Recently, members of the Hamilton Heights FFA made an outstanding showing at the National Western Roundup at the Denver Stock Show in Denver, Colo.
The students’ hard work and dedication in the Livestock Judging events were evident as they competed against the top 15 teams from across the nation, showcasing their skills and expertise in various events.
The results are as follows:
- Sheep Division: 5th Place Team Overall: 1st Overall Team, 1st Place individual (Kaden Derrer) and 2nd Place individual (Cooper Rollins).
- Swine Division: 5th Place Overall Team; 6th Place individual (Quentin Derrer).
- Kaden Derrer, Quentin Derrer and Cooper Rollins all placed in the Top 20 as well.
- Team Members included Kaden Derrer, Quentin Derrer, Cooper Rollins, Caden Hine, and Lauren Happel. Coach Spencer Carson also traveled with the group to the event.
HHHS Kaden Derrer is pictured judging goats at the Denver Stock Show in Denver, Colo. (Photo provided)
The individual and team’s impressive performance not only brought hometown pride, accolades to the district and highlighted the strong agricultural education and leadership development programs at Hamilton Heights. Congratulations to the Hamilton Heights FFA members for their remarkable achievement in Colorado.
“Attending a national livestock judging event is a feat that only a few in the state are able to accomplish,” Coach Spencer Carson explained. “From competing and qualifying last May, these young individuals have set the pace to continue preparing for their National Contest. It’s easy to coach young people like these five when they have a willingness to learn and a drive for competition.”
“This is a huge accomplishment for their futures as well as our FFA program and our state FFA association,” Hamilton Heights Agriculture Educator and FFA Advisor Emilie Carson said.
State Livestock Judging occurs in May of each year. The state contest was held at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds where Heights’ Livestock Judging team qualified. Hamilton Heights last qualified and competed at the National Western event in 2004.
About the National Western Roundup at the Denver Stock Show
Participation is open to both 4-H and FFA member delegates, as well as volunteer leaders and Extension/FFA professionals approved by their respective state offices. Each participating youth and adult participate in one or more contests and/or workshops. Competition is for both individuals and teams. The Western National Roundup provides a place for youth to compete nationally while encouraging teamwork and self-confidence, and while focusing on the 4-H mission mandates: science, engineering, technology, mathematics, healthy living and citizenship. Educational tours and entertainment are all a part of the mix.
Several of the HHHS Livestock Judging members along with Coach Spencer Carson are pictured at the Judging Workout that took place in Colorado. (Photo provided)
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