Congratulations to all of our 2021 junior award winners!
Distinguished Junior Member FinalistsJunior Division – Jesslyn Risser
Intermediate Division – Elizabeth Lentz & Hayden Weaver
Senior Division – Abby Stoltzfus & Madison Weaver
Prepared Speech Contest
Junior Division:
1. Jesslyn Risser, Lebanon County
Intermediate Division:
1. Katelyn Taylor, Lycoming County
2. Kaylee Knapp, Clarion-Venango County
3. Charlotte Simpson, Huntingdon County
Senior Division:
1. Abby Stoltzfus, Somerset County
2. Madison Weaver, Lancaster County
3. Kristin Johns, Berks County
Essay Contest
Junior Division:
1. Hailey Zook, Mifflin County
2. Kurtis Houser, Centre County
Intermediate Division:
1. Ava Kaskela, Chester County
2. Kristen Houser, Centre County
3. Sophie Griswold, Chester County
Scholarship Recipients
Abby Stoltzfus, Somerset County
Madison Weaver, Lancaster County
Kendal Jenkins, Bradford County
Trisha Poorbaugh, Fayette County
30,000 lbs. Award Winners
Ellie Widerman, Adams County
Morgan Kunkel, Berks County
Kristen Houser, Centre County
Reese Burdette, Franklin County
Luke Mowrer, Huntingdon County
Eric Mowrey, Jefferson County
Elizabeth Graybill, Juniata County
Tabitha Mills, Juniata County
Elise Balmer, Lancaster County
Amber Pownall, Lancaster County
Allie Nolt, Lebanon County
Madison Nolt, Lebanon County
Aidan Mosholder, Somerset County
Jr. Progressive Breeder
1 star
Alex Empet, Susquehanna County
Alexa Hoffman, Lancaster County
Allie Nolt, Lebanon County
Ethan Balmer, Lancaster County
Ian Mosholder, Somerset County
Madison Nolt, Lebanon County
4 stars
Elizabeth Lentz, Perry County
Elise Balmer, Lancaster County
Reese Burdette, Franklin County
5 stars
Cierra Sonnen, Lycoming County
Kristen Houser, Centre County
6 stars and over
Kristen Houser, Centre County (7)
Sara Haag, Berks County (8)
Aidan Mosholder, Somerset County (12)
Isaac Mills, Juniata County (14)
Tabitha Mills, Juniata County (14)
Breeder of an Excellent Cow
Ellie Widerman, Adams County
Sara Haag, Berks County
Landon Jenkins, Bradford County
Kristen Houser, Centre County
Tabitha Mills, Juniata County
Isaiah Hoffman, Lancaster County
Cierra Sonnen, Lycoming County
Aidan Mosholder, Somerset County
Alex Empet, Susquehanna County
150,000 lbs. Award Winners
Jared Widerman, Adams County
Tabitha Mills, Juniata County
Amber Pownall, Lancaster County
Cierra Sonnen, Lycoming County
Morgan Smoker, Mifflin County
Folding Display Winners
Intermediate Division, Scientific
1. Ava Kaskela, Chester County
Intermediate Division, Creative
1. Madelynn Hoffman, Lancaster County
2. Victoria DiAndrea, Chester County
Photo Contest
Animal Category
Ava Kaskela, Chester County
Landscape/Scenery Category
Hailey Zook, Mifflin County
Banner Contest
Sara and Kaitlyn Stoltzfus, Somerset County
200,000 lbs. Lifetime Production Award
Kristen Houser, Centre County
Breeder of a Multiple E Award
Rebecca Worthington, Bucks County
Reese Burdette, Franklin County
Cierra Sonnen, Lycoming County
Art Contest
Senior Division Painting
Elizabeth Lentz, Perry County
Junior Division Sculpture/3-D Design
Hailey Zook, Mifflin County
Ad Design Contest
Senior Division
Melissa Griswold, Chester County
Milk, Fat, and Protein Award Winners
Yearling – Milk
1. Eric Mowrey
2. Amber Pownall
3. Madison Mowrer
4. Amber Pownall
5. Sara Haag
6. Ellie Widerman
7. Ellie Widerman
Yearling – Fat
1. Madison Mowrer
2. Amber Pownall
3. Sara Haag
4. Ellie Widerman
5. Ellie Widerman
6. Amber Pownall
7. Eric Mowrey
Yearling – Protein
1. Amber Pownall
2. Eric Mowrey
3. Sara Haag
4. Amber Pownall
5. Madison Mowrer
6. Ellie Widerman
7. Ellie Widerman
Pennsylvania Junior Association Membership Form (click here to open and print )
If you would like a WORD version of any contest entry form please email request to contact@paholsteins.com
Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Association Executive Committee
2020-2021
President – Matthew Boop, matthew.boop@plantpioneer.com
Vice President – Abby Stoltzfus, astoltzfus105@gmail.com
Secretary – Kristin Johns, ksjohns00@gmail.com
Treasurer – Kristen Houser, kehfarm@gmail.com
News Reporter – Hanna Welk, hsw5054@psu.edu
Scrapbook – Katelyn Taylor, southcreekacres@gmail.com
Lolly Lesher, lolly@wayharfarms.com – Advisor, 2022
Jennifer Boop, heartsoulboop@gmail.com – Advisor, 2023
Thad Sturgeon, thadsturgeon72@gmail.com – Advisor, 2021
Amanda Mitcheltree, activities@paholsteins.com – Advisor
Bedford: Molly Cessna
Berks: Kristin S. Johns
Blair: Kara Stultz
Blair: Yvonne M. Longenecker
Bradford: Carl Kingsley
Butler: Nolan Kummer
Centre: Kristen E. Houser
Centre: Jordan Anderson
Crawford: Dylan Duncan
Cumberland: Colton Brickner
Cumberland: Annalise Stover
Fayette: Trisha Poorbaugh
Huntingdon: Rachel Foster
Lancaster: Hanna Welk
Lawrence: Elsie Sturgeon
Lebanon: Audrie Risser
Lycoming: Katelyn Taylor
Mifflin: Natalie Yoder
Montour: Tresa Savage
Perry: Jay C. Bratton
Snyder: Tabitha Hauck
Somerset: Aidan Mosholder
Somerset: Abigail Stoltzfus
Susquehann: Olivia Voll
Union: Matthew Boop
Venango: Allie Champluvier
Warren: Sabrina Paris Long
Pennsylvania Junior Association Membership Form (click here to open and print )
If you would like a WORD version of any contest entry form please email request to contact@paholsteins.com