2008 CA State Junior Holstein Show
Congratulations to all of the Juniors who showed at the State Show on a job well done!
 



Junior Champion of Jr Show
Whitaker Stormy Rae exhibited by Alayna Kisst
Reserve Junior Champion of Jr Show
La-Foster Dundee Addie exhibited by Rocco Cunningham
 



Intermediate Champion of Jr Show
Lazy-A Dundee Susann 992 exhibited by Amanda Moretti
Reserve Intermediate Champion of Jr Show
McClelland Dundee Illana exhibited by Jason Mast
 



Grand Champion of Junior Show
Lazy-A Dundee Susann 992 exhibited by Amanda Moretti
Reserve Grand Champion of Junior Show
Kisst Dutchboy 847 Lexus exhibited by Alayna Kisst
 






Premier Breeder and Exhibitor
of the 2008 CA State Junior Holstein Show
Premier Breeder- Michael Davis
Premier Exhibitor- Joseph Coleman
 
   
Novice Showmanship
1st Place- Aspen Silva
Junior Showmanship
1st Place- Gavin Abraham
 
   
Intermediate Showmanship
1st Place- Rebecca Sanders
Advanced Showmanship
1st Place- Amanda Moretti, who went on to win the Fitting portion of the contest, garnering the Overall Champion Fitting & Showmanship Award.
 
We are pleased to announce the officers of the CJHA for 2008:
President - Taylor Pires
Vice President - Rocco Cunningham
Secretary - Tony Lopes
Treasurer - Vincent Migliazzo
Reporter - Alison Sherman & Amanda Moretti
Historian - Eric Migliazzo & Tessa Burrato
 
On behalf of the California Junior Holstein Association we would like to thank the Quaresma Family, and the Central Valley Holstein Club for a wonderful convention.   We would also like to thank all the judges, scorekeepers, moderators and room conductors that kept every junior contest running during the convention, the donation of your time makes a big difference in the lives of these young dairy enthusiasts!  And finally, we would like to thank Yosemite Farm Credit for the substantial donation they make every year to help sponsor the junior activities and contests at the convention!
 
Scholarship and Award Winners
2008 Honorary Junior Member: Mrs. Saralee McClelland Kunde

Breeder of the Future Girl: Amanda Moretti
Breeder of the Future Boy: Vincent Migliazzo

pictured with judge Linda Teixeira
 
Distinguished Junior Member/ CA Holstein Princess and recipient of Rhonda Bertao Memorial Scholarship: Nisa Gallichio

Joey Airosa presenting on behalf of the Bertao family
 
Cortney Borba Memorial Scholarship: Nisa Gallichio

Nisa accepting the scholarship from Frankie Borba
 
Milli Rollin Memorial Scholarship: Lena Sweeney

Paul Rollin presents this scholarship
 
Joe C. Costa Memorial Scholarship: Joseph Coleman

Kris Costa and recipient
 
Earl Graham Memorial Scholarship: Michael Fagundes
World Wide Sires Scholarship: Michael Fagundes

Paul Rollin presenting two more scholarships to a deserving junior member
 
Founders Scholarship: Daniel Nascimento

Paul Rollin presents this scholarship in honor of the founders of the California Holstein Association
 
Junior Association Scholarship: Mandy Brazil
Premier Junior Scholarship: Jaimie Mancebo
 
Dairy Bowl Scholarships: Taylor Serres, Michael Fagundes, Jaimie Mancebo

These members are recognized for at least 3 years of participation in Dairy Bowl
 
Each junior member’s hard work and preparation was very evident in two days worth of extremely competitive Dairy Bowl contests, Dairy Jeopardy games, and prepared speeches. Congratulations to all who competed in the junior contests, you should be proud!
Dairy Bowl:

  

   

Dairy Bowl Written Test High Scores:
Pee Wee Division:
1st - Colleen Allen
2nd - Caitlin Lopes
3rd - Steven Pozzi

Junior Division:
1st - Tony Lopes
2nd - Justin Bopp
3rd - Amanda Moretti

Senior Division:
1st - Taylor Pires
2nd - Cierra Warner
3rd - Collin Abraham

Pee Wee Division: Merced County Pee Wee Team 1
Members: Caitlin Lopes, Captain; Wyatt Cotta, Colleen Allen and Isabella Pareira

Junior Division: Merced County Junior Team 2
Members: Tony Lopes, Captain; Alison Sherman, Gavin Abraham & Katie Migliazzo

Senior Division: Redwood Empire Senior Team 2
Members: Mandy Brazil, Captain; Kelly Carstensen, Cierra Warner
 
Public Speaking Contest:
Junior Division - Vincent Migliazzo
Int. Division - Rocco Cunningham
 
Dairy Jeopardy:
Junior Division: 1st - Tony Lopes
2nd - Michael Bopp Tie:
3rd - Katie Migliazzo & Alison Sherman

Intermediate Division:
1st - Rocco Cunningham
2nd - Cierra Warner Tie:
3rd - Mandy Brazil & Taylor Pires
 
The Junior Holstein Association Planning Conference was held Saturday, November 3rd in Modesto.



Twenty five junior members gathered to review the highlights of the year and discuss future plans for the club and upcoming events.  A fun round of Dairy Jeopardy was played, and everyone enjoyed the great food and games at John's Incredible Pizza.

 
Awards Recognizing Achievements In Your Herd

Study Questions for Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy Contests

For more study materials, visit Holsteinfoundation.org
or contact Kirsten Areias at 209-826-6242


Junior News Archives


See the Junior 2007 National
Convention Report!!


The California Juniors did an outstanding job at this year's National Convention! Great job Juniors!!

A Special Thanks to Kirsten Areias and parents for all their dedication
and hard work in getting these Junior prepared for these contests!!


Click here to view 2007 California State Holstein Show Results


    

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.
   
Sunday, July 06, 2008