Students attended and showcased various items during Jan. 8-11’s stock show.
“I personally thought the event was very successful,” junior Madilynn Seward said. “The town does a great job every year of donating and supporting all of us kids for our future.”
Besides showcasing animals, there are three non-animal categories: fastest torch contest, the food fair contest and agricultural mechanic contest. Freshman Kord Bumpus was reserve grand champion showcasing a hydraulic dump trailer.
“The ag mechanics show was a good environment and is only getting bigger and better every year,” he said.
Seward showcased in the food fair and placed 6th and 16th for her food submissions.
“There were so many entries into the food fair,” she said. “Everyone who won definitely worked hard and it showed!”
Freshman Lorelai Dressel showcased a show goat and presented cookies in the food fair. She was champion lightweight and won first place in the food fair.
“It was super fun,” she said. “There were lots of great people to spend waiting-time with.”
Agricultural teacher Judy Hail said the stock show mimics what life is like on the farm for animals, farmers and ranchers alike.
“So the object of the stock show is to teach students about agriculture, but to also teach them just everyday responsibility that they have to get up and take care of another living being, and they are responsible for the feed and daily care and health of the animal,” she said.
Seward describes that she was nervous both before and during the stock show.
“This year was my first to join the stock show and be involved,” she said. “I was very nervous prior to making my sweet treats and leading up to the judging.”
Whatever event a student participates in, the knowledge gained is equal to the amusement and fun experienced.
“I’m just proud of our kids, they did very well,” Hail said. “And I hope that more kids will participate next year.”