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Young Angus exhibitors earn "Top Showman" honors at 2008 NJASNational Junior Angus Association members from 27 states competed for the title of "Top Showman" at the 42nd National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, July 17 to 19, at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show in Des Moines, Iowa. The 46 competitors first qualified at the state level, and can only compete one time in the national contest, sponsored by the American Angus Association, American Angus Auxiliary, Ham James Memorial Fund and Andis Clippers. Jennifer Smith, Elysian Fields, Texas, won first place after being named to the top 15 juniors to compete in the final round. The esteemed Dean Hurlbut Award includes a silver Revere bowl as well as a monetary award provided by the Hamilton James Memorial Fund. Lindsey White, Staunton, Va., earned second place honors. Garrett Knebel, Winamac, Ind., claimed third place, and Gretchen Frost, Tallula, Ill., won fourth. Lauren Moss, Lancaster, Ky., rounded out the top five contestants, who each received a monetary award as well as a silver Revere bowl provided by the Auxiliary. Exhibitors show animals chosen by random selection, and their performance is evaluated by a panel of top showmen. They are judged on skill, their ability to follow instructions, use of equipment, courtesy, sportsmanship, and general appearance. After four preliminary rounds, 15 finalists are chosen and receive clippers provided by Andis. Judges for this year's competition included Holly Gamble Meier, Clinton, Tenn.; Jim Pipkin, Republic, Mo.; and Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla. Other finalists in the top 15 include Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.; Austin Perry, Prather, Calif.; Kylee Carr, Elwood, Ind.; Kyleigh Santee, Langdon, Kan.; Ericka Waggener, Harrodsburg, Ky.; Jessica Willis, Union Bridge, Md.; Ben Warfield, Marriottsville, Md.; Kourtney Nelson, Crete, Neb.; Marcie Falleur, Gearhart, Ore.; and Staci Anderson, Parkston, S.D. Juniors who received honorable mention include Kelsi Retallick, Glen Haven, Wis.; Klaire Jorgensen, Exeter, Neb.; Cameron Clark, Rochelle, Ga.; Sydney Geppert, Mitchell, S.D.; and Ryan Hollenberg, Mexico, Mo. 8/25/08 Date: 8/15/08 Advertisement
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