FFA Exhibits
First: Tomlin Middle FFA
Second: Marshall Middle FFA
Third: Durant High School FFA
Fourth: Turkey Creek Middle FFA
Award of distinction: Brandon FFA, Plant City FFA, Strawberry Crest FFA
DAIRY
Grand Champion
Ayrshire Grand Champion: Aidan Heidt
Brown Swiss Grand Champion: Taylor Boyd
Guernsey Grand Champion: Austin Holcomb
Holstein Grand Champion: Gracie Lee
Jersey Grand Champion: Cierra Ellis
Reserve Grand Champion
Ayrshire Reserve Grand Champion: Ashley Bingham
Brown Swiss Reserve Grand Champion: Aaron Bingham
Guernsey Reserve Grand Champion: Austin Holcomb
Holstein Reserve Grand Champion: Reagan Messick
Jersey Reserve Grand Champion: Kyleigh Glenn
Junior Champion
Ayrshire Junior Champion: Aidan Heidt
Brown Swiss Junior Champion: Blane Rogers
Guernsey Junior Champion: Austin Holcomb
Holstein Junior Champion: Gracie Lee
Jersey Junior Champion: Rebekah Messick
Reserve Junior Champion
Ayrshire Reserve Junior Champion: Aubrey Cook
Brown Swiss Reserve Junior Champion: Cheyenne Sommer
Guernsey Reserve Junior Champion: Austin Holcomb
Holstein Reserve Junior Champion: Gracie Lee
Jersey Reserve Junior Champion: Alayna Tiffany
Senior Champion
Ayrshire Senior Champion: Aidan Heidt
Brown Swiss Senior Champion: Taylor Boyd
Guernsey Senior Champion: Austin Holcomb
Holstein Senior Champion: Gracie Lee
Jersey Senior Champion: Cierra Ellis
Reserve Senior Champion
Ayrshire Reserve Senior Champion: Ashley Bingham
Brown Swiss Reserve Senior Champion: Aaron Bingham
Guernsey Reserve Senior Champion: Austin Holcomb
Holstein Reserve Senior Champion: Reagan Messick
Jersey Reserve Senior Champion: Kyleigh Glenn
Richard Kahelin All-Breeds Champion Award
Gracie Lee
Premier Exhibitor
Gracie Lee
Junior All Breeds Bred-By Exhibitor
Blane Rogers
Senior All Breeds Bred-By Exhibitor
Aidan Heidt
Junior Herdsman
Austin Holcomb
Senior Herdsman
Carissa Retter
Charlie Hunter Memorial Sportsmanship
Noah Bouchard
Premiere Showmanship
Pee Wee: Colby Holcomb
Novice: Aubrie Russell
Junior: Sarah Rogers
Intermediate: Austin Holcomb
Senior: Gracie Lee
Adult: Jason Carey
Premiere Showmanship
Cierra Ellis
Costume Ball
Funniest: Haley Wathey
Prettiest: Kyleigh Glenn
Most Original: Austin Holcomb
Most Colorful: Rebecca Holcomb
Overall: Aidan and Finley Heidt
Poultry
Grand Champion: Kyle Holland
Reserve Grand Champion: Barron Spencer
Best Exhibition: Aubrey Davis
Best Production: Frankie Joseph
Rabbit
Grand Champion: Bonnie Vance
Reserve Grand Champion: Triston Wager
Best Opposite Sex Commercial: Teresa Paul
Best Opposite Sex Fancy: Carlie Tryon
Steer
Overall Grand Champion: Megan Todd
Overall Reserve Grand Champion: Clayton Brock
Lightweight
Grand Champion: Clayton Brock
Reserve Grand Champion: Jake Stines
Middleweight
Grand Champion: Dakota Allen
Reserve Grand Champion: Madilyn Conrad
Heavyweight
Grand Champion: Megan Todd
Reserve Grand Champion: Chloe Tew
Class 1
First: Destinee Miller
Second: Brilynn Hallman
Third: Remi Hasty
Fourth: Jenna Keely
Fifth: Gracie Lee
Sixth: Jayce Ware
Seventh: Gerald Williams
Eighth: Blake Zajac
Class 2
First: Clayton Brock
Second: Riley Buttorff
Third: Tyler Jurgens
Fourth: Matthew DelCastillo
Fifth: Chase Lingo
Sixth: Kairstin Rollins
Seventh: Cade Fitzpatrick
Eighth: Karissa Atenza
Ninth: Amber Boykin
Tenth: Chesley Campbell
Class 3
First: Jake Stines
Second: Angelic Alex
Third: Jace Stines
Fourth: Ashlynn Flack
Fifth: Alexa Diaz
Sixth: Chase Campbell
Seventh: Raelyn Hudson
Eighth: Ethan Rebman
Ninth: Allison Lane
Tenth: Savana Bunting
Class 4
First: Raegan Brown
Second: Cole Harrell
Third: Ethan Fernandez
Fourth: Noah Rebman
Fifth: Haley Riley
Sixth: Ramsey Bowers
Seventh: Selena Berrios
Eighth: Jasmine Sampson
Ninth: Noel Walls
Class 5
First: Cheyenne Lopez
Second: Paige Schelb
Third: Gresham Stephens
Fourth: James Gray
Fifth: Dustin Jacobs
Sixth: Jacey Dixon
Seventh: Dylan Varn
Eighth: Luke Williams
Class 6
First: Dakota Allen
Second: Madilyn Conrad
Third: T.J. Hutchinson
Fourth: Ethan Vaughan
Fifth: Noah Hamrick
Sixth: Brooklen Mosley
Seventh: Esperanza Van Vleet
Eighth: Tess Jenkinson
Ninth: Hanna Simmons
Class 7
First: Alyssa Cooper
Second: Zachery Salter
Third: Levi Edwards
Fourth: Jacob Ross
Fifth: Aidan Vaughan
Sixth: Abigale Devane
Seventh: Amanda Clark
Eighth: Ashley Sanchez
Ninth: Emma Stephens
Tenth: Colton Drawdy
Eleventh: Brooke Callis
Class 8
First: Megan Todd
Second: Shelby Allen
Third: Autumn Tarlton
Fourth: Haylee Cooper
Fifth: Claire Gill
Sixth: Shylen Denmark
Seventh: Brooke Varn
Eighth: Alysa Branch
Ninth: Haley Fletcher
Tenth: Abigayle Almon
Eleventh: Mariah Austin
Class 9
First: Chloe Tew
Second: Cole Hanson
Third: Julie Rossborough
Fourth: Brett Love
Fifth: Jessica Reasor
Sixth: Dylan Smothers
Seventh: Nathan Hood
Eighth: Reagan Messick
Showmanship
Senior
First: Ethan Vaughan
Second: T.J. Hutchinson
Third: Clayton Brock
Intermediate
First: Madilyn Conrad
Second: Cole Hanson
Third: Matthew DelCastillo
Junior
First: Jayce Ware
Second: Chase Campbell
Third: Shylen Denmark
Sheep
Showmanship
Beginner
First: Savannah Jenkins
Second: Jayde McConnell
Third: Easton Goff
Junior
First: Eric Zimmerman
Second: Jazmin Rodriguez
Third: Carter Herndon-Stalvey
Intermediate
First: Jeremiah Stewart
Second: Brenna Sturgis
Third: Avery Surrency
Senior
First: Aubrey Davis
Second: Tiffaney Henry
Third: Sarahann Sweeney
Fourth: Brianna Spuduto
Fifth: Jasmine Sampson
Overall Grand Champion
Emma Leiss
Grand Champion
Black Face Ewe: Tiffaney Henry
Black Face Ram: Jasmine Sampson
White Face Ewe: Emma Leiss
White Face Ram: Tiffaney Henry
Crossbred Ewe: Charli Davis
Crossbred Ram: Cheyenne Sommer
Rare Breed Ewe: Savannah Jenkins
Rare Breed Ram: Shalee Conrad
Reserve Grand Champion:
Black Face Ewe: Jazmin Rodriguez
Black Face Ram: Chase Farris
White Face Ewe: Carter Herndon-Stalvey
White Face Ram: Eric Zimmerman
Crossbred Ewe: Cheyenne Sommer
Crossbred Ram: Charli Davis
Rare Breed Ewe: Savannah Jenkins
Rare Breed Ram: Easton Goff
Costume Contest
Best Overall: Everett Delvalle
Funniest: Aiden Davis
Most Original: Lauren Whalen
Most Elegant: Bella Ballard
Most Creative: Nathan Zoffinger
Most Colorful: Aubrey and Abby Davis
Beef
Grand Champion
All Breeds Heifer: Blair Buchanon
All Breeds Bull: Makayla Williamson
Bred and Owned Heifer: Madi Conrad
Bred and Owned Bull: Morgan Lightsey
Angus Heifer: Blair Buchanon
Angus Bull: Jessie Bennett
Brangus Heifer: Kade Bradbury
Brangus Bull: Makayla Williamson
Other Breeds Heifer: Madi Conrad
Brahman Heifer: Bailey Lightsey
Commercial (English) Heifer: Hunter Dupre
Commercial (Brahman) Heifer: Tyler Bazemore
Brahman Bull: Julia Norman
Reserve Grand Champion
All Breeds Heifer: Madi Conrad
All Breeds Bull: Julia Norman
Bred and Owned Heifer: Hunter Dupre
Bred and Owned Bull: Kendall Locke
Angus Heifer: Jayce Ware
Angus Bull: Kendall Locke
Brangus Heifer: Elijah Lasseter
Brangus Bull: Cassidy Polston
Other Breeds Heifer: Shalee Conrad
Commercial (English) Heifer: Tucker Conrad
Commercial (Brahman) Heifer: Keith Bennett
Brahman Bull: Morgan Lightsey
Showmanship
Senior
First: Madi Conrad
Second: Blair Buchanon
Third: Kaylee Lloyd
Intermediate
First: Jessie Bennett
Second: Harlie Rayborn
Third: Payge Dupre
Junior
First: Shalee Conrad
Second: Tucker Conrad
Third: Hattie Lightsey
Senior Herdsman
First: Hunter Dupre
Second: Wyatt Hinton
Intermediate Herdsman
First: David Hill
Second: Trevor Hinton
Junior Herdsman
First: Kyleigh Crisswell
Second: Hattie Lightsey
Greenhand Award
Makayla Williamson
Bill McClelland Scholarship
Cassidy Polston
Jim Thompson Senior Award
Amanda Rockefeller
Justin Gill Memorial Scholarship
Hannah Scionti
Fine Art Show
Best in Show
John Brennan
Strawberry Theme Award
Nadia Blake
Adult Professional Oils
First: Jen Bowen
Second: Elizabeth Corey
Third: Elizabeth Corey
Fourth: Jose Vazquez
Professional Acrylics
First: Ireen Foxx
Second: Betty Fairbanks
Third: Wayne Chunat
Fourth: Wayne Chunat
Professional Watercolors
First: Deborah Biasetti
Second: Sandra Lallemand
Third: Colleen Justin
Fourth: Deborah Biasetti
Professional Graphics/Mixed
First: Jen Bowen
Second: Jennifer Watson
Third: Lynn Rattray
Fourth: Alexis King-Glandn
Amateur Oils
First: John Paul Jones
Second: Nicki Romberger
Third: Diane Lindsay
Fourth: Myrna Saraiya
Amateur Acrylics
First: Marie Schadt
Second: Sanny Lewis
Third: Patricia Barker
Fourth: Alexis Irizarry
Amateur Watercolors
First: Sheila Haas
Second: Barbara Tudek
Third: Linda Phipps
Fourth: Frances Walker
Amateur Graphics/Mixed
First: Sharon Hester
Second: Debbie Minnick
Third: Sharon Morse
Fourth: Zach Glaros
Miniatures:
First: Peggy Little
Second: Marcia Schadt
Third: Meletha Everett
Fourth: Peggy Little
Adult Sculptures
First: Joshua McCarty
Second: Arley Smude
Third: R.D. Wood
Fourth: Julia Gibson
Drawing/Painting (15 to 17)
First: Hanna Powell
Second: Charlotte Yang
Third: Romil Pitale
Fourth: Cindy Sun
Drawing/Painting (12 to 14)
First: Anika Riazudeen
Second: Julie Walter
Third: Camila Nima-Gonzalez
Fourth: Claudia Romero
Drawing/Painting (9 to 11)
First: Saani Posad
Second: Zackery Trammell
Third: Ashrith Kolli
Fourth: Sanjana Kolla
Drawing/Painting (6 to 8)
First: Ria Kanani
Second: Chetna Pitta
Third: Avneet Kaur
Fourth: Chetna Pitta
Business Exhibits
Arts and Crafts
First: Village Glassblower
Second: Dinwoodie Metal Sculptors
Third: Anita’s Country Keepsakes
Commercial Concessions
First: Chocolate Strawberry Express
Second: Sweet Southern Sass
Third: Giselle’s Victorian Jewelry
Outside Concessions
First: Spivey’s Concessions (Armory Back)
Second: Griff’s Catering (East Independent)
Educational Exhibits
First: Hillsborough 4-H Council
Second: School District of Hillsborough County
Civic Clubs
First: St. Clement “Make Your Own
Shortcake” Booth
Second: East Hillsborough Historical Society
Third: Turkey Creek Assembly of God
Agricultural Exhibits
First: Parkesdale Farms
Second: Wish Farms
Third: Parkesdale Greenhouse
Award of Distinction: Easy A/C
Photography Contest
Best in Show
Debra Hicks
Animal
First: Kelly Everhart
Second: Alan Gambrell
Third: Breanna Glass
Fourth: Kimberly Rexoat
Fifth: Patricia Daniel
Black and White
First: Michael Martin
Second: Kimberly Rexoat
Third: Jan Veazey
Fourth: Michele Swartz
Fifth: Alan Gambrell
Human
First: Jan Veazey
Second: Robin Carter
Third: Debra Hicks
Fourth: Elijah Watson
Fifth: Lorraine Goldberg
Miscellaneous
First: Abraham Schoenig
Second: Chris Martin
Third: Faith Kopycinski
Fourth: Lorraine Goldberg
Fifth: Deborah Moore
Place
First: Breanna Glass
Second: Annmarie Picinic
Third: Dlynn Ryan
Fourth: EJ Acotto
Fifth: Deborah Moore
Plant
First: Frank Starmer
Second: Kimberly Rexoat
Third: Cheryl Price
Fourth: Robyn Baker
Fifth: Jan Veazey
Theme
First: Natasha Goodley
Second: Faith Kopycinski
Third: Suzanne Austin-Hill
Fourth: Robyn Baker
Fifth: Sally Coovert
Youth (5 to 13)
First: Paitlyn Davis
Second: Grace Sprout
Third: Gracie Rowlette
Fourth: Madisyn Sutton
Fifth: Mathew Conover
Youth (14 to 18)
First: Dallas Baker
Second: Cassidy Brown
Third: Mikaela Streets
Fourth: Abby Morgan
Fifth: Naya Shelton
Baby Contest
Decorated Diaper
Emoji: Hadley Cook
Cartoon: Preston Morfin
Theme: Aubrey Sweeney
Features Contest
Biggest Eyes: Warren T. Compton
Chubbiest Cheeks: Maren Adalie
Blankenbaker
Look-Alike Twins: Arya and Zara Alisha Joseph Guidotti
Prettiest Girl
First place 6 to 9 months: Layla Monroe Crenshaw
Second place 6 to 9 months: Aubrey Maitlyn Sweeney
First place 10 to 12 months: Olivia Grace Valerius
Second place 10 to 12 months: Emma Lorraine Miller
First place 13 to 15 months: Noreen Grace Doyle
Second place 13 to 15 months: Briar Amelia Maltby
First place 16 to 18 months: Sophia Aeryn Massey Morales
Second place 16 to 18 months: Kora Michaela Bennett
Most Handsome Boy
First place 6 to 9 months: Brando Powell Clark
Second place 6 to 9 months: Preston Roberto Morfin
First place 10 to 12 months: Patrick Hayes Morris
Second place 10 to 12 months: Rhett Thomas Lane
First place 13 to 15 months: Hudson D. Garrett
Second place 13 to 15 months: Jaxson Ray Meindersma
First place 16 to 18 months: Isac William Davis
Diaper Derby
6 to 8 months: Drew Joelle Taylor
9 to 12 months: Barrett Lee Brock
Horticulture
Youth Plant Show
Grand Champion: Kaden Palmer
Reserve Grand Champion: Daniel Harrell
Woody Ornamentals: Kaden Palmer
Foliage Plants: Regan Brown
Hanging Planters: Chelsea Woodard
Miscellaneous Plants: Carson Buttram
Plant in Size No. 1: Logan Smith
Plant in Size No. 3: Jacob Reed
Plant in Size No. 7: Gracie Lee
Award of Distinction: Jake Daniel, Brynne Murphy and Estrella Quirino
Garden Club
Junior
Best in Show: Julia Switch
Best in Show Hanging: Gilberto
Cerro-Canjay
Cactus: Brooklyn Velasquez
Bromeliad: Andrew Zavala
Succulent: Shelby Lingston
Award of Merit: Blaine Rowland, Hannah Caldwell and Zeyda Ortiz
Intermediate
Best in Show: Damian Stare
Best in Show Hanging: Damian Stare
Award of Merit: Andrew Stowe, Damian Stare, Eric Zarycki
Bromeliad: Natalie Zarycki
Cactus: Caleb Walker
Succulent: Andrew Stowe
Adult
Best in Show/Best in Show Hanging Basket/Awards of Merit (2): Mary
Collins
African Violet: Bess Treadwell
Bromeliad/Succulent/Cactus/Award of Merit: Jan Griffin
Dish Garden: Donna Schoen
Orchid: Liz Miller
Award of Merit: Christy Linke
Stingray Chevrolet Raffle Winner
Mildred Morgan
Neighborhood Village
Youth
Grand Champion: Kaci Anderson, Brian Anderson, Hayden Baxter, Abigail Baxter, Merridith Beatty, Mercy Beatty, Caleb Bennett, Chrissa Campbell, Gracie Coldwell, William Coleman, Sarah Collins, Jacie Crabb, Hope Denhoff, O’Hanna Duncan, Mitchell Eaves, Gracie Garner, Tucker Garner, Trae Gonzalez, Caleb Hancock, Joshua Ingram, Grace Malieu, Abigale McCranie, Layesha McDonald, Phoebe Mullen, Lydia Rose Rivera, Emma Spangler, Hope Storter, Caleb Walker, Josiah Williams, Haidyn Wiliams and Natalie Zarycki.
Blue Ribbon: Marissa Acotto, Kaci Anderson, Kloe Anderson, Kenzie Anderson, Brian Anderson, Addison Bassinger, Hayden Baxter, Abigail Baxter, Moriah Beatty, Tobias Beatty, Merrideth Beatty, Mercy Beatty, Melissa Bender, Hannah Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Will Bennett, Austin Black, Colby Brewington, Dylan Brewington, Chrissa Campbell, Gracie Coldwell, William Coleman, Sarah Collins, Jacie Crabb, Hope Denhoff, O’Hanna Duncan, Mitchell Eaves, Ethan Fernandez, Ivy Belle Garner, Gracie Garner, Tucker Garner, Easton Goff, Alleigh Goff, Trae Gonzalez, Liam Green, Caleb Hancock, Joshua Ingram, Isabel Jones, Easton Kicklighter, Shelby Livingston, Emma Livingston, Grace Malieu, Abigail McCranie, Layesha McDonald, Phoebe Mullen, Leigha Murdock, Hailey Nipper, Eliza Poe, Barrett Poe, Elaina Power, Leah Richards, Tabitha Rivera, Lydia Rose Rivera, Hannah Shay, Emma Spangler, Anthony Stanley, Michael Stanley, Gideon Storms, Roxanna Storms, Aubrey Storms, Hope Storter, Taryn Storter, Avery Surrency, Aaron Thompson, Caleb Walker, Josiah Williams, Haidyn Williams, Emma Williams, David Zarycki and Natalie Zarycki.
Red Ribbon: Marissa Acotto, Merridith Beatty, Mercy Beatty, Moriah Beatty, Will Bennett, Meagan Bowman, William Coleman, Maddi Coleman, Sarah Collins, Hope Denhoff, Ethan Fernandez, Tucker Garner, Alleigh Goff, Liam Green, Ethan Green, Alexander Hartz, Judah Howell, Josiah Howell, Paulos Kicklighter, Harper Linvingston, Emma Livingston, Phoebe Mullen, Timothy Murdock, Hailey Nipper, Emma Spangler, Roxanna Storms, Hope Storter, Aaron Thompson, Caleb Walker, Emma Williams, David Zarycki and Natalie Zarycki
Quilts
Grand Champion: Claudia Ingram, Gina Lucas
Home Decoration
Grand Champion: Monica Knight, Karen Major, Denise Williams, Elaine Zegarski
Wearing Apparel and Accessories
Grand Champion: Mary Bryant-Schultz, Karen Hester, Claudia Ingram, Norma Pasetti
Photography
Grand Champion: Wendy Hansen, Sarah Walker, Alice Ward and Jennifer Wolfgang
Needlepoint, Needlework and Plastic Canvas
Grand Champion: Shirley Hammock, Judy Shively
Knitting, Tatting and Crocheting
Grand Champion: Cynthia Alicea, Judy McIlrath, Edith Wooley
Jewelry
Grand Champion: Jerri Heer
Toys and Dolls
Grand Champion: Mary Bryant-Schultz, Shelley Murrell, Mary Spence
Paper Crafts Division
Grand Champion: Patty Coone, Dan Duran and Patty Fuller
Food Preservation
Grand Champion: Tricia Lynn Glotfelty, Traci Goff, Cindy Green, Erica Hall, Holly Herchenroder
Baking
Grand Champion: Kathy Bernheim, Dovie Delapaz, Karol Hughes and Jaqueline Ryan
Cake Decoration
Grand Champion: Kelly Burton, Clara Sweeting, Laurette Valdez
Cupcakes
Grand Champion: Megan Malin
Shoebox Float
First and Second Grade
First: Sydney Olmedo
Second: Kennedy Duncan
Third: Carson Hattaway
Fourth: Andrew Terry
Fifth: Aubrey Duncan
Third and Fourth Grade
First: Brianna Talbot
Second: Marley Olmedo
Third: Emma Barnes
Fourth: Caleb Benitez
Fifth: Easton Morrow
Fifth and Sixth Grade
First: Colby Brewington
Second: Skyler Grooms
Third: Ayla Steinestel
Fourth: Olivia Little
Fifth: Ella Keel
Exceptional Students
First: Arielisse Martinez
Second: Alexandra Kash
Third: Kylie Rice
Fourth: Braelyn Hines
Fifth: Alex Martinez
Stemming Contests
Youth
Kindergarten: Andrew Mowel
First and Second Grade: Abby Gage
Third and Fourth Grade: Matthien Doherty
Fifth and Sixth Grade: Bailey Whitfield
Adult
Mike Smith
For the winners of the eating and lamb jumping contests, see the March 31, 2017 edition.
For the winners of the 2017 Baby Parade, see page 8 of the March 17, 2017 edition.
For the winners of the 2017 Youth Parade, see page 2 of the March 17, 2017 edition.
For the winners of the Grand Parade and the 2017 Swine Show, see the March 10, 2017 edition.