2021 Young County Junior Livestock Show

Goat Division

Emma Clayton, Newcastle FFA, placed 3rd in the Medium Weight Class 4 Goat Division

Cooper Clayton, Newcastle FFA, placed 2nd in the Goat Medium Weight Class 4 Division

Tucker Hudson of the Olney FFA placed 3rd in the Light Weight, Class 1, Goat Division

Justin Simmons of the Olney FFA placed 3rd in the Heavy Weight, Class 6, Goat Division

Clara Neal (Newcastle FFA) placed 1st in the Goat Hvy. Wt, Class 5, and Champion in the Goat Hvy Wt. Division.

Adley Hardin, Newcastle FFA, placed 3rd in the Goat Light Weight Class 2 Division

Chloe Neal (Olney FFA) Grand Champion - Goat Division.

True Creel of Newcastle FFA, placed 2nd in the Goat Light Weight Class 1 Division

Lamb Division

Miles Branum (Olney FFA) His first year out and captured Jr. Showmanship Lamb Division as well as 3rd in class 1 of the Lamb division.

Brady Lisle (Olney FFA) placed 2nd in Class 1 of the Lamb Division and 3rd in the Class 3 Division

Commercial Steer Speech

Julia Lewis (Olney FFA) represented Olney well during the Commercial Steer Speech portion of the Young County Junior Livestock Show (YCJLS). Lewis said her speech is about her commercial cattle project and the vaccines they administer to the cattle.

Lewis stated, “I just really enjoy cows a lot and plan to make a career as an AG Teacher. So, it’s best to have a lot of experience in the field you go into.” Lewis imparted some advice to any younger kids wanting to get into the FFA or 4H program; “It’s a great opportunity for anyone of all ages, just find something your interested in and just try it.”

Haylee Haralson, Olney ISD’s AG teacher is a huge part of the success of the Olney FFA program. Haralson spends countless hours helping, mentoring and teaching the kids of the Olney FFA to make sure they are prepared for YCJLS.

“I was kind of worried about Covid-19, about how things would be different, but everyone has done a good job and rolling with the punches. If a child wanted to get into showing (animals), it is best to get involved with FFA or 4H. 4H is going to have a lot of stuff for younger kids, whereas FFA is more geared towards Highschool age kids,” said Haralson.

Haralson says whichever route the kids take, Olney FFA is always there to help any way they can. Most kids will sponsor their own animal as far feed and training go. If anyone was looking to help, it is best to donate to the Olney Finance Committee or purchase the show animals after the Junior Livestock Show. If interested in donating funds please call Jordan Haralson at 940-366-2888.

Arts Division

This year’s art category had many young artists with a plethora of photos, pound cakes, dresses, paints and there was even Legos this year. Pictured is Olney FFA member Gabby Musgrave Reserve Grand Champion, holding her prize rabbit. She won first place in two categories, second place also in two categories, third place, fourth place, fifth place and one participation ribbon for her photography entrees.

Steer Division

Clay Fite, Olney FFA, placed 1st in the Exotic Steer Class 4 Division, and 2nd place in Class 1 and 2 of the English Steer Division. He also earned Reserve Champion in both English and Exotic Steer Divisions.

Swine Division

Peyton Bullock (Olney FFA) placed 2nd in Duroc Class 4

Samuel Ikert (Olney FFA) placed 3rd in Berk Class 1, 3rd in Dark Cross Class 17 and 6th in Dark Cross Class 18

August Ikert (Olney FFA) placed 4th in Duroc Class 4, 2nd in Spot Class9 and 5th Dark Cross Class 18 in the Swine Division