2024 WSA Scholarship is now OPEN!

Juniors

The Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association strives to provide quality support to junior members by promoting the value and integrity of Shorthorn cattle, by providing quality  educational events and activities, and  creating opportunities for leadership and networking.

WJSA Board of Directors

WJSA Board of Directors (l to r): Catie Olsen, Courtney Rathke, Tyler Vondra, Hailey Thomson, Anna Hibicki

  • President

    Caite Olsen

  • Vice President

    Courtney Rathke

  • Secretary

    Anna Hibicki

  • Public Relations

    Hailey Thomson

  • Show Chair

    Tyler Vondra

Junior Advisors

  • Hannah Olsen

    hannah.olsen0@gmail.com

  • Courtney Stelzer

    courtney.stelzer@yahoo.com

Join Now!

WJSA is open to all youth ages 7 to 21 as of January 1st who are interested in Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus cattle.

Scholarships

2024 Applications Due May 15th!

Courtney Rathke and Abby Giddings

Previous Recipients

2022- Kelsey Kuehni

2021- Kylee Stelzer and Tyler Giddings

2019- Kyle Vondra and Courtney Stelzer

2018- Cole Chapman and Hannah Schultz

2023 Recipients

Friend of WJSA

The Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association established the Friend of WJSA Award in 2012 to recognize those who actively show support for Shorthorn youth to help make WJSA a successful organization. The award is presented annually and is selected by members who attend the Junior meeting at the Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show. 

American Junior Shorthorn Assocition

National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference

The Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association established the Friend of WJSA Award in 2012 to recognize those who actively show support for Shorthorn youth to help make WJSA a successful organization. The award is presented annually and is selected by members who attend the Junior meeting at the Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show. 

2023 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference 

Des Monies, Iowa!

Participants from Wisconsin

Join us in 2024!

Timonium, Maryland

American Junior Shorthorn Association Board of Directors and National Lassie Queens

2017-2018: Hannah Olsen, National Alternate Shorthorn Lassie Queen

2015-2018: Damin Hadorn-Papke, American Junior Shorthorn Association Director

2013-2015: Mackenzie Cash, American Junior Shorthorn Association Director

Junior Newsletters