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Oklahoma Jersey youth crowned national queenOklahoma Betty Janine Thompson, Chandler, has been crowned the 2006 National Jersey Queen. Thompson, active in Jersey youth projects for over 13 years, was presented the crown by 2005 National Jersey Queen Sara LaFever on Nov. 4 during the All American Junior Banquet in Louisville, Ky. She will represent Jersey breeders throughout the United States for the next year with her participation in events such as the Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, World Dairy Expo and The 55th All American Jersey Show & Sale. The National Jersey Queen contest lasted two days, with 11 young women from across the country competing for the coveted crown. Participants had to pass a general dairy knowledge test, were interviewed by a panel of judges, and prepared a two-minute video presentation that demonstrated their ability to represent the Jersey breed through public speaking. Betty is a high school senior and a concurrent education student at Oklahoma State University considering a double major in animal science and elementary education. Her speaking skills and leadership ability have led to her being elected president of the Oklahoma Junior Jersey Cattle Club, the Northeast District of the Oklahoma 4-H program, and of her senior class at Davenport High School. Selected as first alternate was Caitlin Kasper, Owatonna, Minn. She is the president of the Owatonna FFA Chapter and reporter for the Minnesota Region 7 FFA. Kasper is working to achieve her Girl Scout Gold Award through a project that will fulfill a need within the community and create change. She is doing this by obtaining milk vending for local schools, not only promoting dairy products but also the dairy industry. The second alternate is Stephanie Vostad, from Aberdeen, S.D. She is a junior at Northern State University majoring in political science and history. Stephanie was the 2005 South Dakota Dairy Princess where she promoted the industry through various interviews and public appearances. She has served three consecutive years as the president of the South Dakota Junior Jersey Association, and was the president of her FFA chapter in which she earned her State Farmer Degree. After their selection on Nov. 4, these three ladies presented awards for the National Jersey Jug Futurity and The 54th All American Jersey Show, plus assisted with the clerking of the All American Jersey Sale. The American Jersey Cattle Association was organized in 1868 to improve and promote the Jersey breed of dairy cattle. It is the oldest dairy breed registry organization in the United States and provides services to approximately 110,000 cows in 1,100 herds across the country. The All American Jersey Shows and Sales are held each fall in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. For more information on AJCA services, visit its website at www.usjersey.com or call 614.861.3636. Date: 11/22/06
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