Gettysburg, Adams Co., native Lauren Nell, 21, won the Senior Fitting and Showmanship Contest on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the 2014 All-American Dairy Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.

"This was a great way to ‘go out'," said Nell. "This was my last year and third time doing the fit-all." Nell has earned seventh and third place in previous years' competitions.

This year's contest featured 416 junior exhibitors, ages eight to 21, representing 13 states. In the senior division, 119 exhibitors competed for the title of Master Showman. After three rounds of competition, 10 finalists earned the opportunity to showcase their skills in an hour-long fitting contest.

In the event, Max Wolf, 21, of Lebanon, Conn. was recognized as the top overall fitter.
Champion Senior received a $250 cash award courtesy of Centre-Clinton Holstein Association while Top Senior Showman received a $50 cash award donated by Rip-N-Good Kids. Top Senior Fitter received $50.00 cash award courtesy of Penn Gate Farm, Steve, Chris and Corbin Wood.

Cameron Davis of Union Bridge, Md., was the senior division showmanship judge, and Dr. Jenny Miller, Hagerstown, Md., judged the fitting portion of the competition.

"It was a great competition for juniors to showcase their overall skills, not just showing but fitting talents as well." said Dr. Miller.

The remaining winners of the senior division were:

Second – Jaylene Lesher, 20, Bernville, Berks Co.
Third – Kenny Stambaugh, 21, Westminster, Md.
Fourth – Max Wolf, 21 Lebanon, Conn.
Fifth – Shannon Sears, 16, Schenevus, N.Y.
Sixth – Daniel Kitchen, 16, Danville, Montour Co.
Seventh – Patrick Youse, 16, Ridgely, Md.
Eighth – Cassie Musser, 21, Enon Valley,Lawrence Co.
Ninth – Madison Stoner, 17, Greenville, Mercer Co.
Tenth – Amanda Hall, 18, Wampum,Lawrence Co.

Lauren Nell of Millmont, Union Co. placed first in the senior division, on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the 2014 Premier National Junior Showmanship contest during the 2014 All-American Dairy Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.

Senior exhibitor fits heifer during the final level of the senior division showmanship, on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the 2014 Premier National Junior Showmanship contest during the 2014 All-American Dairy Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.

The 2014 All-American Dairy Show, the world's largest dairy show, runs Sept. 12-18 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. This year's show features 22 shows in six days, the nation's only all-dairy antiques show, nearly 3,000 animals and 1,500 exhibitors from across the nation. For more information, visit www.allamerican.state.pa.us or call 717-787-2905.Return to Industry Buzz.

9.16.2014