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Hosted byBlack Hawk College East Campus Agribusiness Club

42nd Annual

Agriculture Recognition ReceptionFriday, May 22, 2015 • NoonBlack Hawk College East Campus

Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................ Shelby Riley

Master & Mistress of Ceremonies .............................................................................. Colton Geiger & Shelby Riley

Acknowledgements of Appreciation ............................................................................. Agribusiness Club Officers

Recognition of Scholarship Recipients ................................................................................................. Liz BreedloveExecutive Director, Black Hawk College East Foundation

Recognition of Student Achievement ..................................................................................................... Jared BoyertBrooke Byers

Aaron CallahanDrew Cotton

Lee DenzerJeffry Hawes

Dan HogeDonna Irvin

Andrew Larson

Outstanding Student Awards .................................................................................................................... Jared BoyertAaron Callahan

Drew CottonLee DenzerJason Grice

Jeffry HawesDan Hoge

Donna IrvinGary Werkheiser

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Program

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Agribusiness Club2014-2015

Officers & Executive Committee

Savannah Speckhart, President • Shelby Riley, Vice President • Tim Mardesen, Freshmen VP-Rep Colton Geiger, Secretary • Clayton Boyert, Treasurer

2014-2015 Ag Ambassadors

Colton Geiger, President • Shelby Riley, Vice President • Maggie Neer, Secretary • Lillie Beringer, TreasurerHaley Haverback • Jamie Kraklow • Adam Lloyd • Demi Powers • Becca Rigg • Michael Scott • Chloe Yoder

Agriculture Alumni Board

Kindra Callahan, Chair • Andrew Bergeson, Vice Chair • Kimberly Steven, Secretary Renee Crabtree, Treasurer • Ex-Officio - Jon R. Wolf, Executive Secretary

Ex-Officio - Lee Denzer, Associate Executive Secretary Ex-Officios - Jeff Hawes, Andrew Larson & Gary Werkheiser, Agriculture Department Co-Chairs

DirectorsAshlee Boers • Ryan Butler • Brooke Byers • Nikki Klein

Bill LeSage • Doug Nelson • Tammy Pelz • Jon Pittard • Andy Rash

Black Hawk CollegeBoard of Trustees

Dorothy Beck • Tim Black • David Emerick, Jr. • Richard Fiems Fritz Larsen • Douglas Strand • Joseph Swan • Adam Lloyd, Student Trustee (EC)

Executive Officers of Administration

Dr. Bettie Truitt, PresidentDr. Lee Weimer, Interim Vice President for Instruction and Student Services

Chanda Dowell, Vice President for East CampusSteve Frommelt, Chief Financial Officer

Faculty

Jared Boyert • Brooke Byers • Aaron Callahan • Drew Cotton • Lee Denzer • Jason Grice • Dr. Jeffry Hawes • Dan Hoge • Donna Irvin • Andrew Larson • Mark Washburn • Gary Werkheiser

Student recognition plaques provided through the generosity of the Black Hawk College East Foundation.

The Agriculture Department would like to give a special thanks to the Agriculture Alumni who sponsored this event.

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Livestock Judging Scholarship Benefactors

Greg Campbell • Scott Campbell • David Cox • Mark Gordon • Tim & Angie Heckman •Dan & Deanna Hoge • Dale Hummel/Hummel Livestock • Devin Olson • Rodgers Cattle Company •

Steel & Machinery Transportation, Inc. • Todd Line • Ted Trout • Vandersnick Cattle Company • Werner Angus

Founders Scholars

Stephanie Adams • Marissa Chapa • Isabella Frisk • Colton Geiger • Rachel Hill • Hope Kensinger • Shelby Riley • Savannah Speckhart • Jamie Wall

Agriculture Education Internship Program

High School Level - Isabelle Ausdal • Morghan Davison • Alyssa Gustus • Allison Jo Hagerty • Kaysyee Haley • Eric Johnston • Christopher North • Dalton Spivey • Rachel VanDeVelde

College Level - Rebecca Janes • Patrick Kelly • William Lechner • Adam Lloyd • Brent Nelson • Lauren Prill • Shelby Riley • Michael Scott • Krystina Short • Chloe Yoder

Achievement Awards

Athletics - Jessica Crabtree • Allison Gossett • Alexis Smith • Lindsey Sunderlage • Katelyn WolfCrops & Soils - Tanner Clementz • Kimberlee Ewart • Chloe YoderHorse Show Team - Heather Burroughs • Breanna Grebin • Makayla Maciejewski • Alex Miller • Codi Reed •

Zach SafleyHorse Judging - Lillie Beringer • Hannah Buser • Brooke Catterton • Marissa Chapa • Breanna Grebin • Rebecca Janes •

Makayla Maciejewski • Hana Murphy • Danielle Neisendorf • Rachel Riddle • Shelby Riley • Riley Ryburn • Jamie Wall

Livestock Judging - Tyler Clark • Charles Colvin • Taylor Dawson • Colton Geiger • Danielle Heintz • Jacob Postin • Reid Suddeth • Thomas Trout • Carter Ward

Graduation HonorsSumma Cum Laude - Athens DeMartini • Makayla Maciejewski • Savannah Speckhart

Magna Cum Laude - Stephanie Adams • Colton Geiger • Rachel Hill • Shelby Riley • Robert Swanson • Jamie Wall

Cum Laude - Isabella Frisk • Marlee Gensler • Megan Knight • Rosemary Phillips • Bryce Tiffany

Phi Theta Kappa Inductees

Jennifer Bathje • Lillie Beringer • Evan Blunk • Mackenzie Brandt • Joshua DeGroot • Brooke Eckstein • Matthew Endress • Kimberlee Ewart • Mary Fielding • Mason Flack • Isbella Frisk • Kitlyn Frizzell • Rachel Hoy • Kelley Koester • Jamie Kraklow • Alexandra Logan • Makayla Maciejewski • Jessica Manthe • Kevin McCutchan • Katie Miller • Brent Nelson • Rosemary Phillips • Brian Pluimer • Samantha Rathjen • John Reasor • Jon Rubey •

Kalie Rumbold • Marlie Schaley • Caleb Stahl • Lakken Troxell

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Scholarship Recipients

Scholarships in bold indicate those awarded by the Back Hawk College East Foundation.

Nick Bangert ................................................................................................................................................ Scott County CattlemenNicole Bannick ............................................................................................................................................ Leo J. Wahl FoundationLillie Beringer ................................................................................................................................... Black Hawk East Foundation

National FFA FoundationNational High School Rodeo Foundation

Welter Seed & Honey Co. - Herman Welter & Alan Welter MemorialNick Bangert ................................................................................................................................................ Scott County CattlemenBrady Blaser .......................................................................................................................................... Belding Alumni AssociationClayton Boyert ....................................................................................................................................................... Livestock JudgingKale Boysen ........................................................................................ Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben - River City Rodeo & Stock Show

Louisa County Farm BureauWapello Community School District - FFA

Wapello Community School District - GerdnerKailyn Buchholz .......................................................................................................................................... 1st Farm Credit Services

Indian Creek FFA AlumniIndian Creek Education Foundation - Sheldon “Ted” Kesner

Brooke Catterton .................................................................................................................... Anne Arundel County Farm BureauMarissa Chapa .................................................................................................................. Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation

University of IL Extension - Kane County 4-H FoundationTyler Clark ................................................................................................................... Miami Soil & Water Conservation DistrictJohn Clouse ............................................................................................................................................................ Livestock JudgingBrandon Collopy ................................................................................................................................................... Livestock JudgingBreck Debnam ....................................................................................................................................................... Livestock JudgingAubrey Doherty ...................................................................................................................................... General Scholarship Fund

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation - Thomas H. LutseyBrick Lundberg MemorialMiscellaneous Scholarship

Jared Ekstrand ...................................................................................................................................................... Walter H. SchreckMatthew Endress .................................................................................................................................................. Walter H. SchreckKaleb Engelbarts ................................................................................................................................................ Walmart DependentMallory Espensheid .............................................................................................................................................. Livestock JudgingKimberlee Ewart ..................................................................................................................................... Louisa Community School

Wapello Community School District - FFAWapello Community School District - Scott Keltner

Mary Fielding ................................................................................................................................. Henry County 4-H FoundationHenry County Farm Bureau - Wilber Keppy Foundation

Alan & Mildred Peterson Charitable FoundationMason Flack ........................................................................................................................................................... Livestock JudgingLogan Foore .................................................................................................................................................................. Dean L. Bates

Southern York County School District Foundation - All Sports Booster ClubSouthern York County School District Foundation - Robert R. Anderson Family

Southern York County School District Foundation - Richard & Barbara EdsallParker Fought ............................................................................................................. LaGrange County Community FoundationAndrew Fowler ..................................................................................................................... Butch Downs Memorial Auto MechKyle Freebern .................................................... Community Foundation of the Great River Bend - Barbara & Robert Kuhns

Henry County Farm Brueau FoundationPatriot Renewable Fuels LLC

Walter H. SchreckKaitlyn Frizzell ........................................................................................................................................... Michelle’s Bridal ShoppeKyle Gehrt ..................................................................................................................................... Demmler Business/Technology

Stark County Education Foundation

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Colton Geiger ............................................................................................................... Robert H. & Bernice Eastman Memorial Gaylord L. Jackson

National FFA Foundation, Inc.Dale & Helen Swanson

Daniel Gerringer ................................................................................................................................ Four Corners K of C CouncilHayden Elementary PTO

Jennings County Community FoundationJennings County Farm BureauJennings County High School

Allison Gossett ........................................................................................................................................................................... BargerColes County Farm Bureau Foundation

Breanna Grebin ..................................................................................................................................................... Equine EndowedBrandon Gruber ........................................................................................................................................... Mount Airy Lions ClubKyle Haarmann ............................................................................................ York High School - Victor & Rosa Blum MemorialHaley Haverback ................................................................................................................................................... Livestock Judging

Illinois Beef Association - Terry ClemonsSkylee Hemp .............................................................................................................................................................................. CargillNoah Holm .................................................................................................................................................. 1st Farm Credit Services

DeKalb-Kane Cattlemen’s AssociationIndian Creek FFA Alumni

Rachel Hoy .......................................................................................................... Adel-Desoto-Minburn Scholarship FoundationDallas County Farm Bureau

Earlham Community School DistrictGiertz Brothers

Iowa Farm Bureau FederationPanther Creek Church of the Brethren

Tyler Hulslander .................................................................................................................................................... Walter H. ShreckRebecca Janes ............................................................................................................................. Black Hawk College East Alumni

University of Illinois - Illinois 4-H FoundationLinden Kaliff ............................................................................................................... Greater York Area Chamber of CommercePatrick Kelly .................................................................................................................................................... First Lutheran Church

Whiteside County Farm Bureau FoundationJeffrey King .................................................................................................................................................... Gene Gardner ImpactKade Knapp ........................................................................................................................................................... Livestock JudgingKelly Koester ...................................................................................................................................................... American Red Cross

Cliff Farms - Robert R. Cliff MemorialJamie Kraklow .............................................................................................................................................................. Larry Desutter

National FFA Foundation Inc.Tyler Lentz ......................................................................................................................................... Adams County Beef Auxiliary

Adams County Farm Bureau FoundationA.J. Line .................................................................................................................................................................. Livestock JudgingKyle Livingston ......................................................................................... The Angus Foundation - American Angus Auxiliary

York County 4-H - Peal Kneller MemorialYork County Community Foundation - Agriculture & Land Preservation Program

Adam Lloyd ............................................................................................................................................................ Marjorie CavanahEdward Arthur Mellinger

Eliza Lions ClubHarriet McCarthy

Mercer County Farm BureauRiver Valley Cooperative

Emily Lovdahl ........................................................................................................................................... Edward Arthur MellingerMakayla Maciejewski ......................................................................................................................................................... Holmquist

Robin Moreland Memorial EquineUniversity of Illinois Extension McLean County - Horse Education

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Jessica Manthe ................................................................................................................................................. Nancy & Wayne HierKewanee Kiwanis Club

Jeff Owens Memorial Tim Mardesen .................................................................................................................................... Johnson County AgriculturalDerek Moon ............................................................................................................................................. Miscellaneous ScholarshipHana Murphy ................................................................................................................................. Arabian Horse Association - JC

2013 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration’s All Youth Day Judging & Speaking ContestDylan Murray ........................................................................................................................................................ Agriculture FundMaggie Neer .......................................................................................................................................................... Livestock JudgingDanielle Neisendorf ...................................................................................... Arabian Horse Association - 2012 & 2013 Judging

HolmquistClay Newlin .............................................................................................................................................. Carpenter Local No. 1005Reed Oesch ............................................................................................. LaGrange County Community Foundation - WestviewMason Perez ............................................................................................................................................................ Bridges to CollegeEmily Pettis ................................................................................................................................... Kewanee High School - Damron

Kewanee School Foundation - James Golby Agri BusinessGarrett Post ............................................................................................................ Indian Creek Educaiton Foundaiton - WayneJacob Postin .................................................................................................................................................. 1st Farm Credit Services

Fulton County 4-H FederationFulton County Farm Bureau Foundation

Illinois Beef AssociationLewistown C.U.S.D. #97 Alumni

Livestock JudgingGeorge & Wilma Miller

Lauren Prill ........................................................................................................................................................... Livestock JudgingSamantha Rathjen .................................................................................................................. WCF - Clement J. Davies MemorialEric Rea ....................................................................................................................... 2013-14 Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation BeefJohn Reasor ................................................................................................................................................................... Dean L. Bates

Livestock JudgingCodi Reed .......................................................................................................................................................... Anderson Memorial

Joan Jackson Foundation Endowed EquineRachel Riddle .............................................................................................................. Peoples National Bank Endowed EquineLaura Rieker ....................................................................................................................................................... American Red CrossRebecca Riggs ............................................................................................................................................................ Coleman-LowerShelby Riley ................................................................................................................................................................... Dean L. Bates Andrew Ropp .................................................................................................................. Concord Community Schools - Buskirk

Jeremy Rothenberger Charitable FoundationJon Michael Rubey .................................................................................................................... Burns Grange #1839 Agriculture

Ray L. Creelman - FFADanielle Ryckaert ................................................................................................................................................. Harriet McCarthyKaren Sall .............................................................................................................................................................. Walter H. SchreckKrystina Short ........................................................................................................................................... Illini Central High School

Mason County Farm Bureau - Mason County AgJudith Showalter ........................................................................................................................................................................ CargillAlexis Smith .............................................................................................. Comcast Foundation - Comcast Leaders & AchieversSavannah Speckhart .............................................................................................................................................. Livestock JudgingBradley Spivey ............................................................................................................................................................... Verl I. BrooksKendall Steines ............................................................................................................................................................. Dean L. Bates

Livestock JudgingLane Steinke ................................................................................................................................. Jasper County Farm Bureau, Inc.

Jasper Foundation, Inc. - Newton County Foundation - Monty G. Williams MemorialJasper Foundation, Inc. - Newton County Foundation - Vision Ag

Reid Suddeth ............................................................................................................................ Order of the Eastern Star of IllinoisLindsey Sunderlage ............................................................................................................................................ Gary Jurs MemorialJacob Templin ............................................................................................................................... Donald L. Charlton Educational

Harvest with a HeartKosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. - Gill Family Charitable Endowment

Christine Todd ...................................................................................................................................................... Livestock Judging

Zane Torrance .................................................................................................................................................................... HolmquistHaley Verhaeghe ............................................................................................................................................................... HolmquistJamie Wall ................................................................ Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. - Fred & Nedra Beebe

Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. - Everett & Ferm Beeson MemorialPiper

Susan Shipp MemorialShoop Sports & Youth Foundation

Carter Ward .............................................................................................. The Angus Foundation - American Angus AuxiliaryThe Angus Foundation - Missouri Junior Angus Foundation

Knights of Ak-Sar-BenHayden Wilder ................ Jasper Foundation, Inc. - Newton County Community Foundation - Grace Pampel Education

Cory Lowderman Challenge AwardCory Lowderman Memorial

White County Community FoundationKatelyn Wolf ................................................................................................................. Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation

Payson/Seymour Education FoundationSteve Zambon ...................................................................................................................................... University Club Foundation

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North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)

iWireless Center • Moline, Illinois

For three days in early April, Black Hawk College hosted hundreds of youth and college competitors for the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference 2015.

Contestants competed in the following areas: • Agribusiness • Horse Judging • Agricultural Mechanics & Material Handling • Horticulture Judging • Agricultural Communications • Knowledge Bowl • Computer Applications • Livestock Judging • Crops Judging • Meat Animal & Livestock Management • Dairy Judging • Soils Judging

The stats: • 12 contests • 173 teams • 24 states • 325 youth contestants • 51 schools • 834 individual entries • 49,896 meals packaged for the River Bend Food Bank

The theme for this year’s conference aligned with the Agriculture Department’s mission statement, “What starts here changes the world, one student at a time.”

“The young people in attendance at this conference are the future of agriculture,” said Drew Cotton, conference co-chair and assistant professor of horse science. “They have unlimited potential and optimism with which to attack challenges and opportunities,” he said.

The NACTA Livestock, Dairy and Soils Judging Conference began in 1970. The college co-hosted in 1975 and hosted in 2004. The 2015 event involved months of planning and little sleep for East Campus faculty, staff and students the week of the conference. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a success!

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Networking Fair Participating CompaniesBeck’s Hybrids

Calmer Corn HeadsCargill Feed and NutritionCrop Production Services

Asgrow/DEKALBGrowmark FS

Helena Chemical CompanyJBS UnitedJohn Deere

Lake Land CollegeMarquis Energy

Pfister SeedsThe Ohio University - College of Food, Agriculture

and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)Tyson Fresh Meats

University of Illinois - College of ACESUniversity of Illinois College of ACES - Dept. of Crop

SciencesWestern IL University - School of Agriculture

Wyffels Hybrids, Inc.

SponsorsAgriGold

Asgrow/DEKALBBall HorticultureBeck’s Hybrids

Boss ManufacturingCalmer Corn HeadsFarm Credit Services

Growmark FSHelena Chemical Corporation

Illinois Farm BureauJohn Deere

Marquis EnergyNutrena

Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLCPfister Seeds

River Valley CooperativeSwiss Valley FarmsTyson Fresh Meats

VermeerWyffels Hybrids, Inc.

Zoetis

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• Fall Leadership Conference •Dixon, Illinois

Team & Individual Accomplishments • Stephanie Adams - New Windsor, Ill.; Joshua Degroot - Laura, Ill.; Kimberly Ewart - Wapello, Ia.; Mary Fielding - Lynn Center, Ill.; Kelly Koester - Elizabeth, Ill.; Adam Lloyd - Aledo, Ill.; Danielle Ryckaert - Taylor Ridge, Ill.; Krystina Short - Topeka, Ill. and Caleb Stahl - LaFayette, Ill.

Crop Judging Floriculture JudgingTeam 1 - 4th • Degroot - 3rd, Stahl - 9th Team - 3rd • Fielding - 4th, Ewart - 6thTeam 2 - 22nd • Ryckaert - 43rd, Short - 44th

Job Interview - Ag Ed Division Extemporaneous Speaking Prepared SpeakingAdams - 2nd Overall Lloyd - 4th Overall Koester - 4th Overall

Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS)Coach: Jeff Hawes

Horse JudgingCoach: Aaron Callahan

• Middle Tennesse State University •Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Team/Student Halter Performance Reasons OverallTeam A 1st 1st 1st 1stTeam B 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rdNorton 5th 2nd 1st 1stJanes 1st 3rd 2nd 2ndMurphy 2nd 4th 3rd 3rdBeringer 1st 7thCatterton 5th 5th

Freshmen Team & Individual Accomplishments • from left: Hannah Buser - Shiocton, Wis.; Asst. Rylee Ryburn - Earlville, Ill.; Lauren Peterson - Wyanet, Ill.; Lillie Beringer - Cascade, Iowa; Angella Nolan - Sterling, Ill.; Nicole Norton - Minooka, Ill.; Hana Murphy - Monroe City, Mo. and Brooke Catterton - Harwood, Md.

Not Pictured: Rebecca Janes - Peotone, Ill.

• “The Spring Contest” •Gainesville, Texas

Team/Student Halter Performance Reasons OverallTeam A 2nd 2nd 2nd 2ndTeam B 5th 3rd 5th 3rdJanes 1st 6th 2nd 2ndNorton 9th 4th 6th 3rdBeringer 3rd 3rd 6thCatterton 10th 7th 8th 7thMurphy 5th 5th 9th

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Sophomore Team & Individual Accomplishments •from left: Makayla Maciejewski - Downs, Ill.; Skylee Hemp - Milford, Ill.; Breanna Grebin - Rochester, Minn.; Isabella Frisk - Atkinson, Ill.; Marissa Chapa - Maple Park, Ill.; Danielle Neisendorf - Genoa, Ill.; Heather Dufek - Platteville, Wis.; Jamie Wall - Pierceton, Ind.; Riley Ryburn - Earlville, Ill.; Shelby Riley - Noblesville, Ind.; Amy Martin - Newark, and Rachel Riddle - Stanford, Ill.

• All American Quarter Horse Congress •Columbus, Ohio

Team/Student Halter Performance Reasons OverallTeam A 1st 1st 1st 1stTeam B 5th 2nd 4th 4thNeisendorf 2nd 1st 1st 1stWall 2nd 5th 2ndGrebin 3rd 3rd 3rdRyburn 4th 8th 10th 5thRiddle 1st 2nd 7thRiley 5th 7th 10th Chapa 4thMaciejewski 5th

• American Quarter Horse World Show •Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Team/Student Halter Performance Reasons OverallTeam A 4th 1st 1st 1stTeam B 1st 2nd 2nd 2ndNeisendorf 5th 1st 1st 1stChapa 6th 4th 3rd 2ndRiddle 6th 4th 3rdGrebin 2nd 6th 4thMaciejewski 2nd 5th 8th 5thWall 3rd 10th 8thRyburn 10th 9thHemp 7thRiley 9th

Academic All American Horse Judging TeamThese students, chosen by the National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association, must have a 3.5 GPA or higher and be in the top 10 overall at the national level. *Indicates Distinguished Academic All Americans (a GPA of 3.85 or higher). GPAs are based on the first three semesters.

* Makayla Maciejewski 4.00 * Jamie Wall 3.88 * Shelby Riley 3.85 * Marissa Chapa 3.80 Rachel Riddle 3.70 Breanna Grebin 3.54

Horse Judging Awards & Scholarships

Susan Shipp Memorial Scholarship (Freshman Horse Judging) ............................................................................. TBAThis award is given in memory of Susan, a transfer student who lost her life in a car accident while a student at BHE in November, 1994. It is awarded to a member of the freshmen horse judging team. The selection is based on Contest results, an essay about their Personal Characteristics and first semester GPA.

Pard’s Western Store Work Horse Award (Sophomore Horse Judging) ............................................................... TBAEach year Pard’s Western store presents a gift certificate to the sophomore horse judge that competed on the judging team all four semesters; set high goals for themselves and the team; stayed very coachable until the end and added value to the team by motivating others and staying a team player. They always tried hard and finished strong, but not necessar-ily finished 1st. Also plans to continue their education and judging at a four-year institute.

Robert & Jean Wolf Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Horse Judging) ............................................................. TBAIn the fall of 2002 Jon Wolf, founder of the Equine program, suffered the loss of both parents, Robert and Jean Wolf of Polo during the month of September. They were of vital support in the beginning of the program and remained so to the end. Both parents are so reflected in the personality and dedication of Jon. This award will be given to a sophomore horse judge that compted on the judging team all four semesters; set high goals and made major progress in their placing of classes and oral reasons; stayed very coachable until the end, trying hard and finishing strong. This award goes to the sophomore who accumulates the most contest points in fall competition.

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Soil JudgingCoaches: Andrew Larson & Scott Wiesbrook

Team/Student Pit #1 Pit #2 Pit #3 Pit #4 Overall/PointsTeam 1stClementz 6th 10th 1st 7th 1stNelson 3rd 6th 8th 2nd 2ndKing 4th 7th 2nd 4th 3rdKraklow 2nd 11th 9th 3rd 6thTorrance 1st 4th 5th 15th 7thHall 8th 2nd 12th 6th 8thEwart 9th 17th 15th 5th 12thShort 14th 18th 19th 10th 16thDraminski 18th 19th 16th 14th 19th

• American Society of Agronomy Regional Contest •

University of Wisconsin • Stephens Point, WI

Team Members • from left back: Krystina Short - Topeka, Ill.; Blake Hall - Sterling, Ill.; Trevor Nelson - Toulon, Ill.; Tanner Clementz - Elkhart, Ill.; Conner King - Kewanee, Ill.; Andrew Draminski - Kewanee, Ill.; Jamie Kraklow - Toulon, Ill. and Kimberlee Ewart - Wapello, Iowafront center: Zane Torrance - Biggsville, Ill.

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Intercollegiate Horse Show Associationwww.ihsainc.com

IHSA Team Coaches: Donna Irvin, Drew Cotton & Brooke Byers

Black Hawk College Western Team(2014-15 • 370 colleges and 8,300 students competed nationally)

Academic All American IHSAThese students, chosen by the IHSA Coaches Association, must have a 3.5 GPA or higher and have shown in two or more meets. GPAs are based on the first three semesters.

1st Team (3.8 or above)Hannah Buser, Marissa Chapa, Rachel Hoy, Rebecca Janes, Haley McWhorter, Makayla Maciejewski, Nicole Norton, Wendi Schmid, Kaitlyn Wending

2nd Team (3.5 or above)Lillie Beringer, Isabella Frisk, Breanna Grebin, Alexandra Logan, Peyton Nobis, Lauren Peterson, Judith Showalter, Maggie Steen, Lindsey Sunderlage

• Regular Season Team & Individual Accomplishments •

Western Division - Zone 7, Region 5 Colleges:Augustana College, Black Hawk College East Campus, Illinois State University, Iowa State University, Missouri State University, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and Truman State University

9 Regular Season meets hosted by:Black Hawk College East Campus, Missouri State University, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Truman State University

• Truman State University IHSA Stock Show • Kirksville, Missouri September 27, 2014 • High Point Team • High Point Rider - Makayla Maciejewski • Reserve High Point Rider - Alex Miller September 28, 2014 • Reserve High Point Team • High Point Rider - Heather Burroughs

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• Missouri State University IHSA Western Show • Springfield, Missouri November 1, 2014 • High Point Team • High Point Rider - Heather Burroughs November 2, 2014 • Reserve High Point Team • High Point Rider - Heather Burroughs

• Black Hawk College Intercollegiate Western Horse Show • Black Hawk College East Campus November 22, 2014 • High Point Team • Reserve High Point Rider - Alex Miller November 23, 2014 • Reserve High Point Team

• Missouri State University IHSA Western Show • Springfield, Missouri February 21, 2015 • Reserve High Point Team • High Point Rider - Makayla Maciejewski • Reserve High Point Rider - Heather Burroughs February 22, 2015 • High Point Team • High Point Rider - Heather Burroughs • Reserve High Point Rider - Makayla Maciejewski

• Black Hawk College Intercollegiate Western Horse Show • Black Hawk College East Campus March 7, 2015 • High Point Team • High Point Rider - Makayla Maciejewski • Reserve High Point Rider - Heather Burroughs

• Regional Championship Show • Black Hawk College East Campus March 8, 2015 • Overall High Point Regional Team • Regional High Point Rider - Heather Burroughs • Open Horsemanship - Heather Burroughs - 1st • Reserve Regional High Point Rider - Makayla Maciejewski • Reining - Makayla Maciejewski - 1st • Open Horsemanship - Breanna Grebin - 2nd • Advanced Horsemanship - Marissa Chapa - 2nd • Intermediate - Codi Reed - 1st Danielle Neisendorf - 2nd Peyton Nobis - 3rd Haley Oesch - 5th

Pictured from left: Coach Donna Irvin, Breanna Grebin, Codi Reed, Alex Miller, Makayla Maciejewski, Heather Burroughs, Marissa Chapa, Danielle Neisendorf, Brooke Catterton, Peyton Nobis, Haley Oesch and Coach Brooke Byers

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• Semifinals • Lady Lake, Florida March 21, 2015 (Individual Competition) • Open Horsemanship - Breanna Grebin - 6th • Advanced Horsemanship - Marissa Chapa - 7th • Intermediate - Danielle Neisendorf - 2nd Codi Reed - 4th • Reining - Makayla Maciejewski - 3rd March 22, 2015 (Team Competition) • 3rd Team Overall (Qualifies Black Hawk Horse Show Team for Nationals) • Intermediate Horsemanship - Haley McWorter - 1st • Novice Horsemanship - Danielle Neisendorf - 1st • Beginner Horsemanship - Lindsey Sunderlage - 5th • Advanced Horsemanship - Brooke Catterton - 5th • Open Horsemanship - Heather Burroughs - 6th • Reining - Heather Burroughs - 4th

April 18, 2015 • Team 2 - Reserve High Point • Reining - Heather Burroughs - Champion • Open Horsemanship - Breanna Grebin - 7th • Advanced - Brooke Catterton - Reserve Champion • Novice - Codi Reed - Reserve Champion • Intermediate - Haley McWorter - Reserve Champion • Beginner - Lindsey Sunderlage - Champion

• Team 1 - 5th Overall • Reining - Makayla Maciejewski - Reserve Champion • Open - Makayla Maciejewski - 6th • Advanced - Judith Showalter - 7th • Novice - Zach Safley - 5th • Intermediate - Becca Janes - 3rd • Beginner - Dalton Kelman 5th

• WT Junior College Equestrian Championships • West Texas A&M University • Canyon, Texas

• Nationals • Springfield, Massachusetts April 30 - May 3, 2015 • Team - 7th Overall in the nation Danielle Neisendorf • Individual Intermediate - National Champion • Novice Horsemanship - 6th Makayla Maciejewski • Individual Reining - Reserve Nat’l Champion • Qualifier for NRHA Collegiate Challenge Haley McWorter • Intermediate Horsemanship - Reserve Nat’l Champion Breanna Grebin • Open Horsemanship - Reserve Nat’l Champion Mary Kandis • Alumni Horsemanship - Reserve Nat’l Champion Heather Burroughs • AQHA Cup - 8th • Team Reining - 6th Brooke Catterton • Advanced Horsemanship - 7th Lindsey Sunderlage • Beginner Horsemanship - 7th Codi Reed • Individual Intermediate - 8th

Pictured from left: Judith Showalter, Lindsey Sunderlage, Rebecca Janes, Breanna Grebin, Brooke Catterton, Haley McWorter, Zach Safley, Heather Burroughs, Makayla Maciejewski, Codi Reed and Dalton Kelman

Pictured from left: Coach Brooke Byers, Coach Donna Irvin, Lindsey Sunderlage, Breanna Grebin, Codi Reed, Haley McWorter, Danielle Neisendorf, Brooke Catterton, Heather Burroughs, Makayla Maciejewski and Coach Drew Cotton

Pictured from left: Heather Burroughs, Codi Reed, Marissa Chapa, Danielle Neisendorf, Breanna Grebin, Brooke Catterton, Haley McWorter, Makayla Maciejewski and Lindsey Sunderlage

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2014-15 Sophomore Team Members

Lillie Beringer - Cascade, IowaTrevor Biley - Grimes, IowaBrooke Catterton - Harwood, Md.Kyle Freeburn - Geneseo, Ill.Rachel Hoy - Adel, IowaIsabella James - Milford, Conn.

Rebecca Janes - Peotone, Ill.Patrick Kelly - Tampico, Ill.Dalton Kelman - Watertown, Wis.Alex Logan - Oxford, Mich.Haley McWhorter - Manito, Ill.Angella Nolan - Sterling, Ill.

Jessie Rasmussen - Summit Lake, Wis.Jamie Schneider - Long Grove, IowaKrystina Short - Topeka, Ill.Alexis Smith - Plano, Ill.Lindsey Sunderlage - Kingston, Ill.Baylea Townsend - Tiskilwa, Ill.

2014-15 Freshmen Team Members

Marissa ChapaMaple Park, Ill.Maple Park, ILMarissa has been on the show team for two years. Her most memorable part of the show team was traveling on the road and getting to see a lot of neat places. Marissa became a

more versatile rider during her time on the show team. She also thought the show team helped her identify her weak-nesses which helped her improve herself as a rider. Marissa plans on transferring to Oklahoma State University. She will be on the show team but the skills she learned at BHC will stick with her through the rest of her riding career. We would like to thank Marissa for always having an upbeat attitude, and boosting other team members confidence.

Bella FriskCambridge, Ill.Bella has been a part of the show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishment during show team was being involved in a great organi-zation and learning how to ride different types of horses.

Her most memorable moments on show team were in the practice pen. Everyone works together at practice and push-es each other to be the best they can be. Bella learned to be better in her riding position and a more versatile rider. The greatest challenge I had was adjusting to the different style of riding. Bella plans to transfer to Western Illinois University to complete her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science; then attend a 4-year university to become a veteri-narian. We would like to thank Bella for being a great team-mate to all the other riders.

Brittany ButlerWarsaw, Ind.Brittany has been a member of the show team for two years. Brittany’s greatest accomplish-ment during show team was winning a blue ribbon at her first IHSA horse show. Her most memorable thing about show team was the bus rides to the away horse shows. She learned

from show team how important it is to use your body to help guide your horse. Brittany plans to attend Black Hawk for a third year and to continue riding for the show team. We would like to thank Brittany for helping organize things before the horse shows.

Heather BurroughsMuscatine, IowaHeather has been on the show team for three years. Her greatest accomplishment was High Point Open Rider of the Region. Heather’s most memorable part of show team was traveling to Florida

for semi-finals. She gained horsemanship skills, and the ability to ride different types of horses while participating on the team. Her future plans are to transfer to Iowa State University for Ag Business. We would like to thank Heather for her consistent leadership.

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Makayla Ray MaciejewskiDowns, Ill.Makayla has been on the show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishment was winning Reining at regionals and then taking 3rd at semi-finals to advance her to nationals. The most fun part of show team for her was “when you can get on

any horse and knock out a great pattern.” Makayla gained a huge respect for the mental aspect of this sport, being able to handle a large variety of horses at a competitive level is very humbling. Her greatest challenge during show team was getting over a bad ride and having to move on to a better next ride. After Black Hawk College, Makayla plans to attend the University of Findlay and be a member of the horse show team. She will finish her degree in equine and eventually develop her own training program. We would like to thank Makayla for the organization and her extra time she spent with team mates to help them improve.

Alex MillerWarsaw, Ind.Alex has been on the show team for two years. Alex’s great accomplishment was being the High Point Rider for the Region in 2014. His most memorable moments were the trips to away horse shows

and spending time with his team mates. Alex improved his horsemanship skills during his time on the horse show team and thought riding the different types of horses improved his overall riding skill. Alex plans on staying at Black Hawk College for a third year to take general education class-es and to work for Jeff Greaves Performance Horses. We would like to thank Alex for helping with practices and push-ing the freshman horse show team members to become better riders.

Cassi MyreMilton, Wis.Cassi has been on the show team for two years. Cassi’s greatest accomplishment was winning several of her classes during her sophomore year. Her most memorable moment on show team was singing during

the bus rides to away horse shows. Cassi gained a stronger riding position and learned more about showing during her time on the horse show team. Cassi plans to begin a career in the horse industry after she leaves Black Hawk College. We would like to thank Cassi for her determination on show team and her wonderful co-piloting skills!

Racheal HodgeMorristown, Ind.Racheal has been on the show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishment on show team was improving her riding skills and gaining confidence in herself. Her most memorable part of

show team was meeting people that will be lifelong friends. Racheal gained confidence and courage during her time on show team. It was a challenge for Racheal to start showing because of her nerves. She plans to transfer to West Texas A&M. She plans on participating on their show team. We would like to thank Racheal for her determination to always improve. She always worked hard at practice to become a better rider.

Skylee HempMilford, Ill.Milford, IllinoisSkylee has been on the show team for two years. Skylee thought the show team helped her become a more confident rider. Her most memorable part

of show team was traveling with her team mates. Skylee learned how to work as a team and how to stay organized while on show team. Skylee plans on coming back to Black Hawk College for a third year to take general education courses before she transfers.

Breanna Grebin Rochester, Minn.Breanna has been a part of the show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishment during show team was having the opportunity to show at the team riding at semi- finals in 2014 and winning the

open horsemanship as the team rider. Her most memorable moments on show team were traveling across the country with a great group of people who love horses. Breanna learned to become a more effective rider on all different types of horses. The greatest challenge she had was learning to do the reining. Breanna plans to transfer to West Texas A&M to complete her bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness. We would like to thank Breanna for her positive attitude and outstanding work ethic. She always sets her standards high and knows how to balance her work load in order to succeed. She has truly been a pleasure to coach!

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Codi ReedWoodhull, Ill.Codi has been on the show team for three years. Codi’s greatest accomplishments on the show team were making it to semi-fi-nals her freshman year for begin-ner team rider and qualifying for intermediate individual for

regionals, semi-finals, and nationals. Codi always had a fun time on all the trips. She learned responsibility, organiza-tion, dedication, and horsemanship during her time on the show team. Codi will continue her education at West Texas A&M University.

Haley OeschCrystal Lake, Ill.Haley has been on the horse show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishments this year were to point out of the intermediate division and qual-ifying for regionals. She enjoyed traveling to other schools to

show. Haley overcame her nerves that she would get while horse showing with the help of her coaches. She plans on taking a year or two off to work at a ranch then she plans on going back to school to get her bachelor’s degree. Haley is a solid competitor that was great at taking coaching advice and applying it to herself or a horse.

Peyton NobisLockport, Ill.Peyton has been on the show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishment was that she went from having no experience showing, to placing 3rd in the region. Her most memorable moment was traveling with her

teammates and building friendships. Peyton learned how to ride a wide variety of horses and improved her body position. Peyton plans on returning to Black Hawk College next year and continuing show team and hopefully make it to nationals. We would like to thank Peyton for always being very committed to the team.

Danielle NeisendorfGenoa, Ill.Danielle has been on the horse show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishment was qualifying for nationals this year. Her most memorable moment was the trip to Florida for semi-finals. During her time

on show team, Danielle improved her horsemanship skills and learned how to ride a variety of horses. Her plans after Black Hawk College are to transfer onto Northern Illinois University. We would like to thank Danielle for always hav-ing an upbeat attitude and a smile on her face!

Zac SafelyMuscatine, IowaZac has been on the show team for two years. His greatest accomplishment was qualifying for regionals in the intermedi-ate division as a freshman. Zac enjoyed all the trips the team took to different shows. He

learned better horsemanship skills, and how to ride all kinds of horses.

Judith ShowalterCorunna, Ind.Judith has been on the show team for two years. Her greatest accomplishment was getting 2nd place at the Missouri State Show on a horse named Casper. Judith enjoyed making new friends during her time on show team.

Judith gained more confidence in her riding ability during the last two years. She plans to go to Brown Mackie College and become a vet technician.

Kaitlyn WendlingKaneville, Ill.Kaitlyn has been on the horse show team for one year. Kaitlyn had never competed in shows at all before she joined this team. It was a huge accomplishment for her to go out and get several 1st, and 2nd places through the course of the year. She enjoyed the trips to away shows because they were fun and exciting. Kaitlyn gained a lot of knowledge on what a proper riding position looks like. After Black Hawk College, she will be transferring to Illinois State University. We would like to thank Kaitlyn for her open mind. She was always willing to learn and try new things.

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Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF) Scholarship ................................................................... Marissa ChapaEquus Foundation Scholarship ....................................................................................................................... Alex LoganJoan Johnson Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................................... Makayla Maciejewski

2015 IHSA Student Scholarships

Equis Emeritus AwardSizzle

May 24, 1989 - April 15, 2013

“There is nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.”

~ Ronald Reagan, President 1987

For over 20 years Sizzle was the best at just that! She was the cornerstone

of our program for thousands of students and visitors. She will be missed!

Livestock JudgingCoaches: Dan Hoge & Jared Boyert

Freshmen Team • from left front: Tate Arters - Spencer, Ohio; Jacob Postin - Lewistown, Ill.; Haley Haverback - Atkinson, Ill.; Rachel Hoy - Adel, Iowa; Maggie Smith - Bryant, Ill.; Kalie Rumbold - Wyanet, Ill.; Danielle Heintz - Lakeview, Ohio; Aubrey Doherty - Johnson Creek, Wis.; Tyler Clark - Covington, Ohio; Mason Flack - North Henderson, Ill.; Carter Ward - Plattsburg, Mo. and Coach Dan Hogefrom left back: Lane Steinke - Rensselaer, Ind.; Kyle Livingston - Dover, Pa.; Reid Suddeth - Mineral Point, Wis.; Kale Boysen - Morning Sun, Iowa; Tim Mardesen - Oxford, Iowa; Grant Colvin - Russellville, Ind.; Mike Scott - Townsend, Del.; Ben Markegard - Peterson, Minn.; A.J. Line - Seaton, Ill.; Nick Bangert - Blue Grass, Iowa; Brandon Callopy - Williamsfield, Ill. and Coach Jared Boyert

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• Stockman •Auburn, Indiana

Individuals • (No Team Competition)

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep Reasons OverallMarkegard 5th 2nd 6th 3rdBergan 7th 10thSmith 3rdBoysen 5thWard 7th 5thColvin 7thSteinke 8th* Suddeth 10th 9th (* - 4H division)

• Hoosier Beef Congress •Indianapolis, Indiana

Individuals: (No Team Competition)

Team/Student Reasons Placings OverallWard 2nd 5thSuddeth 1st 8th

• Sioux Empire Farm Show •Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep/Goats Reasons OverallTeam 2 3rd 5th 6th 7th 3rdTeam 1 7th 4th 7th 5th 6thTeam 3 10th 8th 9thTeam 4 8th 10thSteinke 10th 5thBoysen 3rdDoherty 4th 8thColvin 6thWard 6th Haverback 7thCallopy 8thSmith 9th Hoy 10th

• Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Contest •Macomb, Illinois

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep Reasons OverallTeam 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rdScott 8th 9th 6th 5thColvin 1stLivingston 1stBangert 10thHeintz 2ndRumbold 2nd

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• Iowa Beef Expo •Des Moines, Iowa

Team/Student Reasons Placings OverallTeam “Red” 3rd 8thScott 9th

Sophomore Team • from left: Coach Dan Hoge; Clayton Boyert - Seville, Ohio; Lauren Prill - Wichita, Kan.; John Reasor - Wildwood, Ga.; Savannah Speckhart - Princeville, Ill.; Hayden Wilder - Remington, Ind.; Kristi Smith - Princeville, Ill.; Breck Debnam - Gaithersburg, Md.; Gretchen Simpson - Alexis, Ill.; Kendall Steines - Springbrook, Iowa; Maggie Neer - Urbana, Ohio; Kade Knapp - Stanwood, Iowa; Mallory Espenscheid - Traer, Iowa; Christine Todd - Danvers, Ill.; Tyler Dawson - Rushville, Ind.; Melissa Knowles - Deland, Fla.; Colton Geiger - Columbia City, Ind.; Thomas Trout - Huntington, Ind. and Coach Jared Boyert

• National Barrow Show •Austin, Minnesota

Team/Student Reasons OverallTeam 1st 1stBoyert 5th 1stWilder 1st 2ndNeer 5thSteines 7th

• Ak Sar Ben •Omaha, Nebraska

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep/Goats Reasons OverallTeam 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 2ndNeer 3rd 2nd 4thBoyert 2nd 7th 6thKnapp 6th 7thDawson 6th 8thPrill 9th 8th 10thWilder 3rdClouse 4thEspenscheid 5thSpeckhart 6thReasor 10th

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• The Stockman •Auburn, Indiana

Individuals: (No Team Competition)

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep Reasons OverallNeer 2nd 4th 1st 1st 1stPrill 4th 6th 6thWilder 2nd 4th 7thBoyert 2nd 3rdGeiger 3rd 8thDebnam 7th

• American Royal Livestock Show •Kansas City, Missouri

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep/Goats Reasons OverallTeam 1st 2nd 2nd 4thNeer 2nd 5th 1st 6thBoyert 9th

• North American International Livestock Exposition •Louisville, Kentucky

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep Reasons Swine Reasons OverallTeam 10th 7th 3rd 2nd 7thPrill 3rd 1stNeer 7thSteines 9th

• Hoosier Beef Congress •Indianapolis, Indiana

Individuals: (No Team Competition)

Team/Student Reasons Placings OverallReasor 2nd 1st 1stWilder 3rd 3rd 3rdKnapp 7th 2ndGeiger 1st 7thPrill 4th

• National Western Stock Show and Rodeo •Denver, Colorado

Team/Student Beef Market Steers Swine Sheep/Goats Reasons OverallTeam 3rd 3rd 9th 6th 2ndWilder 3rdBoyert 9th 10thNeer 8th

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• National Western Stock Show Carload Judging Contest •

Team/Student OverallTeam 5th

• Iowa Beef Expo •Des Moines, Iowa

Team/Student Reasons Placings OverallTeam “Dragons” 1st 1st 1stTeam “Tigers” 2nd 2nd 2ndBoyert 1st 7th 1stDawson 8th 2nd 3rdDebnam 3rd 5thKnapp 3rd 6thNeer 8th 7thStines 9thPrill 5th 10thGeiger 6th

• San Antonio Livestock Show •San Antonio, Texas

Team/Student Cattle Swine Sheep Goats Reasons OverallTeam 3rd 8th 5th 6th 8thWilder 4th 10th 10thKnapp 1stNeer 4thGeiger 7th

• Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Contest •Macomb, Illinois

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep Reasons OverallTeam 1st 1st 1st 1st 1stBoyert 1st 1st 1st 1stNeer 2nd 2nd 2ndSteines 2nd 3rd 5thDawson 9th 1st 9th 4th 7thWilder 4th 5th 9thDebnam 2ndTodd 8th 4thReasor 10thEspenscheid 9th

• Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo •Houston, Texas

Team/Student Beef Swine Sheep Goats Placings Reasons OverallTeam 6th 3rd 5th 8thWilder 2nd 2nd 1st 6th 1st

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Livestock Judging Awards & Scholarships

Cory Lowderman Freshman Challenge Scholarship .......................................................................................... TBAThis award was established by the 1990-1991 Livestock Judging Team and is awarded annually in memory of Cory Lowderman (2000). This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed one year of competi-tion on the Freshman Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest com-bined points throughout all competitions during their Freshman year. Cory believed in challenging others to be their very best.

Denzer Memorial Award ......................................................................................................................................... TBAThis award was established by the 1999-2000 BHE Livestock Judging Team. It is presented in memory of Norma Denzer (1999) and Adam Denzer (2008). This award is given to the outstanding sophomore Livestock Judging student who has completed two years in the Livestock Judging Program at Black Hawk College East Campus. This award is present-ed annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the participation of Livestock Judging related activities. This award is not based on points, but rather on attitude and always thinking of others before themselves. The Denzer Family of Bloomington, IL has been a very important part of the development of the Livestock Judging tradition and culture at BHE.

Ken Urban Memorial Award .................................................................................................................................. TBAThis award was established in memory of Ken Urban who was a Duroc Swine Breeding Pioneer from Prophetstown, Ill. Ken helped the Livestock Judging teams at BHE in the early years to excellence in swine judging not only in competi-tions, but more importantly in understanding how swine genetics impacts the next generation of offspring. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in swine judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

Denny Benoodt Memorial Award .......................................................................................................................... TBAThis award was established in memory of Denny Benoodt of Geneseo, Ill. who was a famous beef cattle breeder. He played an important role in bringing the first Simmental breeding cattle to the United States. He helped the Livestock Judging teams at BHE in the early years to excellence in beef judging not only in competitions, but more importantly in understanding how breeding beef genetics impacts the next generation of both show and sale beef cattle offspring. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in beef judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

Gwen Peterson Memorial Award ........................................................................................................................... TBAThis award was established in memory of Gwen Peterson, of Kewanee, Ill. an outstanding 4-H leader for many years in Henry County. She and her husband Stan are known to us as our “College Sheep Farm”. They have provided sheep judging classes for our Livestock Judging Team for over thirty years. This award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in sheep judging throughout all of the competitions of the year.

Elmer Hoge Memorial/Mid-Continent Scholarship .......................................................................................... TBAThis award was established in memory of Elmer Hoge by the 1979-1980 BHE Livestock Judging Team. Elmer was a true stockman, having established very prominent and successful Duroc breeding swine and Hereford cattle herds. Years later, the Hugh Miller family further endowed this Scholarship in representing many years of the Mid-Continent Livestock Stock Show and Judging Contest and the participation of Black Hawk College. This award is given to the out-standing agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in Livestock Judging throughout all of the compe-titions of the year.

BHE Livestock Judging Reasons Award ............................................................................................................... TBAThis award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years of competition on the Livestock Judging Team. The award is presented annually to a student who has the highest combined points in Oral Reasons throughout all of the competitions of the year.

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Outstanding Student Awards

Todd DeMay Memorial Award (Freshman Transfer) .............................................................................................. TBAThis award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed one year in the Agricultural Transfer Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, as well as extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.

Sophomore Agriculture Business Award ............................................................................................................. TBAThis award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in an Ag Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Sophomore Agriculture Production Award ........................................................................................................ TBAThis award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in an Ag Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Sophomore Horticulture Award ............................................................................................................................ TBAThe award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in horticulture science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extra-curricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among their peers.

Verden and Verna Lee Broers Stockman’s Award ............................................................................................. TBAThis award was established in memory of both Verden and Verna Lee Broers of Walnut, Ill. Verden and Verna Lee Broers’ family farm is the original home of the famous BHE animal sciences labs. Because of their contributions through-out the years, the BHE animal sciences labs are the most popular “hands on” lab activities of any community college or university in the world. The Broers family is considered to be the most generous family in the history of the ag program. Above everything else they truly enjoyed the successes and the futures of each student and graduate of Black Hawk College agriculture student. This award is given to two outstanding agriculture students who have completed two years in the Agriculture Programs. One student from the agriculture related programs and one student from the equine related programs. This award is given to students who have exemplified excellence in demonstrating interest and tremendous effort in supporting the animal sciences activities both on and off campus.

Rosemary Ward Memorial Scholarship (Sophomore Agriculture Transfer Student) ............................................. TBAThis award is given to the outstanding agriculture student who has completed two years in the agricultural transfer Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, as well as extensive involvement in extracurricular activities, both on and off campus. Mr. Donal Ward, of Walnut, Ill. established an endowed scholarship in memory of his late wife Rosemary Ward. This endowment is one of the largest ever endowed at Black Hawk College. Mr. and Mrs. Ward believed strongly in the agriculture programs at BHE, they always sincerely followed the successes of the students and have always enjoyed where the students were from and what their successes truly represented.

Sophomore Horse Science Award .......................................................................................................................... TBAThe award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in Horse Science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extra-curricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among their peers.

Sophomore Equestrian Science Award ................................................................................................................. TBAThe award is presented to the outstanding graduating student that demonstrates passion and competency in Equestrian Science as well as academic excellence, a high level of involvement in extra-curricular activities, and has stood out as a leader among their peers.

Sophomore Ag Mechanics Award .......................................................................................................................... TBAThis award is given to the outstanding agriculture mechanics student who has completed two years in an Ag Mechanics Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

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Sophomore Automotive Technician Award ........................................................................................................ TBAThis award is given to the outstanding automotive technician student who has completed two years in an Auto Mechanics Career Work Experience Program. This award is presented annually to a student who has exemplified an extra effort of achieving excellence in the classroom, on work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

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�ink of the impact Black Hawk College East Campus has had on your own life, or on the lives of those closest to you.�ink of how you can impact future students through a donation to theBlack Hawk College East Foundation’s scholarship program.Invest in the students of tomorrow by establishing an endowed or annualscholarship today. Your gi� is their future!

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in your future endeavors!sophomores and

Join us Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016

for the Ag Alumni Banquet!7 p.m. | Kewanee Duneswww.bhc.edu/agalumni

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Hosted byBlack Hawk College East Campus Agribusiness Club

42nd Annual

Agriculture Recognition ReceptionFriday, May 22, 2015 • NoonBlack Hawk College East Campus