Congratulations to the Holstein Association USA’s newest crop of Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) semifinalists and Young Distinguished Junior Members (YDJM)! The finalists will be recognized during the 2012 National Holstein Convention, June 27-30, in Springfield, Mo.
The two awards are the highest honor given to members of the National Junior Association, ages 9 to 21. The DJM finalists are recognized for their lifetime of commitment to the Holstein breed and involvement in a variety of activities. The YDJM recognition honors youth dairy project work and involvement with other agricultural and community organizations.
This year’s YDJM finalists are: Annie Achen, South Ambia, Ind.; Cole Davis, Pleasant Garden, N.C.; Emily Irwin, Belvidere, Ill.; Katherine Larson, Viroqua, Wis.; Laura Lesher, Bernville, Pa.; Tony Lopes, Gustine, Calif.; Kathryn Osborne, Millerstown, Pa.; and Jordan Siemers, Newton, Wis.
Applicants for the YDJM award complete an entry book, which summarizes their involvement with Holstein cattle and programs, as well as other extracurricular activities.
This year’s DJM semifinalists are: Jacob Achen, St. Paul, Minn.; Kirsten Beaudry, Walpole, N.H.; Sara Bechtel, Martinsburg, Pa.; Amelia Cooper, Deforest, Wis.; Sean Galley, Garrattsville, N.Y.; Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa; Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, Mich.; Stephanie Nagel, Valders, Wis.; Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wis.; Mandi Ramsburg, Walkersville, Md.; Nathan Ulmer, Bellefonte, Pa.; and Corbin Wood, Littlestown, Pa.
Each of the DJM semifinalists completed an entry book, detailing their Junior Holstein project work, involvement with their cattle, program participation, and school and community activities.
Source: Holstein Association USA