A number of students will be recognized during the upcoming Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention in 2021. The event, which has been postponed until spring, will commence with numerous activities like a dairy bowl contest and dairy jeopardy, as well as a contest room with arts and crafts, advertising, county scrapbook, and photography contests. Junior members also have the opportunity to participate in prepared speaking contests and a dairy promotion contest.
In addition to participating in these activities, junior members will be recognized for their achievements throughout 2020. Acknowledgment is given to those receiving 12 and under, Younger Member, and Distinguished Member recognition, and a new Outstanding Boy and Girl will be named.
Students being recognized for 12 & Under Award include Justin Brandel, Lake Mills; Katie Brandel, Lake Mills; Kayla Buttles, Lancaster; Makenna Bilbertson, Hollandale; Vivian Lichty, Beaver Dam; Leah Mess, Rosendale; Ella Raatz, Colby; Miles Rickert, Van Dyne; Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac; Dylan Ryan, Fond du Lac; Braelyn Sarbacker, Verona; Madison Sarbacker, Whitewater; and Payton Sarbacker, Verona.
YMR honorees are Ashley Brandel, Lake Mills; Ava Endres, Waunakee; Cathryn Gunst, Pine River; Christopher Gunst, Pine River; Elena Jarvey, Pulaski; Austin Meyer, Chilton; Emily Stumpf, Appleton; Garrett Ulness, Valders; Madison Wiese, Wrightstown.
A number of older students will earn Distinguished Junior Members honors this year. Their names will be released in January.
Meanwhile, a new Wisconsin Holstein Princess and Attendant will also be named during the convention.
The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association strives to positively influence young people by recognizing and congratulating their achievements and accomplishments in the industry.
