ees Toler, of Bidwell, Ohio, recently exhibited the Grand Champion Steer at the Ohio State Fair. Rees is the son of Mat and Amy Toler and the older brother of Myles. He is a senior at Gallia Academy High School where he participates in the College Credit Plus program through the University of Rio Grande. Rees is a member of the National Honor Society and the varsity baseball team at Gallia Academy. He is a member of FFA and has recently earned his State FFA Degree. Rees is also a member of the Pairs and Spares 4-H Club and the Gallia County Junior Fair Youthboard. Toler’s long-term career goals are to become a veterinarian. The steer’s genetics included being out of Trust and Obey x Little Red. Of his steer, Rees says,” I can’t really think of any particular moments, with my steer, that stand out; it was just a good time all the way around!” He went on to say, “The whole experience, at the state fair, was just like a fairytale. The steer just did everything right, his whole life, and that’s really all you can ever ask for,” Rees is extremely grateful for his support system. He says, “I could never thank everyone that helped me along the way because there is such a long list of people. I would, however, like to thank my mom
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