DATE : Friday, April 12, 2019
TIME : Orientation and instructional seminar begins at 9:00 AM; Competition begins at 10:00 AM.
LOCATION: OKC West Stockyards, El Reno, OK (Directions)
REGISTRATION : On-site registration begins at 8:00 AM (No pre-qualification required)
2018 Commercial Cattle Grading Results
Total participants: 228 (184 FFA, 26 4-H, and 18 adults)
Top Individual & Rick Jones Scholarship recipient: Ember Ennis, Beggs FFA
| High Point FFA Individuals: | ||
| 1st | Ember Ennis, Beggs | |
| 2nd | Diana Shipley, Crescent | |
| 3rd | Lareska Jones, Sand Spring | |
| High Point 4-H Individuals | ||
| 1st | Maysen Garrett, Crescent | |
| 2nd | Kinzie Bell, Crescent | |
| 3rd | Ridge Garr, Crescent | |
| FFA Team Results | ||
| 1st | Oktaha: Grace Glackwell, Dillon Watson, Karley Fewel | |
| 2nd | Beggs: Braden Winters, Ember Ennis, Katy Pendergrass, Sawyer Smith | |
| 3rd | Stillwater: Morgan Williams, Austin, Hooten, Tatum Disidore, McKenzie Gazaway | |
| 4-H Team Results | ||
| 1st | Crescent: Bridger Arrington, Kinzie Bellm, Maysen Garrett, Ridge Garrett | |
| 2nd | Crescent: Cate Williams, Claney Broome, Leighton McNair | |
| 3rd | Crescent: Cheyenne Burton, Addy Bailey, Elayna Palmour, Cole Williams | |
Scholarship Awards:
A total of 30 scholarships totaling $6,300 will be awarded to the top three FFA teams, the top three 4H teams and the top three individuals from each of the FFA and 4H members. There will also be an open class for individuals not participating in the team competition. First place team members and first place individuals also receive a $50 gift card from Tener’s Western Outfitters.
Rick Jones Scholarship Award:
The top scoring individual overall will receive the Rick Jones Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Rick Jones was a lifelong cattleman and a founding partner of OKC West Livestock Market, Inc. Rick always realized the importance of having a good eye for cattle, feeling it was the single most important key to success in any aspect of the cattle business. He always encouraged young people who were interested in the cattle industry and will continue to do so through the memorial scholarship bearing his name.
Overview of Commercial grading competition
Updated Contest Grading Rules
For more information or to apply, complete the Scholarship Program Interest Form:
Scholarship Interest Form
This form is for prospective Oklahoma High School students applying for the Midwest Shows Scholarship Program. Submit to receive an information packet.
