On July 27, 2024, Stephenson County 4-H members participated in the Master Showmanship Contest, at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds, which the Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Stephenson County 4-H coordinated. We had (9) 4-H members between the ages of 14-18 (based on their 4-H age) compete showing swine, sheep, and beef in their respective show rings. The members included Owen Gunderson, Dausyn Heslop, Brynn Lamm, Kyla Lamm, Brea Musser, Nevaeh Scheffner, Cole Weber, Aaliyah Whitney, and Lauren Witte. Judging was completed by Mrs. Stephanie Schultz from Lanark, IL.
Cole Weber, of the Country Cuzins earned reserve champion and received a personalized backpack, banner, and $100. Dausyn Heslop, of the German Valley Golden Eagles earned Champion and received a personalized backpack, banner, and $200. Dausyn represented Stephenson County at the state master showmanship contest on August 9, 2024 at the Illinois State Fair.
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