Bain among top placers in Team Salesmanship at 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show
Junior Shorthorn enthusiasts gathering from 29 states competed in the 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference in Timonium, Md., June 15-22. Not only did the juniors compete with their animals, but had the opportunity to compete in multiple individual, team or state contests.
In Team salesmanship exhibitors in teams of two are tasked with working together to market a product to prospective buyers (Judges).
In the senior division, the exhibitors were given a scenario to present a business plan for a bank loan. The Intermediate division were to sell a TransOva product or service to a panel of judges. Prospector I and II divisions had the objective to sell an animal they had brought to the show.
Exhibitors were judged based on speaking participation of both team members, poise/skill in the presentation, teamwork, appearance of the animal and overall impact of the sell.
Executive Secretary/CEO of the American Shorthorn Association, Montie Soules, explained in an interview that, “The National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference is every bit as much about the contests and the educational aspect from that as it is the cattle show. The youth of this breed pride themselves in participating in a number of contests. This provides leadership and communication skills for those junior exhibitors that will advance them in their lifelong goals. One of the things that I am most proud of about this event is the high participation percentage that we have in our contests. Our junior board and staff have made it a point to try and provide new and updated contests that challenge the junior members with the technology available in today’s world. This prepares Shorthorn youth for their future.”
Receiving top honors in the Prospector I age division (age 9 and under) were:
• Alden Vaughn and Lane McDonald of Iowa
• Emma and Kaylee Godfrey of Pennsylvania
• Lane McCall of Kentucky and Bryce Heverly of Michigan
• Rylee Jo and Payton Helsinger of Ohio (West Manchester)
• Sawyer McGrew of Pennsylvania and Kaydence Hoy of Maryland
In the Prospector II age division, (10-12 years old) were:
• Piper Cates and Weston Ward of Indiana
• Maddox Reedy and Jackson Bunting, Illinois
• Brock Studer of Iowa and Ryder Heter of Kansas
• Kinlynn Dryer and Ivy Goodbred of Illinois
• Adalynn Vaughn and Hadley McDonald of Iowa
Intermediate age division, (13 – 16 years) were:
• Joshua Blakeman of Ohio (Jackson County) and Emma Helsiner of Illinois
• Evelyn Hill and Lindsay Jester of Indiana
• Kinsey Kraushaar and Will Beinlich of Pennsylvania
• Logan and Lucas Barnett of Maryland
• Alexa Turner of Illinois and Sheridan Soules of Oklahoma
Senior age division, (17 -21 years) were:
• Ashton Bain (Lynchburg) and Tatumn Poff (Chardon) of Ohio
• Ben and Josh Archer of Pennsylvania
• Jewel and Victoria Thompson of Alabama
• Kylee Stelzer and Morgan Vondra, Wisconsin
• Rex Harrison and London Steele of Alabama.
The American Shorthorn Association provides quality service and support to its members by promoting the value of Shorthorn Cattle in all aspects of the beef industry, while maintaining the integrity of the herd book and performance database. The American Junior Shorthorn Association promotes personal development through youth activities and educational events, while being dedicated to the betterment of its members. To learn more, contact the ASA office or visit www.shorthorn.org or www.juniorshorthorn.com.
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