California Holstein Association - Junior News Archive

Junior Association Archives 2006, 2005

California Junior Jeopardy Contestants took 1st and 2nd in that age division at the National Dairy Jeopardy Contest held in conjunction with the National Holstein Convention in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pictured here with the moderator of the Dairy Jeopardy Contest are Justin Bopp from Modesto, who placed 1st, and Eric Migliazzo from Atwater, who placed second. In the first round of competition, Justin advanced with a score of 400, and Eric with a score of 360. They each survived the second round to advance into the finals. This is the first time in the history of the Dairy Jeopardy contest, which began in 2000, that a competitor from California won a division.

Katie Migliazzo with the help of the other California Juniors present the California Banner at the Junior Mixer to JAC committee member Matt Mitchell of Tennessee. California's banner took first place in the banner contest! First time California has placed in the banner contest.

California Junior Holstein members who attended the National Holstein Convention in Knoxville, Tennessee pose for a group picture. Pictured here is: Front Row (l to r) Logan Pires, Christian Cunningham, Michael Bopp. Second Row (l to r) David Migliazzo, Tina Sousa, Taylor Pires, Rocco Cunningham. Back row ( l to r) Justin Bopp, Katie Migliazzo, Alissa Arata, Eric Migliazzo and Tony Lopes.

Dairy Jeopardy Contestants with Coaches: Front Row ( l to r) Larry Bopp, Coach, Tina Sousa from Los Banos (Senior Division 7th Place), Kirsten Areias, Coach. Back Row: (l to r) Justin Bopp from Modesto (Junior Division 1st Place), Eric Migliazzo from Atwater (Junior Division 2nd Place), Michael Bopp from Modesto (Junior Division semi-finalist)

California Juniors pose with the founder of the Dairy Jeopardy Contest Carol McComb from Virginia. The California Junior's are indebted to Carol for all the help she has given the junior program to help develop study materials in preparation for both the Dairy Jeopardy Contest and Dairy Bowl Contest.

Pennsylvania Juniors won the Junior Dairy Bowl Contest, but met a competitive opponent in the team from California. Pictured in the front row is the Junior Dairy Bowl Team from California: (l to r) Taylor PIres of Los Banos, Tony Lopes from Gustine, Alissa Arata from Chowchilla and Rocco Cunningham from Penngrove. The Junior team made it to the finals by beating Indiana 398 to 50, beating Utah 325 to 60, beating New York 239 to 140, beating Maryland 270 to 130, and finally beating Iowa in the semi-finals 215 to 135. California Juniors were ahead of Pennsylvania at the end of Phase 1(Individual Questions) with a score of 110 to 70, but Pennsylvania advanced past California in Phase 2 (Toss-Ups) and survived with victory.

The Junior Dairy Bowl Team also won the Sportsmanship Award. Pictured here is front row (l to r) Taylor PIres, Captain, Tony Lopes. Back row (l to r) Rocco Cunningham, Kirsten Areias, Coach, and Alissa Arata. The Sportsmanship Award was presented at the annual awards banquet held the final day of the National Holstein Convention. Also presented at the banquet were individual awards for high test scores. Taylor Pires from Los Banos placed 3rd High Individual in the test portion of the competition.

Pictured here is the gang from Cow Camp 2007, which took place from August 7th to 9th. We had 63 Campers in all that attended. Our activities included a California Junior Holstein Meeting, a swim at Bidwell Park at the Sycamore Pool, located at the One-Mile Recreation Area, which is an uncommon swimming experience, being a concrete pool built around Big Chico Creek. On Wednesday, campers traveled to the CSU Chico Organic Dairy Unit, where Dr. Cindy Daley and her dairy students gave presentations and opportunities for hands on learning experiences. The sessions included Pasture Management, Holistic Herd Health, Milking demonstrations and Milk Quality Standards educating them in SPI, PI and LPC values. Next on their busy agenda was a Dairy Jeopardy Contest completely run by California's National Dairy Teams including, Justin & Michael Bopp, Taylor PIres, Alissa Arata, Tony Lopes, Eric Migliazzo and Moderator Rocco Cunningham. This gave many a chance to "burn those buzzers" with the knowledge that they have gained of the dairy industry. After putting their dorm rooms back in order, the group traveled to Raging Waters in a Charter Bus for a day of fun and sun. The California Junior Holstein Association would like to thank all of Dr. Daley's staff that made our stay in Chico so educational, and all the chaperones of Cow Camp for their patience, kindness and giving of their time!