meet your Junior Board HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY GET EXPOSED TO SUFFOLK SHEEP? My grandparents are Suffolk breeders, so we always visited the barns while we were there. WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES RELATED TO SUFFOLK SHEEP? One of my favorite memories is playing Uno with my friends at the All-American. WHY WERE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE UJSSA BOARD? This board allows me to gain connections in the Suffolk community. It has also provided the opportunity for me to make friends from around the country. It’s also an amazing opportunity to build skills that will benefit me as I become an adult. WHAT’S ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH A NEW JUNIOR MEMBER? I would advise them to keep going and raise the type of sheep that works for their flock. You are going to attend a show that doesn’t go well. Remember that each judge has their own opinion and there will always be other shows and other judges. OUTSIDE OF SUFFOLK SHEEP, WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? I enjoy playing golf, I am a member in my FFA chapter, and I play bass clarinet in my school’s band. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHEEP “JOB”? I love feeding the bottle lambs in the winter. They always have so much energy and are so excited to be fed. WHAT IS ONE THING SOMEONE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? People would be surprised to know that I have traveled to 28 states, visiting five national parks along the way. IF YOU COULD INVENT SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE OR DO? If I could invent something, it would be self-washing dishes. Dirty dishes multiply like crazy in our house, so it would be nice not having to do them daily. Claire Ford WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA Katie Ford WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY GET EXPOSED TO SUFFOLK SHEEP? My grandparents have raised them for three generations! WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES RELATED TO SUFFOLK SHEEP? My favorite memory was being able to take my senior photos with my favorite ewe. WHY WERE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE UJSSA BOARD? I was looking to meet new people in the Suffolk community. WHAT’S ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH A NEW JUNIOR MEMBER? Compete in contests like skill-a-thon or dress-a-sheep! OUTSIDE OF SUFFOLK SHEEP, WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? I am active in 4-H, National Honor Society, youth group, track, and band. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHEEP “JOB”? Feeding bottle lambs! WHAT IS ONE THING SOMEONE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love baking mug cakes. Creed Harker OXFORD, IOWA HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY GET EXPOSED TO SUFFOLK SHEEP? My parents. My mom is a 3rd generation Suffolk breeder. WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES RELATED TO SUFFOLK SHEEP? Winning the Jeff Bollinger Character Award! Such an honor! WHY WERE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE UJSSA BOARD? I wanted to make a difference and promote the breed I love. WHAT’S ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH A NEW JUNIOR MEMBER? Help anyone and everyone you meet along the way! OUTSIDE OF SUFFOLK SHEEP, WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN?
of junior events Calendar May 1 Suffolk Event Registration Deadline Suffolk Event Junior Show Entry Deadline ujssa director/intern application deadline www.suffolks.org May 25 National Junior Suffolk Show Entry Deadline www.allamericanjuniorshow.com June 1 UJSSA Decorate Unity Contest www.suffolks.org June 6-8 The Suffolk Event, Springfield, Illinois www.suffolks.org June 8 Suffolk Event Junior Suffolk Show, Springfield, Illinois www.suffolks.org July 3-6 National Junior Suffolk Show in conjunction with All-American Junior Show Springfield, Illinois www.allamericanjuniorshow.com August 31 UJSSA Culinary Showdown Contest Submission Deadline – www.suffolks.org October 14 Suffolk Webinar – Application Tips: Youth Scholarships and Other Programs Presented by the United Suffolk Sheep Foundation www.suffolks.org November 1 UJSSA Virtual Skill-a-thon Submission Deadline www.suffolks.org November 13-19 North American International Livestock Exposition - Sheep Events Louisville, Kentucky www.livestockexpo.org
I shoot trap for our school. I am starting roping for rodeo. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHEEP “JOB”? Lactation specialist. (continued on Page 92)
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