It’s Show Time
More stories from Hallie Thompson
Groom ag teacher Kamy Whatley reminds her daughter, third-grader Rachel Whatley to get her sheep’s head up. Brother and sister Gage and Rachel Whatley both exhibited animals in the Carson County Stock show on Friday, Jan. 19, in Panhandle. “Eat, drink, sleep and stock show.” sixth-grader Gage Whatley said in class.
FFA, 4-H Students Earn County Awards
Ag students from Carson County came together Jan. 19-20 for their annual stock show in Panhandle. This year FFA and 4-H participants took home six high-placing awards.
In addition to awards, Groom also had six first-time exhibitors.
“When I went to the show ring I was nervous and didn’t think I was going to win,” first-time exhibitor and third-grader Braelyn Ritter said. “Then, when I got second, it wasn’t so bad.”
Gage Whatley- Reserve Grand Champion Steer, Grand Champion Lamb, 1st place medium wood, Jr. Sheep Showmanship award, Breed Champion British Steer
Rachel Whatley- 2nd place British steer, Reserve Grand Champion Lamb, 3rd place medium wool
Braxton Ritter-Breed Champion Berkshire, Breed Champion white OPB Pig
Maci Keesee-4th place Duroc Pig
Collins Koetting-2nd place Goat
Hope Hickey-2nd place Goat
Hugh Britten-8th and 6th place Cross Breed Pig
Owen Britten- 3rd place Duroc, 8th place Cross Breed Pig
Halle Barkley- 2nd place Exotic Steer, 3rd place Cross Breed Pig
Hallie Thompson-2nd place Duroc
Mallie Williams-4th place cross breed, 7th place Cross Breed Pig
Emily Britten- 4th place Cross Breed Pig
Tucker Hinson-7th place Cross Breed Pig
Nate Hinson-2nd place Poland Pig
Braelyn Ritter-2nd place Duroc Pig
