May 3, 2018
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Weston Rowlett Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
Weston Rowlett, Martin, Tenn., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.
The 13-year-old son of Charlie and Sandra Rowlett attends Martin Middle School and is a member of the NJAA and the Tennessee Junior Angus Association and the West Tennessee Junior Angus Association, where he serves as reporter.
He has participated in local, state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Weston participated in the quiz bowl, poster, livestock judging and team fitting contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. In 2011 he participated in the mentoring program and in 2015 served as a voting delegate.
He has consigned cattle to the Duck River Angus Classic sale and is actively involved with his local 4-H club.
The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.
The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 6,000 active members nationwide.
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