Shyann Vaught, Horatio
Deb White, Manila
Alex Whitten, Brookland
Chacye Wiley, Hackett
Micah Wiley, Hackett
Elizabeth Williams, Ft. Smith
Elle Williams, Lavaca
Jimmy Williams, Paragould
John Williams, Paragould
Tyler Willis, Nashville
Ashton Yarbrough, Bentonville

Arkansas Junior Angus Association Royalty

Miss Arkansas Angus

Brandi Cromer, Lamar, AR, was crowned Miss Arkansas Angus at the 2008 Arkansas Angus Association Banquet and Awards Ceremony, January 5th in Fort Smith, AR. Brandi was crowned by Jade Vaught, Horatio, AR, 2007 Miss Arkansas Angus. Pictured from left to right; Jade Vaught and Brandi Cromer. Photo by Laura Tribble, Pocahontas, AR.

Angus Royalty

The Arkansas junior Angus royalty includes from left Jade Vaught, Horatio, AR, queen; Jacy Alsup, Gravette, AR, state princess; Sheyann Moore, Norfork, AR, district princess; Ashley Stallings, Black Rock, AR, district princess; and Emily Howell, Camden, AR, district princess. They are pictured at the 2007 Arkansas Junior Angus Association Summer Preview Show, May 27 in Fayetteville, AR.


Exhibitor Of The Year

This year’s Show Heifer of the Year is: GGM Enchantress Queen shown by Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, AR. Katy is the daughter of Darrell and Sheri Tunstill and has grown up in the Arkansas Junior Angus Association. She attended her very first National Junior Angus Show when she was just 4. Katy is very active in 4-H and the Arkansas Junior Cattlemen’s Association. Katy’s heifer was a many time champion in 2007. Pictured Katlyn Tunstill. Photo by Sheri Tunstill, Fayetteville, AR.

Leadership Award

Elizabeth Williams, Fort Smith, AR, won the outstanding leadership award at the 2007 Arkansas Junior Angus Association Summer Preview Show, May 27 in Fayetteville, AR.

Junior Breeder and Showman of The Year

Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, AR, won junior breeder and showman of the year at the 2007 Arkansas Junior Angus Association Summer Preview Show, May 27 in Fayetteville, AR.

Bronze and Silver Awards

Sarah Holland, Imboden, AR, right, was presented the Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2007 Arkansas Junior Angus Association Summer Preview Show, May 27 in Fayetteville, AR. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the National Junior Angus Association recognition program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Pictured presenting the awards is Richard Dyar, regional manager.

Voting Delegate

These individuals were selected as voting delegates to the National Junior Angus Association Annual Meeting at the 2007 Arkansas Junior Angus Association Summer Preview Show, May 27 in Fayetteville, AR. Pictured from left includes Claire Taylor, Lavaca, AR, delegate; Andy Boecker, Bentonville, AR, delegate; and Brandi Cromer, Lamar, AR, alternate.

Arkansas Juniors In Action!

Show Heifer of the Year

The Arkansas Junior Angus Association Show Heifer of the Year Award is awarded for points accumulated at 10 shows during the year. Junior members select ONE heifer on which to keep records. Points are calculated from the AJAA member’s County, District and State Fair plus seven shows of the exhibitor’s choice. The shows can be Open or Junior. The heifer can be owned or bred & owned.

This year’s Show Heifer of the Year is: GGM Enchantress Queen shown by Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville, AR. Katy is the daughter of Darrell and Sheri Tunstill and has grown up in the Arkansas Junior Angus Association. She attended her very first National Junior Angus Show when she was just 4. Katy is very active in 4-H and the Arkansas Junior Cattlemen’s Association. Katy’s heifer was a many time champion in 2007. Pictured Katlyn Tunstill. Photo by Sheri Tunstill, Fayetteville, AR.

Show Bull of the Year

The Arkansas Junior Angus Association Show Bull of the Year Award is awarded for points accumulated at 10 shows during the year. Junior members select ONE bull on which to keep records. This award is open to all current Arkansas Junior Angus Association members. Points are calculated from the AJAA member’s County, District and State Fair plus seven shows of the exhibitor’s choice. The shows can be Open or Junior. The bull can be owned or bred & owned.

This year’s Show Bull of the Year is: DXC-LT New Design 6172 shown by Taylor LaCour, Berryville, AR. Taylor is the daughter of John and Patty LaCour. She is 12 years old and attends Berryville Public School. She is a member of a traveling basketball team, quiz bowl team, and junior high band. Taylor’s bull was Supreme Reserve Champion at the Hillbilly Jackpot and Owned Grand Champion at the Arkansas Junior Angus Preview Show. Laura Tribble, AJAA Advisor, presented the award. Photo by Paige Tribble, Pocahontas, AR.

Diamond Award and Razorback Award

The Arkansas Junior Angus Association Diamond Award is awarded on points accumulated for all contests at the AJAA Preview Show excluding cattle and showmanship contests. The Razorback Award is awarded for points accumulated for contests at the National Junior Angus Show. Points are awarded for each entry in each contest plus additional points for placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.

This year’s winner of both the Diamond Award and the Razorback Award is Will Pohlman, Prairie Grove, AR. Will is the son of Dr. Fred and Tami Pohlman. He is 12 years old and attends Prairie Grove Junior High School. Will’s favorite contests are the public speaking, both prepared and extemporaneous. The awards were presented by Laura Tribble, AJAA Advisor. Photo by Christine Taylor, Lavaca.

Certificate of Achievement Award, American Angus Auxiliary

The Certificate of Achievement is awarded for outstanding achievements at the national, state, and district (tri-county) level.

Pictured from L to R. Back row: Sonya Martin-American Angus Auxiliary, Paige Tribble, Pocahontas; Katlyn Tunstill, Fayetteville; Madeline and Christine Taylor, Lavaca; Haley Rieff, Bentonville; Audrey and Claire Taylor, Lavaca; Brandi Cromer-Miss AR Angus. Front row: Andy Boecker, Bentonville; Will and Nick Pohlman, Prairie Grove; Hailey Roye, Fayetteville; Matt Boecker, Bentonville. Photo by Laura Tribble, Pocahontas, AR.

Arkansas Junior Angus Association Members

These juniors represented Arkansas at the 2007 LEAD
(Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference.