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
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President
Courtney Rathke
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Vice President
Layten Sobieski
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Secretary
Keely Everson
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Public Relations
Giana Bishell
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Show Chair
Kenzy Everson
Junior Advisors
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Hannah Olsen
hannah.olsen0@gmail.com
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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.
Scholarship
The scholarship application will open March 1st 2027. Applications are due May 1st 2027.
Previous Recipients
2025 - Anna Hibicki
2024 - Pheonix Sheubert
2023 - Courtney Rathke and Abby Giddings
2022- Kelsey Kuehni
2021- Kylee Stelzer and Tyler Giddings
2019- Kyle Vondra and Courtney Stelzer
2018- Cole Chapman and Hannah Schultz
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.
2026 Friend of WJSA Recipient
Jeff Swenson
2025 Recipient - Chapman Family - Jason, Julie, Cole and Kaylee
2024 Recipient - Tony Nickels
2023 Recipient - In loving memory of Eric Beisbier
2022 Recipient - David, Becky, Hannah and Catie Olsen, Olsen Family Shorthorns
2021 Recipient - Mackenzie Cash, Bright Lights Show Cattle
2020 Recipient- Dick, Marj, and Rick Colby, Oakwood Farms
2019 Recipient- Connie Lehman, Lehman Shorthorns
2018 Recipient- Terry and Dianne Kegley, Kegley Show Supplies
2017 Recipient- Eric Johnson, WSA Member and Past President
2016 Recipient- Melinda Orebaugh, WSA Treasurer
2015 Recipient- Sue Finley, Midwest Herdsman
2014 Recipient- Steve Denzer, WSA President
2013 Recipient- Lisa Schlimgen, WJSA Advisor
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.
2025 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference
Grand Island, Nebraska!
Participants from Wisconsin
Join us in 2027 in MADISON, WISCONSIN!
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
