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beyond the backdrop
I grew up in central Indiana where the livestock industry has played a huge role in my life from a young age. I grew up showing Hereford cattle and started livestock judging at 12
coaches that have taken me to the next level. Livestock judging has given me the skills necessary
to thrive lifelong, but the most valuable thing that has come out of this whole experience is the people I have met along the way. My extremely supportive parents are the reason I am in this position today. They have been the main attribute to my success and I cannot thank them enough for the support and always being the driving factor behind all my endeavors in life. |There are so many people I owe this to and winning NAILE is truly a dream come true. To my coaches, teammates and support system back home none of this would be possible without you. •
years old. Judging did not come easy to me at first, I finished 138th at my very first contest. With time, dedication and countless people along the way this quickly became my passion. When it came time for me to continue my career at a collegiate level Blackhawk East and the coaches welcomed me with open arms. This decision has not only allowed me to make lifelong connections but being in the position of judging under the Blackhawk legacy and with
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