KANSAS CITY—On Nov. 3, Robert Alden of Hamilton, Mo., evaluated 86 entries before selecting the Grand Champion Heifer in the Junior Angus Show at the American Royal.

The Grand Champion Heifer and Champion Junior Heifer honors went to EXAR Envious Blackbird 2611, exhibited by Sydney Schnoor of Chowchilla, Calif. She’s a Jan. 5, 2012 daughter of Dameron First Class. The Reserve Champion Heifer, SLL Keymura Katy 2081, also came from the Junior Heifer Division. Erin Steele of Anita, Iowa, exhibited this March 28, 2012 daughter of Plainview Lutton E102.

The Champion Junior Heifer Calf was EXAR Frontier Gal 3734 exhibited by Calli West of Paris, Texas. She’s a Jan. 10, 2013 daughter of Dameron First Class. Tyler Coleman of Modesto, Calif., exhibited the Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf, EXAR Envious Blackbird 3866. She’s sired by EXAR Classen 1422B and was born March 22, 2013.

Emily Brooks of Prophetstown, Ill., exhibited the Champion Senior Heifer Calf, EXAR Winnie 2900. She’s a daughter of Dameron First Impression and was born on Oct. 9, 2012. The Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf, WB Forever Lady 212, was born on Sept. 12, 2012. She was shown by Carter Ward of Plattsburg, Mo., and was sired by SAV Bismarck 5682.

The Champion Intermediate Heifer was Champion Hill Georgina 8205, exhibited by John Reasor of Wildwood, Ga. She’s a daughter of SAV Brave 8320 and was born on May 3, 2012. The Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer title was awarded to Kaf Century Blackbird Missie and exhibited by Morgan Knapp of Bloomfield, Iowa. This daughter of Century Impressive 84 was born on May 9, 2012.

Sydney Schnoor led EXAR Winnie 5291 to the title of Champion Senior Heifer. This Dameron First Class daughter was born on Sept. 4, 2011. Conner Cole of Russellville, Ark., exhibited the Reserve Champion Senior Heifer, Wallace Primrose 1115. She’s a Dec. 8, 2011 daughter of WCC KLR Grand Torino 95.

The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. Each year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In 2012, the Royal was able to give $1.4 million in scholarship and educational awards. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of economic impact, $4.4 million in local tax revenues, and supports 450 jobs. For more information about the American Royal Angus Junior Show, contact Robin Ruff, 816-273-3232, [email protected].

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